Officer, Community Mobilization at International Medical Corps IMC

Job Title: Officer, Community Mobilization
Company: International Medical Corps
Location: Maiduguri, Borno, Nigeria
Job Field: Health
Job Type: Full-time
Job ID: 5521
Date Needed By: August 31, 2026

About the Company

International Medical Corps is a global humanitarian organisation dedicated to saving lives, easing suffering and helping communities build self-reliance. The organisation provides health and other essential services to crisis-affected communities while working to strengthen local capacity and promote meaningful community participation.

Job Summary

The Officer, Community Mobilization will oversee and provide technical support to Community Mobilizers and other staff responsible for community-based health and hygiene promotion and community mobilisation activities. The role involves planning, implementing, supervising and monitoring community mobilisation interventions across project locations.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Lead community sensitisation and mobilisation interventions through the planning and implementation of day-to-day activities, as well as monitoring and reporting.
• Work collaboratively with International Medical Corps sector staff, including Health, Nutrition, WASH and other sector officers, to support community-based activities.
• Guide social mobilisers in conducting community awareness sessions, including providing information on available services, community campaigns and other mobilisation activities.
• Prepare and support outreach activities in collaboration with the International Medical Corps health team.
• Support the organisation of services when working as part of a mobile medical unit and carry out tasks assigned by the team leader.
• Prepare weekly and monthly work plans for social mobilisation-related activities.
• Conduct monitoring and supervisory visits for social mobilisers working on projects using standard checklists and tools.
• Collect, review and analyse reports from social mobilisers and provide feedback on their work and achievements.
• Represent International Medical Corps at relevant community-based health meetings.
• Collaborate with departments such as Monitoring and Evaluation, Finance, Logistics and Procurement to achieve planned activities.
• Coordinate with district health department staff on community health-related activities.
• Review project documents relating to outreach activities, including proposals and budgets, to ensure completion of activities and proper spending.
• Contribute to the submission of weekly, biweekly, monthly and quarterly reports.
• Coordinate review meetings for social mobilisers.
• Work closely with the line manager to ensure the availability of IEC materials for community and social mobilisation activities.
• Assess the capacity of social mobilisers and plan training activities together with the line manager.
• Coordinate and supervise community mobilisation teams across all project field locations, including facilitating recruitment and monitoring work and results.
• Provide mentorship to community mobilisation field staff and communities when required.
• Ensure community participation includes the most crisis-affected and disadvantaged groups.
• Facilitate the submission of community complaints to management through the Community-Based Feedback and Response Mechanism (CBFRM) in a transparent manner.
• Act respectfully and in a culturally sensitive manner towards colleagues and community members.
• Ensure community participation and input in health-related activities and services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily comprehensive.

Requirements

• University degree in Social Sciences from an HEC-recognised institution or in a health-related field. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
• At least 2 years of experience in community mobilisation and health and hygiene education services.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure, manage time and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated creativity, innovative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Well-developed organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and under pressure.
• Fluency in relevant local and national languages is required, with the ability to communicate in English.

Ethical Conduct at International Medical Corps

International Medical Corps staff are required to adhere to the organisation’s Code of Conduct and Ethics and all relevant policies and standards. Staff are expected to help prevent and report misconduct, including conflicts of interest, fraud, corruption, exploitation and abuse.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding crisis-affected populations, including children and adults at risk, and to maintaining a safe, healthy and respectful working environment free from harassment, bullying and other misconduct.

Staff are also expected to support International Medical Corps’ culture of accountability, particularly towards the communities and individuals served. Suspected or actual misconduct or violations of organisational policies must be reported in accordance with the Code of Conduct and Ethics and Whistleblower Policy.

Equal Opportunities

International Medical Corps is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or veteran status.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the official International Medical Corps recruitment portal:

https://internationalmedicalcorps.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/5521

Application Closing Date: Not Specified