Community Mobilizers at Save The Slum Initiative (4 Openings)

Save the Slum Initiative is a non-governmental organization with registration CAC/IT/NO 139240, STSI was founded in 2016 and is committed to responding to current needs to improve the life of people living in slums and local communities across Nigeria. STSI envisions improving the living standards of vulnerable persons and communities and our overall aim is to work with urban poor to bring about long-term and sustainable transformation to their quality of life and to also provide better community-based healthcare and empowerment education and environmental improvement to all communities that will serve.

We intervene in various sectors like WASH, Education, Protection, Nutrition, Health, and Livelihood of humanitarian sectors and community development projects. Since its inception in 2016, STSI have implemented in over 16 States in Nigeria and other African States.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Mobilizer

Location: Ibogun, Ogun
Employment Type: Contract
Slot: 4 Openings

Position Overview

• Community Mobilizers serve as the vital bridge between project technical team and local farming communities, facilitating authentic engagement and ensuring culturally appropriate implementation of innovative agricultural practices.
• Each mobilizer will be responsible for 100 farmers in their designated zone, promoting adoption of regenerative practices while respecting traditional knowledge and community values.

Key Responsibilities

• Community Engagement: Conduct comprehensive outreach to 100 farmers in assigned zone (North, South, East, or West Ibogun) mobilizing participation in training activities, demonstration plots, and monitoring initiatives. Build trust relationships with farmers, traditional leaders, women's groups, and youth associations while ensuring inclusive participation across diverse demographic groups.
• Training Facilitation: Organize and co-facilitate Farmer Field Schools covering beekeeping techniques, soil health management, integrated pest management, and value chain development. Translate technical concepts into local language (Yoruba) and culturally appropriate formats ensuring effective knowledge transfer to farmers with varied educational backgrounds and experience levels.
• Technical Support: Assist in practical implementation of project interventions including beehive installation, native hedgerow establishment, compost facility construction, and microbial inoculant preparation. Demonstrate proper techniques, troubleshoot challenges, and provide ongoing technical guidance ensuring successful adoption of regenerative practices.
• Data Collection: Support M&E Coordinator in conducting household surveys, maintaining farmer registers, tracking attendance at training events, and documenting project activities. Ensure accurate data collection while respecting privacy and confidentiality requirements and contributing to evidence-based project management and adaptive learning.
• Advocacy and Protection: Promote implementation of buffer zone agreements with neighbouring farmers, encourage adoption of integrated pest management protocols, and advocate for safe beekeeping practices protecting both farmers and pollinator populations. Address conflicts and negotiate solutions supporting project objectives while maintaining community harmony.
• Communication and Feedback: Gather regular feedback from farmers regarding project activities, challenges, and suggestions for improvement. Document success stories, capture lessons learned, and facilitate two-way communication between project team and community members ensuring responsive and adaptive implementation approaches.
• Stakeholder Relations: Serve as primary liaison with traditional leaders, extension officers, cooperative leaders, and local government representatives. Participate in community meetings, cultural events, and planning sessions while representing project interests and building support for sustainable agricultural practices.
• Gender and Youth Inclusion: Ensure meaningful participation of women (minimum 45%) and youth (minimum 30%) in all project activities through targeted outreach, flexible scheduling, and culturally appropriate engagement strategies. Support women's beekeeping cooperatives and youth agricultural technology initiatives promoting inclusive development outcomes.

Zone-Specific Responsibilities:

• North Zone: Focus on traditional farming systems and elderly farmer engagement while building connections with community leaders and religious organizations supporting project legitimacy and acceptance.
• South Zone: Emphasize women's group coordination and youth engagement programs leveraging existing social networks and community-based organizations for enhanced participation and ownership.
• East Zone: Concentrate on oil palm farmer networks and traditional leader liaison ensuring crop-specific interventions align with local agricultural cycles and cultural practices.
• West Zone: Specialize in cocoa farmer cooperatives and market linkage development supporting value chain improvements and premium market access for sustainably produced crops.

Required Qualifications

• OND / HND / Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture, Community Development, Social Sciences, or related field with a minimum of 2 years' experience in rural community outreach or agricultural extension work.
• Understanding of local farming systems, cultural contexts, and community dynamics in Ogun State is essential.

Essential Skills:

• Strong facilitation and communication abilities with proven experience engaging diverse community groups.
• Fluency in Yoruba and English is required for effective farmer communication and technical documentation.
• Motorcycle operation skills are preferred for efficient transportation across rural areas.

Personal Attributes:

• Commitment to gender equity and youth inclusion with cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional knowledge systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and adaptability for working in challenging rural environments.
• Integrity and trustworthiness are essential for building community relationships and maintaining project credibility.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• By submitting your Application for this position you agree to STSI ZERO Tolerance to:
• Fraud
• Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse and Child Abuse
• Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion.
• Save The Slum Initiative (STSI) provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
• Candidates available to start immediately are highly preferred.
• Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.