Community Outreach Officers at Creative Media Center for Development (CMCD) - Abuja/ Nasarawa

Creative Media Centre for Development is a media development non-governmental organization in Nigeria registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). It combines Media content development, Media Trainings and Community Outreaches to address specific community concerns and issues, which will in turn leads to debates, discussions and an open society that brings about political, economic and social development. We are based in FCT but work in various communities. We currently seek passionate and committed individuals with a history of successful performance to fill various roles on an upcoming project to be executed in Nasarawa State.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Outreach Officer

Locations: Nasarawa/Abuja
Job Type: Full Time
Job Field: Media/TV/ICT

Job Description

• The Outreach Officer is responsible for supporting community activities for the target population in the catchment area of CMCD intervention in 3 Senatorial Districts & LGAs in Nasarawa State.
• These will include support to community based service providers, monitoring of activities, report making, coordination with other stakeholders and government authorities as well as close collaboration with CMCD staff and managers.

Key Responsibilities

• In collaboration with other project staff, oversee the implementation of community activities aspects of the projects implemented.
• Identify all community level stakeholders for the project and work in collaboration with the Project Coordinator to involve them in programme implementation.
• Ensure sound data collections are in place for ongoing monitoring of project activities
• Contribute to the success of the project through quality implementation of project activities, adequate monitoring and timely reporting as needed, working in conjunction with other colleagues on the project.
• Conduct regular supportive supervision to project beneficiaries and ensure that appropriate feedback and mentorship takes place
• Work with the Project Manager to ensure appropriate use of programme resources
• Participate and support in organizing trainings for community based peer educators as needed
• Work with community based peer educators to establish a referral system to health facilities
• Work with community based peer educators and facility based staff to ensure establishment of a community based follow up system.
• Follow all CMCD guidelines, programme and budget management tools
• Develop a roster for outreach sessions and develop where possible any further opportunity for outreach volunteers.
• Any other assigned role

Qualifications

• Minimum of SSCE or National Diploma
• One year work experience with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in similar position.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required; understanding of local language is added advantage.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Email application desirable
• MUST be a recovering drug user and applicant living in Nasarawa state would be an added advantage.

Required Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with staff, beneficiaries, duty bearers and other stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve results
• Excellent communication skills and organizational skills
• Remains productive when under pressure with ability to prioritize effectively
• Ability to multitask, be flexible and adapt in challenging situations

Application Closing Date
19th June, 2019.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the "Job Title" as subject of the mail.

Note

• Applications sent in after the deadline will not be considered.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.