Outreach Officer at Youth Empowerment and Development Initiative (YEDI)

Role Description

• This is a temporary on-site position located in Lagos for an Outreach Officer.
• The Outreach Officer will oversee and execute YEDI's outreach strategies for their adolescents and youth health programs targeted at underserved communities.
• This individual will be responsible for organizing and mobilizing the Outreach team to achieve program goals and objectives in their respective communities.
• They will also execute innovative outreach programs to link young people to health services and encourage the uptake of healthy behaviors.

TASK & RESPONSIBILITIES 

Field level implementation 

• Plan and coordinate community outreaches to be delivered by Youth Coaches in program LGAs. 
• Monitor and supervise the implementation of all community outreaches.
• Build capacity of Youth Coaches in the correct use of the community discussion guide and other work tools. 
• Integrate all community outreach activities into the Hub master plan by providing updates and lessons as they arise. 
• Attend all monthly review meetings at the Hub address general issues as well as build capacity on common gaps identified as a team. 

ADVOCACY AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT 

• To liaise and network with community leaders to develop effective relationships to meet outreach targets 
• Work in close cooperation with relevant government officials like the LGA social mobilization officers, community gatekeepers, local NGOs, host population; organize appropriate activities within the community to drive awareness and participation amongst the youth population of the target communities. 
• Communicate program updates to communities working closely with government, counterparts, and community representatives. 

Documentation 

• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly reports for each Hub to immediate supervisor. 
• Report any progress and any problems in a timely manner to the immediate supervisor. 
• Develop and share success stories/best practices related to community engagement. 
• Any other duties appropriate to the role as required by the Program manager. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in public health, social and behavioural sciences or related fields. 
• At least 2-3 years working experience in community mobilization, preferably in SRH (Sexual reproductive Health) functional skills. 
• Experience of working with young people on sensitive topics including family planning, sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence, etc. 
• Experience working with communities, community structures, hosting community sensitizations and dialogues. 
• Ability to communicate in the local language
• Proactivity, with a sound commitment to teamwork and with a spirit of genuine collaboration 
• Self-motivated with a strong commitment to humanitarian principle and high sense of ethics 
• Excellent communication skills, as well as patience and politeness, are needed 
• Ability to cope with high workload and stress and identify priority activities and assignments, and adjust priorities as required 
• Multi-tasking and organizational skills are a must and a good sense of humour. 
• Good organizational and planning skills. 
• Ability to write concise, analytical, and accurate reports to meet agreed deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as public health, social sciences, or communications
• Experience in program development, outreach mobilization, and community engagement, particularly with underserved communities.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, ability to supervise and facilitate the work of others effectively
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite (Documents, Sheets, Forms, Slides)
• Knowledgeable in project management methodologies and tools
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and prioritize tasks effectively within deadlines
• Demonstrated commitment to improving the health and well-being of young people in Nigeria’s underserved communities is desirable