Overview
The Senior Community Engagement Associate (Disaster Risk Reduction) will support the development, implementation, and management of strategies to connect IOM with the community it serves, acting as a link between IOM and the community by building relationships, facilitating communication, and organizing events.
Tasks Summary
- Supporting the identification and engagement of community members, groups, and leaders.
- Facilitating the building and maintenance of strong working relationships with key stakeholders.
- Organizing and facilitating community meetings, workshops, and events.
- Supporting the development and distribution of communication materials.
- Identifying tools and methods for effective communication.
- Supporting the development of tools and methods for community needs assessment.
- Identifying opportunities for collaboration and partnerships.
- Developing and implementing community engagement plans and initiatives.
- Representing IOM to the community and advocating for community needs.
- Facilitating community participation in decision-making processes.
- Working with community members to identify and address barriers to participation.
- Planning and coordinating community events, workshops, and outreach activities.
- Ensuring events are inclusive and accessible.
- Managing event logistics and resources.
- Supporting monitoring and evaluation of community engagement activities.
- Preparing reports on community engagement progress and impact.
- Using data and feedback to improve community engagement strategies.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years professional experience.
- Experience in disaster risk reduction and management, climate change adaptation and/or community development.
- Experience in community development work preferably in an international non-governmental organization.
- Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups.
- Experience in working with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organizations in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
- Experience in participatory methods will be an added advantage.
Qualification Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in social science, Community Development, Sociology, Development Communication, Gender and Development Studies, or related fields from an accredited academic institution.
