Community Mobilization Officer At West Africa Center for Public Health and Development (WACPHD)

Position: Community Mobilization Officer – One (1) Position in Abuja.

Duration: 6 Months

Job Purpose/Job Objective

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.

Roles And Key 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 AND EXPERIENCE

Essential qualification

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

‘WACPHD considers equality for all to be a fundamental human right. We actively promote diversity and inclusion, while condemning all types of unlawful and unjust discrimination based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and motherhood, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.’

Interested applicants should apply by filling out an online recruitment form submit a one-page application letter along with your CV and references to the following linkhttps://forms.gle/iiYqWwHUjkvZWyf47 on or before 19^th August 2024.