Concern for Women and Children Development Foundation (COWACDI)
No. 26 opposite Save the Children Office, Benue Avenue, Old G.R.A Maiduguri, Borno State
07034276614
[email protected]
www.cowacdi.org
Publication Date:
22nd Oct, 2024.
Community Worker_Malakyriri, Mafa LGA
Concern for Women and Children Development Foundation (COWACDI) is a woman- led organization born out of passion for the wellbeing of Women and Children in Nigeria. It has special interest in mitigating the suffering of the vulnerable persons (mostly Women & Children) in times of crisis. Currently the organization has focused its attention on the North East of Nigeria with special emphasis in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states (the BAY states) due to the decade old crises. COWACDI intervenes through community-based approach in addressing Gender-Based Violence prevention and response programmes, child protection, peace-building programmes and empowerment of youth and women. COWACDI operates with full respect for humanitarian law and works with concrete policies and principles of international standard such as humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence and accountability to affected population.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Type: Part Time
Qualification: SSCE, Diploma/NCE/HND/BSC
Experience: 0-1year
Location: Malakyariri Mafa LGA, Borno State
Job Field: Community Worker
Vacancy: 5 Positions
Contractual Arrangement: External/Community (Community Worker)
Contract Duration: 1-month
Organization: Concern for Women and Children Development Foundation (COWACDI) Nigeria
Background
COWACDI since its establishment in 2005 has been implementing humanitarian and developmental interventions in Protection, Peace Building, Housing Land & Property (HLP), Non-food Items (NFI), Livelihood. These interventions have directly targeted over 6000 vulnerable children, women, girls and boys as well as people with disabilities.
This position is located in the COWACDI Security Unit under the overall supervision of the Head of Security and under the direct supervision of the Security Guard-Team Leader.
Determined to expand her interventions to reach more vulnerable groups in the conflict area, COWACDI will be implementing Community Based Capacity Building in Gender based Violence in Emergencies with funding from UNFPA. To achieve its goal and objectives towards this project, COWACDI seeks the service of a qualified enumerators who will work with the project unit in performing their duties.
Planned Timelines:
• Start Date: ASAP
Qualification:
• SSCE, Diploma/NCE/HND/BSC
• At least 0-1 years’ experience
Job Description
• Support the distribution of hygiene kits to the beneficiaries, communicate with community members about distribution schedules and processes.
• Support beneficiary registration and verification processes for distribution.
• Organize and manage distribution sites to ensure orderly and efficient distribution.
• Distribute items to beneficiaries according to established protocols and guidelines.
• Collect and report data on distribution activities, including beneficiary feedback.
• Maintain accurate records of distributed items and beneficiaries.
• Communicate with community members about distribution schedules and processes
• Support to address any questions or concerns from beneficiaries regarding distribution.
• Collaborate with community leaders to ensure smooth and fair distribution.
• And any other work assigns by the supervisor.
Desirable Skills/Quality:
• Previous experience in community worker or related field preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours based on project needs.
• Familiarity with data collection monitoring software and tools.
• Fluency in Hausa and English is required.
• Knowledge of Kanuri is an advantage.
Application Closing Date: 25th Oct, 2024. Due to the urgency of this position application will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
No application after the closing date will be considered
Method of Application:
Interested and qualified candidates who are passionate and willing to contribute towards the achievement of our goals should forward their application containing a CV and Letter of interest in single PDF format using the position and location “Community Worker, BORNO STATE” as the subject of the email to [email protected]
COWACDI regrets that, due to the large number of applications we receive, we are unable to reply to every applicant. If you are being considered for the role, a recruiter will contact you. If you are not contacted within 2 weeks, you should consider your application not successful on this occasion.
Note: Never pay for any training, certificate, assessment, or testing fee to the recruiter.
