Community Mobilizer’s at Hope and Rural Aid Foundation (HARAF)

About the Job

The Community Mobilizer will be responsible for engaging, sensitizing, and mobilizing community members for the successful implementation of project activities. The role focuses on building trust and fostering community participation to ensure effective program delivery, sustainability, and ownership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular field visits to project sites and communities to identify, engage, and mobilize beneficiaries.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, awareness sessions, and sensitization campaigns.
• Support the establishment and strengthening of community-based structures such as committees, groups, and cooperatives.
• Build strong relationships with local leaders, stakeholders, and partner organizations to ensure community buy-in.
• Assist project officers in the implementation of project activities according to work plans and timelines.
• Support beneficiary identification, registration, and verification processes.
• Facilitate information sharing and feedback between the project team and community members.
• Monitor project activities at the community level and report challenges and progress to supervisors.
• Document community meetings, events, and activities through attendance sheets, reports, and photographs.
• Identify community needs, risks, and feedback and report them promptly to the project officer.
• Assist in disseminating key messages on health, nutrition, protection, or livelihood programs as required.

• Represent the organization in community gatherings, local coordination meetings, and other relevant events.
• Work collaboratively with other project staff to ensure integrated implementation of interventions.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Livelihood Officer.

Qualification/professional competencies:

• Minimum of National Diploma (ND) or Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Community Development, Public Health, or related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in community mobilization, humanitarian or development work.
• Proven experience working with local communities and stakeholders.
• Strong facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to write brief reports and maintain accurate records.
• Fluency in English, Hausa and Fufulde is an advantage.

Core Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial management.
•  Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or similar).
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
•  Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.