Technical Officer - Gender and Community Engagement at the American University of Nigeria (AUN)

The American University of Nigeria was founded in response to the need for a world-class university in sub-Saharan Africa. The University’s mission is to provide quality education to Nigeria and Africa’s future leaders in order to equip them with the skills needed to solve development issues on the continent, and give them the knowledge needed to create solutions that will benefit their community, their country and, ultimately, the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Officer - Gender and Community Engagement

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Department: Atiku Institute for Development(AID)

Summary

• The Technical Officer Gender and Community Engagement will coordinate and lead community engagement and mobilization activities for the Project.
• He/s will support the program teams and/or Senior Technical Officer through developing in-depth knowledge of local customs and culture in respective project sites and communities.
• The TO will be responsible for implementing activities to increase community awareness and support the Senior Technical Advisor and program teams to enhance community participation and acceptability.

Detailed Listing of Responsibilities

• Coordinate the psychosocial support and community-based HIV programming, and also engages in community advocacy to raise community awareness on HIV.
• Conduct rapid assessment of gender integration services of sites meeting minimum requirement to conduct IPV screening and post GBV care.
• Conduct Gender analysis in ACEBAY states.
• Support National/State Technical Working Group on ACEBAY sites GBV data reporting on GBV database.
• Support the program teams through developing in-depth knowledge of local customs and culture in respective project communities of BAY States.
• Will be responsible for implementing activities to increase community awareness and support the program teams to enhance community participation and acceptability.
• Coordinate with other partners and link GBV survivors to access services.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related field from a reputable tertiary institution.
• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience working on gender equality, women's empowerment, and community development initiatives, preferably within the NGO sector.
• Strong understanding of gender analysis frameworks, participatory methodologies, and human rights-based approaches.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering gender training and capacity-building activities.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to promoting gender equality, social justice, and human rights.

Other requirements, abilities for the position:

• Demonstrated commitment to promoting gender equality, women's rights, and social justice, with a passion for empowering marginalized communities and advancing inclusive development agendas.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including community members, government officials, donors, and partner organizations.
• Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and ability to work collaboratively in multi-cultural settings.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships, foster trust, and navigate complex social dynamics within communities.
• Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a multidisciplinary team, and adapt to changing priorities and environments.

Application Closing Date
10th May, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• AUN is an equal opportunity employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce; we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race creed, colour, nationality, origin, age, sex, religion and marital status.