Community Mobilizer at Solidarites International (SI) - 2 Positions

Solidarites International - For over 35 years, the humanitarian aid organization Solidarites International has been committed to providing aid in the event of conflict and natural disasters. Our mission is to provide aid as quickly and as efficiently as possible to endangered populations by meeting their vital needs:  water, food and shelter.
Solidarites International (SI) has started activities in North-eastern Nigeria in August 2016 in the fields of Wash and is now opening a new base in Dikwa for Wash and Shelter activities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Mobilizer

Location: Dikwa, Borno
Slots: 2

Responsibilities and Tasks
Evaluation/Assessment:

• Help in setting up criteria for selecting beneficiaries
• Identification of target groups through the communities (women, vulnerable…)
• Collect accurate data’s at the community level
• Assist in conducting baseline surveys
• Report any emerging needs to the his/her line manager
• Organize and liaise with committees or any other community association

Communication/Representation:

• Mobilize the targeted communities and create awareness about the program activities
• Listen to complains from the different groups of the communities
• Collect relevant information (contacts, data and mapping) on the communities
• Mitigate problem between communities when it arises
• Analyze actions to be done to avoid any security accident at community level
• Give support for all Solidarites International activities for community mobilization and communication with local authorities, site and village leaders

Implementation and Operational Monitoring:

• Monitor the implemented activities at the community level by onsite regular visits
• Sensitization and training of the beneficiaries (if requested by the Program Manager)
• Follow activities implemented by other organizations in Solidarites International’s area of intervention and report to the Program Manager or his/her assistant
• Assist in conducting monitoring surveys to control progress of program and efficiency of activities

Reporting:

• Share with his/her line manager all information about security, activities, logistics or administrative issues occurred at field level
• Participate in the preparation of the regular program reports
• Participate to the general program meetings (weekly, monthly…)
• Communicate orally about any important issue in internal staff meetings

Profile Required

• Training: B.Sc in Sociology, Project Management, Water, Hygiene and Sanitation or any related field.
• Languages: English, Kanuri, Hausa, Shua (additional languages a plus)
• Project related skills : good knowledge of the project cycle, project implementation, project follow-up
• IT skills: Good knowledge of Office software : Excel, Word, Outlook, GIS, data collection and analysis software a plus
• Professional experience: 2 year of experience in similar position (NGO/Private or Public sector)
• Personal qualities: reliable, honest, very good organization, resistance to stress, good interpersonal skills (communication), team player

Application Closing Date
17th May, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications (CV, cover letter, photocopies of Diplomas, certificates of employment etc.) to: [email protected]
Or
The HR Coordinator,
No. 8 Manassa Street,
Behind Polo Ground,
Maiduguri,
Borno State.

Note

• The title of the related position must be written in the envelope or in the email subject
• CV should not be more than two pages
• The shortlist of candidates for the written test will be announced as soon as possible