Background:

NEYIF is a National Non-Governmental Organization (NNGO) that is non-religious and nonprofit making founded in 2011 with the primary aim of improving the quality of life of the people of Northern Nigeria and the less privilege in the communities through Awareness, Sensitization, Community mobilization, Engagement, capacity Building and Advocacy. Operational in Northern Nigeria since 2013, NEYIF is presently in Abuja, Adamawa, Borno and Sokoto states with its Headquarters in Damaturu, Yobe State. As an active member in WASH, Education, Livelihood & Food security and SGBV/Protection Working Groups, NEYIF cooperates closely with relevant UN agencies, other INGOs, local NGOs and local authorities. All NEYIF ongoing programs in the field of WASH, General Protection (PSS, Child protection & GBV), Education, Livelihoods and Food Security contribute to the Nigerian Humanitarian Response Plan and comply with the Core Humanitarian Standard Serving IDPs, returnees and host communities (in and outside camp settlements), persons at risk or conflicts.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Engagement Officer 

Openings: One (1) Position

Location: Damaturu Yobe state

Renumeration: The Payment is good

Department: Programs

Reports To: Protection Manager and Program Director

Job Type: Full Time

Required Travel: 75%

General Position Summary 

The Community Engagement Officer will directly be accountable in the development, administration and implementation of the NEYIF protection/GBV program engagement with the host communities in Yobe. The responsibilities and activities of the Community Engagement Officer will be extensive and fluid, depending on the shifting needs of the program, and are likely to include but not be limited to those described below.

Essential Job Responsibilities 

STRATEGY & VISION

• Co-develop, implement and evaluate best practice communication and engagement strategies to effectively engage a range of different communities and key stakeholders around asset planning.
• Assist the account management of communication and engagement requirements for projects, engaging and supporting external agencies.
• Produce a range of appropriate communication tools and materials tailored to different audiences. This could include web content, flyers, newsletters, videos, social media content and advertising activities.
• Support the development and implementation of a range of community and stakeholder engagement

tools and techniques such as community forums and events, workshops, briefings, surveys or community outreach activities.

• Support the community engagement managers to report on the interests of community and key

stakeholders, assess program and project risks and provide recommendations to senior executives on how to best manage complex and contentious issues.

• Work across a number of projects simultaneously, ensuring activities are well coordinated and delivered on time.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with community representatives, school and

departmental staff to support the successful delivery of communication and engagement programs

• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Line Manager;  
• Conduct duties in accordance with NEYIF’s programming and protection Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);  
• Conduct duties in strict accordance with NEYIF Code of Conduct and the principle of confidentiality.  
• Maintain and promote a positive image of NEYIF and its activities by explaining what NEYIF is doing and why NEYIF operates in that way.  

Qualifications & Preferred Skills

Professional Standards:

• The NEYIF and NEYIF workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the code of Conduct.

Required qualifications:    

• University degree in social sciences or other related discipline;  
• Relevant professional experience of 2-3 years, preferably in emergency and/or development context;  
• Prior experience or familiarity with NEYIF and/or persons of concern (including internally displaced persons and refugees-returnees) would be a distinct advantage;
• Prior experience or familiarity with NGO sector would be an advantage;  
• Familiarity with international protection and human rights legal standards, with special emphasis on children, women rights and SGBV, would be a distinct advantage.  
• Good spoken and written English and /Arabic and relevant computer skills.  
• A high respect to client/organization confidentiality.  
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and respect for people with special needs and other vulnerability.  
• Ability to work in a multicultural context as a flexible and respectful team player.  
• Experience of work in the UN or NGO or voluntary sector is preferred but not essential.  

To be successful in this role you must have: Experience in management of a team and excellent analysis and reporting skills; with a high regard toward preserving confidentiality of work-related information and data.

How To Apply

• Closing Date: Sunday 8^th May -2022 (COB 5:00pm)
• Applicants may submit their CVs and cover letter in not more than one (1) page each in 12 fonts size times new roman and the letter should be address to the HR department with their address; telephone number and contact to:
• [email protected] and copy [email protected]

Notes:

• Please mention the vacancy title: Community Engagement Officer in subject box of your email.
• Email without vacancy title will not be considered.
• Email after the closing date will not be considered
• Women and persons with special needs are highly encouraged to apply – NEYIF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process