Community Mobilizer

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (Bullets Points)

The following are the main responsibilities that the role holder will be accountable for:

•    Keep close coordination with existing social structure and stakeholder’s project area for smooth execution of project activities.

•    Having a good understanding of Islamic Relief system & its operation and its different sectors.

•    Resolve conflict among the target community through effective dialogues.

•    Community Mobilizer will be responsible for identification of vulnerable group particularly women i.e. Widows, divorced, separated and female headed house hold, Young Girls for the provision of Grants & other.

•    Ensure inclusion of vulnerable and marginalized groups in project interventions.

•    Proper record keeping of project activities at community & office level both in soft & hard form.

•    Conduct regular meeting with community organizations and ensure community ownership in project activities.

•    Participates in need assessments, Participatory Rural Appraisals, feasibility studies, stakeholder analyses and community consultations;

•    Elaborate all needs based inputs and all other activities according to the objectives of the programme and the beneficiary involvement strategy.

•    Mobilizes the community in the effective use of the community resources.

•    Mobilize communities for the prioritizing of recovery activities and strategies.

•    Maximize beneficiary contribution.

•    Participate in distributions whenever required.

•    The Community mobilizers should develop in-depth knowledge of all their villages of intervention and should have close contacts with community leaders, volunteers.

•    Support and supervise project volunteers and give them useful instruction regarding their work improvement, through coordination with the relevant skilled staff

•    Providing technical guidance, training and support to individuals targeted by each project in line with the programme strategy and intended output.

•    Ensure on time completion of the tasks in line with guidance.

•    Supervise the unloading of the material on site as well as quality and quantity of the items

•    Ensure the timely submission of activities completion reports of the project.

•    Perform any other task assigned by supervisor as and when required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and sympathy with Islamic values and principles as well as commitment to Islamic Relief Worldwide vision, mission and core values.

Essential:

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications (Bullet Points)

•    Graduation or Master Degree in Any discipline for Male Candidate.

•    Organizational and coordination skills.

•    Ability to create, composes, edits the field record.

•    Interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a multicultural community.

•    Knowledge of Social Mobilization principles and procedures.

•    Ability to gather data, compiles information, and prepares reports.

•    Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures

•    Command on MS Office, use of internet and emails

Experience

•    Minimum Fresh Maximum 01 years field experience in national/international organizations preferably in humanitarian project, Knowledge of sphere standards is desirable

Key Personal Qualities

•    Responsible

•    Punctual

•    Trustworthy

•    Conflict handler

Desirable:

•    He or She must have experience of working for a Humanitarian Organization specifically in recovery and development phases. 

DECLARATION:

·       By applying for this position with IR Pakistan;

·       I confirm that the above information in the CV/Application is complete and correct and that any untrue or misleading information will give my employer the right to terminate any employment contract offered.

·       I agree that information contained within this application and supporting documents (including "sensitive information) may be accessed, stored and used and by the organisation in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• Screening clearance
• Receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to live and work in Pakistan. We are unable to progress applications that would require sponsorship.

Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding:

IR is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IR engages. IR expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer.