Community Engagement Assistant – Monitoring and Accountability (M&A) at FACT Foundation

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Field Monitor’s responsibilities include the following and not limited to:

• Engage with the community members through outreach activities to gather feedback from WFP’s food assistance and raise awareness about protection issues and response services available in the areas.
• Collect, document, and report data on protection concerns and report trends to inform program strategies.
• Implement feedback mechanisms for community members to report concerns and provide feedback.
• Coordinate with protection partners and local organizations to align efforts and refer individuals to appropriate services.
• Document protection incidents and prepare regular updates for stakeholders.
• Advocate for community needs and represent community perspectives in protection discussions.
• Support sensitization, information dissemination, and awareness-raising activities.
• Facilitate Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) among community members on selected topics to better understand the causes and consequences of identified risks.
• Monitor and report protection concerns arising from WFP food assistance, including new population displacements and movements in operational areas.
• Report and escalate any serious protection incidents or immediate concerns identified within target communities to the Protection Coordinator.
• Identify individual cases with protection concerns during household and community assessments for referral to internal services or specialized agencies.

Education and professional experience:

• A Diploma or NCE  in a related field.
• This is an entry-level position, training will be provided.
• Strong knowledge of the local communities is essential.

Competencies: (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Respect and non-discriminatory attitude
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong data collection and reporting skills
• Ability to show empathy
• Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team
• Fluency in local language and Hausa (written and spoken)
• Working knowledge in English (written and spoken)

Locations: 

• Sokoto (Illela, Rabah and tangaza LGAs)
• Yobe (Bursari, Fika, Fune, Gulani, Gujba and Nangere LGAs)