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Community Mobilizer

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Multiple Cities, Pakistan

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Posted Nov 18, 2014

PKR. 35,000 - 40,000/Month

Project Overview

The Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED) is currently implementing a project funded by the European Commission (EC) to support the sector in overcoming these challenges by “Improving access, quality and service delivery of the TVET sector to marginalized rural communities through innovative approaches”.

For this project ACTED has partnered with the Technology Up-gradation and Skill Development Company (TUSDEC) which is involved in providing technology upgrades for the country’s key industrial sectors and the Pakistan Microfinance Network (PMN) - a network of organizations dedicated to improving the outreach and sustainability of microfinance in Pakistan.

The aim of this project is to improve TVET Services (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) in the three Provinces of AJK, KPK and Sindh and to link trainees from TVET courses to employers as well as microfinance providers to enable them to increase their income and establish successful businesses. Curricula for the following eight courses are being revised and rolled out in all areas: Dress Making, Hand/Machine Embroidery, Building Electrician, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic, Industrial Electrician, Solar Panel Technician, Motorcycle Mechanic and Generator Mechanic.

Assignment

ACTED is now recruiting two additional Community Mobilizers for TVET project North Sindh. The Community Mobiliser is responsible for supporting the implementation of all interventions matching with ACTED’s quality criteria and strategy, and for developing open, mutually respectful, and accountable relationships with the target communities. The Community Mobilizer will further build relationships with local and provincial authorities, strengthen partnerships with local TVET Centres and ensure the enrolment and attendance of a target of 3,400 students under this project.

Key Responsibilities

Community mobilization:

Objective 1.1: Ensure enrolment of youth, women, persons with disabilities and minorities

Support project coordinator to mainstream diversity into all programme activities through focusing on the mobilization of marginalised communities, including persons with disabilities, youth, rural communities, women and local minorities.

  • Follow the community mobilization strategy with clear target groups
  • Build partnerships with Community Based Organisations and local stakeholders to ensure outreach and awareness about project activities.
  • Effective liaison with local stakeholders
  • Ensure enrolment and high levels of attendance during the course duration
Objective 1.2: Ensure enrolment of youth, women, persons with disabilities and minorities:

Build successful relationships with local partner TVET Centres. To this aim, lead on the following:

  • Mobilize TVET Centres to invest in courses run by ACTED
  • Support TVET Centre management in information management
  • Support and monitor TVET Centres in recording attendance of students.
  • Support trainers in conducting courses, establishing lesson plans and planning assignments according to updated curricula
Liaison with TVET authorities:
  • Secure support of local authorities and relevant agencies including Sindh TEVTA, TTB, and Sindh Board of Technical Education for introduction of courses and examination of graduates. Organize closing ceremonies and other events to involve stakeholders.
Documentation
  • Daily update the project documents, keep updated record of students.
  • Collect attendance from TVET Centers assigned to him/ her.
  • Monitor the TVET Centers with the support of monitoring checklists.

The successful candidate should have:

  • Passion for education and a commitment to TVET sector
  • Experience in working in the education and technical training sector
  • Experience in building successful partnerships with external stakeholders/ partners
  • Should have strong experience in mobilizing communities, especially during development projects.
  • Should be able to demonstrate both experience of working with businesses as well as in the development sector, preferably in adult education.
  • Experience of working in long term development projects.
  • Should have strong linkages to the industry e.g. a technical background is preferred.
  • The successful candidate will be based in Kandhkot, or Jacobabad, North Sindh with frequent travel to other Centres in Shikarpur, Jacobabad and Kandhkot.

Skills

Report Writing
Mobilization
Assessment
Proficient in Local Language
Understanding of Local customs
Good communication skills


Note:
Minorities, people with disabilities and women are encouraged to apply. Candidates from local districts will be given preference.

Job Details

Industry:
N.G.O./Social Services
Functional Area:
Field Operations
Total Positions:
2 Posts
Job Shift:
First Shift (Day)
Job Type:
Contract
Department:
Sind North
Job Location:
Jacobabad, Kandhkot, Pakistan
Gender:
No Preference
Minimum Education:
Bachelors
Degree Title:
BA, B.Sc, BBA,
Career Level:
Entry Level
Minimum Experience:
1 Year (Local Candidate from Sindh (North) will be given preference. Also due to urgency the position may be filled before closing date.)
Work Permit:
Pakistan
Require Travel:
75%
Apply Before:
Nov 25, 2014
Posting Date:
Nov 18, 2014

ACTED Pakistan

N.G.O./Social Services · 601-1000 employees - Jacobabad, Kandhkot
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ACTED is a non-governmental organization with headquarters in Paris. Independent, private and not-for-profit, ACTED operates according to principles of non-discrimination and transparency. Our mission is to support vulnerable populations affected by wars, natural disasters and/or economic and social crises, and to accompany them in building a better future; thus contributing to the Millennium Development Goals. ACTED ‘Links Relief, Rehabilitation and Development’ to provide continued support to vulnerable communities as their needs evolve. ACTED has been present in Pakistan since 1993 with assistance ongoing presently in Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Azad Jammu Kashmir. The country programme comprises of four key pillars: Pillar 1 – Humanitarian assistance – Through this component, ACTED supports the emergency and early recovery needs of communities following disasters. In recent years this has included support for communities affected by floods, earthquakes and the complex emergency; Pillar 2 – Income generation and sustainable livelihoods – ACTED has extensive experience in this sector including market-oriented vocational trainings, basic skills development, as well as on and off-farm livelihood assistance; Pillar 3 – Social cohesion and access to basic services – ACTED improves access to basic services through a range of measures including support for educational institutions, community infrastructure and local governance. Social cohesion is a key component to ensuring equitable service provision. ACTED’s interventions include the establishment of local representation bodies as well as supporting the rights of women, minorities and marginalized groups; Pillar 4 – Environmental protection and community resilience – This pillar aims to mitigate some of the effects of recurrent disasters, climate change and environmental degradation. Interventions start at a household level, such as construction of fuel efficient

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