EORE Community Volunteers at The Big Smile Foundation

About the Role

The Big Smile Foundation is expanding its dynamic team and seeking dedicated Community Volunteers to support Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) initiatives in MMC and JERE Local Government Areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Mobilize community members for group EORE sessions
• Conduct face-to-face EORE sessions for at-risk and vulnerable persons and groups
• Conduct EORE audio sessions for at-risk and vulnerable individuals within implementing communities
• Conduct quarterly safety audits to identify suspected hazardous areas, confirmed hazardous areas, explosive ordnance sightings, accidents, and victims
• Supervise and mentor established EORE safety clubs in peer-to-peer activities within and outside schools in implementing communities
• Serve as focal point to receive, identify, and report explosive ordnance accidents and victims through established reporting mechanisms
• Collaborate with community leaders to strengthen partnerships between the project team and community leadership
• Participate in all project activities within the community
• Play a key role in mobilizing community respondents for surveys
• Perform additional duties related to program implementation at project sites

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Fluent in Hausa and Kanuri languages
• Indigene and current resident of implementing communities in Dikwa Local Government Area
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organized and practical approach to work
• Adequate knowledge of risk-awareness methodologies
• Ability to work with and mentor children's groups
• Understanding of child safeguarding principles
• Friendly and personable demeanor

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing organization
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

Location

Lagos, Nigeria (MMC and JERE LGA)