Community Mobilizer & Monitor (National Contract)
The Community mobiliser and Monitor will be responsible for the overall management and successful implementation of the project ECHO Cash project in Bor and Lakien with primary role of Enrolment, registration, arranging and distributing cash for beneficiaries. She/he records and keeps all the necessary documents on the operations executed.
The Community Mobilizer will build relationships between SCI and the community. He/she will be responsible to monitor Nutrition, Protection and Gender programs including psychosocial activities, and support the establishment of Community based Child Protection Mechanisms, build their capacity on child protection, identification and referral of child protection concern through the existing referral pathway including ongoing support.
The incumbent of this position represents Save the Children values and principles in interactions with staff and external audiences. These values and principles include commitment to the mission of Save the Children International, team orientation, quality management and leadership development, introducing systems and procedures to strengthen staff motivation and productivity. Monitor the procedures involved in the selection, verification and registration of the program beneficiaries and develop systems jointly with relevant program partners and staff to ensure accurate, accountable and consistent targeting process of the program beneficiaries; In conjunction with SCI team and local authorities, establish beneficiary targeting and verification committees or local structures in line with the guidelines and the requirements the program; Prepare Master List of beneficiaries who are targeted for all programme activities; Lead in community mobilization strategy development and mobilize of the target community for different all ECHO program’s activities; Sensitize and create awareness to local community and community leaders about the program various cash and non-cash interventions; Mobilize the community members, leaders and various representatives for distribution of cash of the program; Conduct orientation sessions to beneficiaries, Male spouse and community leaders on the CVA modalities. Promotes active child safeguarding activities in all the nutrition sites.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of College Diploma/Certificate in social science, agriculture and other related fields;
- At least two-year relevant project implementation experience in food security and Livelihood programme with emergency cash distributions within NGOs or similar.
- Skills and experience in participatory methodologies and SCI approaches;
- Knowledge of the local language and communication skills.
- Substantial experience in coordinating, mobilizing community, planning, implementation, supervision, monitoring and reporting
- Cultural and gender sensitivity
- Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to mentor staff
- Proven ability to manage a complex and demanding workload
- Commitment to SCI mission to assist people on the basis of need, not creed, race or nationality; applies agency plan in day-to-day work life, especially relationships;
- Willingness and ability to travel to all project areas, within approved security frameworks
- Work experience in diverse international NGOs is an asset.
- Excellent Report Writing and English proficiency skills.
- Demonstrated application of micro soft Office: Ms Word, Excel and Power Point.
- Knowledge of the area, socio-culture and local language where the post is located as an added advantage
Practical experiences in the use of specific food/cash distribution and monitoring tools
Contract Duration: 9 Months
Location: Bor Field Office, South Sudan.
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Interested candidates should submit applications containing updated CV, Motivation Letter, Reference contacts, and ONLY Copies of Academic documents & relevant certificates. To Careers | South Sudan | Save the Children 154 before closing date of: 24th April**, 2022 by 5:00 PM**. Application delivered subject line should read: VA NO: SCI/HR/20220401101- Community Mobilizer & Monitor.
Application once submitted will not be returned.
Please note that:
Female Candidates and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply!
Only candidates who meet the selection criteria will be contacted.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.