Community Mobilizer

Tech4Dev is a leading non-profit social enterprise that equips Africans with digital and technology skills for economic opportunity. Tech4Dev is delivering a large-scale, multi-location workforce development program designed to train and certify thousands of underserved young people for technology-enabled service roles.

Our programs combine role-based skills assessments, demand-aligned curricula, structured training pathways and partner-led training delivery. It places a strong emphasis on inclusive participation and dignified work outcomes, with intentional support for young women, women living with disabilities and displaced/vulnerable communities.

We are pleased to learn of your desire to be considered to be part of our team for this opportunity. Kindly complete the application form below, ensuring that all questions are answered accurately and the required documents are uploaded where indicated.

• Lead community mobilisation and beneficiary recruitment activities within assigned states and localities, safely and inclusively recruiting eligible participants into programme training cohorts.
• Conduct field outreach, information sessions, and community engagements - including through community events, school partnerships, women's groups, and local networks - to build awareness, trust, and participation across target communities.
• Prioritise engagement with women's groups and associations to drive inclusive participation
  and ensure strong representation of women within the beneficiary pipeline.
• Coordinate closely with training centres/hubs, community leaders, local partners, and government stakeholders to drive applications and referrals.
• Coordinate on-ground logistics for training sessions, assessments, and job placement activities.
• Serve as the day-to-day liaison between the programme management team and local partners, community leaders, and beneficiaries.
• Track mobilisation pipelines, including outreach reach, information session attendance, registrations, and conversion into enrolled participants.
• Collect field data using approved mobile data collection tools (e.g., KoboCollect, ODK, or similar) and submit accurate, timely reports.
• Support participant onboarding, including troubleshooting issues related to documentation, device access, consent, and readiness.
• Monitor the welfare and progress of programme participants and escalate concerns to the Program Manager.
• Support organisation of local events, including orientation days, graduation ceremonies, and employer forums.
• Manage participant communities at the state level following training completion, supporting communication, engagement, and transition into placement pipelines.
• Document field observations, success stories, and challenges for MEL and communications purposes.
• Ensure safeguarding and SEAH protocols are strictly followed during all field engagements, with prompt escalation of concerns in line with procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of beneficiary attendance, assessments, and employment outcomes.
  

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Social Sciences, Community Development, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of demonstrated field experience in community mobilisation, outreach, recruitment, workforce development, or similar roles involving direct community engagement.
• Demonstrated experience or strong comfort engaging women's groups and associations as part of community outreach.
• Applicants must reside in, or have strong familiarity with, their assigned programme state, as mobilizers are assigned to work within their state of residence.
• Fluency in English and at least one relevant local language is essential.
• Comfort working across diverse communities, including with youth and vulnerable populations, in a respectful and culturally sensitive manner.
• Strong discipline in data capture, record-keeping, and basic reporting from field activities.
• Basic understanding of safeguarding, SEAH principles, and informed consent processes in community or youth-focused programmes.
• High level of ownership, reliability, and resilience when working in field-based and fast-paced environments.
• Clear written communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with hubs, partners, and programme teams.
• Familiarity with BPO, digital jobs, or youth employment programming is an advantage.