Job Title: Community Liaison Officer
Organisation: Zimba Women
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Zimba Women aims to become the leading women’s e-commerce provider in Africa by 2025 with over 5,000,000 merchants fully equipped with business, IT and marketing skills with over 50,000,000 customers to support them.
Job Summary: The Community Liaison Officer will serve as the primary point of contact between the Zimba Women and the community. This role focuses on building relationships, understanding community needs, and ensuring effective communication between stakeholders. The officer will engage with community members, promote organizational initiatives, and advocate for community interests.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with community members, leaders, and organizations.
- Act as a spokesperson for the organization at community events and meetings.
- Identify community needs and provide feedback to internal teams.
- Develop and implement outreach strategies to promote organizational programs.
- Coordinate community engagement activities and initiatives.
- Gather and analyze community feedback to inform program development.
- Collaborate with local organizations to foster partnerships and resource sharing.
- Prepare reports and presentations to communicate community insights and outcomes.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should have relevant qualifications
- The ideal applicant should possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, enabling them to connect with diverse populations and foster trust within the community. Strong problem-solving abilities are essential for addressing community concerns and identifying collaborative opportunities.
- The candidate should demonstrate cultural competency and sensitivity, ensuring that all interactions are respectful and inclusive.
- Proficiency in conflict resolution, event coordination, and community outreach strategies will further enhance their effectiveness in this role.
- A passion for community engagement and advocacy are a key asset to this role.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications online at the link below.
Deadline: 5th August 2024
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