Community Engagement Specialist

Visionfund

Freetown, Sierra Leone
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Hiv prevention, care, and treatment initiatives
Culturally sensitive strategies
Reduce stigma and discrimination related to hiv/aids
** Visionfund is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist in Freetown, Sierra Leone, to lead initiatives focused on HIV prevention, care, and treatment. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in community mobilization and cultural understanding, particularly within the context of Sierra Leone. **

Job Summary

  • The Community Engagement Specialist will lead efforts to mobilize and empower communities to support HIV prevention, care, and treatment initiatives.
  • This role involves developing culturally sensitive strategies to ensure community buy-in, participation, and sustainability of program interventions.
  • Key responsibilities include fostering partnerships with community leaders, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders, and leading efforts to reduce stigma and discrimination related to HIV/AIDS.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Visionfund is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist in Freetown, Sierra Leone, to lead initiatives focused on HIV prevention, care, and treatment. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in community mobilization and cultural understanding, particularly within the context of Sierra Leone. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • HIV prevention, care, and treatment initiatives
  • culturally sensitive strategies
  • reduce stigma and discrimination related to HIV/AIDS
  • community awareness campaigns
  • build capacity of community health workers

Nice-to-have

  • Christian faith inspired
  • transforming vulnerable children's life stories

Key Requirements

  • Advanced degree in social sciences, public health, or related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in community mobilization
  • Experience in HIV/AIDS programs
  • Strong understanding of cultural dynamics in Sierra Leone or similar settings
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders

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