Community Development Manager at Victory Farms

Roles & Responsibilities:

Community Development and Relationship Building:

• Lead the development and execution of community engagement plans to build strong, trust-based relationships with community leaders, residents, and key stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain regular communication channels with communities to understand their needs, priorities, and perspectives.
• Act as the primary point of contact for community-related matters and represent the company in community forums and meetings.

Partnership Development and Management:

• Identify, cultivate, and manage strategic partnerships with government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), and other relevant stakeholders.
• Negotiate and formalize partnership agreements to maximize the impact and reach of community development initiatives.
• Ensure effective collaboration and communication with partners throughout the project lifecycle.

Strategy Development and Implementation:

• Develop a comprehensive community development strategy aligned with the company’s overall business objectives and sustainability commitments.
• Translate the strategy into actionable plans, programs, and initiatives with clear objectives, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Oversee the implementation of community development programs, ensuring effective execution, monitoring, and evaluation.

Needs Assessment and Project Development:

• Lead comprehensive community needs assessments using participatory methodologies to identify key social and economic challenges and opportunities.
• Based on assessments, develop innovative and impactful community development project proposals that address identified needs and align with the company’s capabilities and resources.
• Secure internal approvals and resources for community development projects.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Impact Measurement:

• Develop and implement robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track the progress and measure the social and economic impact of community development programs.
• Collect and analyze data, prepare regular reports, and communicate findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Utilize data and feedback to continuously improve community development strategies and program effectiveness.

Team Leadership and Capacity Building (if applicable):

• Recruit, train, and manage community development staff and volunteers (if applicable).
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members to ensure effective program delivery.
• Foster a culture of community engagement and social responsibility within the company.

Budget Management and Resource Allocation:

• Develop and manage the budget for community development activities, ensuring responsible and efficient use of resources.

Skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Community Development, Public Relations, or a related field is required. A Master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in community in community development, with demonstrated leadership and management responsibilities.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing successful community development strategies and programs.
• Strong understanding of community engagement principles, participatory methodologies, and social impact assessment.
• Excellent stakeholder management, partnership development, and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct needs assessments, develop project proposals, and manage budgets.