Community Mobilizer

Islamic Relief Pakistan is seeking a dedicated Community Mobilizer to support its ongoing social development and humanitarian projects. The ideal candidate has a strong background in community mobilization, with at least two years of experience in similar roles within an NGO environment. This role involves engaging with local communities, understanding their needs, and working collaboratively to implement sustainable development initiatives. The Community Mobilizer will play a vital role in fostering community participation and strengthening relationships between the organization and its beneficiaries. The Community Mobilizer will not manage a team but will be expected to work closely with various project stakeholders and partners. The position requires excellent organizational and communication skills, along with proficiency in MS Office to document and report on project progress. Candidates must meet academic qualifications and experience requirements, such as holding a Master’s degree with at least one year of relevant experience or a Bachelor’s degree with two years of experience. This role offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to humanitarian efforts and community advancement under the banner of a respected international organization.
Responsibilities

Technical Level :

• Mobilize communities to participate in project interventions, including WASH, health, education, and recreational programs.
• Facilitate community meetings, focus group discussions, and participatory planning sessions.
• Support social cohesion initiatives, resolving minor conflicts and promoting peaceful coexistence.

Collect and report community feedback to inform project adjustments.

• Identify and engage vulnerable and marginalized groups to ensure equitable participation.
• Assist in documentation of community activities, success stories, and lessons learned.

• Coordinate with Social Cohesion Officer and Project Coordinator to align field activities with project objectives

Perform any task assigned by project lead as and when required.

Operational Level:

• Development of work plans for timely implementation

• Surveys, Data Collection & report generation

• Record management – field visits, CO meetings, beneficiary data etc.

• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook, ERP systems

Communication, Planning & Scheduling, Time, Stress & Conflict Management, Situation handling, Leadership Skills, People & team management.

Organizational Level

• Demonstration of IR Values while working with communities

• Empowering communities to ensure organizational accountability

• Knowledge of IR strategic priorities

• Identification & documentation of organizational successes

• Adaptation of environment friendly & cost effective approaches / activities for community development

• Special attention to inclusion during the implementation.

Strengthen mechanism to influence the decision makers through communities’ advocacy & campaigning.

KEYACCOUNTABILITIES

The following are the main responsibilities that the role holder will be accountable for: 

• Mobilize target communities for active participation in project interventions.
• Facilitate community-led planning and decision-making processes.
• Promote social cohesion and conflict resolution at community level.
• Support project staff in implementation, monitoring, and reporting of field activities.
• Maintain community records, attendance sheets, and documentation of events.
• Provide feedback from communities to improve project design and implementation.
• Ensure inclusion of women, children, persons with disabilities, and marginalized groups in all activities.
• Support awareness-raising campaigns and advocacy efforts.
• Perform other tasks assigned by Project Coordinator or Social Cohesion Officer.

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 SEAH (sexual exploitation abuse and harassment) protocols. We have zero tolerance policy towards SEAH and doesn’t support any action that promote or encourage SEAH.

Qualification:

• Bachelor / Master Degree in Social Sciences, Community Development, or related field preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum experience of similar role in NGO setup: 2–3 years of experience in community mobilization, social development, or humanitarian projects.

• 1 years’ Experience with Master degree 16 Years of Education  and 2 years’ Experience  with Bachelor degree 14 years of education.

• Computer Skills:
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• MS Office, Outlook, ERP systems familiarity 

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• Language:

• English, Urdu and Local Languages

• Key Personal Qualities:

• Strong emotional intelligence and resilience, and able to maintain self-control in difficult situations.

• Able to work under extreme conditions in field areas.

• Good communication skills in local as well as English / Urdu language which delivers information with clarity in a wide range of situations. 

• Has a positive nature and able to overcome issues that create hindrance in achievement of entrusted goals / objectives. 

• Has a learning attitude and a continuous improvement philosophy. 

  Value Added Skills 

• Advanced Social Mobilization
• PRA Tools
• Community Engagements
• Inclusion
• Government Linkages & Campaigning
• GBV / Protection
• Health & Hygiene Promotion
• Monitoring & Accountability
• Water, Health & Sanitation

• Declarations # 1: I hereby confirm that I have never been involved and/or charged in violation of SEAH (Sexual Exploitation Abuse & Harassment) related concerns in my career.
  Declarations # 2: I confirm that the above information in the CV/Application is complete and correct and that any untrue or misleading information will give my employer the right to terminate any employment contract offered.
  Declarations # 3: I agree that information contained within this application and supporting documents (including "sensitive information”) may be accessed, stored and used and by the organization in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
   
  Pre-employment Checks:
  Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
  * Screening clearance
  * Receipt of satisfactory references

  Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding:
  IR is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour 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.
• 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.

• By applying, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

  Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer.