Rural Economy Officer at Academic Associates Peaceworks

General Position Summary

This position will entail planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating a range of community/social initiatives, as determined by AA Peaceworks, these initiatives will be applied by using community development strategies (asset-based community development) and working collaboratively with key agencies, relevant stakeholders and develop sustainable partnerships.

Job Responsibilities

• Update and develop appropriate community development policies for AA Peaceworks.
• Ensure appropriate consultation and participation by the community in the development of policies and strategies related to community development activities.
• Gather relevant information concerning community development initiatives, the projects being undertaken, and policies developed.
• Coordinate local activity regarding community mapping, mobilization, and development
• Apply asset-based community development (ABCD) strategies to implement community initiatives.
• Support the development of regular communication within the community, including facilitating peer-to-peer networks of support.
• Develop and maintain effective communication and foster partnerships with a variety of non-government organizations providing services in the Niger Delta Region.
• Develop and maintain effective communication links with implementing communities.
• Provide policy advice to AA Peaceworks on appropriate initiatives, issues, and legislation relevant to community development.
• Capacity building in the form of training, awareness creation, and mentorship for social groups and identified community champions on the dissemination of green climate economy.
• Work directly with communities of the Niger Delta region to promote community-led development including preparation and prioritization of community development plans for local improvement.
• Work with consortium members to initiate social and economic/environmental development strategies in the Niger Delta region.
• Contribute to the process of learning, evaluating, capturing, and disseminating lessons from the program for continuous improvement of program performance and overall outcome.
• Coordinate local activity regarding community mapping, mobilization, and development.
• Committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and equality policies.
• Committed to safeguarding and following policies, practices, and procedures to protect children and adults  

Qualification and Experience

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Social Science or other relevant field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in coordinating community engagement activities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English required, including report-writing skills
• Excellent computer skills, including experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work autonomously in a complex multi-agency environment and manage own workload.
• Ability as a collaborator and facilitator.
• Experience in Niger Delta Region is an added advantage