• Application Deadline: Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Community Mobilization Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 - 7 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit 
  

Job Description

• The Community Mobilization Officer is responsible for engaging with local communities and facilitating their participation in the organization's public health programs.


• They will develop and implement community engagement strategies, facilitate dialogues and activities, and work closely with community leaders to ensure the programs are responsive to local needs and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate community dialogues and other participatory activities to gather feedback, insights, and perspectives from diverse community stakeholders


• Collaborate closely with program teams to ensure community needs and priorities are incorporated into program design, implementation, and evaluation


• Identify and work closely with local community leaders, organizations, and influencers to build trust, facilitate program activities, and ensure sustainable community engagement


• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of community engagement efforts, and provide recommendations for improvement to enhance program impact


• Serve as a liaison between the organization and local communities, advocating for their needs and concerns


• Contribute to the development of community-based interventions, educational materials, and other program resources

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Community Development, or a related field


• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in community mobilization, engagement, and outreach, with a strong focus on public health or development programs


• Demonstrated understanding of community dynamics, social and cultural norms, and participatory approaches to development


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders


• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict resolution abilities


• Proficiency in local languages and familiarity with the cultural context of the communities served


• Experience working in a multicultural, international environment is highly desirable.