Aug 17, 2018
Location: Maiduguri, Borno Scope Of Work
The Information Assistant will work closely with the Protection Officer to ensure the smooth implementation of protection programming in the Maiduguri field office areas of operation.
He/she will participate in the implementation of protection monitoring methodology and M&E systems.
Responsibilities
Assist the Training and Capacity Building Officer in the planning, coordination and execution of the project activities such as training, formulation of IEC materials, dissemination information planning.
Take lead in mobilizing community for protection and other IRC related activities.
Engage community members in design, planning and executing, and monitoring of community based protection activities.
Work closely with other IRC staff to create and conduct dissemination information activities.
Participate in the design, planning, and execution of protection activities.
Take part in identification of new target locations.
Participate in data collection for assessment such as community needs assessment and identify beneficiaries in need of assistance.
Be the link between IRC Protection staff and the community.
Establish and manage community feedback mechanism in target locations.
Hold community meeting with key stakeholders to identify community needs and concerns
Take lead in community engagement related budgeting
Support Protection Officer in identifying and selecting most vulnerable individuals.
Support referral by notifying Protection Officer of key Protection issues and concerns identified in target areas
Develop and establish good working relationship with relevant stakeholders
Collect information on target beneficiaries disaggregated by age and sex.
Keep record of all community engagement activities implemented.
Keep record of relevant stakeholders in target communities.
Ensure timely preparation of activities
Take part in weekly protection report compilation.
Take part in development of monthly work plan
Attend regular internal program meeting.
Carry out other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Job Requirements
University degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related field.
1 years’ experience implementing protection programming including experience in emergency or post-conflict project management
Demonstrated experience using international human rights standards in protection programming
Excellent communication skills, cultural sensitivity, flexibility, ability to improvise, team player.
Experience in using community based and participatory approach.
Experience in community mobilization and awareness creation.
Experience in working in remote and hard to reach areas with limited amenities
Ability to live and productively work under stress and in insecure and harsh environments while maintaining a sense of humor.
Knowledge of the local language will be an added value
Work Envirnoment
Security level orange. The situation in Maiduguri, Borno remains unpredictable; there is active conflict in many parts of the country and a possibility for further expansion of the conflict and violence into other areas and other states.
Benefits
Competitive Monthly salary,
13th Month Salary Inclusive,
Health Insurance Coverage for Family, Pension, Creche Facilities available for Women with babies under 24 Months.
Apply via :
Applicants should send their CV’s and Cover Letter to: IRCNigeria.Recruitment@rescue.org address it to “Human Resources Coordinator, International Rescue Committee”. Or Hand delivery applications should be submitted in Maiduguri Field office. Note
https://www.myjobmag.com/job/100777/community-engagement-and-information-assistant-international-rescue-committee-irc