• Application Deadline: Fri, 8 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Rural Economy Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 5 - 10 years


• Location Rivers


• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit 
  


• Salary Range ₦500,000 - ₦750,000/month
  

General Position Summary

This position will entail planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating a range of community/social initiatives, as determined by AA Peaceworks, these initiatives will be applied by using community development strategies (asset-based community development) and working collaboratively with key agencies, relevant stakeholders and develop sustainable partnerships.

Job Responsibilities

• Update and develop appropriate community development policies for AA Peaceworks.


• Ensure appropriate consultation and participation by the community in the development of policies and strategies related to community development activities.


• Gather relevant information concerning community development initiatives, the projects being undertaken, and policies developed.


• Coordinate local activity regarding community mapping, mobilization, and development


• Apply asset-based community development (ABCD) strategies to implement community initiatives.


• Support the development of regular communication within the community, including facilitating peer-to-peer networks of support.


• Develop and maintain effective communication and foster partnerships with a variety of non-government organizations providing services in the Niger Delta Region.


• Develop and maintain effective communication links with implementing communities.


• Provide policy advice to AA Peaceworks on appropriate initiatives, issues, and legislation relevant to community development.


• Capacity building in the form of training, awareness creation, and mentorship for social groups and identified community champions on the dissemination of green climate economy.


• Work directly with communities of the Niger Delta region to promote community-led development including preparation and prioritization of community development plans for local improvement.


• Work with consortium members to initiate social and economic/environmental development strategies in the Niger Delta region.


• Contribute to the process of learning, evaluating, capturing, and disseminating lessons from the program for continuous improvement of program performance and overall outcome.


• Coordinate local activity regarding community mapping, mobilization, and development.


• Committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and equality policies.


• Committed to safeguarding and following policies, practices, and procedures to protect children and adults  

Qualification and Experience

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Social Science or other relevant field.


• A minimum of 5 years of experience in coordinating community engagement activities.


• Strong written and oral communication skills in English required, including report-writing skills


• Excellent computer skills, including experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.


• Ability to work autonomously in a complex multi-agency environment and manage own workload.


• Ability as a collaborator and facilitator.


• Experience in Niger Delta Region is an added advantage