Bincike International is a Nigerian NGO uniquely structured as both a Humanitarian Organization and a social enterprise. As a Humanitarian entity, they provide essential aid and resilience programs to vulnerable populations, especially those affected by conflict and climate change. Simultaneously, as a social enterprise, they empower communities through sustainable micro-enterprise development, equipping individuals with the skills and resources to build small businesses. This dual model allows them to combine grant-funded interventions with market-driven solutions for lasting community empowerment.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Community Mobilization Officer
Locations: Daura, Charanchi, and Batagarawa – Katsina
Employment Type: Contract
Background
- The project seeks to improve community resilience, participation, and ownership of project interventions across Katsina State (Daura, Charanchi and Batagarawa LGAs.
- The Community Mobilization Officers will serve as the link between the project and target communities, ensuring effective community engagement, participation, awareness creation, and mobilization for project activities.
- The role will support project-wide implementation and community-level coordination.
Purpose of the Position
- To mobilize communities, strengthen stakeholder participation, and support the successful implementation of project activities through effective community engagement and communication.
Key Responsibilities
Community Mobilization and Engagement:
- Mobilize beneficiaries and community stakeholders for project activities.
- Facilitate community meetings, consultations, and sensitization sessions.
- Promote community participation and ownership of project interventions.
- Engage traditional, religious, women, and youth leaders in project implementation.
Stakeholder Coordination:
- Build and maintain positive relationships with community leaders and local authorities.
- Support the establishment and strengthening of community structures and committees.
- Facilitate collaboration between the project and community stakeholders.
Awareness Raising and Communication:
- Conduct awareness campaigns on project objectives and activities.
- Disseminate project information to target communities.
- Support behavior change and community outreach initiatives.
Monitoring and Reporting:
- Collect community feedback and concerns.
- Monitor community participation and engagement levels.
- Prepare activity reports and community mobilization updates.
- Document lessons learned, success stories, and challenges.
Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Community Development, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, or a related field.
- 1–2 years’ experience in community mobilization, outreach, or development programming.
- Experience working with community groups and local stakeholders.
- Strong communication and facilitation skills.
Core Competencies:
- Community engagement and mobilization.
- Interpersonal and communication skills.
- Facilitation and stakeholder management.
- Teamwork and cultural sensitivity.
- Problem-solving and organizational skills.
Key Deliverables:
- Community mobilization plans.
- Community meeting and sensitization reports.
- Stakeholder engagement reports.
- Monthly activity reports.
- Community feedback and lessons learned documentation.
Ethical Requirements
The position holder must:
- Adhere to the organization’s Code of Conduct.
- Promote inclusion, participation, and non-discrimination.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
- Uphold accountability and the “Do No Harm” principle.
Application Deadline
14th August, 2026.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and qualified candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV) to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note
- Applicants should clearly indicate the LGAfor which they are applying.
- Bincike International is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities
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