Here’s the new job offer at SBP Africa, Ashanti Bekwai, Dunkwa, Assin Fosu, Nkawkaw, Kasapin, Goaso, and Oda. The company is seeking to employ a community engagement officer to join its team.
Locations: Ashanti Bekwai, Dunkwa, Assin Fosu, Nkawkaw, Kasapin, Goaso and Oda.
Job Summary
Our client operating in the Cocoa sector is seeking self-motivated Community Engagement Officer. The Community Engagement Officer plays a key role in ensuring that the supply chain is covered by Human Rights Due Diligence and the communities sourced from are empowered to protect children’s rights.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the relevant employees to develop the annual work plan for the designated communities.
- Roll out Community Engagement activities across all targeted communities.
- Conduct Child Labor Monitoring and Remediation System (CLMRS) activities at household and community level (surveys, awareness, follow-up visits…).
- Support the setup of Human Rights Committees, the establishment of Communities Action Plans (CAP) and follow up on actions taken.
- Lead awareness and training sessions on relevant topics.
- Support the establishment of Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) and children safeguarding systems, promote a culture of keeping children safe, and ensure that potential harm to children is identified and addressed on an ongoing basis through the relevant means (CLMRS, Grievance mechanisms…).
- Support investigations of suspected cases and follow up on actions taken Stakeholder Engagement.
- Link up and ensure synergies with relevant stakeholders in the designated communities/areas (local authorities, NGOs…).
Required Skills or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Social Science or Social Work with at least 3 years’ experience implementing community-based projects or programs, preferably in community development.
- HND or A-level degree in Social Science, Social Work, or Mass Communication with 5 years of experience working in Community Engagement.
- Understanding of the Human Rights considerations, regulations and challenges in the cocoa sector.
- Fluency in English; knowledge of the relevant local languages spoken in cocoa growing communities.
- Community development facilitation skills and partnership synergies.
- Good understanding of gender equality and inclusion and experience with integrating these issues into programming.
- Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and remain responsive and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure.
- Experience engaging with farmers and communities.
How To Apply For The Job
Interested applicants should send their CV’s via email to recruitment@sbpafrica.group or apply via https://jobportal.sbpafrica.group
