Dynamic and committed Social Mobilizer specializing in climate-sensitive livelihood modeling within the non-governmental organization (NGO) sector. I have played a pivotal role in conceptualizing, implementing, and overseeing projects that address the intersection of climate change and livelihood sustainability. Proficient in developing and executing community-based strategies to enhance climate resilience and mitigate environmental impacts on local populations. Demonstrated success in fostering partnerships with communities, government agencies, and other stakeholders to create impactful programs that promote sustainable practices and empower vulnerable groups. Adept at conducting participatory research, needs assessments, and capacity-building initiatives to ensure the effective mobilization of communities towards climate-sensitive livelihood solutions. Passionate about advancing environmentally conscious initiatives and contributing to a more resilient and equitable future.
Currently working on Climate Adaptive Action for Food Security in Sindh at Thatta.
• 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 the 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
• Contribute in devising social mobilization strategy as per business process/project documents.
• To resolve all the social conflicts in the targeted communities by application of participatory approaches in an amicable way.
• Implementation of the organization’s community mobilization strategy in a manner that promotes gender equality, and democratic decision-making and is all-Inclusive.
• Communication, Planning & Scheduling, Time and Stress Management, Situation handling, Leadership Skills, People & team management
• Demonstration of IR Values while working with communities
• Empowering communities to ensure organizational accountability
• Knowledge of IR strategic priorities
• Assisting in identification & documentation of organizational successes
• Adaptation of environment-friendly & cost-effective approaches/activities for community development
• Assisting in special attention to inclusion during the implementation
• Assisting in strengthening mechanisms to influence the decision-makers through communities’ advocacy & campaigning.
worked on Climate Sensitive Livelihood Modeling Project at District Malir and Thatta.
Assist Senior Project Officer in identification of multiple assessments of project activities.
Assist Safeguarding Protection and Inclusion Officer to conduct orientation sessions of Dignity Groups established in at community level.
Supervise the community mobilizer’s team to implement social mobilization approach.
Ensure broad-based community meetings (BBCM) / stakeholder workshops at the community level.
Ensure a needs assessment/baseline/surveys for data collection in the defined project areas.
Identification & prioritization of the most vulnerable/marginalized villages through PRA tools.
Ensure Initial contacts & programme introduction of the project in the targeted area.
Technical guidance for the formation, revitalization, and strengthening of community development committees/organizations by ensuring inclusion of all segments of society on a sustainable basis.
Ensure signing of the term of partnership (TOP) with committees (Cos/ LSO).
Identification & prioritization of the most pressing needs of the communities through PRA tools (issues prioritization).
Ensure regular meetings with community organizations for raising awareness about their entitlement i.e. social, and economic & rights.
Capacity building of communities in terms of development of new proposals, CMST, LMST / refreshers/exposure visits, advocacy planning and campaigning etc.
· Facilitate & support other sectoral leads at the ground in need of identification/prioritization & verification of the project interventions/activities.
Close coordination with relevant stakeholders working in the project’s targeted areas.
Conducting community awareness sessions and organizing various training sessions/workshops / Campaigns / Special Events for the members of local community organizations (community participation in development, women in development)
Regular follow-up and monitoring of project activities & timely reporting of identified gaps with the best possible solutions.
Facilitate in the arrangement of IRP / donors visits to project areas.
Conduct CO profiling i.e. collection of primary level data for a situation analysis of the communities and compilation of surveys being conducted on various issues in the programme/project area.
Conduct thorough community mobilization process with key advocacy objectives.
Preparation of weekly/monthly work plans against PMT (performance measured time frame) by ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks in the stipulated time period.
Maintenance of hard record that includes field visits reports, CO meeting minutes, beneficiary data, assessment record, distribution record & other documentation.
· Plan and executive data collection processes
· Supervise and monitor field teams with organizational monitoring checklists.
· Report to project manager about status of the project activities and survey troubleshooting.
· Ensure teamwork and team work management for smooth operations.