Community Development Officer at SOS Children's Villages Nigeria

SOS Children's Villages Nigeria (SOS CV Nigeria) is one of 136 Member Associations working under the umbrella of SOS Children’s Villages International, an international non-governmental social development organization. We have been active in Nigeria since 1973, with footprints across the country in: Isolo (Lagos State), Owu-Ijebu (Ogun State), Jos (Plateau State) Ibadan (Oyo State), Kaduna (Kaduna State) and Gwagwalada, (Federal Capital Territory).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Development Officer

Location: Edo

Position Summary

• The Community Development Officer would be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of the Community Development Plans.
• This position will also act as the focal person to support the key implementing partners in the development and the implementation of their CBO capacity development.
• They will research and develop strategies for improving and ensuring the sustainability of all development initiatives for the CBOs and the communities within SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria locations.
• Work with team members in coordinating and facilitating the implementation of program activities.
• Attend regular meetings as scheduled and actively encourage and promote effective communication and strong working relationships within the team, local government, local leaders and the communities served.
• Facilitate coordination meetings, advocacy meetings and awareness-raising sessions at the community level, together with community care providers
• Ensure the community-based activities are conducted and follow up is done properly.
• Improve quality of life of vulnerable groups through cost-effective, evidence-based locally appropriate interventions.
• He/She will provide support in multi-sectoral advocacy movements through active engagement of the community, policy makers, and Government authorities at all levels.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• HND / B.Sc Degree in a relevant subject area, such as Guidance & Counseling, Community Development, Social works etc.
• Minimum of 3 years similar work experience in the field of Community Development or Social Services in an INGO.
• Understanding of child development issues, including knowledge of child rights, child protection, child welfare, childcare and parenting.
• Sound understanding of relevant local and national laws, regulations and protocols.
• Understanding of family development, community development, and sustainability of programme responses and outcomes.
• Counselling skills, including ability to advice, influence and guide programme participants and other community members.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.