Program Officer/Community Organizer

Responsibilities:

Program Planning & Implementation:

• Participate in the design, planning and execution of community-focused development and  housing programs 
• Support project mapping, needs assessment and baseline data collection in communities
• Coordinate community outreach, stakeholders meetings and advocacy activities.
• Monitor and document progress of urban and social development programs to ensure quality and alignment with goals. 
• Develop weekly, monthly, and quarterly activity reports for internal and donor use.

Community Engagement & Mobilization:

• Build strong working relationships with residents, local leaders and partner organisations ∙
• Facilitate town hall meetings, community mapping sessions, and particularly planning exercises.
• Document and communicate community priorities, success stories and emerging challenges.
• Represent the organisation at community and government forums related to housing, urban development or resettlement. 

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL):

• Track and analyse project indicators related to housing, sanitation and social well-being.
• Contribute to research, case studies and field assessments that inform evidence-based advocacy. 

Partnership & Resource Mobilisation:

• Support the development of concept notes and proposals for urban and community development initiatives. 
• Identify and engage relevant agencies, including urban planning authorities, housing  corporations and civil society partners 
• Contribute to communications and visibility materials by sharing field stories, photos and data that reflect community realities. 

Organisational Support:

• Assist with internal learning sessions, community feedback processes and other organisational activities that enhance impact and accountability. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban & Regional Planning, Town Planning, Development Studies or related field. 
• 2 years’ professional and or volunteer experience in project implementation, community development, housing, urban projects or related NGO work.
• Understanding of urban planning principles, informal settlements and basic land use management. 
• Familiarity with social and economic rights issues related to housing displacement and urban poverty. 
• Strong analytical and field data collection skills (surveys, mapping, need assessment)
• Ability to coordinate community engagement sessions and participatory planning activities
• Basic knowledge of project management and MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning) with impeccable writing skills for reports, proposals, and storytelling. 
• Competence in drafting proposals, concept notes and simple project budgets.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with data collection tools is an advantage. 
• Ability to work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams 
• Strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity to cultural and social dynamics ∙
• Proficiency in any of the 3 indigenous languages (knowledge of the Egun language will be an  added advantage) 
• Willingness to conduct field visits and work occasionally on Saturdays when required
• Preference for candidates residing within close proximity to Ojodu Berger 

Location: Ojodu Berger, Lagos, Nigeria

Remuneration: NGN 250,000 - 300,000