Community Development Assistant (Yobe) at Action Against Hunger - ACF-International
Action Against Hunger - ACF International, a global humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger, works to save the lives of malnourished children while providing communities with access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger.
Experience: 2 years
Location Yobe
Work location: Damaturu, Yobe State
Key Responsibilities:
Support implementation of project activities across components of the projects
- Assist in the identification and selection of vulnerable individuals for project activities, including social protection, education, health, WASH, and agriculture initiatives.
- Help organize and participate in campaigns, workshops, and community meetings aimed at raising awareness and promoting engagement in various project components.
- Support the delivery of services and resources to beneficiaries, ensuring that activities are inclusive and accessible to all community members, especially marginalized groups.
- Facilitate the implementation of labor-intensive activities, cash transfer programs, and other community-focused interventions as needed.
- Collaborate with the Social Safety Net Officer and other project staff to ensure that activities are well-coordinated and meet the project’s objectives across different sectors.
Provide basic support and assistance in health promotion, WASH activities, and agricultural practices, contributing to the overall success of the project’s integrated approach.
Additional Responsibilities
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will also perform other related tasks as required and responsible for reporting and communication of progress and achievement of the specific assigned task.
- Maintenance of high technical standards.
- Conduct all duties in a professional manner following ACF Nigeria mission staff regulations, ACF mandate and charter including promotion of gender equality.
Position Requirements:
National Diploma/Degree in Education, Community Development, Social Work, Health, Environment Science, Agriculture, OR a related field
Minimum 2 years’ experience in community mobilization or development work, ideally in a humanitarian setting
- Experience working on multi sector projects (social protection, education, labor-intensive work, health, WASH, agriculture)
- Resident of the project community/LGA with strong local networks
- Strong communication, interpersonal and basic administrative skills, with ability engage communities and build relationships with leaders, partners and government actors
- Proficient in English and local language (Kanuri, Hausa) and able to work flexibly in challenging field conditions, including long distance walking
How to Apply
Interested applicant can apply via this link
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