Community Engagement Specialist: Eu Sou Capaz Project

Description

• World Education, a division of JSI Research and Training Institute (JSI/WE) is dedicated to improving people’s lives around the world through greater health, education, and socioeconomic equity for individuals and communities, to providing an environment where people of passion can pursue this cause. JSI/WE is seeking a Training Specialist for the National Youth Institute’s (INJ) upcoming Eu Sou Capaz Project. This regional initiative - to be implemented in Mozambique jointly with the Ministry of Labor, Gender, and Social Action (MTGAS) and the INJ - aims to increase girls’ and women’s educational attainment and earning, and to strengthen institutional capacity to implement gender equality policies. This position is contingent upon an award from the INJ
• The Community Engagement Specialist is a consultancy position based in Maputo and will report to the Team Lead. The Community Engagement Specialist will lead the development and implementation of activities that engage community structures such as mentors, school focal persons, and other community activists

Duties

• Develop and ensure the implementation of the project community entry and engagement strategy
• In collaboration with the Training Specialist, ensure consistent, high quality training delivery to project partners, including government and local partners on community engagement
• Employ a proven capacity building approach for local community structures partnering with the project to ensure sustainability of the project interventions
• Collaborate effectively with INJ and MTGAS counterparts on community engagement activities while building their capacity
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Lead

Requisites

• Master’s degree in anthropology, sociology, public health, community development, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience (preferably in Mozambique) in advocacy, community mobilization, and social and behavioral change communications in the context of sexual and reproductive health of adolescent girls and young women
• Deep knowledge of the institutional, social, and cultural reality of Mozambique required
• Excellent communication skills. Fluency in Portuguese and English is required
• Proven experience and knowledge of community mobilization techniques
• Proven experience in strengthening local or community structures in organizational and technical capacity

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• Indicate the source of this job post: emprego.co.mz
• Why Join World Education?
• World Education offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of others. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace
• Interested and eligible candidates should submit a letter of interest and motivation, and a Curriculum Vitae in English, by 5:00 PM on 13 May 2025
• Only pre-qualified candidates following the application procedure will be contacted for interviews. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date and time
• World Education is an equal opportunity employer, committed to affirmative action and workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and workers, regardless of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, disability, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, or military status (veterans with special disability or veteran status) in any employment decisions

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

2. Application

• Send your Documentation to worldedvagas@gmail.com with the Subject line “Community Engagement Specialist: Eu Sou Capaz Project”