Community Officer

Specific roles and responsibilities

Community Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, members, and local authorities.
• Facilitate community meetings, focus group discussions, and outreach events.
• Mobilize community members for participation in project activities.

Program Implementation:

· Support the implementation of program activities at the community level in line with project goals.

· Monitor progress and collect data to track community participation and impact.

· Identify community needs and report findings to the program team.

Communication and Advocacy:

• Disseminate information about the NGO’s services and projects to the community.
• Serve as a point of contact for community feedback and concerns.
• Advocate for community needs within the organization.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Maintain accurate records of community engagement activities.
• Prepare regular reports and updates for supervisors.
• Document best practices and lessons learned from the field.

Qualifications and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Community Development, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

· At least 1–3 years of experience in community mobilization or development work.

· Experience working with NGOs or community-based organizations preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to work with diverse communities and respect cultural sensitivities.

· Strong organizational and time management skills.

· Problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.

· Willingness to travel to field locations as needed

Desirable:

· Knowledge of local language(s).

· Understanding of participatory approaches and community-driven development.

Job Types: Full-time, Contractual / Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹15,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Morning shift
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• total: 3 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 21/07/2025