Duties & Responsibilities: • Lead the establishment and nurturing of diverse community engagement working groups and committees across designated locations. Ensure inclusive participation by engaging representatives from various social groups including women, youth, and persons with disabilities. Promote transparent and democratic selection processes based on motivation and community legitimacy. • Facilitate participatory processes for communities to identify early recovery needs and priorities. Support working groups and committees in mapping local stakeholders, fostering dialogue, and collaboratively developing context-appropriate solutions that respond to community challenges. • Assess the capacity needs of community structures and deliver/organize tailored training sessions to strengthen skills essential for social cohesion, conflict sensitivity, and community-driven recovery. Engage local volunteers and community-based organizations to broaden participation and enhance sustainability. • Organize and moderate workshops and forums that bring together local committees, stakeholders, and community members. Encourage inclusive decision-making to foster ownership, strengthen social cohesion, and facilitate the collective development of sustainable recovery plans. • Manage the allocation and oversight of small grants to support community-led initiatives addressing social cohesion and peaceful coexistence. Support grant recipients in project design, financial management, and implementation, ensuring adherence to organizational standards and community priorities. Conduct election process for community initiatives, and follow up on feedback sessions. • Promote projects that enhance shared community spaces and opportunities for inclusive collaboration. Address divergent experiences and perceptions within and between groups to rebuild trust and strengthen social bonds among returnees and host communities. • Regularly monitor the progress and impact of community initiatives and participatory structures. Collect qualitative and quantitative data, consolidate findings, and report on successes and challenges. Share insights with local authorities, civil society, and partners to inform future strategies and ensure adaptive programming. 3. Reporting Civic participation and Empowerment Officers report directly to the Civic Participation and Empowerment Programme Manager, providing regular updates on program implementation and outcomes.