Community Mobilization Officer - Akkar

Who we are: Solidarites International is an international humanitarian organization which provides aid and assistance to victims of war or natural disaster. For over 30 years the association has focused on meeting three vital needs - water, food and shelter - by carrying out emergency programmes followed by longer-term reconstruction projects. Whilst fully respecting the assisted populations’ customs and culture, SolidaritesInternational’s programmes are implemented through the joint expertise of around 180 expatriates and 1500 local managerial staff and employees. Solidarites International is currently present in Africa (Central African Republic, South Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Mali, Niger, Mauritania, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast), in Asia (Afghanistan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Pakistan), in the Middle East (Syria and Lebanon) and in Haiti. MISSION Goal/Purpose: Under the supervision of the Activity Manager and the Community Mobilization Program Manager, the community mobilizer is in charge of the creation, the training, the support and the follow-up of Committees in Informal settlements and Collective Shelters hosting vulnerable families amongst Syrian refugees in the intervention area. Responsibilities: General responsibilities To work on the creation of the committees with the implementation of a comprehensive/ participatory approach with the communities targeted. To ensure that committees are provided with adequate training and to follow-up on their work and impact. To maximized site residents understanding of committee mandate and scope. Also to encourage residents involvement in committee project and activities. Action-related Responsibilities Ensure the good process of all the stages of committee creation and provide them with the adequate support. Conduct monitoring of the activities, analysis the data collection and plan activities accordingly. Report daily activities, incidents, achievements and adaptations made to the management. Represent SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL when necessary (during meetings and trainings, or in other SOL programs) Maintain an accurate reporting and data management of the activities. Task Description: Committees Identification and Creation Inform the community about SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL’s activities and answer any question related to the organization and the program Conduct assessments and surveys in the field to identify sites to implement Community Mobilization activities and to report and constraints. Conduct information campaigns and community assemblies in the field to ensure and facilitate the creation of the committees Organize and implement trainings in collaboration with other internal/external agencies and (or) private trainers. Follow-up and support Support the committees in their daily activities