Community Mobilizer

ROLE PURPOSE:
The Community Mobilizer will build relationships between SCI and the community. He or she will be responsible to monitor SCI programmes including psychosocial activities, and put in place Community based Child Protection Mechanisms, build their capacity and provide ongoing support.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Child Protection and Case Management Officer
Staff reporting to this post :None
Staff directly reporting to this post: None
Budget Responsibilities: None

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY :
* In collaboration with the CP team the community mobilization officer is expected to develop community mapping tools (to identify Protection Risks and community based mechanisms/services in the targeted areas.
* Oversee the community mapping exercise in the communities in an engaging module for the most marginalized and vulnerable children and adolescents in the targeted communities.
* Coordinate and communicate with the acting stake holders including local authorities in Salah Edin Governorate and Building the capacity of the community and the other stake holders in community mobilization, behaviour changes, and communication for development.
* Support the development of a referral system for children and adults in need of specialized psychosocial services and link them with specialized MHPSS service providers.
* Prepare logistics, reporting and analysis of all trainings and workshops.
* Prepare plans and budgets for all community mobilization activities and tailoring of virtual trainings in emergency situation when the accessibility to the communities and group sessions are hindered.
* Prepare reports with statistical and narrative information on the progress of the community mobilization and the protection programming in the target communities for the supervisor.
* Support the development of the CP campaigns and dissemination of advocacy messages through media and one to one.
* Work closely with the community in formation of child protection, Community Based Protection Networks committees and parent-teacher associations (activation, capacity building, follow up and regular meetings)
* Support the outreach child protection activities and implement sessions to increase community participation through mobile teams of volunteers.
* Ensure that communities are regularly involved in all phases of the programming

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
* holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
* holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
* sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
* widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
* future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
* builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
* values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
* approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
* develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
* willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
* honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

QUALIFICATIONS
* Commitment to the mission and values of Save the Children;
* Strong understanding of the situation of the IDP children (girls and boys);
* The ability to think critically and to recommend good solutions to problems.
* Excellent sense of judgment, humour and patience;
* Full Knowledge of the Arabic ; English language skill is an advantage;

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
* Basic education or adequate equivalent work/life experience;
* Experience with community development, working with children and schools;
* Very good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong Organizational skills;
* Advocacy and coordination skills;
* Ability to conduct outreach at the community level;
* Good computer skills (MS Office, including familiarity with internet).
* Good computer skills (MS Office, including familiarity with internet).

The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
* No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
* All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
* Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Desired Skills and Experience

ROLE PURPOSE:
The Community Mobilizer will build relationships between SCI and the community. He or she will be responsible to monitor SCI programmes including psychosocial activities, and put in place Community based Child Protection Mechanisms, build their capacity and provide ongoing support.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Child Protection and Case Management Officer
Staff reporting to this post :None
Staff directly reporting to this post: None
Budget Responsibilities: None

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY :
*In collaboration with the CP team the community mobilization officer is expected to develop community mapping tools (to identify Protection Risks and community based mechanisms/services in the targeted areas.
*Oversee the community mapping exercise in the communities in an engaging module for the most marginalized and vulnerable children and adolescents in the targeted communities.
*Coordinate and communicate with the acting stake holders including local authorities in Salah Edin Governorate and Building the capacity of the community and the other stake holders in community mobilization, behaviour changes, and communication for development.
*Support the development of a referral system for children and adults in need of specialized psychosocial services and link them with specialized MHPSS service providers.
*Prepare logistics, reporting and analysis of all trainings and workshops.
*Prepare plans and budgets for all community mobilization activities and tailoring of virtual trainings in emergency situation when the accessibility to the communities and group sessions are hindered.
*Prepare reports with statistical and narrative information on the progress of the community mobilization and the protection programming in the target communities for the supervisor.
*Support the development of the CP campaigns and dissemination of advocacy messages through media and one to one.
*Work closely with the community in formation of child protection, Community Based Protection Networks committees and parent-teacher associations (activation, capacity building, follow up and regular meetings)
*Support the outreach child protection activities and implement sessions to increase community participation through mobile teams of volunteers.
*Ensure that communities are regularly involved in all phases of the programming

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
*holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
*holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
*sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
*widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
*future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
*builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
*values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
*approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
*develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
*willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
*honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

QUALIFICATIONS
*Commitment to the mission and values of Save the Children;
*Strong understanding of the situation of the IDP children (girls and boys);
*The ability to think critically and to recommend good solution