Community Liaison Assistant

Job Description

The Community Liaison Assistant will support day-to-day community engagement and communication under the EU NaturAfrica *CoLiLa* Project. The role serves as a critical link between communities and the project team, supporting consultations, information sharing, grievance mechanisms, and participatory processes. Working under the supervision of senior field staff, the position will help ensure that project activities are well understood, inclusive, culturally appropriate, and responsive to community feedback.

The Community Liaison Assistant will:

• Support community consultations, meetings, and awareness sessions
• Act as a liaison between communities, Traditional Authorities, and the project team
• Assist in mobilisation for community activities, trainings, and elections
• Support implementation and communication of Grievance Redress Mechanisms (GRMs)
• Record and relay community feedback, concerns, and priorities to project staff
• Support the dissemination of project information, including EU visibility messaging
• Assist with documentation of meetings, attendance, and activity reports
• Support conflict-sensitive engagement and FPIC processes
• Work closely with Community Conservation Officers and Educators in the field
• Perform any other duties required to support effective project implementation

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in Community Development, Social Work, Natural Resource Management, or a related field
• Relevant community facilitation training is an advantage

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in community engagement, outreach, or liaison roles
• Experience working with traditional leadership and community structures
• Familiarity with rural development or conservation programmes
• The ability to communicate effectively in local languages is essential
• Experience working in remote field settings

Key Competencies & Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Trust-building and listening ability
• Cultural sensitivity and respect for local norms
• Basic reporting and record-keeping skills
• Willingness to live and work in rural communities

We Offer

Meaningful field-based work supporting community participation in conservation

Opportunity to work in a unique transboundary conservation landscape

Supportive supervision and opportunities for learning and growth

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

How to Apply

Please submit your Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation for applying by clicking the link below: https://zoologisch.jobs.personio.de/job/2604308?_pc=1559584#apply. Applicants should include three (3) traceable referees with a brief description of the working relationship and contact details.