Vacancy title:
Networks and Community Engagement – Technical Lead
Jobs at:
The Independent Medico- Legal Unit ( IMLU )Deadline of this Job:
17 November 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, November 05, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
This position is responsible for leading in designing and implementing the organization’s community and networks engagement interventions in relation to criminal justice reform, access to justice and accountability. Empowering communities, organising for change, establishing communities of practice, s/he is the liaison between local communities and the organization and helps to ensure that the organization understands and respects the needs of stakeholders at community level, while also helping to facilitate positive relationships. The position is the link between local and national level advocacy for change in the criminal justice sector.
Main Responsibilities Of The Jobs
Managerial / Supervisory/ Operational Responsibilities or roles:
• Develops and leads the implementation of IMLU’s network and community strategies and ensures they are adhered to;
• Maintains a calendar of outreach activities, including community events, workshops, appearances and other communication opportunities;
• Nurtures new and old relationships with collaborative partners especially social justice centres, community-based organisations and other human rights organizations involved in the anti- torture campaign;
• Actively participates and represents the organisation in various networks/platforms and movements and provide information about the organization’s mission, programs, and activities;
• Collects feedback from members of the community about their needs and concerns, which may be used to develop new programs or improve existing ones;
• Works with the M and E officer to collect data about community needs to identify areas where the organization can have the greatest impact;
• Schedules regular outreach programmes in the community and educates employees on community responsibility;
• Supports the finance team to prepare an annual budget for community outreach activities;
• Supports in planning and implementing community engagement activities such as surveys, focus groups, and public forums;
• Coordinates the organization’s participation in civic events, such as demonstrations, protests, peaceful walks, etc; and
• Performs any other duty assigned from time to time.
• Responsibility for physical assets
Knowledge, Skills And Experience
• A minimum level of academic qualification, skills and knowledge required to perform effectively in the role:Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Science or a related field of study is considered an asset.
• Minimum level of professional qualification required to perform effectively in the role:
• Minimum level of personal and professional experience required to perform effectively in the role:
• Minimum months or years of experience required to have to be appointed to the position:Minimum: 6 years of experience
• Desirable: 4 years of experience
Key Performance Indicators
• Increased IMLU networks
• Effective outreach activities
• Good partnerships
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 48
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
To apply for this job email your details to jobs@imlu.org
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