Community Liaison Focal Point at The Big Smile Foundation

Location: Borno and Yobe Borno State (Dikwa, Marte, Damboa, Kondug, Gwoza, Monguno, Ngala, and Gujba/Damaturu)
Job Field: Non-Profit.

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibility

Functions / Day to day activities:

• Support the coordination and implementation of all assigned stakeholder level engagements in the communities, local Government and state level as outlined in the Project detailed implementation plan in line with TBSF program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
• Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. 
• Assist TBSF partners in their efforts to reflect on project experiences related to stakeholder engagement.
• Engage with stakeholders at the LGA levels to provide briefing and updates and secure necessary support for the project implementation. 
• Ensure that essential feedback regarding the program from LGA and state level stakeholders is shared effectively and regularly with TBSF senior management.
• Work jointly to create and sustain a consistent and unified TBSF’s approach to stakeholder engagement, stakeholder feedback and reporting for TBSF at the community Level.
• Gather information relating to accidents and survivors of Explosive ordnance within the community of implementation and inform the supervisor.
• Gather data relating to the impact of TBSF’s work through relevant reports and case studies/success stories
• Submit clear, legible, accurate and timely reports and documentations to the Supervisor
• Coordinate daily with the Team Leader, and report immediately any security incidents, significant change in context or deployment plans, and non-compliance concerns
• Represent TBSF within communities, partners and/or other stakeholders as required
• Any other duty as assigned by the team lead

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Liaison focal point, Public Relations Officer or similar role.
• Must be an indigene of Borno and/or Yobe state 
• Good writing and communication skills.
• Excellent Liaison and negotiation skills.
• Must be organized and practical.
• Must be Friendly and understand child safeguarding. 
• Must Speak English and the understand the Local languages of the communities of implementation.
• Must be Young and Vibrant.
• Must have a working laptop

Desirable skills:

• A demonstrated ability to multi-task and process information into action in a timely manner
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English and either Kanuri or Hausa.
• Interpersonal Abilities: Strong interpersonal skills, capable of building effective relationships and maintaining effective communication with diverse community groups and stakeholders.
• Presentation Skills: Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to engage and captivate an audience.
• Organizational Competence: Outstanding organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines effectively.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing organization.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.