Community Mobilizer

Job Description

Title: Community Mobilizer

Company Name: Islamic Relief Bangladesh

Vacancy: 2

Age: At least 18 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar (Ukhia)

Salary: Tk. 38753 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Bachelor Degree (3 Years) in Social Science, preferably in Social Work or Social Welfare or Sociology or Development Studies or any other relevant discipline.

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Age At least 18 years

Person Specification:

Essential:

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of working experience in Emergency response (Distribution), Shelter, Community Mobilization, Behavioral Changing Activity.

• FDMN context is highly preferred.

Core Competencies

• Strong competency in Project Implementation, Facilitation, and Social/Community Mobilization.

• Excellent skills in Coordination, Networking, and Communication.

• Good competency in Reporting & Documentation.

• Good competency in Financial Management, Decision-Making, Conflict Resolution, Leadership, and Problem-Solving.

• Strong commitment to IR’s Vision and Mission and its core values of Sincerity, Excellence, Social Justice, Custodianship, and Compassion.

• Strong commitment to Self-Development

• Good organizational and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and manage workload.

• Willingness and ability to adapt to IR’s norms, values.

• Good knowledge and awareness of personal Health, Safety and Security.

• Proficient with Kobo toolbox.

• Willingness to travel and work in Bangladesh’s most remote areas.

IT Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel /PowerPoint & Basic Internet using, Database Management, Basic Hardware & Software Installation/Troubleshooting etc.

Language Requirements

• Strong proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in both English, Bengali and Chittagong Dialect.

Desirable

• Familiarity with Project Management.

• Practical exposure to Monitoring and Evaluation processes.

• Competence in Basic Photography techniques.

• Understanding of Planning and Organizational Skills.

• Basic knowledge and understanding of Staff Management.

Implementation & Management of Field Level Activities - 35%

• Conduct door-to-door household surveys/assessment, FGDs, KIIs, PDM, and KAP surveys to identify vulnerable households and assess shelter and NFI as per project needs.

• Identify suitable sites/HH for shelter, NFI assistance in Ukhiya Camps.

• Facilitate beneficiary identification, verification, and finalization in accordance with IRB selection criteria and established assessment methodologies.

• Coordination with Majhis, community leaders, SMS, Protection teams, CiC offices, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure effective community engagement.

• Facilitate community-based volunteer groups, SSL groups, and SD committees.

• Support shelter kit, NFI, and SSL kit distributions, including token distribution, beneficiary verification, and distribution documentation.

• Maintain beneficiary lists, Volunteers/Casual labor attendance records, muster rolls, distribution sheets, handover documents, and other project records.

• Manage and monitor volunteers and casual labourers engaged in shelter construction, repair, and site development activities.

• Monitor shelter material stock management, maintain proper documentation, and follow up on the appropriate utilization of distributed materials at the household and site levels.

• Prepare and maintain assessment reports and beneficiary documentation for review, endorsement, and validation by relevant authorities.

Project intervention tracking - 35%

• Monitor shelter hardware activities using established monitoring checklists and project quality standards.

• Supervise shelter construction and repair activities at the beneficiary level to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with technical guidelines.

• Monitor all stages of project implementation in accordance with approved proposals, work plans, organizational guidelines, and IRB procedures.

• Ensure inclusive and equitable access to Shelter and NFI assistance, considering market accessibility, protection risks/lens, and the needs of vulnerable groups.

• Prepare and implement individual work plans aligned with project activities and timelines.

• Conduct regular field monitoring and follow up on corrective actions to ensure quality implementation and compliance with instructions from the line manager.

• Promote the safe collection, handling, and disposal of shelter waste in camps in accordance with established environmental and safety standards.

• Develop and implement community-based action or business plans, as required by the project.

• Ensure compliance with PSEA, Safeguarding, and other relevant organizational policies throughout project implementation.

• Facilitate Community Feedback, Response and Mechanism (CFRM) processes by documenting complaints, referring cases to the appropriate personnel, and following up in accordance with established procedures.

Mobilize the FDMN Community - 20%

• Conduct community awareness sessions on project objectives, activities, and expected outcomes related to Shelter, NFI, and SD.

• Raise beneficiary awareness on the appropriate use and maintenance of shelter assistance and SD infrastructure at household and community levels.

• Disseminate IEC materials on shelter technical guidelines, safe construction practices, and maintenance.

• Facilitate the formation, capacity building, and effective functioning of EPR groups, community-led volunteer groups, SSL groups, and SD user committees within FDMN communities.

• Strengthening communication and coordination between FDMN communities and IRB by exploring project activities, implementation procedures, beneficiary selection criteria, and community participation mechanisms.

Others - 10%

• Support the implementation of seasonal and emergency response activities, including Ramadan, Qurbani, winterization, and other humanitarian interventions, as required.

• Contribute to security and risk mitigation measures to ensure the safety and security of project staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries during field activities.

• Willing and able to travel frequently, including extended stays in remote project locations, as required.

• Promote a safe and respectful working environment by preventing and reporting harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, exploitation, and other safeguarding concerns in accordance with organizational policies.

• Being a member of Islamic Relief as a child-friendly organization, it is the core responsibility and obligation of each staff member to understand and obey the IR Child Protection & PSEA Policy and respond accordingly as and when required.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

• A consolidated salary will be provided.

• No other benefits will be entitled apart from accommodation, mobile bill, tour allowance/Per-diem, insurance coverage (IPD, OPD, Life, DB, CIB), Leave (Annual, Casual, Sick, TOIL/CTO, Maternity, Paternity) etc.