Community Mobilization Officer at Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN PROJECT)

EYN Projects respects and believes in the infinite worth of every individual. We demonstrate this belief through our development and humanitarian services to affected communities, equal employment opportunities, building and strengthening staff’s skills, and ensuring qualitative and effective service delivery. EYN Projects does not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, or religion in our recruitment exercise nor in our humanitarian and development work.

Experience5 years
LocationBorno.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the Leadership and supervision of the Project Coordinator and working with other team Members, the Community Mobilization Officer will;

Provide day to day oversight and support towards implementation
Monitoring and supervision of community mobilization activities across implementation LGAs and communities, in collaboration with project partners, government and community stakeholders against intended objectives, targets, and timelines
Facilitate and maintain relationship with Community Leaders and structures such as core groups and focal persons
Contribute to the development of detailed implementation plan, workplans and budget during implementation
Develop terms of Reference and seek approval for upcoming activities
Coordinate the recruitment of community volunteers and facilitators in consultation with the community leaders and LGAs partners
Prepare required periodic reports in line with the mobilization activities
Contribute to Carrying out baseline assessment and community mapping
Ensure that EYN Projects works in Coordination with other partner agencies and the government structures

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS

Accountability

Accuracy and timeliness in all areas of responsibility
High level of accuracy in work, and ability to analysed complex sets of relationship and situations.
Holds self and others accountable

Ambition

Creating best-in-class EA function
Future –oriented, think pro-actively

Collaboration

Working effectively with stakeholders to achieve common goals.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Builds and maintain effective relationships, with colleagues, members and external partners.
Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to, Reduce vulnerability by complying with safety and security protocols set by the organisation.

Creativity

Designing more effective admin and data management systems.
Willing to take disciplined risks.

Required Background and Experience

Essentials

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social work and Psychology, Communications, or related Social Science Field, and preferably Post-graduate University degree, in subject elated to emergency education.
At least 5 years post NYSC substantial experience in advocacy and policy development/research in the development context.
Relevant experience with demonstrated experience managing Emergency Education Programs, particularly in a humanitarian context.
Proven experience in designing, implementing and evaluating gender-transformative social and behavior change communication interventions.
Experience in implementing gender-transformative approaches to education.
Good understanding of the possibilities and tactics for influencing decision and policy makers, politicians, donors, and other key actors.
Knowledge of the media and its role in raising awareness and shopping public policy.
Excellent conceptual and analytical skills and demonstrable ability to think strategically, innovatively and practically ensure achievement of desired change objectives.
Ability to communicate effectively with wide range of audience at local, state and national level.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with partner agencies and key contacts in the government, NGO, Civil Society (coalitions) and media sectors.
Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, adaptability and ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
Ability to develop reports, plan and community mobilization strategies, tools and IEC materials.
Good computer skill (Word processing, spreadsheets, email/internet) and ability to be self-supporting in most administrative tasks.
Fluent in English language skills (written and verbal).

Desirable

Good understanding of strategies for achieving Child Protection, Psychosocial programming polices through participatory processes, and the links with gender, diversity and other aspects of identity.
Experience of representation, including Cluster coordination, and ability to represent effectively in external forums.
Excellent analytical skills and demonstrated experience with gender analysis.
Commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability.
Proven capacity to supervise, train, coach and mentor staff.
Previous experience of managing a team.
Understanding local language.