Community Engagement Officers x2 at Africa Medical and Behavioral Sciences Organization
- Company: Africa Medical and Behavioral Sciences Organization
- Location: Uganda
- State: Uganda
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: NGO Jobs in Uganda
Job Description
Location: Uro care-AMBSO office, Kampala
Reporting to: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SUPERVISOR
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Adhere to the recruitment strategy and work closely with community stakeholders in executing community related engagements.
• Work with community engagement Supervisor to facilitate dialogue between the stakeholders and the project.
• Work closely with the Community Engagement Supervisor and the Study Coordinator to address emerging community concerns.
• Deliver proper and adequate information to community level stakeholders on project activities and ensure promotion of maximum trust of the study among the community
• Pay attention to community concerns related to the project and ensure provision of well-informed and appropriate feedback.
• Preside over stakeholders’ meetings to discuss community related issues. o Participates in the risk management interventions of the study, especially those related to the community stakeholders and study participants.
• Provide daily, weekly and monthly reports to the Community Engagement Supervisor about field related operations and dynamics for further support.
• Timely reporting of any study related issues to avoid escalation and apply appropriate mitigation measures. o Any other duties that may be assigned.
Essential qualifications/requirements
• The applicant should have a minimum of a Diploma in; Social work and Administration, Business Administration, Development studies, Guidance and Counselling and other related fields from a reputable institution.
• Ability to speak Luganda and English is desired
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Experience in working with communities.
• Computer skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• At least 2 years’ experience in research in an organizational setting.
Method of Application
Qualified and interested applicants should submit their application letter, valid academic documents and detailed resume (CV) with three recognizable referees; To: Uro care-AMBSO office-Nansana. (Behind Bukomero Seven sisters building, Nakuule Zone) Emails: [email protected]. (PDF file only). Applications should be handed in not later than 5:00pm 20th August 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
