Zonal Community Mobilizer/Mobilization Officer at Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation Nigeria (MGIC)

Location: Nationwide (Each of the Geopolitical zones (works in and coordinates assigned Geopolitical zones))
Duration of Assignment: One year (with possibility of extension

Responsibilities

• Coordinates conduct of community mobilization related data collection in one of the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria
• Attends Enumeration Area entry meeting with SBMs
• Coordinates Enumeration Area entry with SBMs
• Works with Survey Zonal Coordinator and SBM to schedule community/household mobilization activities and survey
• Monitors community perceptions about the survey and survey team
• Participates in advocacy visits in each zone
• Participates in communication, mobilization and engagement activities in each zone
• Perform quality and validation checks on the activities of the State Based and community mobilizers
• Attends EA departure meeting with SBMs
• Reports to Community Mobilization Zonal Coordinator

Qualifications and Experience

• B.Sc/B.A or its equivalent in Mass Communication, Social Marketing, Public Health, Health Education or a relevant field
• A demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English with a good understanding and ability to communicate in at least one indigenous Nigerian language
• Understanding more than 2 Nigerian languages in the preferred zone will be an added advantage
• An advanced Degree in relevant field will be an added advantage
• Experience with the terrain, culture and structure in the states within assigned geopolitical zones.
• Must be someone well respected and known with good character
• Must have at least 8 years working experience in Public Health Service demand creation within the locality or/and experience conducting communication and mobilization activities
• Must have a good track record of active liaison with Community Based Organizations, Traditional and Religious institution in dealing with complex issues and multi-facet activities in the community
• Prior successful experience performing Community Mobilization role in a HIV/AIDS or Health Related Survey is highly desirable
• Presence/living in the geopolitical zone will be an added advantage