Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is a non-profit organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting global health and economic initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.
UNHCR, National Commission for Refugees Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) and the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) are leading the refugee response effort in Nigeria to ensure that Cameroonian refugees receive protection and assistance. Response efforts are delivered under the overall leadership of the host government and alongside the Refugee Coordination Model.
To strengthen our operations and interventions in the country, we are seeking qualified candidates for the position below:
Job Title: Community Mobilization Officer
Location: Ogoja, Cross River
Project: UNHCR
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Job Description
- Community Mobilization Officer will ensure effective coordination and engagement with the various communities for successful campaign for expanding access to health & nutrition management and training; by specifically supporting community-driven approaches to treatment and care; and facilitating stronger linkages and partnerships between the public health sector and civil society groups.
Minimum Recruitment Standards
- Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Sociology, Community Development, Social Work and Social Administration or Social Sciences; and must be computer literate (MS Office Packages/Internet,);
- Competency and skills in community engagement and understanding of’Nutrition, health and gender issues; sensitivity to cultural differences, and understanding of political and ethical issues
- Ability to work well with others, develop and maintain compatibility among recipients of assistance
- Five (5) years working experience with INGOs, NGOs and/or CBOs;
Application Closing Date
3rd April, 2019.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a suitability statement (Application) and Resume/CV as a single MS Word document to:
[email protected]
Note
- Only applications sent electronically (i.e. by e-mail) with the Job Title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
- AHNi does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.