Community Liaison Officer

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in in any of the following fields: Development Studies, Social Work and Social Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Education, Agriculture and Rural Innovation, Management Studies from a recognized institution
• An Honour’s Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Development Studies, Social Work and Social Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Education, Management Studies, Agriculture and Rural Innovation from a recognized /institution

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning, implementation, and monitoring of graduate community-engaged learning activities.
• Co-ordinate the volunteer placements and community engagements for students.
• Track and document graduate-led research, innovations, and community interventions.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Program and community partners.
• Provide guidance to students on community entry protocols, participatory engagement methods and co-creation approaches.
• Coordinate all activities to facilitate transitioning of Scholars from the University to formal employment and entrepreneurship engagements.
• Compile and analyze data related to program activities, and prepare accurate, timely reports to support decision-making, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor, identify and report any safeguarding concerns that may arise during the Program implementation.
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor

Experience

A minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience, at the level of Assistant Field Mobiliser/Coordinator in a reputable organization.

Competencies

• Demonstrated knowledge of community-engaged learning, participatory research, and co-creation methodologies.
• Ability to establish, formalize, and nurture partnerships with communities, local governments, private sector, and civil society organizations.
• Demonstrated capacity in data analysis, monitoring and evaluation, and results-based reporting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Purpose of the Job:

To coordinate graduate community-engaged learning and monitoring of graduate research and innovations.