Community Mobilization Assistant Vacancy at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) – Kwande

Position Title: Community Mobilization Assistant.

Job Station: Benue State.

INTRODUCTION :-

Community Mobilization Assistant job opportunity is available at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) for individuals who possess Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Sociology, Community Development, Social Work and Social Administration or Social Sciences.

Project Overview

• UNHCR, National Commission for Refugees Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) and the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) are leading the refugee response effort in Nigeria to ensure that Cameroonian refugees receive protection and assistance. Response efforts are delivered under the overall leadership of the host government and alongside the Refugee Coordination Model.
• The conflict in north-east Nigeria has resulted in widespread displacement, violations of international humanitarian and human rights law, protection risks and a deepening humanitarian crisis.
• The crisis continues to uproot lives of thousands of children, women and men and is adding to the long history of marginalization and chronic under-development. In the three most affected states of Bomb, Adamawa and Yobe, 7,7 million people need humanitarian assistance, more than 50 per cent of whom are children. In areas recently retaken by the government vulnerable host populations are in critical need of humanitarian interventions including food, water, sanitation, protection, education, shelter and health services

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :-

• Community Mobilization Assistant will support the Community Mobilization Officer (CMO) to ensure effective mobilization and engagement with communities for successful campaigns aimed at expanding access to health & nutrition and training.
• The CMA will also support development and implementation of community-driven approaches to treatment and care; and facilitating stronger linkages and partnerships between the public health sector and civil society groups.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION :-

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Sociology, Community Development, Social Work and Social Administration or Social Sciences; and
• Must be computer literate (MS Office Packages / Internet);
• Competency and skills in community engagement and understanding of Nutrition, health and gender issues; sensitivity to cultural differences, and understanding of political and ethical issues
• Ability to work well with others, develop and maintain compatibility among recipients of assistance.
• Minimum three (3) years working experience with INGOs, NGOs and/or CBOs.

Apply Before :-

17th February, 2020.

INTERESTED?

Interested and qualified candidates should forward Suitability Statement (Application) and Resume as a single MS Word document to: AHNi-PCTJobs@ahnigeria.org with the Job Title and Location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail.

Note

• AHNi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Only applications sent electronically (I.e. by e-mail) with the Job Title and Location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered.
• AHNI does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.

WHO IS Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)?

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is a non-profit organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting global health and economic initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.