Community Development Officer

Position Overview


We are seeking a Community Development Officer for our Ondo, Ondo state location to work within the CommDev team of Beyond Beans. The role involves ensuring smooth implementation of the CLMRS system. The officer will be responsible for data collection using the digital CLMT tool and participating in remediation activities to combat child labor. Data collection includes daily interactions with farmers and their families, as well as farm visits. Additionally, the officer will establish and monitor VSLAs and conduct training and awareness sessions on child protection in our supply chain communities.


Key Responsibilities


Conduct ongoing digital data collection for CLMT and VSLA activities.
Verify identified instances of child labor in our supply chain.
Execute remediation activities with cocoa-growing households.
Conduct awareness sessions at individual household and community levels.
Report all field activities, including collected data, to the CommDev Project Manager.
Assist in training child labor liaison officers in the Assess and Address Committee.
Collaborate with other field officers, providing assistance, coaching, and support for any other (CERT+) projects or relevant activities.
Oversee the activities of Village, Savings, and Loan Associations.
Perform follow-up visits and appropriate monitoring of households.
Carry out any additional tasks as directed by the CommDev Project Manager.


Qualifications


A highly motivated and proactive individual
Excellent communication, training, and interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate in the local dialect (Yoruba/Pidgin)
A good diploma or university degree in agricultural science, social sciences, social work, humanities, education, or related fields
At least 2 years of experience handling social issues or working in community development, specifically in data collection and child labor monitoring
Computer literate and proficient in using basic digital data collection tools and applications
Independent, capable of working with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment
Ability and interest in mobilizing and working with farmers in cocoa-growing communities
Capable of working under pressure and eager to continuously learn and improve