Social Mobilizer

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 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 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.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and sympathy with the organizational values & principles, vision and mission as well as commitment to its PSEAH (preventing sexual exploitation abuse and harassment) protocols. IR has a zero-tolerance policy towards PSEAH and don’t support any action that promotes or encourages PSEAH.
• IR is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IR engages. IR expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Qualification & Experience:

• Graduate preferably Master’s Degree holder in social science.
• Minimum 2 Years’ experience.

Language:

Sindh, Urdu, English and local languages

Key Personal Qualities:

• Key Personal Qualities:
• Responsible
• Punctual
• Trustworthy
• Conflict handler

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• Screening clearance
• Receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to live and work in Pakistan. We are unable to progress applications that would require sponsorship.

Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding:

IR is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IR engages. IR expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

To cater to the higher living cost, IR Pakistan is transferring the exchange gain (PKR-GBP) on salary to staff at a prevailing conversion rate till further notice. Salaries are paid in local currency