Qualifiction: Masters in Social Sciences (preferably Sociology & Social Work)

Experience: Minimum 5 years as Social Mobilizer/Organizer). Preference will be given to candidates who have prior experience in community mobilization for climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, or livelihoods projects, and who possess strong skills in capacity strengthening of community organizations, participatory rural appraisal, conflict resolution, and community-based planning

Duties & Responsibilities 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Community Mobilization and Engagement

• Conduct broad-based community meetings to raise awareness and mobilize community members on climate adaptation.

• Form Village Climate Adaptation Forums (VCAFs) and Climate Adaptation Forums at Village Council/Union Council levels.

• Facilitate regular VCAF and VC-CAF meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and strategies for improving climate adaptation efforts.

2. Capacity Building and Strengthening of Forums

• Strengthen the functioning and record-keeping of VCAFs to ensure active participation and ownership.

• Build the capacity of forum members on climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and resilience strategies.

• Awareness Raising and communication on potential impacts of climate change and mitigation measures.

3. Community-Based Risk Assessment

• Conduct Community-Based Climate Risk and Vulnerability Analysis (CCRVA) exercises in targeted villages.

• Document the findings of CCRVA and facilitate the Project manager/Project officer in development of CCRVA reports.

4. Beneficiary Identification and Validation

• Identify, verify, and validate beneficiaries for various project interventions including:

• Establishment of climate-resilient fruit orchards

• Kitchen gardening initiatives

• Skills development and vocational training programs

5. Distribution and Field Activity Implementation

• Oversee and ensure the smooth, transparent, and equitable distribution of project of different items among beneficiaries.

• Regularly visit targeted villages for meetings with VCAFs, project beneficiaries and assist the Project Officer – Social Mobilization in carrying out field activities.

6. Conflict Resolution and Community Cooperation

• Identify and address any community-level conflicts that arise during project implementation.

• Facilitate dialogue and mediation to maintain community cooperation and harmony.

7. Planning, Monitoring, and Reporting

• Develop and submit weekly work plans aligned with project DIP and timelines.

• Prepare and submit weekly progress reports highlighting field activities, achievements, challenges, and recommendations.

8. Documentation and Learning

• Ensure comprehensive documentation of all field activities including:

• Meeting minutes

• Attendance sheets

• Training records

• Distribution lists

• Activities Pictures

• Assist the MEAL Officer in identifying and drafting human-interest stories, success stories, and case studies showcasing project impacts.

• Maintain organized and up-to-date records to facilitate effective monitoring, evaluation, learning, and reporting.

9. Cross-Sectoral Support

• Collaborate and assist the Project Manager and other technical staff in the implementation of interventions under different project components such as livelihoods, climate smart agriculture practices, and climate resilience.