Community Mobilization Officer at the West African Centre for Public Health and Development (WACPHD)

The West African Centre for Public Health and Development (WACPHD) is a non-governmental organization working on improving health equity through sustained research, program delivery, technical assistance, and education.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Mobilization Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)

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.

Application Closing Date
19th August, 2024.

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

Note

• Interested applicants should apply by filling out the online recruitment form above, submit a one-page application letter along with their  CV and references
• 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.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
• Individuals blacklisted from implementing donor-funded grants are not eligible to apply for this position.