Community Development Plan (CDP) Rapporteurs at Christian Rural and Urban Development Association of Nigeria (CRUDAN)

Objective of the Position:

• The Rapporteur plays a key role in ensuring accurate, inclusive, and comprehensive documentation of Community Development Plan (CDP) sessions by capturing community inputs, synthesizing key discussions, and supporting the preparation of development plans that reflect the voices and priorities of all demographic groups. This role plays a critical part in translating participatory dialogues into actionable and validated community development strategies that align with CEPP guidelines and are suitable for integration into Local Government Area (LGA) plans.

Roles and Responsibilities of a Rapporteur:

• Accurately capture and record key points, community inputs, and outcomes from the CDP sessions, ensuring all voices are reflected, especially those from marginalized groups such as PWDs, women, the elderly, and illiterate or semi-literate participants.
• Lead the preparation of the Community Development Plans (CDP) by synthesizing information gathered during sessions, drafting coherent and comprehensive reports, and ensuring consistency and alignment with CEPP implementation guidelines.
• Collaborate with facilitators and other session stakeholders to consolidate data and feedback from various wards into unified and actionable development plans.
• Assist in finalizing documents for submission for validation and subsequent integration into the LG Community Development Plan.
• Tailor reports and documentation to reflect the inclusive nature of the sessions, making sure that the needs and contributions of all demographic segments, including women (with at least 50% representation), PWDs, and youth, are represented.
• Provide technical support to facilitators by capturing real-time discussions and helping transform raw session data into structured outputs.
• Ensure that all reports are impartial, fact-based, and present a balanced representation of community perspectives.

Education/Knowledge & Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in report writing, documentation, and synthesis of community engagement or participatory development processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of local languages is a strong asset.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to work inclusively with diverse groups, including women, persons with disabilities (PWDs), the elderly, and semi-/illiterate populations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other data documentation platforms.
• Experience working with NGOs, CSOs, or community-based organizations on development or governance-related projects is desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality outputs.