Community Engagement Officer Vacancy at the American University of Nigeria (AUN) – 3 Openings

Position Title: Community Engagement Officer.

Job Station: Adamawa State, Borno State, Yobe State.

INTRODUCTION :-

Community Engagement Officer job opportunity is available at American University of Nigeria (AUN) for individuals who possess Degree in Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, Public Health.

Position Background

• The Community Engagement Officer will coordinate and lead community engagement and mobilization activities for the Project.
• Implement activities to increase community awareness and support of beneficiaries in targeted communities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :-

• Support the State Supervisors and/or PD through developing in-depth knowledge of local customs and culture in respective project states and communities.
• Will be responsible for implementing activities to increase community awareness and support the PD and State Supervisor to enhance community participation and acceptability.
• Coordinate the psychosocial support and community based education programming.
• Engage in community advocacy to raise community awareness.
• Supports the application of training materials to selected beneficiaries.
• Support the establishment and strengthening of community based mechanisms.
• Provide support to parent groups and caregivers by organizing and leading sessions with parents on positive parenting practices.
• Any other duties as assigned by the superior.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION :-

• Degree in Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, Public Health.
• Requisite community engagement experience in a donor-funded project.
• Minimum of 3-5 years relevant working experience in community engagement/child protection.
• Experience working with refugees and other vulnerable populations (ideal)
• Experience in Community Based programming and Child-Friendly Spaces
• Experience providing counselling services that are gender-sensitive and child friendly.
• Excellent community mobilization skills.
• Computer knowledge – Microsoft Word, Excel
• Strong written and spoken English and knowledge of local language (Hausa) desired.

REMUNERATION :-

• Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.

Apply Before :-

26th May, 2020.

INTERESTED?

Interested and qualified candidates should

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Note

• The position is local position and is open to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.
• The position is contingent on the award of the project to the American University of Nigeria.
• This position is for one year, renewable based on performance and continued donor funding.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• AUN is an equal opportunity employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce; we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race creed, colour, nationality, origin, age, sex, religion and marital status.

WHO IS American University of Nigeria (AUN)?

The American University of Nigeria was founded in response to the need for a world-class university in sub-Saharan Africa. The University’s mission is to provide quality education to Nigeria and Africa’s future leaders in order to equip them with the skills needed to solve development issues on the continent, and give them the knowledge needed to create solutions that will benefit their community, their country and, ultimately, the world.

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