Social Mobilizer

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To build and maintain positive working relationships with local communities, organizations and team members. Management of service delivery, including quality assurance, accountability and sustainability.
• Supporting the strategic development of the sector, and representing the sector in relevant partnerships. (when/where require)
• To ensure that accurate records are maintained and to monitor the outcomes of social mobilization.
• To mobilize the target community for integrated intervention of the organization in Connection to WASH, to develop ToP for Village Organization (VO), Community Micro Projects (sub Committees for CMPs in VO), and water management committee, make agreements with respective committees and sub committees.
• To resolve all the social conflicts in the targeted communities by application of participatory approaches in an amicable way.
• Assist in the implementation of the organization community mobilization strategy in the manner that promotes gender equality, democratic decision-making and is all-Inclusive.
• In close supervision with the line supervisor implement the strategic community development plan, in particular, focusing on WASH, water management and social capital.
• Preparation of Village development plan (VDP) through using different PRA tools.
• Implementation of activity plans identified and agreed by the communities for projects according to the guidelines and schedules set by the organization Mobilization strategy.
• Assist in conducting feasibility assessments for potential CPIs, relevant to WASH, Livelihood, DRR identified by community through PRA.
• Liaise and coordinate with other organization project and support staff for Community project implementation.
• Provide technical assistance to and advise community groups on project Identification and implementation strategies.
• Liaise and work with community groups and projects to ensure accountability and Best use of project
• 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 mechanism 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.
• Assist in 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 implementation of IR seasonal programmes & emergency response.

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

Experience:

Minimum 1- 2 years of experience of similar role in NGO setup:

Minimum 1 years’ experience with Master degree/ 2 years’ experience Bachelor degree

Computer Skills:

MS Office, Outlook, ERP systems familiarity

Language:

Urdu, English and Sindhi

Key Personal Qualities:

• Graduate preferably Master’s Degree holder in social science.
• Organizational and coordination skills.
•  Ability to create, composes, and edit 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 hygiene promotion approaches in emergencies particularly flood emergencies.
• Knowledge of Social Mobilization principles and procedures.
• Ability to gather data, compiles information and prepare reports.
• Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures
• Command on MS Office, use of internet and emails

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