Social Officer (m/f)

Duties

• Work collaboratively with Village Liaison Officers (VLO / TWG) to ensure that Host Communities remain well informed, and have input into, Project activities and social program delivery
• Manage the complaints process to ensure all issues are managed in line with the Complaints and Grievance Procedure and escalate issues as required
• Collect reports from VLOs to ensure activities are conducted to Twigg’s standard
• Facilitate meetings in the community in support of Twigg’s objectives
• Contribute to the monthly reporting process and provide situational reports to the Social Superintendent / Manager regarding key social developments
• Coordinate and facilitate community education programs
• Coordinate the implementation of the Local Development Plan and Livelihood Develop Program
• Coordinate the implementation of Social Responsibility projects
• Maintain Social performance databases current at all times

Requisites

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Community/Rural Development or related discipline
• Minimum four years’ experience working on implementation of Livelihood Develop Program
• Demonstrated experience and deep understanding of the traditional authority structure in Mozambique including local, provincial and central government structures
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment with respect to diversity
• Excellent speaking, reading and writing skills (Portuguese)
• Proficient in speaking Emakuwa (Macua) highly desirable
• English language skills highly desirable
• Excellent Computer skills across the Microsoft Office suite

Notes

• Only short listed applicants will be contacted