Senior Community Engagement Associate (Disaster Risk Reduction)

International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Job Identification: 18487
Posting Date: 19/01/2026, 11:38
Apply Before: 26/01/2026, 23:55
Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)
Org Type: Country Office
Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
Recruiting Type: General Service
Grade: G-7

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Community Outreach and Relationship Building:

  • Supporting the Identification and engagement of community members, groups, and leaders in the project target districts.
  • Facilitating the building and maintenance of strong working relationships with key stakeholders at district and community levels.
  • Organizing and facilitating community meetings, workshops, and events.

2. Communication and Information Dissemination:

  • Supporting the development and distribution of communication materials to keep the community informed about IOM’s activities and initiatives in close collaboration with IOM’s Communications Officer.
  • Identifying tools and methods for ensuring clear and effective communication with diverse audiences.

3. Needs Assessment and Program Development:

  • Supporting the development of tools and methods for community needs assessment and bottom-up programme development.
  • Supporting community needs assessment and identifying opportunities for collaboration and partnerships.
  • Developing and implementing community engagement plans and initiatives.

4. Advocacy and Representation:

  • Representing IOM to the community and advocating for community needs.
  • Facilitating community participation in decision-making processes.
  • Working with community members to identify and address barriers to participation in disaster risk reduction processes and project activities in particular.

5. Event Planning and Management:

  • Planning and coordinating community events, workshops, and outreach activities.
  • Ensuring events are inclusive and accessible to all community members considering the needs of vulnerable groups including the elderly, people with disabilities, etc.
  • Managing event logistics and resources.

6. Reporting and Evaluation:

  • Supporting monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of community engagement activities in liaison with IOM’s Monitoring and Evaluation Officer.
  • Preparing reports on community engagement progress and impact.
  • Using data and feedback to improve community engagement strategies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social science, Community Development, Sociology, Development Communication, Gender and Development Studies, or related fields from an accredited academic institution with a minimum of 5 years professional experience.

Experience

  • Experience in disaster risk reduction and management, climate change adaptation and/or community development.
  • Experience in community development work preferably in an international non-governmental organization.
  • Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and,
  • Experience in working with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organizations in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
  • Experience in participatory methods will be an added advantage.

Skills and attributes

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent community outreach, engagement, and relationship building skills.
  • Excellent organizational and event planning skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Knowledge of community development principles and practices.
  • Ability to work with diverse populations and cultural groups displaced populations and host communities.
  • Proficiency in using communication technologies and social media

Specific Skills

  • Community mobilization: Ability to use participatory approaches to mobilize communities and their resources for project implementation.
  • Negotiation skills: Ability to negotiate and lobby with communities to secure their meaningful participation in project activities.
  • Report Writing and Analysis: Strong analytical and report-writing skills are essential, including impact evaluation of capacity building initiatives.
  • Adaptability and Flexibility: Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment and work under pressure. 

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