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- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Location: Adamawa
- Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit , Project Management
Role objectives
For the purpose of this role is to assist in the day to day implementation of the Camp Coordination & Camp Management (CCCM) program, with a focus on community engagement activities aimed at improving participation & self governance of the IDPs, returnees & host community population, specifically the selected candidate will be responsible for the below tasks:
- Assist in the assessment of information needs among the camp population, returnees & host communities.
- Conduct awareness raising & community, CFM, health referral mechanism & other health related topics (with available leaflets, information campaign / drive or audio key messaging).
- Support complaints ffeedback mechanism to ensure accountability to affected population.
- Assist in inter agency referral process for IDPs, host communities & returnee as well as carrying out follow ups & providing feedback on referred cases to the responsible agency & affected populations.
- Assess existing formal & informal community structures & create linkages with the community committee members.
- Assist in designing, preparing & disseminating IEC (Information, Education & Communication) materials.
- Identify & provide accessible community opportunities that match the specific needs & preferences of persons with disability.
- Work directly with individuals with disabilities to assist in identifying needs & linking them to available services.
- Organize & conduct community meetings, focus group discussions & other participatory activities.
- Ensuring under represented groups, such as women, elders, youth, PWD etc. & that they target beneficiaries most in need of protection & assistance.
- Ensure accurate & timely dissemination of information to IDPs, host communities & returnees regarding services, rights & responsibilities.
- Monitor the implementation of community engagement activities & report on progress, challenges & outcomes.
- Maintain accurate records & documentation.
- Ensure that all community engagement activities are conducted in a manner that respects the rights & dignity of all camp residents, host communities & returnees with particular attention to vulnerable groups.
- Provide weekly, monthly, situational & annual reports to the management detailing progress of community engagement activities.
- This encompasses achievement of project outputs, objectives & the challenges faced.
- Act as a liaison between affected populations, service providers & camp management teams.
- Foster positive relationships & facilitate effective communication.
- Discharge any other relevant duty as assigned by the Displacement Management Officer.
Project reporting
- This role will be working under the overall supervision of the Head of Office (HSO) & the direct supervision of the CCCM Officer (CO).
Key competencies
- Certificate in social science or behavioural sciences degree or equivalent.
- Previous experience in community engagement activities, community organizing or any humanitarian related work in Adamawa state.
- Previous experience in health related work in Adamawa state is an added advantage.
- Fluency in English & languages spoken in Adamawa state (Hausa, Maiha, Fulfulfi, Nzanyi, Higgi & Bachama).
- Takes responsibility for action & manages constructive criticisms.
- Works effectively well with client & stakeholders.
- Promotes continuous learning for self & others.
- Listens & communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience.
- Actively seeks new ways of improving programs or services.
- Develops effective partnerships with internal & external stakeholders.
- Identify ways & implement actions to improve performance of self & others.
- Plans work, anticipates risks & sets goals within area of responsibility.
- Displays mastery of subject matter.
- Contributes to a collegial team environment, incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns & promotes equal gender participation.
