Neftaly Community Development Fellow
The Neftaly Community Development Fellow role is a leadership and impact-driven opportunity for experienced professionals or emerging changemakers passionate about driving sustainable development at the grassroots level. Fellows at Neftaly play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and evaluating innovative community-based programmes that empower individuals and transform lives.
Role Overview:
As a Community Development Fellow, you will lead or contribute to strategic initiatives focused on economic inclusion, education, youth empowerment, environmental sustainability, and social justice. You will work closely with Neftaly teams, local communities, government entities, and partner organisations to co-create and deliver meaningful, measurable solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead or support the development and execution of community projects and capacity-building initiatives.
- Conduct research, needs assessments, and stakeholder consultations.
- Develop community action plans and monitor progress against set goals.
- Mentor interns, volunteers, and community facilitators.
- Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and participatory community forums.
- Produce reports, proposals, and knowledge-sharing materials for internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaborate with partners to expand reach, resources, and impact.
Ideal Candidate:
- Holds a degree in Development Studies, Social Work, Public Administration, Education, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in community development, NGO work, or public engagement.
- Strong project management, facilitation, and analytical skills.
- Passionate about social impact, inclusion, and participatory development.
- Able to work independently and in diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to lead or co-lead meaningful development programmes.
- Platform to innovate, learn, and contribute to real-world impact.
- Collaboration with experienced mentors and development professionals.
- Access to professional development workshops, events, and networks.
- Certificate of Fellowship and letters of recommendation.
- Opportunity for longer-term engagement or leadership roles within Neftaly.
Become a Neftaly Community Development Fellow and play a key role in shaping resilient, self-reliant, and thriving communities through service, innovation, and empowerment.


