Heart for Humanity Initiative (HHI) is a non-profit, women-led and youth-driven organization committed to improving the well-being and resilience of vulnerable populations across Northeast and Northwest Nigeria. With a current operational presence in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe (BAY) States as well as parts of the Northwest, we provide critical humanitarian aid, advance human capital development, and strengthen systems for sustainable change.
Dedicated to protecting the dignity and rights of vulnerable populations in Nigeria, we deliver life-saving assistance and sustainable solutions to communities affected by conflict, poverty and inequality with plans to expand further across the Northwest.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Community Engagement Specialist
Location: Dikwa, Borno Employment Type: Full-time Reports to: Project Coordinator
Job Description
Builds trust and participation among community members, leaders and local structures so that the project is accepted, owned and responsive to community needs.
Key responsibilities
Map community structures, including traditional and religious leaders, women and youth groups, and camp or ward committees.
Conduct community entry, sensitisation and mobilisation meetings before and during activities.
Facilitate participatory needs assessments, focus group discussions and community action planning.
Set up and manage a community feedback and complaints mechanism with the M&E Coordinator and Safeguarding Officer.
Ensure women, persons with disabilities, older people and other vulnerable groups are included in decisions.
Support beneficiary identification and verification against agreed criteria.
Translate key messages and communicate in local languages.
Document community meetings and feedback; submit weekly activity reports.
Qualifications and experience
Bachelor’s degree or HND in Sociology, Social Work, Community Development, Mass Communication or a related field.
At least 3 years in community mobilisation or accountability to affected populations (AAP) in a humanitarian setting.
Experience working in Borno State; experience in Dikwa is an advantage.
Skills and competencies:
Fluency in English and Kanuri or Hausa (required); Shuwa Arabic is an advantage.
Strong facilitation, listening and conflict-resolution skills.
Cultural sensitivity and respect for community norms.
Willingness to be based in Dikwa and travel within the LGA.