The Community Mobilization Officer will support the implementation of community mobilization activities for the Nutrition and Health Project, including the Tom Brown Initiative. The role involves working closely with local communities to encourage participation in project activities, build trust, and strengthen community engagement. The officer will support the Nutrition and Health Team in establishing strong relationships with community members and leaders, while ensuring the inclusion of people with different ethnicities, religions, genders, and age groups.

Key Responsibilities

Mission 1: Support Nutrition and Health Team Implementation

Develop a community mobilization and sensitization plan for effective program delivery
Implement mobilization activities at LGA level in line with work plans while adhering to deadlines
Map Nutrition and health activities and provide technical support for community-level activities
Provide training and orientation to target communities regarding the nutrition project and mobilization activities
Provide guidelines and training to assistants for effective community mobilization at LGA level
Contribute to detailed planning and implementation of mobilization on Nutrition and health in collaboration with Programme Manager
Identify methods of community mobilization that enhance partnership and coordination with government officials and local communities
Identify areas of cross-program linkages within ACF Nigeria programs in assigned LGA to ensure program quality
Develop strong relationships with community members and maintain contacts with relevant gatekeepers and humanitarian actors
Support reinforcement and coordination of regular project monitoring activities (baseline, PDM, end line, etc.)
Provide support to line manager in budget forecasting, detailed work planning, monthly and quarterly reporting
Assist Programme Manager in preparing internal and external reports, including case studies and success stories
Conduct focus group discussions on identifying community perceptions about malnutrition, diseases, and care-seeking behavior
Liaise with nutrition and health assistants for accessing community support group and health facility databases

Mission 2: Recruitment of CHIPS Agents, Care Group Promoters and Volunteers

Support health authorities on identification and selection process of CHIPS agents
Facilitate linkage between health facilities, CHIPS agents and care group volunteers
Recruit community promoters and select care group volunteers in consultation with Ward Development Committees, religious and community leaders
Participate in developing job descriptions and selection criteria for care group promoters and volunteers
Support Assistant Community Mobilization Officers in conducting community census (house-to-house visits) to identify beneficiary households
Support establishment of care groups and neighbor groups

Mission 3: Capacity Building of Community Mobilization Teams

Develop training plan for CHIPS agents, Community engagement focal persons and CHIPS supervisors at ward level
Organize and facilitate trainings for community promoters and health workers on care group modules and lesson plans
Prepare budget plans for trainings and logistic requirements
Provide regular technical supervision visits and on-job coaching support to assistant community mobilization officers
Draft training reports for all trainings conducted
Draft summary reports inclusive of lessons, challenges and proposed solutions
Facilitate strong linkage between facilities and community-level activities

Mission 4: Management and Implementation of Care Group Component

Develop care group implementation work plan and LGA budget planning
Support community mobilization teams in preparing monthly action plans
Prepare weekly movement plans
Identify material needs in advance
Support recruitment processes of Assistant Community Mobilization Officers
Ensure necessary support (transportation, logistic materials, technical guidance) to teams conducting community mobilization sessions

Mission 5: Information Management, Reporting and Coordination

Maintain database of health facilities, catchment population, community promoters, care groups, and community volunteers at LGA level
Archive all finalized LGA work plans, monthly action plans, and updated databases
Prepare bi-weekly reporting templates
Check and finalize care group reports and consolidate LGA-level activities
Provide feedback to Assistant Community Mobilization Officers and promoters
Coordinate with Action Against Hunger support departments and other sector departments
Represent Action Against Hunger with local authorities and program stakeholders at LGA level

Additional Responsibilities

Maintenance of high technical standards
Conduct all duties in a professional manner following ACF Nigeria mission staff regulations and mandate
Promotion of gender equality
Other related tasks as required

Position Requirements

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Health Education, Community Development, Sociology, Psychology, Communications, or a related social science field

Experience:

At least 2 years of experience in community mobilization, preferably in a humanitarian setting
Experience in Nutrition, Health, and/or WASH programmes with strong community engagement skills

Skills and Competencies:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and as part of a team
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with community members, local leaders, government stakeholders, and partner organizations
Good organizational skills
Proficiency in MS Office
Fluency in English; knowledge of Hausa and/or Kanuri is an added advantage

Additional Information

Work Culture: Action Against Hunger fosters a work culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion.

Commitment: Dedicated to preventing all forms of unwanted behaviour in the workplace, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct. Committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Equal Opportunity: Action Against Hunger is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Does not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Background Checks: All shortlisted candidates will undergo thorough reference and background checks.

Employee Benefits Include:

100% health care coverage
Free and direct access to Talent Soft e-learning platform
Maternity or Paternity leave
Compassionate leave for a hospitalized child
Creche facilities for babies

Important Notice: Action Against Hunger does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process – this includes application, interview, or processing fees.

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