Community Development Officer (Red Sea) – IAS
Job Description
| Organization | International Aid Services |
| Salary | 626 – 758 USD |
| Duty Location | Agig, Red Sea with frequent field visits |
| Duration | One Year, renewable according to the availability of the budget |
| Deadline | 21/10/2023 |
Summary
The CDO will be responsible for the capacity building of communities in the designated geographical location towards self-reliance through community mobilization, Sanitation, and Hygiene promotion, training, and community involvement in the project designing and implementation.
Duties:
Program
- Lead the identification and prioritization of community needs through Participatory Rural Appraisals (PRAs) and other methodologies,
- Ensure the efficient and effective sensitization, mobilization and participation of the targeted communities through community meetings, etc.
- Conduct Sanitation programs (CLTS, CATS, PHAST,CHAST, and training of Sanitation Action Groups (SAG )
- Conduct Hygiene promotion, Hygiene in schools and all Hygiene programmes.
- Support the establishment of community groups in IAS operational areas where they are not existent,
- Sensitize the communities to project potential and community responsibilities,
- Mobilizing the community provided inputs for the projects, especially local materials and labour,
- in coordination with the CMU Coordinator/focal person to assess the training needs of the community,
- Monitor and follow up in the project progress and impact of the approved community projects
- Prepare data and reports on all activities carried out.
- liaise between the organization and the communities in the areas where projects are implemented.
Capacity building
- Plan and conduct training workshops for selected local partners on core topics such as community development, participatory development, Community approaches to total sanitation (CATS, CLTS), financial management, and project management as well as cross-cutting themes,
- Assist community groups in proposal development and report writing Support the local partners to plan, implement, and maintain community projects through management support, technical support, ongoing monitoring, and evaluation projects.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by management.
Qualification, Skills, and Experience Required
Essential
- BSc in Public Health or social study or any related field.
- Minimum 2 years experience preferred with INGOs in the same position or related position.
Desirable
- Report writing skills is highly desirable
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to effectively make presentations.
Competencies:
Essential
- Fluency in “English and Arabic”
- Proficient in computer programs such as Word and Excel, PowerPoint.
Desirable
- Strong interpersonal skills and team player with the ability to build relationships with communities, staff, and partners at all levels.
- Able to work under pressure and with diverse cultures;
How to Apply?
- Qualified female candidates and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- IAS will be undertaking child safeguarding checks for selected candidates.
- All applications should be submitted in hard copy through the Port Sudan Labor Office.
- Please provide the following when applying for this post: A cover letter explaining your motivation for seeking this position and your experience from similar organizations; a Curriculum Vitae (CV) that contains details of your qualifications, experience, present position, contact details,,, and names of two references (preferably line Supervisor), ID (preferably passport), National Number, Birth Certificate, Experience Certificates, Educational Certificates,,, and Training Certificates.
- Closing date: 21st of Oct 2023.
- IAS Sudan does not refund any expenses in connection with interviews.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
About International Aid Services (IAS)
IAS was founded for the sole purpose of saving lives, creating opportunities for self-help, and providing dignity for human beings through transformation that transcends emergency aid and humanitarian development.
As of January 2019, the organization International Aid Services (IAS) / Sweden is an integral part of Läkarmissionen (LM) in Sweden. The former IAS Alliance members continue to exist as independent and legal entities. The Country Offices continue to exist as IAS-branded Country Offices.
