Roles & Responsibilities:
Community Development and Relationship Building:
Lead the development and execution of community engagement plans to build strong, trust-based relationships with community leaders, residents, and key stakeholders.
Establish and maintain regular communication channels with communities to understand their needs, priorities, and perspectives.
Act as the primary point of contact for community-related matters and represent the company in community forums and meetings.
Partnership Development and Management:
Identify, cultivate, and manage strategic partnerships with government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community-based organizations (CBOs), and other relevant stakeholders.
Negotiate and formalize partnership agreements to maximize the impact and reach of community development initiatives.
Ensure effective collaboration and communication with partners throughout the project lifecycle.
Strategy Development and Implementation:
Develop a comprehensive community development strategy aligned with the company’s overall business objectives and sustainability commitments.
Translate the strategy into actionable plans, programs, and initiatives with clear objectives, timelines, and resource allocation.
Oversee the implementation of community development programs, ensuring effective execution, monitoring, and evaluation.
Needs Assessment and Project Development:
Lead comprehensive community needs assessments using participatory methodologies to identify key social and economic challenges and opportunities.
Based on assessments, develop innovative and impactful community development project proposals that address identified needs and align with the company’s capabilities and resources.
Secure internal approvals and resources for community development projects.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Impact Measurement:
Develop and implement robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track the progress and measure the social and economic impact of community development programs.
Collect and analyze data, prepare regular reports, and communicate findings to internal and external stakeholders.
Utilize data and feedback to continuously improve community development strategies and program effectiveness.
Team Leadership and Capacity Building (if applicable):
Recruit, train, and manage community development staff and volunteers (if applicable).
Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members to ensure effective program delivery.
Foster a culture of community engagement and social responsibility within the company.
Budget Management and Resource Allocation:
Develop and manage the budget for community development activities, ensuring responsible and efficient use of resources.
Skills and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Community Development, Public Relations, or a related field is required. A Master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in community in community development, with demonstrated leadership and management responsibilities.
Proven experience in developing and implementing successful community development strategies and programs.
Strong understanding of community engagement principles, participatory methodologies, and social impact assessment.
Excellent stakeholder management, partnership development, and negotiation skills.
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to conduct needs assessments, develop project proposals, and manage budgets.
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