Social Mobilizer need by INGO Islamic Relief International Jobs 2024

Latest Jobs: Social Mobilizer

Applications are being accepted for qualified individuals in Islamic Relief International to fill a vacancy posted in the daily newspaper  Classified Source on the date 19 January, 2024.

Islamic Relief International

Vacant Positions: Social Mobilizer

• SOCIAL MOBILIZER

Now, the Islamic Relief International Karachi is looking for a Social Mobilizer to work there.

JOB Description: Social Mobilizer

The incumbent will be responsible to implement the social mobilization approach of programmes in line with IRP strategy to empower communities in the target areas, especially women and children, so that they are more aware about their entitlements including social, economic and civil rights. The CDO/Community Mobilizer will also support IRP’s advocacy interventions which aim to ensure general communities (especially women and children) in the areas are able to live in an environment in which their rights are protected

Technical

• Conduct broad based community meetings (BBCM) / stake holders workshop at community level
• Conduct needs assessment / base line / surveys for data collection in the defined project areas
• Identification & prioritization of most vulnerable / marginalized villages through PRA tools.
• Initial contacts & programme introduction of project in the targeted village
• Formation, revitalization, strengthening of village / community development committees / organizations by ensuring inclusion of all segments of society on sustainable basis.
• Responsible for signing term of partnership (TOP) with committees (Cos/ VOs / LSO).
• Identification & prioritization of the most pressing needs of the communities through PRA tools (issues prioritization).

Conduct regular meetings with community organizations for raising awareness about their entitlement i.e. social, economic & rights.

Capacity building of communities in terms of development of new proposals, CMST, LMST / refreshers / exposure visits, advocacy planning and campaigning etc.

• Motivating the communities for the monthly contribution of  saving schemes
• Facilitate & support other sectorial leads at ground in need identification / prioritization & verification of the project interventions / activities.
• Close coordination with relevant stake holders working in the project targeted areas.
• Conducting community awareness sessions i.e. (health and hygiene) and organize various training sessions / workshops / Campaigns / Special Events for the members of local community organizations (social forestry, community participation in development, women in development)
• Regular follow up and monitoring of project activities & timely reporting of identified gaps with best possible solutions.
• Facilitate in arrangement of IRP / donors visits to project areas.
• Conduct CO / VO / LSO profiling i.e. collection of primary level data for situation analysis of the communities and compilation of surveys being conducted on various issues in the programme/project area.
• Conduct thorough community mobilization process with key advocacy objectives

Operational

• Preparation of weekly / monthly work plans against PMT (performance-measured time frame) by ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks in the stipulated time period.
• Maintenance of hard records that includes field visit reports, CO meeting minutes, beneficiary data, assessment record, distribution record & other documentation.
• Ensure appropriate beneficiary’s data collection & screening prior to making any transaction
• Ensure proper filling of forms & formats as per desired standard
• Extend support to MEAL / MIS / Communications staff for gathering desired information.
• Ensure availability of up to date info in MIS on regular basis with consultation of MIS / M&E.
• Close coordination with line manager for effective implementation of project activities.

Organizational

• Ensure compliance with IR’s policies & procedures in true spirit for effective delivery of services to communities.
• In depth understanding of IR values and their demonstration in the field while working with communities.
• Abide by the IR zero-tolerance policy towards bribery & corruption through sensitization / empowerment of communities on coping mechanisms so that they can raise voices as & when feel inappropriate.
• Thorough knowledge of IR strategic priorities to ensure effective implementation with future sustainability.
• Assist in the identification & documentation of organizational successes for showcasing IR work
• Facilitate communities in adaptation of environment-friendly & cost-effective approaches to meet their current as well as future needs with specific attention to climate change.
• Focused efforts to be made for mainstreaming of marginalized groups i.e. Persons with disability and old age, minorities, Women & children etc in consultation & implementation of project activities at ground.
• Strengthen mechanism to Influence the decision makers through communities to pay attention towards DRR planning, give voice to suffering and the excluded, highlight the protection needs of people.
• Participation and facilitation in the implementation of IR seasonal programmes & emergency response.

How to Apply?

Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae (Documents specified in the attached advertisements) by the Closing date: 29 January, 2024, The applicant’s subject line must include a clear reference to the job title. Islamic Relief International ensures equal opportunity for all similarly qualified candidates.

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