Nationwide Mobilization Officers at Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation Nigeria (MGIC)
Employment Nigeria
03-May-2018
NIGERIA ,
Administrative
NGO
Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation Nigeria (MGIC), a non-profit affiliate of UMB. Our purpose is to provide the administrative infrastructure for sizable and sustained operations outside of the U.S.
POSITION : Zonal Community Mobilizer/Mobilization Officer
Qualifications
- B.Sc/B.A or its equivalent in Mass Communication, Social Marketing, Public Health, Health Education or a relevant field
- A demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English with a good understanding and ability to communicate in at least one indigenous Nigerian language
- Understanding more than 2 Nigerian languages in the preferred zone will be an added advantage
- An advanced Degree in relevant field will be an added advantage
- Experience with the terrain, culture and structure in the states within assigned geopolitical zones.
- Must be someone well respected and known with good character
- Must have at least 8 years working experience in Public Health Service demand creation within the locality or/and experience conducting communication and mobilization activities
- Must have a good track record of active liaison with Community Based Organizations, Traditional and Religious institution in dealing with complex issues and multi-facet activities in the community
- Prior successful experience performing Community Mobilization role in a HIV/AIDS or Health Related Survey is highly desirable
- Presence/living in the geopolitical zone will be an added advantage
Responsibilities
- Coordinates conduct of community mobilization related data collection in one of the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria
- Attends Enumeration Area entry meeting with SBMs
- Coordinates Enumeration Area entry with SBMs
- Works with Survey Zonal Coordinator and SBM to schedule community/household mobilization activities and survey
- Monitors community perceptions about the survey and survey team
- Participates in advocacy visits in each zone
- Participates in communication, mobilization and engagement activities in each zone
- Perform quality and validation checks on the activities of the State Based and community mobilizers
- Attends EA departure meeting with SBMs
- Reports to Community Mobilization Zonal Coordinator
Duration of Assignment: One year (with possibility of extension
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