Community Mobilizer

The Norwegian Afghanistan Committee (NAC) is a member-based solidarity organization that has been working in support and solidarity with the Afghan people for more than 35 years. NAC works in the following sectors: Education, Gender and Human Rights, Governance and Civil Society, Health, Food Security, Job Creation, Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation. NAC’s vision is that NAC shall contribute to an Afghanistan free of poverty where equality, democracy, human rights and respect serve as the bases for political action and development.

The Norwegian Afghanistan Committee (NAC) has a zero tolerance of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) both within the organization and of beneficiaries. Prevention of and protection from sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH) is the individual and collective responsibility of all NAC officers, management, staff, consultants, and volunteers, who are all required to familiarize themselves with, agree to, and act in accordance with NAC’s Ethical Guidelines and Commitment, NAC Child Protection Policy, and NAC PSEAH Policy, at all times – both during and outside working hours – and participate actively in introductory and refresher trainings. Any breaches of PSEAH clauses in NAC’s policies, guidelines, and/or commitments will lead to immediate termination and possible legal actions.

Basic Role: The primary responsibility of the Community Mobilizer is effective community mobilization to implement the Emergency Multi-purpose Cash Assistance Project. The post holder will ensure that project activities are well understood and accepted by the target community, developed through proper community mobilization, and ensure that the neediest and eligible beneficiaries are selected based on the project criteria. 

Direct Program Implementation:

• Conduct community mobilization, sensitization, assessments, and beneficiary profile surveys through KOBO within the target communities. Support project-relevant data collection in project coverage areas.
• Develop and implement community mobilization strategies and action plans in collaboration with project staff and community members. Ensure that appropriate community mobilization curricula, materials, and discussion guidelines are prepared, reviewed, updated, and followed.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, training, and events to raise awareness, build consensus, and foster community participation.
• Conduct orientation sessions designed for the project beneficiaries
• Conduct the distribution of cash distribution to the selected beneficiaries.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community leaders, stakeholders, and partner organizations to mobilize support and resources for project activities.
• Collect and manage data on community engagement and participation to track progress and inform decision-making.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of community mobilization activities, identify lessons learned, and recommend adjustments to improve outcomes.
• Provide timely support and information sharing with project beneficiaries during any event
• Provide support to the M&E Officer for proper documentation of distributed items and other activities.
• Conduct post-distribution monitoring visits to project implementation sites.
• Any other activities assigned by the provincial project lead and/or supervisor.

Supervision:

• Mobilize and make communities aware of project objectives, outputs, activities, and M&E systems.
• Facilitate project and activities information dissemination at all events.
• Prepare and implement action plans for quality monitoring.
• Facilitate project and activities information dissemination at all events

Reports and Coordination:

• Coordinate the NAC’s activities and build effective coordination and cooperation among all stakeholders.
• Collect data and write periodic reports (weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly), in addition to distribution reports which should be completed after each distribution of the cash to beneficiaries.
• Report directly to the Project Coordinator.

Language requirements:

Proficiency in the local language is required; proficiency in English is preferred

Qualifications Required:

·       A bachelor’s degree in any field of study

·       Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in community mobilization

·       Strong organizational and communication skills.

·       Ability to work effectively with diverse community groups and stakeholders.

·       Proficiency in using data collection tools like KOBO.

      Only local female candidates from Daikundi can apply in accordance with the above-mentioned qualifications

Work Experience:

At least 2-3 years of experience in community mobilization

Skills:

• Good training skills in related topics
• Working in emergency teams
• Being part of assessment team
• Should understand local norms and culture
• Good coordination and cooperation skills with local communities

The subject must be included in the position title and vacancy (Community Mobilizer-092026). Please note that applications without the position title and vacancy# will not be considered and will automatically be rejected.

Please make sure that your application/resume should be in your full name otherwise it will be rejected.

The NAC is an equal opportunity employer; women and persons with disabilities are therefore encouraged to apply.

The NAC offers: An encouraging and team-oriented working atmosphere • Significant career challenges that will test and enhance the skills of the incumbent • Interesting and worthwhile work in a growing organization • Competitive salary packages.

jobs@nacaf.org