Community Mobilization/NGO Capacity Building Officer at Creative Associates International

Job Detail

Location: Gombe
Experience: 5year(s)
Required Grade: Not Specified

The Community Mobilization/NGO Capacity Building Officer will be responsible for
implementing activities to increase community awareness and support of schooling in
targeted non-formal education and alternative education learning center communities in
Gombe. This includes implementing a small grants program to enable CSOs to establish community coalitions and learning centers, building the capacity of CSOs and executing awareness campaigns to strengthen the community's demand for education.
 
This position is based in Gombe.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
•             At least 5 years of experience in community outreach or community mobilization
•             Demonstrated experience managing community engagement campaigns, preferably in the education sector
•             Experience with international organizations' community grants mechanisms
•             Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing capacity building plans in culturally, politically, and security sensitive environments
•             In-depth understanding of the role of civil society in development
•             Demonstrated capacity in managing staff
•             Bachelor's Degree in International Development, Communications, Social Work, or other related field. Master's degree preferred.