Community Engagement & Campaign Assistant (Animator) – Salalah, Oman

About the role

The Community Engagement & Campaign Assistant (Animator) supports the ARISE Program in Salalah, Oman. Working in gender‑balanced pairs, the assistant acts as the main link between the program and local agropastoral communities, delivering the "Because I Care About Biodiversity" (BICAB) awareness campaign and collecting field data for monitoring and evaluation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the BICAB communications campaign, mobilising over 30 volunteers, organising community meetings, workshops and events to promote Nature‑based Solutions.
• Conduct field data collection for the Data Collection Mechanism and MEL framework, including KAP surveys, focus group discussions and continuous rangeland monitoring using mobile tools.
• Provide logistical support for local events, distribute campaign materials and assist in establishing community rangeland management structures.
• Coordinate with GGGI regional and HQ teams, Omani stakeholders and local partners to ensure administrative compliance and smooth delivery of activities.
• Compile post‑event reports, maintain stakeholder contact lists and contribute data‑driven inputs for donor and progress reporting.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in community development, social work, agriculture, environmental studies or related field; 1‑3 years of experience in grassroots campaigning, community mobilisation or field surveying.
• Native‑level fluency in Arabic with strong command of the local Dhofari dialects (Jibbali/Shehri) and basic working proficiency in English.
• Valid Oman motorcycle driving licence and willingness to travel extensively to remote mountainous areas.
• Proven ability to engage rural communities, organise local events and translate environmental concepts into culturally relevant messages.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Experience using mobile data‑collection platforms such as Kobo Toolbox, Open Data Kit (ODK) or Microsoft Forms.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.