Community Mobilizer

Job Description

Title: Community Mobilizer

Company Name: SHEBA MANAB KALLYAN KENDRA-SMKK

Vacancy: 16

Location: Barguna, Barishal ...

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 2 years

Published: 26 Dec 2024

Education:
∎ Degree pass in any discipline.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ At least 2 years prior experience in community mobilization grassroots development, or similar roles is preferred but not mandatory.
∎ Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
∎ Ability to engage effectively with diverse groups, including women, youth, and marginalized communities.
∎ Knowledge of local socio-economic and cultural contexts in Barguna and Patuakhali districts.
∎ Ability to organize and facilitate community events, meetings, and training sessions.
∎ Basic understanding of climate change, human rights, and governance issues is an advantage.
∎ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
∎ Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned Upazila.
∎ Fluency in local languages is highly desirable.
∎ Experience:
∎ At least 2 years prior experience in community mobilization grassroots development, or similar roles is preferred but not mandatory.
∎ Skills and Competencies:
∎ Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
∎ Ability to engage effectively with diverse groups, including women, youth, and marginalized communities.
∎ Knowledge of local socio-economic and cultural contexts in Barguna and Patuakhali districts.
∎ Ability to organize and facilitate community events, meetings, and training sessions.
∎ Basic understanding of climate change, human rights, and governance issues is an advantage.
∎ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
∎ Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned Upazila.
∎ Fluency in local languages is highly desirable.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Facilitate grassroots-level engagement by organizing and conducting community meetings, workshops, and training sessions.
∎ Raise awareness about the impacts of climate change, human rights, and governance issues among community members.
∎ Mobilize community participation in project activities, ensuring inclusivity, particularly for women, youth, and marginalized groups.
∎ Build trust and rapport with community members to foster strong relationships and cooperation.
∎ Collect feedback and insights from community members to ensure project activities are aligned with local needs.
∎ Support the formation and strengthening of community groups and networks.
∎ Collaborate closely with the Upazila Coordinator and other project staff to ensure smooth implementation of project activities.
∎ Document community engagement activities and report progress to the Upazila Coordinator regularly.
∎ Identify and address challenges in mobilizing the community and suggest practical solutions.
∎ Promote gender equality, inclusion, and participation throughout all activities.
∎ About SMKK
∎ SHEBA MANAB KALLYAN KENDRA (SMKK) is a non-profit, non-political, non-governmental humanitarian nexus organization established in January 1996. Committed to serving underprivileged populations across Bangladesh, SMKK focuses on areas such as climate resilience, poverty alleviation, gender equality, women empowerment, humanitarian and emergency response, agriculture, WASH, health and nutrition, education, skill development, human rights and good governance, private sector engagement and organizational development.
∎ Currently, SMKK, in partnership with GFA Consulting Group GmbH (GFA) and supported by the CEF include the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Global Affairs Canada (GAC), is implementing the "Strengthening Civic Engagement and Gender Equality in Climate-Vulnerable Communities" (NAGARIKATA: SCEGE-CVC) project. The project will be developed in 4 Upazilas of Patuakhali and Barguna districts aiming to enhance civic engagement and promote gender equality among landless, climate-vulnerable communities. This initiative aligns with CEF’s objectives to amplify citizen voice, foster dialogue between civil society and the government, and contribute to SDGs 5 and 16.
∎ Position Summary
∎ The Community Mobilizer will play a crucial role in engaging and empowering landless, climate-vulnerable communities in Barguna and Patuakhali Districts. This position is responsible for grassroots-level community engagement, facilitating participation in project activities, and raising awareness about climate change impacts, human rights, and governance issues. The Community Mobilizer will act as a bridge between the community and the project team, ensuring that the project is responsive to local needs and fostering strong community ownership of project activities.
∎ Key Responsibilities
∎ Facilitate grassroots-level engagement by organizing and conducting community meetings, workshops, and training sessions.
∎ Raise awareness about the impacts of climate change, human rights, and governance issues among community members.
∎ Mobilize community participation in project activities, ensuring inclusivity, particularly for women, youth, and marginalized groups.
∎ Build trust and rapport with community members to foster strong relationships and cooperation.
∎ Collect feedback and insights from community members to ensure project activities are aligned with local needs.
∎ Support the formation and strengthening of community groups and networks.
∎ Collaborate closely with the Upazila Coordinator and other project staff to ensure smooth implementation of project activities.
∎ Document community engagement activities and report progress to the Upazila Coordinator regularly.
∎ Identify and address challenges in mobilizing the community and suggest practical solutions.
∎ Promote gender equality, inclusion, and participation throughout all activities.

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ Salary and benefits: As per project provision/ organization policy

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Barguna, Barishal, Patuakhali

Read Before Apply:

Interested candidates are requested to apply with a complete CV not more than 5 pages, including a cover letter, contact mobile/telephone number and a recent passport-size photograph. Applications must be submitted online by the recruitment17.smkk@gmail.com

Additional Notes:

• SMKK is committed to diversity and equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, age, gender, ethnicity, disability, location, or religion.

• Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

• Any personal persuasion or phone calls will result in disqualification.

• SMKK strictly enforces its zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination, harassment, and abuse. Employees must adhere to SMKK's Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and Child Protection Policy.

• Internal and external candidates are treated equally in the selection process. Internal candidates should obtain endorsement from their line managers before applying.

• SMKK does not charge any application fees. Any request for such payments should be considered fraudulent.

Apply Procedure:

Email your CV:
∎ Send your CV to the given email [email protected]

Company Information:
∎ SHEBA MANAB KALLYAN KENDRA-SMKK
∎ Head Office: Dashani, Bagerhat Sadar, Bagerhat-9300, Bangladesh Dhaka Office: House #KA 59, (3rd Floor) Nordda Bazar, North Baridhara, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh

Address::
∎ Head Office: Dashani, Bagerhat Sadar, Bagerhat-9300, Bangladesh Dhaka Office: House #KA 59, (3rd Floor) Nordda Bazar, North Baridhara, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh

Application Deadline: 8 Jan 2025

Category: NGO/Development