Project Officer vacancy at Elim CVTC, Nigeria

We are a Christian Non-governmental organization. We work with many national and international donors to bring interventions ranging from health, education, livelihood, socials and empowerment for Persons with Disability (PWDs). We are situated in Oju LGA of Benue State, Nigeria.

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND , OND
Experience: 2 years
Location: Benue

Job Purpose

The Officer will be responsible for community mobilization and engagement for the Enabling Resilience to Climate Change Related Risks Project in Benue State. This position will be based in the respective target communities and requires regular interaction with community people, particularly women, children, persons with disabilities and other vulnerabilities in the community.

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Qualification & Experience

B.Sc. or HND degree or at least, national diploma or equivalent from a recognized institution
2 years’ experience in supporting NGOs in community mobilization for social development

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Project team and Project Coordinator to conduct the related community need assessment
Maintaining regular communication with community, particularly women, children, and persons with disabilities on community-based Enabling Resilience to Climate Change Related Risks
Motivating and organizing community members, including persons with disabilities, on Enabling Resilience to Climate Change Related Risks initiatives and practice
Working closely with the Project Coordinator for arranging, conducting and following-up training workshops and community meetings relevant to the project
Assist the Enabling Resilience to Climate Change Related Risks team and the Project Coordinator for updated information on Community-based Enabling Resilience to Climate Change Related Risks progress from the community
Follow-up and support the groups trained to act accordingly
Provide support for preparing Community-based Enabling Resilience to Climate Change Related Risks Management Plans
Establishing and maintaining linkages among groups in the community
Support the Project Coordinator to generate qualitative and quantitative data to document milestones of project progress and submit to the Project Coordinator on monthly basis
Assist the Project Coordinator to conduct regular monitoring and reporting
Keep the Project Coordinator updated on the progress of the project and any issues that may arise during the course of the implementation that need Project Coordinator’s attention
Update the Project Coordinator on any information related to security and follow security instructions of Elim CVTC strictly
Any other task assigned by the Project Coordinator or project team
On regular basis, collect LGA data of program activities, review and check to ensure that all information is correct and adequate

Behaviours (Values in practice)

Accountability:

Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving results together with vulnerable groups, especially children and adults-at-risk, and role modelling Elim CVTC values;

Ambition:

Sets ambitious and challenging goals for self and team, takes responsibility for own personal development and encourages team to do the same;
Widely shares personal vision for Elim CVTC, engages and motivates others;
Future oriented, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

Builds and maintains effective relationships, with own team, project team, Elim CVTC staff and field workers, and partner staff;
Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength;
Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity: