Digital Rights and Mental Health Initiative (DRMHI), also known as Digital Rights and Mental Health Initiative Africa, is a non-profit organization focused on the intersection of digital rights and mental health. It addresses the psychological impacts of technology—including online harassment, cyberbullying, privacy risks, and the stresses faced by tech and data workers—while advocating for safer digital spaces and stronger protections, with a particular emphasis on women and vulnerable communities across Africa through awareness, research, advocacy, education, and direct support services.
Digital Rights and Mental Health Initiative (DRMHI) is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: State Coordinator (Volunteer)
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Duration: Six (6) Months
Departments: Coordination
Engagement Type: Volunteer
Period: September 2026 – February 2027
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and support DRMHI activities within the assigned state.
- Support implementation of organizational programmes and projects.
- Coordinate volunteers and support effective team collaboration.
- Facilitate communication between DRMHI departments and field teams.
- Support engagement with communities, stakeholders and partners.
- Participate in organizational planning and coordination meetings.
- Monitor assigned activities and provide regular updates.
- Support identification of partnerships and relevant opportunities.
- Prepare coordination reports and activity updates.
- Support effective implementation of DRMHI policies and procedures.
- Escalate operational, programme, safeguarding and security concerns.
- Represent DRMHI professionally when authorized.
- Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
Applicants must:
- Minimum BSc or HND from a recognized institution.
- Leadership and coordination abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Organized, proactive and dependable.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Interest in digital rights, mental health, humanitarian work, community development or related areas.
- Computer literacy.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Working personal laptop and reliable internet access.
- Minimum availability of ten (10) hours per week.
- Willingness to report physically once weekly as agreed with DRMHI, if applicable.
- Willingness to prepare and implement bi-monthly work plans.
- Ability to respond to official DRMHI communication within one (1) hour during agreed availability periods.
Volunteer Terms
- These are strictly voluntary and unpaid positions.
- DRMHI will not provide salary, stipend, allowance, honorarium, remuneration, financial compensation or any other form of payment for these volunteer positions.
- Volunteers are required to have access to a working personal laptop and reliable internet connection.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Application Instructions
Interested applicants should submit:
- Updated CV
- Application letter
- Copies of relevant academic qualifications
- Active telephone number and email address
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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