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Community Mobilization Officer At Creative Associates International


Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization, Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 15 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for international Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors arid partners alike. Creative Associates International has been working in Nigeria for more than a decade to support education programs in Nigeria.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
   
Job Title: Community Mobilization Officer - Northern Nigeria Education Initiative Plus (NEI+) Location: Bauchi Nigeria
Project Summary
  • The Northern Nigeria Education Initiative Plus (NEI+) project works to improve the quality of and access to education in Northern Nigeria, equitably and sustainably.
Position Summary
  • This includes implementing a small grants program to enable CSOs to establish community coalitions and learning centers, building the capacity of CSOs and executing awareness campaigns to strengthen the community’s demand for education.
  • The Community Mobilization/NGO Capacity Building Officer will be responsible for implementing activities to increase community awareness and support of schooling in targeted non- formal education and alternative education learning center communities in Bauchi.
Reporting & Supervision:
  • This position is housed in Bauchi, Nigeria, reporting to the State Team Leader.
Primary Responsibilities
  • Coordinates donor, stakeholder, and field staff visits to CSOs and communities in Bauchi.
  • Supports the consistent application of training materials to strengthen CSO organizational management, HR and financial systems and provide technical support in community mobilization.
  • Engages and servos as program focal point with CSOs and supported communities in Bauchi,
  • Establishes and trains new community Coalitions or other local education support groups and committees
  • Provides partner CSOs in Bauchi with day-to-day mentoring on project design, implementation, and monitoring.
Required Skills & Qualifications
  • In-depth understanding of the role of civil society in development
  • Demonstrated capacity in managing staff
  • Fluency in English
  • Demonstrated experience managing community engagement campaigns, preferably n the education sector
  • Experience with international organizations’ community grants mechanisms
  • Bachelor's Degree in International Development, Communications, Social Work, or other related field. Master’s degree preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing capacity building plans in culturally, politically and security-sensitive environments
  • At least 5 years of experience in community outreach or community mobilization
   
How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated Resume/CV to: [email protected] with "Community Mobilization Officer" in the email Subject line   Note: Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.  
Application Deadline 13th January, 2020.