Community Engagement Assistant at ActionAid Nigeria

Job Summary

• The post holder will be responsible for ensuring active community engagement and information sharing at project locations; planning and implementing activities related to community mobilization, awareness creation, and information dissemination to effectively reach and involve community members, and other activities under the M&A project.

Person Specification

• Minimum of National Diploma in Social Sciences/ Art or related field is essential.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies and agencies is desirable.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in humanitarian responses context with a strong focus on both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies is essential.
• Experience in organizing and managing community events is essential.
• Previous experience in Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) is essential.
• Proven ability to interact with community members, leaders, and partners is essential.
• Background in addressing community concerns and resolving issues effectively is essential.
• Proven experience using ODK for quantitative data collection is essential.
• Related experience on WFP funded project is desirable.

Skill / Abilities:

• Excellent knowledge on the management key stakeholders and community mobilisation 
• Excellent communication and time management skills 
• Fluency in written and spoken fluency in English; additional fluency in Hausa is preferred 
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent strategic planning skills