Support the planning and facilitation of Community-Based Participatory Planning (CBPP) processes, including village-level inception meetings, co-facilitation teams, and reviews of community asset maps and priorities.
Mobilize and engage diverse community members — including IDPs, host communities, women, youth, persons with disabilities, and repentant individuals — to actively participate in project activities.
Assist in the formation and revitalization of community structures (e.g., Local Peace Committees, Water Management Committees, Natural Resource Management Committees, Farmer Groups, and VSLAs).
Facilitate sensitization and awareness sessions on project objectives, selection criteria, entitlements, work norms, and community responsibilities, using inclusive and culturally appropriate communication methods.
Support the coordination and documentation of community-led planning sessions, participatory monitoring meetings, and local reflection exercises, including in asset governance and sustainability planning.
Promote inclusive participation during activities by mobilizing households, tracking participation, and reinforcing work norms and protection standards in coordination with field teams.
Collaborate with protection, MEAL, and gender teams to strengthen accountability mechanisms and ensure community understanding of feedback systems, protection pathways, and PSEA referral processes.
Assist in organizing community-level events including peacebuilding forums, edutainment activities and cultural exchange initiatives to reinforce social cohesion and peaceful coexistence.
Contribute to safety audits, community consultations, and awareness campaigns related to safeguarding, GBV, inclusion, and environmental conservation.
Participate in data collection, beneficiary verification, and community feedback gathering to support program adaptation and inclusive service delivery.
Document and report on community feedback, key meetings, and success stories in collaboration with MEAL and program staff.
Requirements:
Diploma or degree in Community Development, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in community mobilization, engagement, or participatory development, preferably in humanitarian or recovery contexts.
Proven ability to facilitate inclusive and participatory meetings, especially involving women, youth, persons with disabilities, and vulnerable households.
Familiarity with Community-Based Participatory Planning (CBPP) and local governance mechanisms.
Experience working with community structures and supporting accountability systems (feedback and complaints, safeguarding, PSEA, etc.).
Strong interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills, with sensitivity to power dynamics and cultural norms.
Basic skills in reporting, documentation, and data collection.
Fluency in English and the local language (e.g., Kanuri, Hausa).
Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, protection, and gender equality
