Community Engagement Coordinator (HAPPI)

Jhpiego, an international non-profit health organization affiliated with Johns Hopkins University, has been a global leader in advancing maternal and child health for over 50 years across 150+ countries. Committed to preventing needless deaths and strengthening healthcare systems, Jhpiego partners with governments, civil society, and communities to drive evidence-based interventions. Through the HPV Vaccine Acceleration Program Partners Initiative (HAPPI), funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), Jhpiego is supporting HPV vaccine introduction efforts in Pakistan.

Jhpiego seeks dynamic Community Engagement Coordinators to support HPV vaccine introduction efforts in Pakistan. These roles will focus on grassroots engagement, capacity building, and fostering trust and acceptance of the HPV vaccine within communities.

• Support community mobilization activities to promote HPV vaccination awareness and acceptance among caregivers, adolescent girls, and key influencers.
• Identify, map, and build the capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs) for effective communication and demand-generation initiatives.
• Facilitate co-creation workshops to develop tailored demand-generation plans at the provincial and community levels.
• Support provincial and district advocacy efforts, engaging with key stakeholders to enhance community trust in HPV vaccination.
• Work closely with identified CSOs to provide tools, training, and technical assistance for social media campaigns and community-based HPV advocacy activities.
• Foster linkages between Community Health Workers (CHWs), local influencers, and health facility staff to strengthen vaccine uptake efforts.
• Assist in the collection and reporting of field data related to community engagement activities, supporting program monitoring and evaluation.
• Document lessons learned, success stories, and challenges to inform future SBCC strategies.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor or program leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, gender, social sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in community engagement, SBCC, or immunization programs, preferably in the assigned areas
• Strong understanding of community mobilization techniques, advocacy strategies, and behavioral change communication.
• Proven experience working with CSOs, CHWs, and community influencers to drive social impact.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in English, Urdu, and relevant local languages.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the province.
• Proficiency in English, Urdu, and local language
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and note that the successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. The position will be closed for further applications once it is successfully filled. We will be conducting interviews on a rolling basis, so we encourage interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience. Thank you for your interest in joining our team.

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Failure to follow the instructions of applying, your application would be denied.

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