Outreach Officer

LOST is seeking to recruit an Outreach Officer to support in WOUSOUL project in Bedneyil

Job Description :

• Conduct mapping in the targeted locations to determine the various routes to engage with girls, boys, men, women, focusing on vulnerable and hard to reach groups.
• Organize outreach activities informing the local community about project activities whilst identifying potential school beneficiaries
• Organize joint community activities for the host communities and refugees
• Plan events and engagement opportunities in a way that helps build the base of LOST’s Education Projects, and actively engage with influencers for outreach events.
• Encourage and stimulate full participation at the planned socio/recreational activities with special attention, where possible and appropriate, marginalized and overlooked groups in the community
• Disseminate information at the community level about the purpose and importance of education
• Act as the key point of contact between the parents/caregivers and the community on providing timely feedback on issues/concerns raised
• Conduct phone calls or home visits on student absence
• Conduct home visits with PSS facilitators and CP Officer in case of child protection concerns
• Organize localized coordination meetings with other agencies operating in same area for information sharing.
• Assist with the development of community activities related to gender equality, child protection, SGBV, PSEA
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports for submission to the Project Manager (PM)
• Provide the PM with suggestions or recommendations based on feedback from beneficiaries (direct and indirect) and communities.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Sociology, Social Science, or any other related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the education field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with team members.
• Ability to show a positive and collaborative approach toward diversity.
• Flexibility and ability to deal with cultural differences.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.

NB: LOST has zero tolerance for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the code of conduct, that enshrines the principles of PSEA, always (Both during work hours and outside work hours). Familiarization with, and adherence to, the code of conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training. All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.