Job Purpose
The Community Mobilizer will facilitate effective engagement and coordination between the project team, beneficiaries, community representatives, and relevant stakeholders. The position will support community consultations, beneficiary identification and selection, gender-inclusive participation, awareness raising, and mobilization for greenhouse project activities and training sessions. The Community Mobilizer will also monitor community-level implementation, collect feedback, identify challenges, and report progress to the Project Manager to ensure transparent, inclusive, and effective project implementation.
The Community Mobilizer shall perform the following duties:
A. Community Engagement and Coordination
Establish and maintain effective communication with community representatives, local leaders, beneficiaries, and other relevant stakeholders.
Conduct community consultations and meetings to introduce project objectives, activities, selection criteria, and implementation plans.
Facilitate coordination between communities and the project team.
Promote trust, transparency, accountability, and community ownership throughout project implementation.
B. Beneficiary Identification and Selection
Support the identification and registration of potential beneficiaries in accordance with approved project criteria.
Facilitate transparent and participatory beneficiary selection in coordination with the Project Manager and relevant stakeholders.
Conduct initial community-level assessments and verify beneficiary information as assigned.
Ensure that eligible women and vulnerable households have fair opportunities to participate in project activities.
Maintain accurate beneficiary lists and related documentation.
C. Community Mobilization and Awareness Raising
Mobilize beneficiaries and community members to participate in greenhouse construction, agricultural activities, and project events.
Raise awareness about project objectives, greenhouse activities, implementation procedures, and beneficiary responsibilities.
Encourage active participation and cooperation among beneficiaries.
Support the dissemination of project information through community meetings and appropriate communication channels.
D. Training and Capacity-Building Support
Mobilize and coordinate beneficiaries to attend agricultural and greenhouse-related training sessions.
Support trainers and the Project Manager in organizing training sessions, including participant registration and attendance records.
Encourage the practical application of knowledge and skills gained through training.
Collect feedback from participants regarding training quality and relevance.
E. Gender Inclusion and Community Participation
Promote meaningful participation of women and men in project activities, consultations, and training sessions.
Identify and communicate barriers that may prevent women or vulnerable groups from participating.
Encourage inclusive decision-making and ensure community concerns are communicated to the project team.
Respect local customs and cultural sensitivities while promoting equitable participation.
F. Monitoring, Feedback, and Reporting
Monitor community-level implementation of project activities and report progress to the Project Manager.
Identify implementation challenges, community concerns, and potential risks and communicate them promptly.
Collect and document beneficiary feedback, complaints, and suggestions through approved AWDREO mechanisms.
Maintain records of community meetings, consultations, mobilization activities, and training participation.
Prepare and submit regular activity updates and reports as required by the Project Manager.
G. Coordination and Compliance
Coordinate closely with the Project Manager and other project staff to ensure timely implementation of assigned activities.
Maintain confidentiality of beneficiary information and project records.
Comply with AWDREO policies, procedures, Code of Conduct, safeguarding requirements, and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) standards.
Perform other relevant duties assigned by the Project Manager in support of project objectives.
