Community Mobilizer

About the role

TACT, an impartial non-profit national NGO/CSO, is implementing a project funded by the UNOCHA Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund to provide child protection, essential psychosocial and well-being services for vulnerable children and women in two districts of Nuristan Province. The Community Mobilizer supports this project by facilitating the reintegration and development of affected people and returnees through assessments, relationship building and community-led initiatives, and by mobilizing community members and coordinating with stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct surveys and assessments in communities to identify the needs of affected people.
• Lead community-based mobilization and awareness sessions, introducing project objectives and activities to beneficiaries and returnee families.
• Support the identification of returnees, affected people and community members for project targeting, aligned with project criteria.
• Collaborate with the community to identify priority needs, develop work plans and ensure community support and involvement.
• Monitor project progress, document activities and challenges, and submit daily, weekly and monthly reports to the Project Manager.
• Maintain relationships with government agencies and other stakeholders to coordinate efforts and share information.
• Ensure beneficiary feedback is captured, analyzed and integrated into project planning and implementation.
• Assist child protection staff and community committees in case management and raise awareness of child protection policies.
• Facilitate and support project activities during trainings, workshops and awareness sessions, and give feedback to the provincial team.
• Develop weekly narrative reports on community mobilization activities and perform other duties assigned by the Project Manager or Senior Management Team.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in social science, BBA, Public Awareness or another relevant field.
• Minimum of 4-5 years of relevant professional experience with NGOs and INGOs.
• Strong communication skills and excellent social work and community mobilization skills.
• Experience working effectively in high-pressure environments.

Required skills

• Proficient knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office.

To apply, send a CV and cover letter by email to the organization's jobs team, using the subject line with the position title, vacancy number and job location; shortlisted candidates will be contacted.