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Marie Stopes International Ethiopia
Social Science
Social Science and Community
Bahir Dar
2 years - 5 years
1 Position
2025-03-18
to
2025-03-23
social sciences
Journalism, media studies and communication
Social work
Public Health
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Job Description
The Community Engagement/Mobilization officer will be responsible for building strong relationships with communities, stakeholders, and partners to support program implementation. The coordinator will lead efforts area program offices effort to mobilize community members, raise awareness about key initiatives, and ensure active participation in programs aimed at improving SRH life of the community.
Community Engagement & Mobilization
Develop and implement strategies to engage communities in program activities.
Organize and facilitate community meetings, awareness campaigns, and outreach events.
Work with community leaders, organizations, and stakeholders to build partnerships and encourage participation.
Conduct household visits, focus group discussions, and public forums to understand community needs.
Advocacy & Capacity Building
Train and support community volunteers, peer educators, and local champions to promote program objectives.
Advocate for community-driven solutions and empower local groups to take ownership of projects.
Address cultural and social barriers that may affect program acceptance and participation.
Monitoring & Reporting
Coordinates area program offices to gather community feedback and assess the impact of engagement activities.
Maintain accurate records of meetings, events, and community participation.
Prepare reports and success stories to document lessons learned and best practices.
Collaboration & Communication
Coordinate with program teams, government agencies, NGOs, and local partners to align community engagement efforts.
Develop IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) materials for community awareness.
Serve as the primary link between the organization and the community, ensuring timely and transparent communication.
Masters/bachelor’s degree in social work, Community Development, Public Health, Communication, or a related field.
2 years for M.A and 5 years for B.A of experience in community engagement, mobilization, or grassroots advocacy.
Strong knowledge of local cultures, traditions, and social dynamics in the target community.
Experience working with NGOs, government programs, or development initiatives is an advantage.
Skills & Competencies:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (local language proficiency is a plus)
Experience in facilitating community meetings, trainings, and dialogues.
Ability to build trust and relationships with diverse groups.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Problem-solving skills and the ability to handle challenges in fieldwork.
Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, and reporting techniques.
Work Conditions:
Frequent field visits and travel to rural or urban communities.
Flexible working hours depending on community schedules and program needs.
Engagement with vulnerable populations, requiring cultural sensitivity and professionalism.
We invite candidates meeting the required qualifications to download and fill the job application form using THIS LINK and email to Humanresource@mariestopes.org.et before the closing date of this announcement on March 22, 2025 i.e. within Ten (10) consecutive days.
Please note that we ONLY consider those who filled in the application form and send us back. We regret to inform that we do not accept CV at this stage.
Please mention the title of the position and workplace you applied for on the subject line of your email.
Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, and we are unable to provide any feedback on unsuccessful applications.
CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
MSI ETHIOPIA REPRODUCTIVE CHOICES STRONGLY ENCOURAGE FEMALE CANDIDATES TO APPLY!
Fields Of Study
Journalism, media studies and communication
Social work
Public Health
Skills Required
social sciences
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