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Community Development Officer
LM International
LM International Sudan formerly known as International Aid Services (IAS) is a non-political and non-profit international relief and development organization founded in 1989 with the purpose of assisting people in need. LM International core sectors are Water Sanitation and Health (WASH), Civil Society Development (CSD), Food Security and Livelihood FSL and Inclusive Education (IE). LM International Used to be known as IAS Sudan; Since 1 January 2019 IAS has merged with Läkarmissionen. The Head Office for the organization is Läkarmissionen. Then to be known as LM International For more information about LM International and Läkarmissionen, kindly see https://www.lminternational.org/ and www.lakarmissionen.se.

 Liaises with: WASH officer, MoH and WES
 salary range: 626 - 833 USD
 Section/Unit: Program
 Grade Level: F
 Supervisor: Project Coordinator
 No. of Post: 1
 Duty Station: Tokar - Red Sea
 Duration: Six Months
 Closing Date: 02 Nov 2024

 
 Background:

The CDO will be responsible for the capacity building of communities in the designated geographical location towards self-reliance through community mobilization, Sanitation and Hygiene promotion, trainings and community involvements in the project designing and implementation. 


 
 Duties and responsibilities:

Programme

  • Lead the identification and prioritization of community needs through Participatory Rural Appraisals (PRAs) and other methodologies,
  • Ensure the efficient and effective sensitization, mobilization and participation of the targeted communities through community meetings, etc.
  • Conduct Sanitation programmes (CLTS, CATS, PHAST ,CHAST ,and training of Sanitation Action Groups (SAG )
  • Conduct Hygiene promotion, Hygiene in schools and all Hygiene programmes. 
  • Support the establishment of community groups in IAS operational areas where they are not existent,
  • Sensitize the communities to project potential and community responsibilities,
  • Mobilizing community provided inputs for the projects especially local materials and labour,
  • in coordination with the CMU Coordinator/focal person assess the training needs of the community,
  • Monitor and follow-up in the project progress and impact of the approved community projects
  • Prepare data and reports on all activities carried out.
  • liaise between the organization and the communities in the areas where projects are implemented.

 

 

 Capacity building

  • Plan and conduct training workshops for selected local partners on core topics such as community development, participatory development, Community approaches to total sanitation (CATS, CLTS), financial management, project management as well as cross-cutting themes,
  • Assist community groups in proposal development and report writing Support the local partners to plan, implement and maintain community projects through management support, technical support, on-going monitoring and evaluation projects. 

Perform any other duties as assigned by management.


 
 Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

Essential

  • BSc in Public Health or social study or any related field.
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience preferred with INGOs in same position or related position.

 

Desirable

  • Report writing skills is highly desirable 
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to effectively make presentations.

 

Competencies:

 

Essential

  • Fluency in "English and Arabic”
  • Proficient in computer programmes such as Word and Excel, power point.

 

Desirable

  • Strong interpersonal skills and team player with the ability to build relationships with communities, staff and partners at all levels.
  • Able to work under pressure and with diverse cultures;

  • Qualified female candidates and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
  • LM International  will be undertaking child safeguarding checks for selected candidate.
  • All applications should be submitted in hard copy through Port Sudan Labor Office or Sudan Job website.
  • Please provide the following when applying for this post:  Cover letter explaining your motivation for seeking this position and your experience from similar organizations; Curriculum Vitae (CV) that contains details of your qualifications, experience, present position, contact details and names of two references (preferably line Supervisor), ID (preferably passport), National Number, Birth Certificate, Experience Certificates, Educational Certificates and Training Certificates.
  • Closing date:  02nd of Nov 2023.
  • LM International Sudan does not refund any expenses in connection with interviews.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 









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