Community mobilizer

The Community Mobilizer will be responsible for working at community level to support the correct implementation of the project activities. The Community Mobilizer will be primarily field based ( in the north region ), and will work closely with the Project Manager and the other project staff. 

Main duties and responsibilities will include:

• Plan, coordinate and monitor ongoing project activities in collaboration and under the supervision of the Project Manager;
• Design and implement outreach initiatives within target communities;
• Support in the selection of the project beneficiaries;
• Ensure the active involvement of target communities with a participatory approach;
• Support the PM in the organization of the training sessions to be realized;
• Mobilize and network with the partners and the key stakeholders for the implementation of the project activities;
• Monitor and supervise the activities implemented;
• Data collection and reporting;
• Be the focal point and responsible for the implementation of MEAL procedure for the monitoring and evaluation of the project activities;
• Report to the Project Manager on the status of implementation of the activities;
• Translate and/or prepare the reports on project implementation to be presented to the donor/other partners, and the monthly project activity reports;
• Maintain a high level of collaboration and coordination with all project staff;
• Monthly reports in English are required. Possibility of reporting in Arabic according to necessity;
• Ensure timely completion of project activities according to the weekly and monthly plans.

Education and Experience:

• A minimum of 1 year work experience in the field of development/human rights;
• Proven previous experience in community development and mobilization;
• A bachelor degree in Development, Social/Political Science or equivalent;
• Good English writing skills and research ability;
• Ability to work in a team and under pressure and against deadlines;
• Knowledge of INGO procedures;
• Perfect knowledge of Arabic;
• Knowledge and experience in gender issues and gender mainstreaming;
• Computer literate: Microsoft Word and Excel.

Additional requirements:

• Negotiation, and communication skills combined with high degree of patience and cultural sensitivity;
• Familiar with participatory approach, human rights and gender mainstreaming approach;
• Highly organized and able to work both autonomously and in team, with flexibility to take on additional tasks, as needed;
• Proactive and with strong sense of responsibility;
• Trustworthy, good listener, flexible, detail oriented and can maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills;
• Stress-resilient and able to cope with deadlines and complex problems;
• Skills in community mobilization are critical;
• Possess cross-cultural sensitivity, knowledge and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures;
• A valid Driving license.