Community Engagement Officer at Rehabilitation Empowerment and Better Health Initiative (REBHI) - 3 Openings

At REBHI, we are committed to fostering a society where equality, protection, and opportunity thrive for everyone. Through targeted programs, advocacy, and community empowerment, we aim to create lasting positive change.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Engagement Officer

Locations: Jere, Bama and Ngala - Borno
Project Duration: 6 months

Key Responsibilities

• Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with community members, leaders, local authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure active participation and support for programs.
• Program Implementation Support: Coordinate and support the delivery of project activities, such as training sessions, awareness campaigns, and events, ensuring they are culturally appropriate and align with the project's goals.
• Mobilization and Outreach: Develop and implement outreach strategies to promote the REBHI's mission and activities, actively engaging diverse community groups, including youth, women, and marginalized populations.
• Feedback and Accountability: Serve as a point of contact for community feedback, concerns, and complaints, ensuring that a two-way communication channel exists between the community and program management to inform decision-making and improve program quality.
• Data Collection and Reporting: Conduct community assessments, track the progress and impact of engagement activities, document success stories, and prepare regular reports for management and donors.
• Capacity Building and Mentorship: Facilitate training and provide ongoing support/mentorship to community volunteers, local partners, and community-based structures to enhance local capacity and ownership of initiatives.
• Advocacy and Representation: Represent the organization at community-level forums and meetings, advocating for community needs and the program's mission to diverse audiences.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Community Development, Communications, Public Health, or a related field is typically required.
• Experience: A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in community development, mobilization, or a related field, preferably within a non-profit or humanitarian context.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences. Knowledge of local languages is often a strong asset or requirement.
• Cultural Competence: A strong understanding of the local context, cultural nuances, and the ability to work effectively and respectfully with diverse communities.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the flexibility and adaptability to manage competing priorities and resolve conflicts.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office and experience with data collection or donor management tools are often required.
• Personal Attributes: High levels of integrity, empathy, and a commitment to the REBHI's mission and values (e.g., child protection, gender equality, accountability).

Application Closing Date
1st December, 2025.