Community Engagement Specialist

Job Description

The Community Engagement Specialist is a
consultancy position based in Maputo. The Community Engagement Specialist will report to the team lead and lead the development
and implementation of activities that engage community structures such as
mentors, school focal persons,and other community activists.

• Responsibilities Include:
  

● Develop and ensurethe implementation of the projectcommunity entry and engagement strategy.

● In collaboration withthe Training Specialist, ensure consistent, highquality training delivery to project partners, including government and local partnerson community engagement.

● Employ a proven capacity building approach for local
community structures partnering with the project to ensure sustainability of the projectinterventions.

● Collaborate effectively withINJ and MTGAScounterparts on community engagement activities while building theircapacity.

● Perform otherduties as assignedby the Team Lead.

• Qualifications include:

● Master’s degree in anthropology, sociology, public health, community

development, or a related field.

● Minimum of 8 years of experience (preferably in
Mozambique) in advocacy, community mobilization, and social and behavioral changecommunications in the context of sexual and reproductive healthof adolescent girlsand young women.

● Deep knowledge of the institutional, social, and culturalreality of Mozambique required.

● Excellent communication skills. Fluency in Portuguese and English is required.

● Proven experience andknowledge of community mobilization techniques.

● Proven experience in strengthening localor community structures in organizational
and technical capacity.

• Why Join World Education?

World Education offersa dynamic andrewarding work environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of others.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

To Apply: Interested and eligible candidates
should submit a letter of interest and motivation, and a Curriculum Vitae in Englishonly clearly indicating the position they are
applying for in the subjectline (e.g., “Team Lead Vacancy”), to worldedvagas@gmail.com by 5:00 PM on Sunday the 11th of May 2025.

Only pre-qualified candidates who have followed the application procedure
will be contacted for interviews. Applications will notbe accepted afterthe closing date and time.

World Education is an equal opportunity employer, committed to
affirmative action and workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equalemployment opportunities to all
qualified candidates and workers, regardless of age, race, color, nationalorigin, ancestry, creed,
religion, sex, disability, marital status, genetic information, political
affiliation, or military status (veterans with special disability or veteran
status) in any employment decisions.

About the Organization

John Snow, Inc., and its non-profit affiliate, JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) are named in honor of Dr. John Snow, the "father of modern epidemiology". Based in Boston, USA, with eight U.S. and 64 international office sites, JSI is dedicated to providing quality technical and managerial assistance to public health programs around the world. Established in 1978, JSI has successfully managed more than 1200 projects in 104 countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, as well as the United States. JSI's staff is dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities through public health projects in the United States and around the world. Our broad-based approach combines the expertise and innovative talents of more than 2000 staff with local partners to allow countries, communities, families, and individuals to develop their own skills and identify solutions that address their public health needs.