Project Officer, Information, Education & Communication (POIEC) at the Bauchi State Government

Bauchi State Government – Bauchi State Community and Social Development Agency is responsible for the implementation of the Community and Social Development Project (CSDP). The objective of the agency is to increase access by the poor people, and particularly displaced and the vulnerable people, to improved social and natural resources infrastructure services in a sustainable manner.

The Agency invites applications from suitably qualified candidates from civil service and others to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Officer, Information, Education & Communication (POIEC)

Location: Bauchi

Responsibilities
The Responsibilities of the Officer includes:

• Supervise and carry out promotions and outreach programme to create awareness of SA activities.
• Facilitate the carrying Out of advocacy for the CSDP at the state level through Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaigns;
• Ensure linkage with relevant ministries/agencies on integrating collective action and mobilization of resources, for sectoral development plans;
• Undertake regular skill gap analysis of line ministries, LGRC and CPMC members and identity requisite training to address them.
• Supervise, in liaison with relevant SA staff and line ministries staff all training delivery to CPMC5 and LGRCs;
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the General Manager.

Qualification and Experience

• At least a First Degree in Social Sciences, Natural Resources Sciences, Rural Environmental Development, Agricultural Extension. Computer literacy is compulsory and experience in community level facilitation and mobilization is an added advantage.
• With at least 5 years post qualification experience part of which must relate to training, social analysis and in COD related areas, especially rural appraisals

Remuneration
The advertised posts attract remuneration commensurate with the mode of entry and in accordance with agreed terms.

Application Closing Date
6th January, 2021.