Community Engagement and Communication Officer

Functional Responsibilities

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Project Manager (PM), the Community Engagement and Communication Officer is responsible for performing the following duties:

Community Engagement and Outreach:

•Assist the PM in drafting and maintaining a community engagement strategy and implementation plan; ensure that participatory methods are used to include the community in planning and design;
•Identify potential beneficiaries; generate a profile of the beneficiaries, both individual and group profiles;
•Maintain awareness among the communities and stakeholders on project goals, activities, GRM, Protection against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) etc through various activities in liaison with the Project Manager and other stakeholders.
•Liaise and work with beneficiaries, community representatives, local and regional authorities, and other project staff to ensure accountability and best use of resources;

Project Implementation Support, Coordination, and Communication:

•Develop the gender sensitive communication plan and the stakeholder engagement plan with the support of the PM.
•Support the PM in maintaining regular and effective communication and coordination with the project stakeholders;
•In coordination with the PM, periodically document project milestones through photos, stories, testimonials, and other communication material;
•Monitor the progress of the government work to obtain the necessary approval and clearances; ensure that both the UNOPS works and government works achieve streamlined progress through timely communication and follow-up;