• Application Deadline:
• Position: Community Engagement Consultant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 10 years


• Location Kano


• Job Field Consultancy  , NGO/Non-Profit  , Project Management 
  

What you’ll Do  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned:

• Developing and implementing community engagement strategies to ensure effective communication and collaboration between community members and organizations


• Facilitating meetings, workshops, and focus groups to gather input from community members and stakeholders.


• Building relationships with community leaders, organizations, and influencers to promote participation and support for the project.


• Providing training and capacity-building support to community members to enhance their involvement and decision-making skills.


• Assist in conducting outreach activities to raise awareness about programs, services, or issues relevant to the community.


• Collecting and analyzing data on community needs, preferences, and concerns to inform decision-making and program planning.


• Advocating for the interests and priorities of the community and traditional institutions.


• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of community engagement efforts and adjusting strategies as needed.


• Serving as a liaison between the community and project team to facilitate communication and address concerns.


• Promoting inclusivity and diversity within community engagement activities to ensure all voices are heard and represented


• Participates in corporate strategic planning activities and applies project management theory to the organization's business challenges


• Consistently at work, on time & adhering to Policies and Procedures


• Performs any other duties assigned by management.

Who you Are

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to successfully perform this job:

• A Degree from college or university in Project Management or related field. Master’s degree is preferred.


• Minimum of ten (10) years working experience in Project and Program Management, including a minimum of Five (5) years of different donor's management experience, preferably in an NGO or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Strong leadership skills that include the ability to work effectively with project teams and external stakeholders, including national, state, and LGA representatives.


• Must have the ability to manage conflicts and resolve problems effectively.


• Exemplary skills with leading and managing multidisciplinary teams, as well as mentoring other team members.


• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, organizational skills and great attention to detail. Must be able to work as a leader and member of a team, and possess good problem-solving skills.


• Must possess the ability to organize, instruct, and supervise staff while promoting group effort and achievement.


• Must have the ability to manage conflicts and resolve problems effectively.


• Training and presentation experience is preferred.


• Advanced computer skills, including Google Drive, Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.