Community Engagement Officer (Jigawa) at Pathfinder International

Pathfinder International is driven by the conviction that all people, regardless of where they live, have the right to decide whether and when to have children, to exist free from fear and stigma, and to lead the lives they choose. Since 1957, we have partnered with local governments, communities, and health systems in developing countries to remove barriers to critical sexual and reproductive health services. Together, we expand access to contraception, promote healthy pregnancies, save women’s lives, and stop the spread of new HIV infections, wherever the need is most urgent. Our work ensures millions of women, men, and young people are able to choose their own paths forward.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Engagement Officer

Requisition Number: COMMU002546
Location: Jigawa
Job Category: Program Services
Job Type: Full-Time / Hybrid
Reports to: State Team Lead

Job Purpose

• The Capacity Building Officer will drive the design, coordination, and delivery of all competency-based training, mentoring, and continuous professional development activities under the CARMNIS project.
• The role ensures that Community Based Health Workers (CBHWs) receive high-quality, standardized capacity strengthening aligned with national guidelines and the redesigned CBHW model.
• The officer will support curriculum development, learning systems, coaching structures, supervision tools, and assessment processes to improve quality of care and performance across supported LGAs.

Key Performance Areas / Major Activities / Responsibilities / Percentage Worked
Systems, Policies, Standards and Guidelines / 20%:

• Support the design and operationalization of the CARMNIS capacity building framework, including training guidelines, learning standards, and mentorship protocols.
• Work with program and government teams to integrate CBHW learning plans into existing state systems, AOPs, and supervision structures.
• Ensure capacity building activities adhere to national CBHW, PHC, and RMNCH+N policies.

Capacity Building Tools and Approaches / 20%:

• Lead development and adaptation of competency-based training materials, job aids, skill checklists, and mentorship tools.
• Introduce adult-learning and simulation-based training approaches for CBHWs and facility mentors.
• Develop supportive supervision and coaching tools that reinforce practical skill mastery and service quality.

Planning & Implementation of Capacity Building Activities / 15%:

• Coordinate CBHW training, refresher sessions, mentorship rotation schedules, and community-based coaching.
• Collaborate with state teams to sequence activities across wards and LGAs.
• Manage capacity building inputs including training logistics, participant

Competency Assessment & Performance Monitoring / 15%:

• Design and administer pre/post-tests, OSCEs, skill assessments, and simulation-based evaluations.
• Track CBHW skill progression and identify areas requiring additional support.
• Support integration of competency data into project dashboards and state review mechanisms.

Knowledge Products & Documentation / 10%:

• Document successful training innovations, case studies, lessons learned, and capacity building best practices.
• Develop training summaries, technical briefs, and learning materials for dissemination to partners.
• Support visibility of project achievements through high-quality documentation.
• Supports technical assistance on information collection for documentation, packaging, and branding for visibility.

Training Delivery & Mentorship Support / 10%:

• Deliver technical sessions during CBHW training and provide direct coaching.
• Strengthen the capacity of mentors, supervisors, and PHC staff to support ongoing CBHW learning.
• Collaborate with clinical mentors for integrated skill-building during facility visits.

Documentation and Reports / 10%:

• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual capacity building reports.
• Ensure implementation aligns with donor expectations, safeguarding, and Pathfinder’s quality standards.
• Support budget monitoring for training-related activities.

Minimum Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing, Public Health, Health Education, Community Health, or related field (master’s preferred).
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in capacity building for PHC, CBHW, or RMNCH programs.
• Experience in competency-based training, mentoring models, and supportive supervision.
• Experience working with government health systems in Nigeria.

Competencies/Attributes:
Minimally Required Job-specific Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of community health systems and CBHW models.
• Expertise in training design, adult learning, and simulation-based instruction.
• Strong mentoring, coaching, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to develop learning tools, SOPs, and job aids.
• Understanding RMNCH+N service delivery and quality improvement.

Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:

• Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services: Foundational knowledge of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices and services of assigned project and program.
• Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: Commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices.
• Software Applications: Foundational skills using MS Office products, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal).
• Languages: Ability to speak and write using the local language and English language.
• Customer Service: Proven customer service skills.
• Organization, Planning and Multi-tasking: Advanced organizational and planning skills. Foundational project planning and project management skills. Proven ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision.
• Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.
• Confidentiality: Proven ability to maintain confidentiality on work-related issues.

Other Information:

• Travel required (at least 30%)
• Uses cellular and desk phone, laptop or desktop computer. 

Application Closing Date
15th January, 2026.

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