Community Service Officer at Helen Keller International

Employment Nigeria 15-Nov-2023 ₦Not Available ABUJA , Manufacturing

Helen Keller International is a global health organization dedicated to eliminating preventable vision loss, malnutrition, and diseases of poverty. Cofounded by Helen Keller - and guided by her fierce optimism and belief in human potential - the organization delivers life-changing health solutions to vulnerable families where the need is great but access to care is limited. In the US, Africa, and Asia, Helen Keller’s proven, science-based programs empower people to create opportunities in their own lives and build lasting change.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Service Officer

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full time

Scope of the Position

The Community Service Officer will be responsible for facilitating community engagement and development activities, fostering positive relationships between the organization and the local community.
The successful candidate will play a key role in implementing community service initiatives, promoting social welfare, and addressing the needs of community members.

Specific Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and implement community service programs and activities in collaboration with local stakeholders and community leaders.
Collaborate with the management team to develop and implement community development plans that align with organizational goals and objectives.
Prepare reports and documentation on community service activities, progress, and outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.
Engage with community members to identify their needs, concerns, and priorities, and develop targeted strategies to address them.
Coordinate and lead outreach efforts to promote community participation and involvement in various initiatives.
Establish and maintain effective communication channels with community members, local authorities, and partner organizations.
Monitor and evaluate the impact of community service programs, collecting feedback and data to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

Required Qualifications / Competencies

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Community Development, Nutrition, Sociology, or a related field.
Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in community service, community development, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience in implementing community programs and initiatives.
Prior experience with USAID-funded programs or organizations strongly preferred.
Proven experience in community engagement, development, or social work.
Strong understanding of community dynamics needs assessment, and program development.
Ability to work effectively in a team and independently, demonstrating initiative and leadership when necessary.
Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a genuine interest in serving the needs of the community.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectively.
Comfortable working in a matrixed, integrated work environment.
Skilled in developing and managing new and effective partnerships facilitating meetings, and effectively participating in technical working groups.
Ability to apply monitoring and evaluation plans to determine activity results and monitor impact.
Familiarity with local community resources, services, and support networks.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications for documentation and reporting purposes.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse community members.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: nigeria.recruitment@hki.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Application Deadline 15th December, 2023.

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Community Service Officer at Helen Keller International

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