ActionAid (AA) Nigeria Is Hiring: Programme Assistant, Community Outreach
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Ameenah Hassan
Job Title: Programme Assistant, Community Outreach
Location: Gashua, Yobe
Job Description
The post holder will play a central role in enhancing community engagement and ensuring effective communication between the project and the affected populations.
The role focuses on disseminating accurate and timely information, creating awareness through community structures, and strengthening community-based mechanisms to support informed decision-making and access to services.
S/he will be responsible for mobilising and coordinating with key community stakeholders such as peace clubs, local peace committees, rapid response teams, and local government officials to ensure the success of the BMZ project activities.
Person Specifications Education/Qualifications:
Minimum of National Diploma in Social Sciences/ Art or related field is essential.
Membership of relevant professional bodies and agencies is desirable.
Experience:
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in humanitarian response context with a strong focus on both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies is essential.
Experience in organising and managing community events is essential.
Background in addressing community concerns and resolving issues effectively is essential.
Experience using ODK for quantitative data collection is essential.
Related experience on a WFP-funded project is desirable
Previous experience in Third Party Monitoring (TPM) is essential.
Proven ability to interact with community members, leaders, and partners is essential.
Skill/Abilities:
Strong skills with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Drive, and other cloud-based software tools.
Excellent communication and time management skills.
Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility
How to Apply
Interested and Qualified candidates should submit their Application form in a MSWord attachment to: Vacancy.Nigeria@actionaid.org using the job title and location “Programme Assistant, Community Outreach – Gashua, Yobe” as the subject of the mail.
Only electronically submitted forms will be considered.
Submitted or Scanned CVs will be disregarded.
ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment.
Applications from young people, women, persons with disability and candidates from the Northeast and Northwest are particularly encouraged.
While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.
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Ameenah Hassan
Ameenah Hassan is a content writer with experience in public relations. She has contributed to Arbiterz since 2021, writing research-based news and features on business. She is currently pursuing a degree in Mass Communication at the University of Lagos.
