Community Mobilizer (CM) Vacany (Based in Gadarif)

 

Section/Unit: Program

 Supervisor: Program Manager

 Duty Station: Gadarif

 Duration: 1 Year. to be renewed.

Closing Date: 05th October 2022

I.       Job Summary

The Community Mobilizer (CM), is effectively and efficiently responsible for facilitating the Implementation of interventions at the project level to ensure that communities are empowered for sustainable development and they contribute to child well-being outcome.

  1. Responsibilities and Tasks
ResponsibilitiesTasks  
Implementation and reporting of planned activities  Participate in planning and budgeting, preparation of work plans, implementation of planned activities and monitoring/ reporting of progress. ·    Facilitate and monitor the implementation of planned activities and community level engagements. ·    Mobilize and facilitate the engagements of stakeholders during planning and development meetings, workshops and seminars. ·    Identify local level partners, support and facilitate the partnership in the implementation of planned activities. ·   Facilitate stakeholders and partners in supervision and monitoring of programmatic activities. ·   Support the collection and documentation of impact and success stories on monthly, quarterly, semiannual and annually. ·  Maintain and update ZID Database on a monthly basis Documentation of evidence based impact stories
Community engagement and advocacy  In collaboration with particular management, sensitize community empowerment through TEAM approach by organizing and community. ·   Mobilize and facilitate active participation of children and their communities to participate in planning, monitoring and implementation and evaluation of community development initiatives. · Build the capacity of children, families and community to collectively engage local leaders on identified issues. ·  Follow-up on commitments by leaders on improvement of the wellbeing of children
Support the Communities and partners in adoption of ZID   Facilitate the communities to set targeted  community and service areas •   Train CHVs on the implementation of ZID. •   Support communities to identify opportunities •   In collaboration with SMoH support capacity building of communities on formulation and implementation of ZID activities •Participate in fundraising strategies for ZID projects
Monitoring of the performance of CHVs Support development of integrated  monitoring plan in assigned area with area stakeholders •  Organize reflection meetings at the local level to assess progress in ZID implementation •     Facilitate communities to identify barriers to effective ZID adoption and propose community solutions for them. • Identity, and train community volunteers/monitor, partners and train on the ZID approach and partnership standard. •    Provide support to Area Development Programmes on ZID adoption.
Maintaining professional relations with SMoH, INGOs, local NGOs and other stakeholders, working in healthFacilitate networking relationships and participation with wide stakeholders such as government,  and other key partners at local level such as NGOs, INGOs, UN Foster partnership with the local institution
Other Competencies/AttributesPerform other duties as required.
  1. Authority :

Reports to: Filed Health/nutrition Manager.

  1. Contacts and Key Relationships

Works closely with:

Communication & promotion manager, Filed Health / nutrition officer, will have frequent interaction with Site manager & Admin.

  1. Working Conditions

As stated in the terms of contract and ADD HR manual. The position is based in the state with approximately 25% time spent at PHC facility & filed visit, under country is a security sensitive area and the Sr. Health and Nutrition officer -Health shall comply with, and be facilitated to operate within the framework of the ADD safety protocols. Close contacts are required with program partners, stakeholders and other organizations working in similar field in the program area.

  1. Qualifications and Competencies (Benchmark)

Required

  • Bachelor of Public Health, Community Health Nurse MCHN & related field.
  • At least 2-3 years’ experience in  programming and PHC facilities, preferably in areas of technical oversight of primary and reproductive health care

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • High integrity.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Partnering and engaging with stakeholders
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Report writing skills
  • Networking and influencing skills.
  • Highly reliable and dependable.
  • Passion for children.
  • Skills in Programming.
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and donors
  • Computer skills
  • Community Facilitation skills
  • Has ability to clarify issues in-group meetings or in any discussion session among the community  
  • Problem solving and decision making skills
  • Has demonstrated leadership roles and a good team player with flexibility

Desired

  • public health specialist  with particular focus on maternal and child health
  • At least 2-3 years’ experience in areas of technical oversight of PHC facilities in emergency settings
  • Demonstrated analytic and conceptual skills in relevant field
  • Knowledge and skills in resource management and ensuring accountability.

Candidates who are interested and meet the above requirements should submit their application Directly through this Portal,  on or before 05 December 2022.

Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women to apply.

Note: Any persuasion will disqualify the candidates. Only short-listed candidates shall be invited for the interview Please write the position applied for at the subject of the mail late application will be not be   accepted after closing date.    

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Gadarif

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