Community Mobilizer (multiple positions)

About SEED Foundation: The SEED Foundation is a registered NGO in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. SEED’s mission is to protect, empower, and support the recovery of survivors of violence and others at risk. SEED is committed to delivering high-quality, holistic approaches, which combine international expertise and local know-how to achieve results for the people of Iraq and Kurdistan Region. SEED’s programming focuses on three key objectives: 1) the delivery of transformational, comprehensive services including case management, mental health, and legal services, as well as psychosocial support activities; 2) strengthening the capacity of service providers through education, training, and capacity-development programs; and 3) ​promoting policy and social change to strengthen the rights of, and protections for, vulnerable groups and individuals through public awareness, technical assistance, and advocacy.

 

SEED staff are expected to perform job duties and responsibilities professionally, respecting SEED’s Code of Conduct Policies. SEED is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants, or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members as part of our commitment to a safe and harmonious work environment.

 

Program Description: The program aims at protecting and empowering survivors or those at risk of gender-based violence through a multi-faceted approach, including community-based initiatives, psychosocial support (PSS), and capacity-building for service providers. By fostering safe spaces and addressing the root causes of violence, the program encourages community engagement. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in managing women empowerment and GBV protection programs, with specific expertise in community development and PSS initiatives , as well as provision of training and technical assistance to the service providers. Strong technical expertise, program management skills, collaboration and team management, and a commitment to empowering survivors and enhancing their well-being and protection are essential for this role.

Role of the Job Title:

The Community Mobilizer will work in a variety of communities across Erbil Governorate alongside a team of PSS facilitator(s). The Community Mobilizer will be responsible for conducting outreach and disseminating information about the structured PSS groups under this project. It is important that the Community Mobilizer establishes and develops mutual understanding, cooperation, and trust between the project staff and the target communities. The Community Mobilizer will also conduct community awareness events in various locations throughout Erbil governorate. The Community Mobilizer will support the PSS Facilitators while they deliver Structured PSS sessions and community-based initiatives. The Community Mobilizer should be compassionate, confident, diligent, trustworthy, and resourceful. The Community Mobilizer should have experience working with host communities, internally displaced people and refugees. The Community Mobilizer must be willing and interested in working with people of different religious, ethnic, cultural, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

 

Specific Tasks:

• Conduct outreach and recruit participants for programmatic activities.
• Mobilize clients and community members into groups for structured PSS activities, recreational activities,  support groups, and other activities, as assigned by the supervisor.
• Support PSS facilitators to reach out to beneficiaries regarding any updates and changes in the PSS group schedules or project implementation.
• Register participants and take attendance for group sessions.
• Ensure program documents are filed and archived appropriately (including attendance sheets, pre/post tests, etc).
• Maintain good relations with the community, community leaders, authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Assist the community in obtaining information, knowledge, and access to services through outreach activities, including providing information about SEED’s services and other available services.
• Collaborate closely with the community initiative coordinator to support workshops for community-based initiatives.
• Organize transportation for sessions, if needed.
• Support with reminder calls to group participants and conduct follow-up visits if needed.
• Communicate effectively with clients, co-workers, and partner agencies, in both orally and in writing.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of beneficiaries at all times.
• Facilitate internal referrals to relevant service providers.
• Perform other duties as necessary, as assigned by the supervisor.

• A University degree in a relevant field. Instead of a degree, extensive experience in a relevant field is accepted.
• Work experience with humanitarian agencies and familiarity with Humanitarian Principles and Standards.
• Full adherence to PSEA, Child Safeguarding, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest policies.
• Excellent communication skills with adolescents and adults (staff and community members)
• Capacity to maintain excellent working relationships with relevant stakeholders.
• Fluent Arabic and Kurdish language skills (speaking and writing), English an asset.
• Computer literate especially in Microsoft Office packages.

Skills:

• Strong facilitation and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams.
• Well-organized, self-motivated, and able to work in a team.
• Ability to cope and work under pressure.

• Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via this LINK.
• Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.