Better Hope Foundation (BHF) is a community-driven non-profit organization dedicated to both emergency response and long-term development. We believe that true change happens when people are empowered with the right support, whether in times of crisis or in building a stronger future.
Experience3 years
Location Yobe
Job Purpose
- The Field and Community Engagement Officer will act as the primary liaison between the project team, stakeholders and target communities.
- This role focuses on mobilizing participants, fostering trust, and ensuring inclusive participation in training sessions.
- The officer will address cultural barriers, coordinate with local leaders, and ensure the project aligns with community needs.
Key Responsibilities
Community Mobilization:
- Conduct outreach to livestock farmers in selected LGAs, ensuring awareness of training schedules and benefits.
- Collaborate with local leaders (e.g., village heads, women’s groups) to build trust and encourage participation.
Inclusivity:
- Actively recruit women, youth, and marginalized groups to ensure equitable access to training.
- Address cultural or social barriers (e.g., gender norms, literacy gaps) through tailored communication strategies.
Training Support:
- Assist in organizing and facilitating training sessions, ensuring alignment with community needs.
- Ensure participant comply with time, process and procedures through out the training session.
- Gather participant feedback during/after sessions to identify challenges and improve program delivery.
Conflict Resolution:
- Mediate disputes or misunderstandings between community members and project staff.
- Report community concerns to the Project Manager and propose solutions.
Documentation:
- Maintain records of community interactions, attendance, and feedback.
- Support the M&E Specialist in tracking participation demographics (e.g., gender, age).
Advocacy:
- Promote the adoption of occupational health and safety practices post-training through follow-up visits.
- Highlight success stories to inspire broader community buy-in.
Qualifications
Education:
- Degree in Social Sciences, Community Development, Agriculture, or related field.
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years in community engagement, preferably in rural or agricultural projects.
- Proven ability to work with diverse groups (women, youth, traditional leaders).
Skills:
- Fluency in Hausa and/or Kanuri (essential).
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Familiarity with Yobe State’s cultural and socio-economic context.
- Technical:Proficiency in basic data collection tools (e.g., mobile surveys).
Preferred Attributes:
- Experience in livestock farming or occupational health projects.
- Ability to ride a motorcycle for travel to remote communities (if applicable).
- Knowledge of participatory approaches (e.g., focus group discussions).
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
