Community Mobilization/NGO Capacity Building Officers at Creative Associates International (Creative) - Education Crisis Response Project

Creative Associates International (Creative) is dynamic and fast-growing professional services firm that specializes in international development in the area of education, democratic transition and stabilization in post-conflict environments. Based in Washington DC the firm has field presence in more than 20 counties worldwide with a strong arid diverse portfolio that includes global contracts with the US Agency for international Development (USAID) and other clients including the US Department of State and the US Department of Defense. The firm has earned a solid reputation among its clients and missions worldwide and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Community Mobilization/NGO Capacity Building Officer

Location: Yobe
Project Duration: 2 years
State Date: Immediately

Project Description

• This project will support the expansion of access to quality non-formal and alternative education opportunities for out-of-school children and youth, ages 6-17, in Bauchi, Gombe, Adamawa, and Yobe states.

Position Summary

• The Community Mobilization/NGO Capacity Building Officer will be responsible for implementing activity to increase community awareness and support of schooling in targeted non-formal education and alternative education learning center communities in Yobe.
• This includes implementing a small grants program to enable CSOs to establish community coalitions and learning centers, building the capacity of CSOs and executing awareness campaigns to strengthen the community’s demand for education.

Primary Responsibilities

• Establishes and trains new Community Coalitions or other local education support groups and committees
• Provides partner CSOs in Yobe with day-to-day mentoring on project design, implementation, and monitoring.
• Supports the consistent application of training materials to strengthen CSO organizational management, HR and financial systems and provide technical support in community mobilization.
• Engages and serves as program focal point with CSOs and supported communities in Yobe.
• Coordinates donor, stakeholder, and field staff visits to CSOs and communities in Yobe.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in community outreach or community mobilization
• Demonstrated experience managing community engagement campaigns, preferably in the education sector
• Experience with international organizations’ community grants mechanisms
• Demonstrate experience in developing and implementing capacity building plans in culturally, politically and security sensitive environments
• In-depth understanding of the role of civil society in development
• Demonstrated capacity in managing staff
• Bachelor’s Degree International Development, Communications, Social Work, or other related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Important Information

• The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position descriptions are an overview of the functions and requirements for the position. They are not Intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed appropriate and necessary.

Application Closing Date
10th September, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume and cover letter to: [email protected] on the subject line indicate the job position you are applying for and state.

Note: Only finalist will be contacted. No phone calls please. Creative is an equal opportunity employer