Senior Community Mobilizer (National Contract)

In the framework of the recently started project SWaM Akkar. Supporting Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Jurd al-Kaytee, Akkar cofinanced by the EU, COOPI is looking for a Senior Community mobilizer to coordinate and ensure participation of all beneficiaries in the proposed project activities. 

Main areas of responsibility (in coordination with COOPI Project Manager):

• Supporting COOPI in the achievement of the Expected Results of SWaM Akkar. Supporting Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Jurd al-Kaytee, Akkar;
• Contact to and co-operation with relevant local authorities and project partners;

Specific duties:

More specifically, he/she will

 Actively participate in all phases of the elaboration of the participative Waste Management Master Plan for Jurd al-Kaytee area, with particular focus on those that include the local community and stakeholders participation.

• Liaise with local authorities, partners, community and COOPI involved staff to guarantee the smooth operation of the activities
• Conduct frequent field visits to all project sites to ensure that community is involved as per project strategy
• Assist partners in the organization and implementation of “don’t WASTE your WASTE” awareness campaign
• Assist in the organization and participate in all Steering Committee and Working Group meetings
• Support informal sector operators’ in the process of formalization in order to be able to provide waste-related services and value-chain support
• Inform the community on the date and venue of the awareness raising sessions in the project area.
• Coordinate with the trainers the development of each session.
• Work directly in the field with children, families, teachers and other stakeholders of the activity locations.
• Provide correct information to the beneficiaries on the scope and strategy of the project
• Produce timely reports for internal use on the activities highlighting best practices and lessons learnt.
• Ensure that data is accurately collected on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Attend meetings with the Project Manager and the whole COOPI staff.
• Capture success stories and lessons learned in each phase of program implementation.
• Follow up on all logistics needed for the identified tasks.
• Perform any  other tasks  as requested by the Project Manager
• Ensure that any matter that requires attention is reported for direct action

Qualifications and skills:

• At least five years of experience in in public relation, community mobilization, networking
• Demonstrated ability to represent the organization at field level.
• Sound Understanding of participatory approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Good computer skills.
• Valid Driving License and ability to drive both automatic/manual cars.
• Time flexibility.
• Previous experience in working with national/international NGOs is an advantage. Sound knowledge of COOPI mission, aprroach and operation is considered an asset
• Knowledge of the intervention area is highly desirable

Personal qualities:

• Ability to work both independently and to deal with to deal with heavy work pressure
• Willingness to spend the majority of the working time in the project intervention area, Akkar.
• Excellent communications skills
• Strong team spirit, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment
• Excellent analytical skills, observation and analysis capacity
• Ability to plan ahead and output oriented (pro-active)
• Able to ensure quick quality delivery in stressful environment (stress-resilient)
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and respect line management
• Very strong interpersonal skills: strong communication and diplomatic skills
• Practical and problem-solver