Community Engagement OfficerAfrican Youth for Peace Development and Empowerment (AFRYDEV)

• The Community Engagement Officer will play a key role in the MARTAWA ZUROMAYE Project. He/She will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and enhance positive relationships between the NGO and the communities it serves.
• The officer will be responsible for ensuring that the NGO's programs and services are well-received and utilized by the target communities.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, organizations, and stakeholders.
• Act as the main point of contact for community members to address concerns, provide feedback, and seek assistance from the NGO.
• Organize and participate in community meetings, forums, and events to build rapport and foster a sense of belonging.
• Create and implement effective communication strategies to engage and educate the community about the NGO's programs and services.
• Develop and distribute informative materials, newsletters, and social media content to keep the community informed about GBV such FGM and CEFM.
• Maintain a database of community contacts for outreach and engagement purposes.
• Facilitate joint initiatives, projects, and events that benefit the community and align with the AFRYDEV's mission.
• Assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of community-focused programs and projects.
• Ensure that the organization's programs are culturally sensitive and address the specific needs of the community.
• Maintain accurate records of community interactions, feedback, and engagement efforts.
• Prepare regular reports detailing the outcomes of community engagement activities and progress toward objectives.

Program Management:

• Ensure that program implementation is responsive to communities and partners and consistent with AFYDEV’S relevant program guidelines, principles, values, quality standards and strategic plan.
• Ensure that beneficiaries are effectively targeted according to established standard vulnerability criteria.
• Support the development of program implementation strategies, including partnership frameworks, beneficiary targeting and distribution process as well as psychosocial and capacity building of partners.
• Integrate community approaches, gender sensitivity and capacity building into all activities as appropriate.
• Fulfill AFRYDEV’s Program Management Minimum Standards based on the organization wide guide.
• Ensure all interventions adhere to AFRYDEV’s Gender Policy, Do No Harm principles, and beneficiary accountability standards.
• Ensure compliance with donor and AFRYDEV’s regulations related to emergency programming.

Collaboration / Ethical Operating Standards:

• The Community Engagement Officer is expected to maintain high ethical standards, adhere to AFRYDEV's code of conduct.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with AFRYDEV program staff.
• Team building and survivor’s management skills.
• Approachable and good listening skills 
• Collaborate with project staff, community leaders, and local partners.
• He/she should respect the cultural norms and values of the communities they work with and treat all individuals with dignity and respect.

Qualification and Skills

• B.Sc or HND in a related field (e.g., Social Work, Community Development, Public Relations).
• Have worked for at least 3 years in a program or project with people in vulnerable situations, including survivors of sexual violence.
• Proficiency level in English and Hausa (written and spoken). Kanuri is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of gender issues, girl’s and women's rights, and issues related to sexual violence in conflict.
• Demonstrate experience in civil society organizations or organizations with a good reputation in the community.
• Demonstrated experience in community engagement, outreach, or related roles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of the local community, its culture, and issues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in relevant software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, social media platforms) and report writing.
  Submit hard copy of their CV and Cover letter at:
  AFRYDEV’s Yusufari Office
  No.1 Yunusari Roa,
  Opposite Governor's Lodge Yusufari,
  Yobe State.

Note

• AFRYDEV is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate gender, religion, or ethnicity, However, this position is community based and as such community member are highly encouraged to apply.
• AFRYDEV recruitment and selection procedures do not involve any form of payment to the organization, staff and or any assigned third party, requests of such kinds should be immediately reported.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.