Community Volunteer at the Center for Community Health and Development International

The Center for Community Health and Development International is a non-discriminatory, non-governmental organization with a mandate to improve the health and quality of life of Nigeria's rural children and women. CHAD was established in 2002 by a group of women from different religious and ethnic background in Gombe state, North East Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Volunteer

Location: Borno
Duration: 10 months with possible renewal

Key Areas of Responsibility
The volunteer will be responsible for the following:

• Assist in program coordination, which may include focus group discussion, key informant interviews and one on one interview with respondents based on program developed and supplied by the program lead.
• Participate in overall implementation of the activities as may be assigned by the project team lead.
• Gather and accurately record responses from the community members as the need may demand.
• Submit completed reports and other equipment used in fieldwork to the supervisor and will, if required to do so, compile his/her findings in a format required by the program manager.
• As part of each assignment, he or she will participate in briefings; carry out data collection, data entry and/or reporting.

Reporting Lines:

• The community Volunteer will work in the field under the guidance and supervision of the program Officer who will report to the Project Coordinator / Manager.

Requirements, Qualifications, and Experience

• National Diploma or its equivalent.
• Experience in working in a volatile area with peculiar nature of Borno State.
• Previous experience in leadership / governance or community engagement.
• Experience in community engagement, advocacy, and conducting interviews.
• Willingness to learn and explore new experiences.
• Fluency in speaking and understanding English, Kanuri and Hausa. Kanuri speaking is highly preferred.

Application Closing Date
4th March, 2020.