Remote Community Empowerment Lead

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 240.000 - 420.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible remote work

Health benefits

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks a Community Mobilization Officer to empower marginalized communities remotely. You will engage with community members, identify needs, and drive grassroots initiatives for sustainable change across programs.

The role emphasizes stakeholder liaison, capacity building, and collaborative planning, with strong emphasis on communication and empowerment in a fully remote team setting.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Community Development, Sociology, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in community development, mobilization, or related field, preferably with NGOs.
• Proven experience in facilitating participatory processes and community engagement activities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of community dynamics, social structures, and development challenges.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with virtual collaboration tools.
• Familiarity with Paarl, Western Cape region is highly desirable.
• Commitment to community empowerment and social justice.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement strategies to mobilize and engage community members in program activities and decision-making processes.
• Facilitate community meetings, workshops, and focus group discussions to identify needs, priorities, and solutions.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with community leaders, local groups, and individuals.
• Support the formation and strengthening of community-based organizations and committees.
• Facilitate participatory planning, implementation, and monitoring of community-led development projects.
• Provide training and capacity building to community members on relevant topics.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Community engagement

Negotiation

Training capacity building

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Virtual collaboration tools

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 seeks a Community Mobilization Officer to empower marginalized communities remotely. You will engage with community members, identify needs, and drive grassroots initiatives for sustainable change across programs.

The role emphasizes stakeholder liaison, capacity building, and collaborative planning, with strong emphasis on communication and empowerment in a fully remote team setting.