Community Development Specialist


 

Job Description:

The hiring for this position will be dependent on the Grant Approval.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Facilitate training at the local/community level; Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders at the district level, including government and other NGOs and churches
  • Lead community planning and mobilization in disaster-prone contexts; identify risks for effective project implementation and develop effective risk management and risk mitigation plans
  • Work and interact with community-based structures and institutions
  • Establish and maintain working frameworks for the implementation and evaluation of local outreach efforts.
  • Work with Local Disaster Management Committees (LDMC) on disaster management and climate change adaptation
  • Work with local community radio stations; planning and broadcasting disaster-related radio programs during emergencies
  • Facilitate a working environment of mutual trust, respect and care among all staff; encourage effective teamwork with staff members supporting each other
  • Develop a good understanding of district development plans to ensure that WV’s plans are aligned with and complementing government plans

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

  • The candidate must have good writing/speaking skills in Portuguese and solid notions of English /speaking/writing.
  • The candidate should possess good personal communication skills and collaborative working style.
  • A committed Christian able to be above religious differences and attend weekly devotions.
  • 3 years of experience in participatory planning, community mobilization in crisis and disaster management context.
  • Education level: Degree in  Public Administration, Planning and Development, Development Studies, Environmental Management, Anthropology, Sociology or related areas.

 

 

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Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

 

locations:  Nampula City, Mozambique