Knowledge:

· Master in Social Sciences

· Knowledge of community Mobilization and development initiatives

· 3-5 years experience in social mobilization

· Working experience with INGO is preferred

· Good knowledge of MS Office

· Excellent communication skills in community

· Good understanding of Pashto language and local culture

Special skills

· Community Mobilization

· Report Writing skills

· Conflict management skills

· An understanding of and commitment to IR mission and values

Personal Qualities

· Good communicator

· Responsible

· Punctual

· Trustworthy

· Team building

Key Results Areas

· Planning (20%)

· Implementation (30%)

· Monitoring (10%)

· Reporting (15%)

· Coordination (25%)

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Management and providing technical support to Mobilization team.
• To build and maintain positive working relationships with local communities, organizations and team members.
• Management of service delivery, including quality assurance, accountability and sustainability.
• Supporting the strategic development of the sector, and representing the sector in relevant partnerships.
• To ensure that accurate records are maintained and to monitor the outcomes of social mobilization.
• To mobilize the target community for integrated intervention of IRP in connection to WASH, DRR, Livelihood and Advocacy.
• To develop ToP for Village Organization (VO), Community Micro Projects (sub committees for CMPs in VO), DRR committee, Livelihood committee, Advocacy groups and other desired committees and make agreements with respective committees and sub committees.
• To resolve all the social conflicts in the targeted communities by application of participatory approaches in amicable way.
• Assist in the implementation of the Islamic relief community mobilization strategy in a manner that promotes gender equality, democratic decision-making and is all-inclusive.
• In close supervision with the line supervisor design a strategic community development plan in particular focusing on DRR, water management and agriculture support.
• Assist in implementing the activity plans identified and agreed by the communities for projects according to the guidelines and schedules set by the Islamic Relief community mobilization strategy. .
• Conduct feasibility assessments for potential CPIs, Water and livelihood projects and select the prioritized project with the community.
• Liaise and coordinate with other Islamic Relief project and support staff for community project implementation.
• Provide technical assistance to and advise community groups on project identification and implementation strategies.
• Liaise and work with community groups and projects to ensure accountability and best use of project resources and give recommendation for improvements.
• Make frequent visits throughout the target areas to establish and maintain contact with community groups and beneficiary populations.
• Monitor community groups and project to ensure accountability and best use of the project resources.
• Assess, evaluate and recommend target beneficiary populations. .
• Track project development throughout the target area.
• Assist general program operations and field-based activity.
• Provide weekly/monthly written reports to the line Supervisor/Manager on community development activities.