Community Mobilizer.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position:                     Community Mobilizer.

Reports to:                 Project Manager.

Location:                    Lasanod (Sool Region)                                  

Closing date:              18th Nov 2024

NGO PRESENTATION

Created in 1982, Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our actions are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. HI was the co-winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997 for its role in the International Campaign to Ban Landmines and was awarded (October 2016).

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE POSITION

Responsibility 1: Beneficiary identification and facilitate access to services

Aim: Ensure the beneficiaries receive the relevant services based on identified needs 

Activities

·         Collaborate closely with the community to identify and engage beneficiaries/ foster strong community relationship

·         Fill in the initial identification form and refer to HI services (psychological support and physiotherapy).

·         Serve as a vital link between the beneficiaries   and HI team including the physiotherapists and psychologist and other mainstream service providers (CASH, food, etc)

·         Conduct community sensitization and awareness raising events on disability, inclusion, available services

·         Involves the follow up of the beneficiaries after discharge as directed by the PTs and Psychologists. .

·         Provide support to the community volunteers

·         Follow-up all the beneficiaries to ensure that they have received the services.

Responsibility 2: Reporting data on beneficiaries’ follow-up and on case management activities

Aim: Ensure up to date information on status of service delivery according to cases and clear planning of work.

Activities:

·         Contribute to a qualitative follow up of the beneficiaries and filling in the follow up according to the monitoring plan

·         Contribute to data entry, data protection, and records as needed. 

·         Reports regularly, weekly, monthly to the Project manager as required

·         Reporting on any other tasks assigned by the line manager by providing details and actionable information for improved services 

Responsibility 3: Networking Representation

·         Keep informed about other actors working in the host communities like the villages in Laasaanood

·         Represent the organization in community level, articulating HI services with a focus on compassion and inclusivity.

Qualifications and professional experience needed

·         Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, psychology or community development . 

·         Experience working with an INGO/NGO, at community level

·         Excellent in spoken and written English,

·         Proficient in using computer programs (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)

If you feel you are the right candidate for this position and live in Lasanod city, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV + a cover letter (including 3 referees with their current official contacts) by email not later than on 18th November 2024 to: [email protected]

Mandatory:

-          The email subject line should be marked: “Application for Community Mobilizer – Lasanod”

-          Please do not send your academic and other testimonials they will be requested at a later stage.

If one of the mandatory topics above isn’t respected, the candidate will be disqualified

Only short-listed candidates with the above qualifications and skills will be contacted. Humanity & Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting child protection and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position involves working with beneficiaries and is subject to strict safer recruitment checks. The successful candidate will be required to complete a police check and sign self-declaration form to help us verify your suitability to work with children including checks with past employers. 

Humanity & Inclusion is an equal opportunity employer and qualified and competent women and persons with disability applicants are highly encouraged to apply.