Pathfinder International hiring Community Engagement Officer, Gombe

he Capacity Building Officer will drive the design, coordination, and delivery of all competency-based training, mentoring, and continuous professional development activities under the CARMNIS project. The role ensures that Community Based Health Workers (CBHWs) receive high-quality, standardized capacity strengthening aligned with national guidelines and the redesigned CBHW model. The officer will support curriculum development, learning systems, coaching structures, supervision tools, and assessment processes to improve quality of care and performance across supported LGAs.

Minimally Required Job-specific Competencies: • Strong knowledge of community health systems and CBHW models. • Expertise in training design, adult learning, and simulation-based instruction. • Strong mentoring, coaching, and facilitation skills. • Ability to develop learning tools, SOPs, and job aids. • Understanding RMNCH+N service delivery and quality improvement.Minimally Required Organizational Competencies: • Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services: Foundational knowledge of family planning and reproductive health principles, practices and services of assigned project and program. • Passion for Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: Commitment to family planning, reproductive health services, gender, maternal, child health services, and eradication of harmful traditional practices. • Software Applications: Foundational skills using MS Office products, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. • Excellent communication (written and verbal). • Languages: Ability to speak and write using the local language and English language. • Customer Service: Proven customer service skills. • Organization, Planning and Multi-tasking: Advanced organizational and planning skills. Foundational project planning and project management skills. Proven ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision. • Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-paced environment. • Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization. • Confidentiality: Proven ability to maintain confidentiality on work-related issues.
Other Information:
• Travel required (at least 30%)• Uses cellular and desk phone, laptop or desktop computer. Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyPathfinder International provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Safeguarding and ProtectionPathfinder is committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve and our staff. We have zero tolerance for any type of behavior that inflicts harm on children, young people, adults, our staff and partners including sexual abuse, harassment, bullying, and exploitation. We do everything possible to ensure that we recruit only those who are suitable to work with for us and expect that everyone we hire will abide by our safeguarding and related policies and will report any suspected or known violations. This job is subject to a range of vetting checks as legally permitted in the country where they are being hired.Important Notice: • We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage qualified women to apply. • Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. • Deadline to receive application is Thursday January 15th, 2026. • Please submit an updated resume with your application • Pathfinder Nigeria DOES NOT PAY RELOCATION ALLOWANCE