Nigeria Education Crisis Response Project is seeking applications from qualified Nigerian nationals for the below position:
Job Title: Community Mobilization/NGO Capacity Building Officer
Location: Gombe
Job Description
- The Community Mobilization/NGO Capacity Building Officer will be responsible for implementing activities to increase community awareness and support of schooling in targeted non-formal education and alternative education learning center communities in Gombe.
- This includes implementing a small grants program to enable CSOs to establish community coalitions and learning centers, building the capacity of CSOs and executing awareness campaigns to strengthen the community's demand for education.
Qualifications and Experience
- At least 5 years of experience in community outreach or community mobilization
- Demonstrated experience managing community engagement campaigns, preferably in the education sector
- Experience with international organizations' community grants mechanisms
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing capacity building plans in culturally, politically, and security sensitive environments
- In-depth understanding of the role of civil society in development
- Demonstrated capacity in managing staff.
- Bachelor's Degree in International Development, Communications, Social Work, or other related field. Master's degree preferred.
Application Closing Date
12th December, 2014.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send a copy of their Resume and Cover letter to:
[email protected]
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