Tuesday, December 06, 2011

Social Mobilization Coordinator

We are a national non-profit organization working to end poverty and uplift the living standards of rural communities through innovative pro-poor interventions. Currently we are implementing projects in Districts Jhang, Layyah and Rawalpindi on Micro Credit & Enterprise Development, Health & Education, Community Physical Infrastructure, Social Mobilization and Human Infrastructure Development.


We seek applications for the position of “Social Mobilization Coordinator” based in our head office in Islamabad with regular visits to the field offices.

Job Summary:

Following is a brief job summary:

- Conduct a holistic qualitative survey of social issues, behaviors, root causes and contributing factors with a focus on rural poverty in target areas

- Develop an area specific social mobilization strategy to address the issues and root causes

- Support the program team in project implementation and increasing the impact by incorporating new research and project models

- Design a social awareness program to be incorporated in all project activities to improve social behaviors

- Ensure the timely implementation of Social Mobilization and Human Infrastructure Development project

- Train the field staff on social mobilization, community organization, grass root development etc.

- Provide technical input in project proposal development

- Identify problems and proposes remedial action;

- Identify alternative courses of action and accelerate/improve programme delivery;

- Training local leaders and activities in the basics of organizing communities and introducing a programme of savings, capital formation, and skill development.

- Responsible to check the daily/monthly and quarterly work plans and reports

- Any other tasks delegated by supervisor.

Requirements:

- At least master’s degree in Social Sciences, preferably social work/ sociology from a recognized university

- Three to five year experience of working in Social Mobilization sector in an NGO

- Must be well versant with local language, tradition and culture

- Excellent written and oral communication skills with experience of reporting, proposals and case studies

- Good computer literacy (Microsoft Office, E-mail, Internet)

- Exposure and ability to work in a fast growing organization with extended responsibilities.

We provide competitive salary packages with employment benefits. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews in Rawalpindi. TA/DA to the interview location will not be covered.

Due to the urgency in filling this position candidates will be evaluated on a rolling basis and interviews may be conducted and the position filled in case of suitable candidate is available even before the closing date.

“CDF is an equal opportunity employer; women and physically challenged are encouraged to apply!”


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