Community Engagement & Advocacy Lead

Location: Field-Based (Nigeria or nearby regions in Africa)
Type: Project-Based / Volunteer

Overview:

At LunaVax, we know that vaccines don’t move without trust. As a Community Engagement & Advocacy Lead, you’ll be the bridge between innovation and impact, mobilizing grassroots support and fostering trust where it matters most. You’ll work alongside local leaders, organize dialogue-driven outreach, and make sure community voices are heard, understood, and integrated into our vaccine rollout strategies.

This is a powerful role for someone passionate about equity, inclusion, and real-world change at the community level.

Responsibilities:

• Organize town halls, listening sessions, and local health forums
• Co-create culturally sensitive vaccine campaigns with community stakeholders
• Facilitate two-way communication between communities and LunaVax HQ
• Support rollout of health education initiatives in underserved areas
• Gather insights to improve uptake and guide program improvement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in community organizing, advocacy, or NGO fieldwork
• Ability to speak and build rapport in local languages or dialects
• Deep cultural understanding of community dynamics in African or LMIC settings
• Strong communication and facilitation skills

What You’ll Gain:

• Direct, hands-on engagement with the communities you support
• The opportunity to shape grassroots public health strategy
• A visible role in transforming how people connect with vaccines
• Meaningful, equity-driven field experience

Compensation:
Estimated range: $40,000 – $70,000 USD annually or project-based stipend, depending on experience and availability.

Interested in this role?

We’re excited to learn more about you. Please complete the form above to share your interest. Our team carefully reviews all applications and will be in touch if your profile aligns with our current needs.

Thanks for considering LunaVax!