Community Mobilizer

Community mobilizer will support implementation of GBV prevention activities through community outreach, engagement, and sensitization. They will raise awareness on GBV issues, promote positive behavioral change, encourage the use of Women & Girls Friendly Spaces (WGFS), and strengthen community understanding of available protection services. The mobilizers will ensure inclusive participation and community-driven approaches while addressing harmful practices, stigma, and barriers to accessing support. The community mobilizer will work closely with the project team to organize community meetings, through engaging with relevant community members and relevant stakeholders to ensure that community members and stakeholders have a clear understanding of the project goals and objectives and gain acceptance and support from them.

Technical 

• Mobilize communities around GBV prevention and response using culturally appropriate approaches.

• Conduct household visits, small group meetings, and awareness sessions in collaboration with WGFS staff.

• Link individuals to WGFS services and share key information about SRH, MHPSS, and referral systems.

• Identify and report protection concerns or emerging issues in coordination with the project team.

• Promote gender-equitable behaviours and challenge harmful social norms through consistent engagement.

• Facilitate & support other sectoral leads at ground in need identification / prioritization & verification of the project interventions / activities

• Close coordination with relevant stake holders working in the project targeted areas

• Regular follow up and monitoring of project activities & timely reporting of identified gaps with best possible solutions

• Facilitate in arrangement of IRP / donors visits to project areas.

• Extend support to MEAL / MIS / Communications staff for gathering desired information.

• CM will identify and proactively communicate any issues that might affect the project implementation and engage community support with guidance from line manager.

• Must be flexible and adapt changes quickly with the requirements of the changed situation

  Operational 

• Maintain a clear mobilization plan and daily activity log.

• Preparation of weekly / monthly work plans against PMT (performance measured time frame) by ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks in stipulated time period.

• Maintenance of hard record that includes field visits reports & other relevant documentation.

• Extend support to MEAL / MIS / Communications staff for gathering desired information.

• Ensure proper documentation of events, feedback, and success stories.

• Support logistical and field arrangements for campaign events or service days.

• Participate in trainings and capacity building organized by the project. 

  Organizational

• Ensure respectful and confidential communication with community members.

• In depth understanding of IR values and their demonstration in the field while working with communities.

• Abide by the IR zero tolerance policy towards bribery & corruption through sensitization / empowerment of communities on coping mechanism so that they can raise voice as & when feel inappropriate. 

• Work closely with other project team members to ensure synergy and alignment.

• Assist in identification & documentation of organizational successes for show casing IR work 

• Support seasonal programming and special campaigns in the assigned areas.

• Focused efforts also to be made for mainstreaming of marginalized groups i.e. persons with disability and old age, minorities, women & children etc in consultation & implementation of project activities at ground.

  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) and Safeguarding protocols. IR has a zero-tolerance policy towards SEAH and don’t support any action that promotes or encourages SEAH/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.

  Qualification:

• Minimum Bachelor / master’s degree in social sciences or relevant field.

   Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of experience with Master/Bachelors (16 Years of education) or 2 year of experience with Bachelors (14 years if education) of similar role in NGO setup:
• Experience in GBV, protection, or health-related work is an asset.

• Previous experience with NGOs/INGOs or outreach programs is preferred. 

  Computer Skills:

• Basic proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook and mobile data entry apps.

  Language:

• Fluency in Urdu and local languages (Pashto/Balochi) is essential. basic English is a plus.

  Key Personal Qualities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work under extreme conditions in field areas.
• Good communication skills in local language which delivers information with clarity in a wide range of situations
• Trustworthy, respectful, and adaptable.
• Confident in public speaking and facilitating community events.
• 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

• Knowledge of GBV and protection principles
• Peer education or participatory facilitation skills
• Experience with PRA tools or community mapping
• Storytelling or documentation of community voices

• Familiarity with local power structures and influencers

  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.

Preference will be given to Local Candidates.

Incomplete Profiles will not be entertained.