Community Engagement Specialist at the Oyo State New Towns and Cities Development Authority (OYNTCDA)

The Oyo State New Towns and Cities Development Authority (OYNTCDA) is leading the transformation of Oyo State’s urban landscape. Our mission is to create modern, well-planned, and sustainable communities that drive economic growth, improve quality of life, and set new standards for city development in Nigeria. Through strategic land management, infrastructure development, and collaborative public-private partnerships, we are shaping the future of urban living.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Engagement Specialist

Location: Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Summary

• The Community Development Specialist will lead stakeholder engagement, participatory planning, and social integration efforts across new town and urban development projects initiated by OYNTCDA.
• This role is central to ensuring that local communities are meaningfully involved in project design and implementation, and that development outcomes are socially inclusive and conflict-sensitive.
• The ideal candidate will be experienced in managing community relations, addressing social risks, and implementing safeguard measures in line with national and international standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement community engagement frameworks and participatory planning processes across project sites
• Facilitate consultations, town hall meetings, and dialogue sessions with affected persons, traditional institutions, and local interest groups
• Conduct stakeholder mapping, social impact assessments, and vulnerability analyses
• Coordinate grievance redress mechanisms and ensure responsive feedback loops
• Integrate gender, youth, and inclusion strategies into planning and implementation activities
• Collaborate with the planning, resettlement, and M&E teams to monitor and report on social development outcomes
• Prepare reports, community profiles, and engagement documentation for internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to the development of community mobilisation campaigns and capacity-building programmes
• Monitor social risks related to displacement, land acquisition, and local resistance, and propose mitigation strategies
• Serve as a liaison between the Authority and local communities throughout the project lifecycle

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Law, Public Policy, Urban Planning, or a closely related field
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sociology, Social Work, Anthropology, Community Development, Development Studies, or a closely related field
• At least 5 years of professional experience in community engagement, stakeholder consultation, or social development—preferably in infrastructure, urban development, or resettlement contexts
• Strong knowledge of participatory methodologies, stakeholder mapping, and social safeguards (e.g.,World Bank ESS or AfDB ISS)
• Experience managing community dynamics, facilitating dialogues, and resolving grievancesFluency in Yoruba (spoken) and ability to communicate effectively with grassroots communities
• •Excellent interpersonal, communication, and report writing skills
• Experience working with government agencies, NGOs, or donor-funded projects is a strong advantage

Application Closing Date
25th July, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online