Community Engagement Officer

Community Engagement Officer – Kajiado

Location: Kajiado, Kenya
Contract: Full-Time, 1-Year Fixed-Term
Reports to: Program Lead

HELGA is seeking an experienced Community Engagement Officer to lead community mobilisation, stakeholder engagement and outreach activities under the HER Lab Program.

Key Responsibilities

• Build relationships with community leaders, local authorities and community members.
• Lead implementation of the community engagement strategy.
• Coordinate community forums, focus group discussions and awareness campaigns.
• Mobilise adolescent girls and young women to participate in programme activities.
• Support community economic empowerment groups.
• Develop systems for gathering community feedback.
• Document programme activities and prepare qualitative and quantitative reports.
• Support stakeholder mapping and community-level advocacy.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Sociology or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in programme implementation and community development.
• Experience working in NGO or donor-funded programmes.
• Demonstrated experience in community mobilisation and facilitation.
• Experience working with women’s economic empowerment programmes.
• Strong understanding of rural stakeholder engagement.
• Strong reporting, interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience in rural/ASAL communities is desirable.
• Ability to speak Swahili and a local dialect is an advantage.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit:

• CV — maximum 3 pages
• Cover letter
• Academic and professional certificates
• Evidence of relevant experience
• At least two professional referees
• Minimum expected gross monthly salary
• Earliest possible start date

Email: applications@helgakajiado.org
Subject: Community Engagement Officer

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.