Job Description

Title: Community Mobilization–Associate

Company Name: A Reputed National Organization

Vacancy: 6

Job Location: Cox's Bazar (Ukhia)

Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor Degree in Social Science / Sociology / Political Science / Community Development Law or other related discipline.

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 1 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

Job Context:
∎ Community Based Protection Project
∎ The purpose of the position is to carry out the duties & responsibilities of ‘Community Mobilization Associate’ under the supervision of ‘CBP Coordinator’ and ensure effective implementation of the organizational Community Based Protection Project Activities.
∎ The duration of the contract will be until December 31, 2022.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Management of Community Group
∎ • Together with UNHCR and under the supervision of the coordinator, take part in the design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the community group program activities.
∎ • Put in place structure and appropriate means to insure Community Groups is accessible to all refugees according to the type of the groups such as men, women, or youth male & youth female.
∎ • Support community groups to be run by the group members in a way which enables the highest level of participation and engagement by members.
∎ Capacity Building
∎ • Together with community group members, the other team and CBP partners identify gaps in knowledge, skills, and required attitudes of the community group and design and facilitate learning/self-development; activities/organize support to improve the community group performance.
∎ • Train and coach community group on identified learning needs;
∎ Sharing of information
∎ • Ensure the community group team are kept abreast of information related to services and relevant actors in the camp;
∎ • Attend coordination meetings, share and respond to questions related to the community group Programme and report back key issues/matters that concern the program;
∎ • Build a network with other agencies running refugee volunteer programs and maintain an up-to-date mapping of services in the camps;
∎ • Ensure dissemination of information by CBP and other service providers to the community group and their supervisors ensuring that they have relevant, up-to-date information necessary to perform their duties.
∎ Feedback
∎ • Regularly review the information collection and referral forms, assess the quality of information obtained, adhere to standards and procedures, address gaps and provide feedback to the Volunteers and their supervisors.
∎ • Draft Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on documentation and filing and ensure a decent and secured filing and documentation system is in place in each camp with regular
∎ monitoring on compliance to the SOP.
∎ Administration
∎ • Identify, secure and manage space for the community group, training, daily meeting, and other activities conducted by community group;
∎ • Facilitate keeping attendance sheet, community groups records, volunteer information, service projects inputs procurement, receive, issue, stock and use plan, warehouse information, reports records, and communication records.
∎ • Practice papers and documents as per the guidance of the AAB program unit to ensure payment of service projects, support costs, and other programmatic costs as per the guidance of the community group. Follow the AAB Rules and Regulations;
∎ • Ensure proper planning is in place and the community group need in terms of material supports (equipment, gear, stationery, visibility materials) are met in a timely manner;
∎ • Likewise, ensure that the program and community group are equipped with the equipment (laptop, desks, stationery, documentation, etc.) and utilities needed to perform work. Regularly update operation progress to the Project Coordinator.
∎ Reporting
∎ • Collate, review and submit timely and accurate reports on the following:
∎ a. Daily community group activities, types of persons with specific needs identified, actions and recommendations made by the community group
∎ b. A weekly summary of the activities of the community group
∎ c. Detail of specific needs cases under monitoring, actions/measures taken, and outcome
∎ d. Community group basic profile (personal information and training record) and changes in the number of community group members in each camp
∎ e. Daily/Weekly/Biweekly/Monthly report on protection concerns of refugee communities/groups raised by the community group
∎ f. Types and nature of community-based solutions identified by the community group and/or members of the refugee communities
∎ • Set up and maintain database, filing, documentation, and record systems to support all the above-mentioned works.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at least 23 years
∎ Both males and females are allowed to apply
∎ Experience in the field of Community Based Protection activities
∎ Experience in MHPSS activities in refugee operation
∎ Ability to work independently & must have experience of team management
∎ Strong analytical, problem-solving, Conflict Management and decision-making capabilities
∎ Willingness and ability to work in hardship environments
∎ Diplomacy, tact and negotiating skills are essential
∎ Previous exposure to UN sector approach at field implementation level
∎ Profound management skills in implementing comprehensive organizational development projects
∎ Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and reporting skills in English and effective interpersonal and negotiation skills, proven through successful interactions with all levels of stakeholder groups.
∎ Female candidates are encouraged to apply

Salary: Tk. 57000 (Monthly)

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ As per Human Resource Policies & Procedures of the organization.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 5 Jun 2022

Company Information:
∎ 27 May 2022
∎ A Reputed National Organization

Category: NGO/Development

: APPLICATION PROCESS• Interested persons are requested to apply with a complete CV with contact mobile / telephone number and a copy of recent passport size photograph.• Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.• Application must be submitted through online by clicking on Apply Online Button.Note: Application sent by email will not be considered.Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. References will be taken and background and Anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with organization’s Safeguarding policy of Children and Adults and Anti-Money Laundering Policy & Prevention of Terrorist FinancingATTENTION:• The organization aims to attract and select a diverse workforce ensuring equal opportunity to everyone irrespective of race, age, gender, class, ethnicity, disability, location and religion.• The organization is committed to ensuring that wherever we work there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust.• The Organization reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind.• All employees are expected to abide by the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse & Child Protection Policy of the organization.• The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities seriously.