Community Mobilizer ( Officer Level )

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is powered by the belief that a better world is possible. To do this, we know our teams do their best work when they are diverse, and every team member feels that they belong. We welcome diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be stronger and have long term impact.

The Mercy Corps Iraq Team

Mercy Corps has worked across Iraq’s 18 governorates since 2003. Mercy Corps Iraq has a whole-of-Iraq approach and operates across nine governorates: Anbar, Basra, Duhok, Baghdad, Erbil, Kirkuk, Ninewa, Salah al-Din, and Sulaymaniyah with an experienced team of nearly 250 national and international staff. Through our extensive portfolio, Mercy Corps Iraq has formed strong relations with the communities and local authorities where we operate and has an in-depth understanding of the security and cultural context in the areas where we work. Mercy Corps Iraq is currently implementing seven programs in Ninewa Governorate, with a demonstrated track record of working together with local stakeholders – from government directorates, as well as community leaders, women’s associations, local councils, Municipal Councils, Provincial Councils, Ninewa and Mosul Universities, and local and international NGOs. Mercy Corps has an especially strong background in designing and enacting social cohesion activities and peacebuilding with communities.

Program Summary

Mercy Corps is implementing Phase 2 of the Hiwar programme in the Heet, Fallujah, and Ramadi districts of Anbar Governorate. Under Phase 2 of the proposed 19-month programme (December 2022 – June 2024), Mercy Corps will significantly scale-up activities conducted in Phase 1 and engage in new activities to enhance the impact of the overall objective: Administration and population in selected communities have increased trust and are able to jointly meet community needs. This will include continuing to strengthen linkages and foster dialogues between community members, community committees and government administrative structures (vertical social cohesion), and supporting these groups with additional activities such as capacity building of employees within administrative structures, creating avenues for women and marginalised groups to voice their specific needs to the government, facilitating inclusive service provision that meets the specific needs of all groups The programme will also facilitate the delivery of three to six infrastructure projects that are in line with local development plans, and the development and implementation of citizen participation initiatives that raise awareness on the importance, relevance, and existing possibilities of citizen participation in their communities and within the government structures in Anbar.

General Position Summary

The Community Mobilizer will work closely and under supervision Community mobolization Advisor to support in implementing the daily activities of Hiwar/2 in Anbar administratively.  This program seeks to implement the Hiwar program in the Heet, Fallujah and Ramadi districts of Anbar in order to contribute to the overall project objective of Hiwar  the conditions for improved livelihoods of the population of selected Anbar communities have been strengthened. The specific goal for Hiwar is administration and population in selected communities have increased trust and are able to jointly meet community needs 

Essential Responsibilities

• Implement and organize program activities in Anbar according to the work plan.
• Regular site visit to the program implementing areas to follow program activities implementation. 
• Work together with local government and key stakeholders to facilitate and coordinate the program activities implementations.
• Submit monthly and weekly activities progress report for program implementation to Community mobolization Advisor.
• Support in the documentation process for program activities.
• Prepare additional reports/presentations/statistics as needed.
• Attend project related meetings and trainings.
• Abide by all security protocols.
• Disseminate and document success stories of program
• Conduct him/herself professionally and in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and not to jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Supervisory Responsibility

No supervisory role to MC staff

Accountability

Reports Directly to: Community mobolization Advisor

Works Directly With: Program Team, MEL, Finance, procurement and Operations teams.

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically toward partners, participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects

Minimum Qualification and Transferable Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of work experience with an INGO / local NGO administratively
• Prior skills in organizing training/events is a plus
• Demonstrated success working effectively and respectfully with multiple stakeholders including the private sector, local authorities, and partners in complex environments.
• Successful and proven negotiation, communication, and organization skills
• Computer skills – Word and Excel desired
• Language skills – Arabic, English desired
• Ability to work and interact with a diverse staff from different ethnicities and backgrounds
• Ability to conduct oneself with sensitivity and respect toward others

Success Factors

The successful Community Mobilizer  will have the ability to work closely with a diverse team of individuals in a highly fluid work and security environment with a capacity to spark innovative and gender transformative approaches and inspire groups to collaborate closely to implement high-quality programming.  He/She will foster a positive, open culture of growth, innovation and collective problem solving.

Ongoing Learning

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.

We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.

We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct eLearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES:

Successful candidates should meet the education and experience requirements in the position descriptions for the vacant positions. S/he must be self- motivated, creative, tolerant, and able to work in challenging, stressful environments and follow Mercy Corps procedures. S/he must respect diversity and gender equality at the workplace. Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability and transparency to its beneficiaries and to international standards guiding relief and development work.

Interested candidates should submit their CVs, references, and application letter to the email address: [email protected]  Any Resume will be sent without mentioning the job applied for in the subject line will not be considered. Submission should include a copy of Iraqi national ID card and education certificates.

For full position description for the noted posts please visit NCCI website.

ALL APPLICATIONS/ CVs SHOULD BE RECEIVED BY January 25, 2023  at 16:00.

Mercy Corps will review CV’s and applications on a rolling basis (i.e., as applications are submitted). Potential Candidates for the post will be contacted for an interview and processed according to Mercy Corps Human Resources policies and procedures. As soon as qualified candidates are identified the positions will be closed automatically. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for potential interview. Any documents submitted will remain with Mercy Corps and will not be returned to candidates.

Female Candidates are encouraged to apply for this Position.

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global Impact. Mercy Corps Iraq offers a variety of arrangements that enable women to excel in their careers. Mercy Corps Iraq ensures a safe and inclusive working environment for women and men through field security

training and measures to provide secure working arrangements on-site and in the office.