Community Engagement Officer

SBP Africa Limited

Ghana
Permanent
Full-time

28 days ago

Job Description

Locations: Ashanti Bekwai, Dunkwa, Assin Fosu, Nkawkaw, Kasapin, Goaso and Oda.

Job SummaryOur client operating in the Cocoa sector is seeking self-motivated Community Engagement Officer. The Community Engagement Officer plays a key role in ensuring that the supply chain is covered by Human Rights Due Diligence and the communities sourced from are empowered to protect children's rights.Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with the relevant employees to develop the annual work plan for the designated communities.
Roll out Community Engagement activities across all targeted communities.
Conduct Child Labor Monitoring and Remediation System (CLMRS) activities at household and community level (surveys, awareness, follow-up visits...).
Support the setup of Human Rights Committees, the establishment of Communities Action Plans (CAP) and follow up on actions taken.
Lead awareness and training sessions on relevant topics.
Support the establishment of Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) and children safeguarding systems, promote a culture of keeping children safe, and ensure that potential harm to children is identified and addressed on an ongoing basis through the relevant means (CLMRS, Grievance mechanisms...).
Support investigations of suspected cases and follow up on actions taken Stakeholder Engagement.
Link up and ensure synergies with relevant stakeholders in the designated communities/areas (local authorities, NGOs...).

Required Skills or Experience

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Social Science or Social Work with at least 3 years’ experience implementing community-based projects or programs, preferably in community development.
HND or A-level degree in Social Science, Social Work, or Mass Communication with 5 years of experience working in Community Engagement.
Understanding of the Human Rights considerations, regulations and challenges in the cocoa sector.
Fluency in English; knowledge of the relevant local languages spoken in cocoa growing communities.
Community development facilitation skills and partnership synergies.
Good understanding of gender equality and inclusion and experience with integrating these issues into programming.
Patient, adaptable, flexible, able to improvise and remain responsive and communicate clearly and effectively under pressure.
Experience engaging with farmers and communities.

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