Outreach Officer at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

Job Description

• Will be responsible for overseeing community mobilization and gender inclusion activities in the state, with guidance from the Community Mobilization and Gender Specialist.
• S/he will ensure implementing activities to promote enrollment, retention and learning for girls, also ensuring community outreach activities to promote positive norms around girls’ education.
• H/She will also coordinate with the school-based committees to design school leadership strategies that will promote inclusive education for girls and learners with disabilities.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Sociology, Community Development, Social Work and Social Administration or Social Sciences is required.
• Competency and skills in community engagement and understanding of education and gender issues; sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of political and ethical issues is required.
• Five (5) years working experience with INGOs, NGOs and/or CBOs is an advantage.
• Must be computer literate (MS Office Packages/Internet).
• Ability to work well with others, develop and maintain compatibility among recipients of assistance.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills, cross cultural and collaborative.
• Outstanding communication skills (Oral and Written).