Community Development Officer at Oxfam

Main Tasks

• Assist in the implementation and oversee the value chain development for selected agricultural livestock commodities
• Responsible for the selection and training of local community animators/facilitators/ mobilizers and volunteers in close consultation with the relevant partner management and LINE project advisors
• Provide support, supervision and coordination of the community mobilizers and volunteers
• Responsible for community sensitisation and mobilisation regarding all aspects of the LINE project in close consultation with the various partner management and project advisors
• Adhere to and maintain timely Monthly reporting system
• Coordinate, monitor and supervise the community based promotion and mobilization activities related to the LINE project implementation.
• Establish relationship of respect and trust with communities
• Promote programme within communities, especially integrating community leaders and decision makers
• Identify and select suitable Community mobilizers and volunteers in consultation with partner management and relevant LINE project advisors
• Coordinate and liaise with existing societies and community based organizations in project implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Assist in developing training plans and refresher training of Mobilizers and Volunteers
• Supervise and support the activities of the Mobilizers and Volunteers
• Ensure that proper LINE project activities are implemented according to mandate and guidelines/workplans
• Keep records of supervision and actions taken from own activities and activities of the local animators
• Write weekly and monthly reports on community mobilization activities according to LINE project and partner requirements
• Relationship building, negotiation and problem solving with authorities, communities and Mobilizers/Volunteers
• Participate in carrying out assessments/surveys such as mid-term surveys, data on activities in communities, etc.
• Attend regular staff meetings and to participate in discussion regarding project

Education and Relevant Experience

• Degree in Agricultural Sciences with a focus on Extension, HND in agric extension or related field.
• At least 3 years work experience in agric related / livelihoods projects especially in northern Nigeria.
• Experience of working with an NGO, community promotion/community based interventions,
• Strong community mobilization and communication skills
• Ability to analyse and communicate complex information at a simpler level to partners and other project stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, with capacity to deliver services to rural communities, especially agricultural communities in Bauchi State.
• Able to lead a team of community mobilizers and volunteers from different locations
• Excellent computer skills
• Able to work in a team
• Flexible and willing to work in difficult and busy environment.
• Sound knowledge of team management and supervision
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Hausa.