Social Organizer

• Assist in conducting needs assessment / base line / surveys for data collection in the defined project areas
• Assist in identification & prioritization of most vulnerable/marginalized villages through PRA tools.
• Assist in initial contacts & programme introduction of project in the targeted village
• Assist PO to Formation, revitalization, and strengthening of different groups at community level.
• Assist the PO in 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 communities to raise awareness about their entitlement i.e. social, economic & rights.
• Facilitate & support other sectoral leads at ground in need identification / prioritization & verification of the project interventions / activities.
• Close coordination with PO and relevant stake holders working in the project targeted areas.
• Support Hygiene Promoters to conduct community awareness sessions i.e. (health and hygiene) and organize various training sessions / workshops / Campaigns / Special Events for the members of local community.
• 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.
• Assist Psychosocial Support Officer to conduct various sessions in the targeted areas.
• Conduct thorough community mobilization process with key advocacy objectives,
• Assist in preparation of weekly / monthly work plans against PMT (performance measured time frame) by ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks in stipulated time period.
• Assist in maintenance of hard record that includes field visits reports, beneficiary data, assessment record, distribution record & other documentation.
• Assist in ensuring appropriate beneficiary’s data collection & screening prior to making any transaction
• Assist in ensuring proper filling of forms & formats as per desired standard
• Assist in extending 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..
• 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 voice as & when feel inappropriate.
• Thorough knowledge of IR strategic priorities to ensure effective implementation with future sustainability.
• Assist in identification & documentation of organizational successes for show casing 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, highlighting the protection needs of people.
• Participation and facilitation in the implementation of IR seasonal programmes.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and sympathy with the organizational values & principles, vision and mission as well as commitment to its PSEAH (preventing sexual exploitation abuse and harassment) protocols. IR has a zero-tolerance policy towards PSEAH and don’t support any action that promotes or encourages PSEAH.

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.

Qualification & Experience:

Bachelor / Master Degree in Social Sciences

Minimum experience of similar role in NGO setup:

Fresh or 3 years’ experience with Master degree/ Bachelor degree

Computer Skills:

MS Office, Outlook, ERP systems familiarity

Language:

English Urdu and local specially Sindhi

Key Personal Qualities:

• Strong emotional intelligence and resilience, and able to maintain self-control in difficult situations.
• Able to work under extreme conditions in field areas.
• Good communication skills in Sindhi as well as English / Urdu language which delivers information with clarity in a wide range of situations.
• Has a positive nature and able to overcome issues that create hindrance in achievement of entrusted goals / objectives.
• Has a learning attitude and a continuous improvement philosophy.

Value Added Skills:

• Advance level Social Mobilization
• PRA / RRA Tools
• Inclusion
• DRR / Resilience / Climate Change
• Advocacy & Campaigning
• GBV / Protection
• Health & Hygiene Promotion
• Monitoring & Accountability
• Water, Health & Sanitation
• Food Security & Livelihood

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 organization 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

To cater to the higher living cost, IR Pakistan is transferring the exchange gain (PKR-GBP) on salary to staff at a prevailing conversion rate till further notice. Salaries are paid in local currency.