Community Engagement Officer at Rehabilitation Empowerment and Better Health Initiative (REBHI)

Key Responsibilities

• Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with community members, leaders, local authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure active participation and support for programs.
• Program Implementation Support: Coordinate and support the delivery of project activities, such as training sessions, awareness campaigns, and events, ensuring they are culturally appropriate and align with the project\'s goals.
• Mobilization and Outreach: Develop and implement outreach strategies to promote the REBHI\'s mission and activities, actively engaging diverse community groups, including youth, women, and marginalized populations.
• Feedback and Accountability: Serve as a point of contact for community feedback, concerns, and complaints, ensuring that a two-way communication channel exists between the community and program management to inform decision-making and improve program quality.
• Data Collection and Reporting: Conduct community assessments, track the progress and impact of engagement activities, document success stories, and prepare regular reports for management and donors.
• Capacity Building and Mentorship: Facilitate training and provide ongoing support/mentorship to community volunteers, local partners, and community-based structures to enhance local capacity and ownership of initiatives.
• Advocacy and Representation: Represent the organization at community-level forums and meetings, advocating for community needs and the program\'s mission to diverse audiences. 

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Education: A Bachelor\'s degree in Social Sciences, Community Development, Communications, Public Health, or a related field is typically required.
• Experience: A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in community development, mobilization, or a related field, preferably within a non-profit or humanitarian context.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences. Knowledge of local languages is often a strong asset or requirement.
• Cultural Competence: A strong understanding of the local context, cultural nuances, and the ability to work effectively and respectfully with diverse communities.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the flexibility and adaptability to manage competing priorities and resolve conflicts.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office and experience with data collection or donor management tools are often required.
• Personal Attributes: High levels of integrity, empathy, and a commitment to the REBHI\'s mission and values (e.g., child protection, gender equality, accountability). 

LOCATION: Jere, Bama, Ngala (Roving)

Project Duration: 6 months