Social Mobilizer

Job Purpose:

The Social Mobilizer will be responsible for community engagement, awareness-raising, and mobilization to support flood-affected communities. The role involves coordinating with local stakeholders, conducting needs assessments, and ensuring effective communication of project activities to beneficiaries.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Community Mobilization & Engagement

• Conduct door-to-door visits, community meetings, and focus group discussions with flood-affected populations.
• Identify vulnerable groups (women, children, elderly, persons with disabilities) for targeted assistance.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with local leaders, elders, and government officials.

2. Awareness & Behavior Change Campaigns

• Organize sessions on disaster preparedness, hygiene promotion (WASH), and early recovery.
• Distribute Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials (posters, leaflets) in local languages (Pashto/Urdu).
• Use community-based approaches to encourage participation in relief and rehabilitation activities.

3. Data Collection & Reporting

• Conduct rapid needs assessments and submit reports to supervisors.
• Maintain records of beneficiary lists, grievances, and feedback.
• Assist in post-distribution monitoring (PDM) of relief items (food, NFIs, shelter kits).

4. Coordination & Liaison

• Work closely with local authorities, NGOs disaster affected areas.
• Support field teams in site selection, beneficiary registration, and verification.

5. Monitoring & Compliance

• Ensure project activities align with humanitarian principles (Do No Harm, impartiality).
• Report any protection concerns, gender-based violence (GBV), or child safeguarding issues.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Minimum Intermediate (FA/FSc); preference for Bachelor’s in Social Sciences, Community Development, or related field.
• Experience: At least 1-2 years in community mobilization (preferably in emergency response, WASH, or DRR).
• Skills:
• Fluency in Pashto (required) and Urdu (essential). Basic English is a plus.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in remote, flood-affected areas with limited facilities.
• Gender Consideration: Female candidates encouraged to apply for female-focused interventions.

Working Conditions:

• Field-based role with extensive travel within Buner.
• May require working beyond normal hours during emergencies.

Note: Purpose of this post is CVs collection for disaster affected areas in KP.