Community Engagement Consultant at eHealth Systems Africa

eHealth Africa designs and implements data-driven solutions and technologies to improve health systems for and with local communities. eHA’s technology works in low connectivity settings and uses data to drive decision-making by local governments and partner agencies to get optimum results.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Engagement Consultant

Location: Kano
Job type: Full-time

What you’ll Do  
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned:

• Developing and implementing community engagement strategies to ensure effective communication and collaboration between community members and organizations
• Facilitating meetings, workshops, and focus groups to gather input from community members and stakeholders.
• Building relationships with community leaders, organizations, and influencers to promote participation and support for the project.
• Providing training and capacity-building support to community members to enhance their involvement and decision-making skills.
• Assist in conducting outreach activities to raise awareness about programs, services, or issues relevant to the community.
• Collecting and analyzing data on community needs, preferences, and concerns to inform decision-making and program planning.
• Advocating for the interests and priorities of the community and traditional institutions.
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of community engagement efforts and adjusting strategies as needed.
• Serving as a liaison between the community and project team to facilitate communication and address concerns.
• Promoting inclusivity and diversity within community engagement activities to ensure all voices are heard and represented
• Participates in corporate strategic planning activities and applies project management theory to the organization's business challenges
• Consistently at work, on time & adhering to Policies and Procedures
• Performs any other duties assigned by management.

Who you Are
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to successfully perform this job:

• A Degree from college or university in Project Management or related field. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years working experience in Project and Program Management, including a minimum of Five (5) years of different donor's management experience, preferably in an NGO or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong leadership skills that include the ability to work effectively with project teams and external stakeholders, including national, state, and LGA representatives.
• Must have the ability to manage conflicts and resolve problems effectively.
• Exemplary skills with leading and managing multidisciplinary teams, as well as mentoring other team members.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, organizational skills and great attention to detail. Must be able to work as a leader and member of a team, and possess good problem-solving skills.
• Must possess the ability to organize, instruct, and supervise staff while promoting group effort and achievement.
• Must have the ability to manage conflicts and resolve problems effectively.
• Training and presentation experience is preferred.
• Advanced computer skills, including Google Drive, Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.