Social Mobilizer

You will mobilize and engage farmers and community members to ensure the successful implementation of FIFSA initiatives. He/ she Shall facilitate group formations, training sessions, and capacity-building activities to enhance agricultural practices, food security, and community resilience.

Key Responsibilities

Community Mobilization

Identify and engage with community leaders, farmers, and relevant stakeholders.
Form and strengthen farmer groups or associations to participate in FIFSA initiatives.
Conduct awareness campaigns about the objectives and benefits of the project.

Capacity Building

Organize training sessions and workshops on sustainable farming techniques, climate-resilient practices, and food security strategies.
Support farmer groups in accessing resources, such as seeds, tools, and technical knowledge.
Facilitate exposure visits or knowledge-sharing events to enhance learning among farmers.

Project Implementation

Support the rollout of project activities, including distribution of inputs, demonstration plots, and monitoring of agricultural practices.
Collaborate with technical teams to ensure community needs are incorporated into project planning.
Document success stories, challenges, and lessons learned.

Monitoring and Reporting

Conduct regular field visits to track the progress of farmer initiatives.
Collect data on key performance indicators (e.g., crop yields, adoption rates of techniques).
Prepare and submit detailed reports to the Project Manager.

Networking and Collaboration

Build strong relationships with local authorities, NGOs, and agricultural departments to create synergy in activities.
Represent the project at community meetings, workshops, and other relevant forums.

Qualifications and Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Social Work, Rural Development, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of experience in community development, especially in agriculture or food security projects.

Skills:

Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of sustainable agriculture and food security practices.
Familiarity with local languages and cultural practices.
Proficiency in report writing and basic computer applications (MS Word, Excel).
Other: Willingness to travel extensively within project areas.

Competencies

Community Engagement: Ability to build trust and work collaboratively with diverse groups.
Problem-Solving: Proactive in addressing challenges at the field level.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Adaptability: Comfortable working in dynamic and resource-constrained environments.

Skills

Interpersonal Leadership Sustainable Agriculture Mobilization Skills

Job Details

Industry:

N.G.O./Social Services

Functional Area:

Administration

Total Positions:

1 Post

Job Shift:

First Shift (Day)

Job Type:

Contract

Job Location:

Dadu, Pakistan

Gender:

No Preference

Minimum Education:

Bachelors

Degree Title:

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Social Work, Rural Development, or a related field.

Career Level:

Experienced Professional

Experience:

2 Years - 3 Years (Minimum 2-3 years of experience in community development, especially in agriculture or food security projects.)

Apply Before:

Feb 04, 2025

Posting Date:

Jan 03, 2025

BASIC Development Foundation

N.G.O./Social Services · 11-50 employees - Dadu

The Building Advanced Society through Integrated Community (BASIC) Development Foundation, also known as Basic Development Foundation, is a not for profit organization committed to improving the socio-economic conditions of underprivileged communities in Sindh province.