Community Engagement Associate at Swahilipot Hub Foundation

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Duties

• Assist the Community engagement lead to develop and implement community engagement strategies that align with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Assist the lead to Identify and build relationships with key stakeholders, including community leaders, NGOs, and government officials.
• Assist the lead to cnduct community needs assessments and identify opportunities for engagement and collaboration.
• Assist lead in developing and manage community events, workshops, and training sessions that promote community involvement and empowerment.
• Assist the lead to facilitate communication between the organization and the community through regular meetings, newsletters, and social media platforms.
• Assist the lead to monitor and evaluate the impact of community engagement initiatives and provide regular reports to the management team.
• Assist the lead to develop and maintain a database of community contacts, volunteers, and other stakeholders.

PREFERABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the area of expertise
• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, community development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in community engagement, community development, or a related field.
• Experience working with local communities, NGOs, and government agencies in Kenya.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Understanding of the cultural, social, and economic context of Kenya.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Swahili.
• Strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to convert data into high level presentations
• To be able to demonstrate in depth understanding of the private sector, potential job types and roles available for the opportunity youth in the Mombasa ecosystem.

DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong interpersonal skills and desire to work with our community, specifically youth at the base of the pyramid.
• Grant writing, administration, and reporting skills strongly desired
• Data analysis capabilities.
• Strong project management background.
• Demonstrated expertise with technology platforms.
• High professional and personal integrity;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and implementing agencies;
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team;
• Organizational skills and the ability to concurrently handle multiple assignments.