Community Development Experts

Community development experts working with Doctors with Africa Cuamm coordinate activities to raise awareness and engage the community on health issues and services provided, working closely with activists and Community Health Workers.

MAIN ACTIVITIES

• Plan, coordinate and monitor community activities in the areas of intervention.
• Support the project team in the promotion, organisation and implementation of community activities.
• Produce the tools and contents necessary for community information, education and communication (IEC) related to health issues and services provided.
• Support project managers in planning community activities.
• Collaborate with project managers in keeping in close contact with relevant local authorities (at regional and district level) to promote community activities.
• Activate collaborations with NGOs, organisations and other stakeholders to design and implement community activities.
• Develop communication campaigns through different mediums (TV, radio, etc.)

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Anthropology or similar.
• Good knowledge of English, French or Portuguese (depending on the country of destination). Knowledge of the local language of the area of intervention is considered an added value.
• Previous working experience in fragile or low income countries.
• Ability of adapting skills and competencies to a context with low income and capacity to effectively cooperate with the national staff.
• Availability to stay in the field for 6-12 months.