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Social Mobilization Expert

Poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI)

Multiple Cities, Pakistan

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Posted Nov 01, 2019 7 views

Education

Master’s Degree in: Participatory Development/ Business Administration/ Data Management or any other related field.

Experience

· At least 5 years of experience working for National and International Organizations

· At least 1-2 years of experience in working for International Development Partners such as ADB, World Bank, USAID and DFID are expected.

At least 5 years’ experience in community engagement processes, from data gathering to analysis to community mobilization.

Responsibilities

· Ensure coordination of activities and timely execution, based on the work plan defined with the Programme

· Development and Implementation of BISE social mobilization strategy;

· Draft internal and external reports, communication material, terms of reference, promote the exchange of best practices and innovative approaches;

· Support Office in preparation of regular reports to BISP;

· Support to monitoring team/third party for baseline, mid-line and end-line surveys within target districts;

· In collaboration with internal and external partners actively identify and contribute to the project advocacy and outreach and ensure that information materials, tools and advocacy publications are produced and effectively disseminated;

· Coordinate the signing of consent letters for BISE beneficiaries

· Management of the project’s media and communication strategies, in close consultation with BISP team

· Ensure tracking of latest developments and issues in BISE in the media that require attention and on which BISP should respond;

Any other related work assigned by senior management

Skills:

· Skills in poverty reduction, community engagement and Graduation; including but not limited to Asset Transfer, Business Coaching and Micro financing will be strongly desirable.

· Fluency in oral and written English and Urdu.

· Innovative engagement techniques (electronic and print media) with both internal and external parties.

· Data gathering and analysis for Baseline, mid line and end line surveys.

Good reporting and writing skills

Job Details

Industry:

N.G.O./Social Services

Functional Area:

Project Management

Total Positions:

1 Post

Job Shift:

First Shift (Day)

Job Type:

Full Time/Permanent

Job Location:

Rajanpur, Upper Dir, Tharparkar, Harnai, Pakistan

Gender:

No Preference

Minimum Education:

Masters

Degree Title:

Master’s Degree in: Participatory Development/ Business Administration/ Data Management or any other related field.

Career Level:

Experienced Professional

Minimum Experience:

5 Years

Apply Before:

Dec 02, 2019

Posting Date:

Nov 01, 2019

Poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI)

N.G.O./Social Services · 11-50 employees - Harnai, Rajanpur, Tharparkar, Upper Dir

Poverty is the root cause of every problem in the society, has no doubts worse affects on human life. Traditional gender roles in Pakistan especially in NWFP, which remains indulged in tribal culture, define the woman’s place as in the home and not in the workplace, and define the man as the breadwinner. Consequently, the society invests far less in women than men. Women in NWFP suffer more from poverty of opportunities throughout their lives as compared to other provinces. Economic vulnerability is a key factor in the rise of poverty in Pakistan; vulnerability also arises from social powerlessness, political instability, and ill-functioning institutions. Corruption and political instabilities such as various separatist movements in Baluchistan and Waziristan resulted in reduction of business confidence, deterioration of economic growth, reduced public expenditure, poor delivery of public services, and undermining of the rule of law. The root causes of current unrest in whole country especially FATA and FRS are linked with the absence of the opportunities for youth in all sections of life in general and particular in livelihoods. Active participation of the youth in decision making and development of the area is neglected and never given a chance to decide their fate. This made youth of the area frustrated and restless and compelled them to take part in the unhealthy activities. Poverty and the lack of modern curriculum have proved destabilizing factors for Pakistani society as these causes our youth to be exploited by religious organizations banned by the government to run schools and produce militant literature. Eradication of poverty cannot be brought about by charity, but needs first and foremost empowering the poor, focusing on women, and tapping their tremendous potential. Poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI) is a non-political, non-partisan and non-profit organization working as a facilitator to initiate and sustain women and children oriented developmental p