Life Helpers Initiative (LHI) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing Education, Health, and Social and Community development services, all geared towards bringing joy to individuals. Established on October 1, 2004, the organization has actively engaged in a multitude of developmental programs spanning Health, Education, and Socioeconomic development. These initiatives are specifically designed to benefit children, women, young people, and communities, with the overarching goal of bringing smiles to faces. LHI boasts a robust team of passionate staff members who channel their energy and expertise into enhancing the well-being of individuals within our communities. We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Community Engagement Officer
Location: Katsina
Employment Type: Full Time
Overall Job Purpose
- Gender-based violence (GBV) is a serious human rights and public health issue affecting women and girls around the world.
- It impacts all aspects of women and girl’s physical, emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It has harmful consequences for the individuals who experience it, their families, and their communities.
- The Community Engagement Officer will be based in Katsina state and with support from the Director of Gender & Inclusion.
- Heshe will work in coordination with the prevention and response teams to design strategies using EMAP and SASA Together! modules to prevent gender-based violence as well as take the lead in engaging community leaders, community-based structures and local partners through training and awareness-raising sessions that are geared towards GBV prevention and response.
Qualifications / Requirements
- BA / B.Sc / HND in Health or any related field
- 1-2 years experience
- Must be a resident of Katsina state
- Computer literacy skills, especially word processing and excel
- Sensitive and caring but firm and decisive in managing staff.
- Possesses the good nature and character to maneuver the changing environment
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills
- Multi-tasking skills.
To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the mail
Application Deadline: 22nd March, 2025.