Risk Communication and Community Engagement Officer

World Health Organisation is hiring a Risk Communication and Community Engagement Officer to support national and district-level implementation of RCCE strategies, ensuring effective coordination, community mobilization, and real-time information sharing during preparedness, outbreak and recovery response phases.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the direct supervision of the WHO/RCCE Pillar Lead, the Risk Communication and Community Engagement Specialist will perform the following tasks

Planning and Coordination:

• Support the development and updating of district/division RCCE preparedness and response plans and budgets for BEVD.
• Provide technical assistance to the National Task Force and District Health Teams (DHTs) in implementing RCCE strategies and activities.

Strengthening Community Structures:

• Support establishment and strengthening of RCCE coordination structures at village, parish, sub-county, and district levels.
• Facilitate coordination between RCCE, surveillance, infection prevention and control (IPC), and case management teams.

Community Engagement and Mobilization:

• Map and engage key community influencers, including traditional healers, religious leaders, cultural leaders, and local opinion leaders.
• Support orientation and capacity building of schools, security agencies, and organized groups on BVD prevention and response.
• Mobilize political and administrative leaders to actively participate in community sensitization and response efforts.

Risk Communication:

• Identify, assess, and utilize appropriate community communication channels (e.g., radio, community audio towers, mobile vans).
• Ensure dissemination of accurate, timely, and culturally appropriate BVD messages.
• Ensure distribution and proper display of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials in strategic locations.

Targeting High-Risk Groups:

• Support mapping of high-risk communities, populations, and areas, including cross-border and mobile populations.
• Ensure targeted outreach and tailored messaging for vulnerable and high-risk groups.

Community-Based Surveillance and Feedback:

• Work closely with surveillance teams to promote early detection, reporting, and referral of suspected cases.
• Establish and strengthen community feedback mechanisms to capture rumors, misinformation, and concerns.
• Support rumor tracking, analysis, and response in collaboration with RCCE coordination teams.

Monitoring, Supervision, and Reporting:

• Conduct regular supportive supervision of RCCE structures to ensure preparedness and response readiness.
• Monitor implementation of RCCE activities and contribute to performance tracking.
• Participate in district, national, and partner coordination meetings related to BVD response.
• Prepare and submit timely and quality reports as required.

Expected Outputs and Deliverables

• District RCCE preparedness and response plans developed/updated
• Functional RCCE coordination structures at all administrative levels
• Influencer mapping and engagement reports
• Evidence of community outreach and sensitization activities
• Regular situation reports (daily/weekly/monthly)
• Rumor tracking and community feedback reports
• End-of-assignment comprehensive report

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Eligibility criteria

Age

• 18-80 years
• 7 years

Nationality

• Candidate must be a national, legal resident or hold refugee status in the country of assignment.
• Assignment requirements
• Relevant experience
• 7 years

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required

• Required education level
• Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Communication, Development Studies, or related field.
• Competencies and values
• Professionalism and integrity
• Accountability and results orientation
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Respect for diversity and cultural sensitivity
• Commitment to humanitarian principles
• Skills and experience
• Experience in RCCE, Community mobilization, Health promotion, or Public health emergency response.
• Experience working with district health systems and communities
• Prior experience in outbreak response (Ebola, COVID-19, cholera, etc.) is an asset
• Area(s) of expertise
• Crisis and emergency response, Health, Communication
• Driving license
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How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should apply online at the link below.

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NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.