Women Protection and Empowerment Community Mobilization Assistant at International Rescue Committee (IRC)

SCOPE OF WORK

• The WPE Community Mobilizer reports to WPE officer will engage in raising awareness in communities about gender-based violence and other gender-related issues, to facilitate a change in attitudes and behaviors that condone and perpetuate gender-based violence.   
• Community Mobilizer will work with communities to develop and implement plans to improve the safety and security for all individuals in the community.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

AWARENESS RAISING                                                            

• Encourage men and women to reflectively examine gender roles and inequalities in order to support a safer environment for women and girls, and to facilitate gender-inclusive development in the community. 
• Raise awareness and promote changes in attitudes and behaviors regarding gender, gender equality and GBV.
• WPE Community Mobilizer will collaborate and coordinate with other partners to facilitate an effective multi-sectoral approach to addressing GBV.
• Promote active community participation in prevention and response to GBV.
• Develop and implement prevention strategies.
• Ensure the formation of community groups for response and prevention activities.
• Work with the WPE Response officer to facilitate Trainings and sensitizations to community groups, local partners and CBOs on GBV issues.
• Promote the involvement of men and youth in GBV activities.                                                                                        

COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION

• Utilize participatory methodology to assess community needs in relation to GBV.
• Utilize participatory methodology and adult education techniques to assist communities in developing community-driven prevention and response plans.
• Mobilize community to form ‘action groups’ for awareness raising and encourage greater self-reliance among women in the communities.
• In collaboration with case worker ensure that women are engaged in psychosocial activities at the women’s centers.

 PLANNING, COLLABORATION AND COORDINATION

• In collaboration with State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to ensure the formation of GBV camp groups.                                                                     
• In collaboration with WPE Case Worker and Trainer, Women action groups, Youth Groups, identify training needs of community members and carryout trainings in a consistent and appropriate manner.                                                                                                         
• Liaise with community leaders, government agencies, IRC sectors, Partners to organize training and capacity building activities.
• Promote women’s active participation in the leadership and decision-making of the community.
• In collaboration with Case Worker and community members conduct safety audits in the camps to identify potential security risks areas and develop strategies to address them.                                                                 

 REPORTING

• Compile and summarize weekly statistics to MEAL Officer for monitoring purpose.
• Submit weekly narrative reports to WPE Program manager in a timely manner.
• Communicate all obstacles/Problems to WPE Program Manager for further action.

FINANCIAL

• In collaboration with other WPE Staff submit monthly activity cash projections for prevention activities in a timely Manner to program manager.
• Ensure that all liquidations are done in a timely manner with relevant supporting   documentations.
• Submit all financial request to program Manager in a timely manner for onward submission to either supply chain or finance.
• Ensure that all conduct s is in line with IRC Mandatory Reporting policy.

MONITORING 

• Follow-up on psycho-social support activities and ensure that these activities are conducted appropriately and meet the needs of purpose for which they are intended.
• Follow-up on trainings/sensitizations/meetings   conducted to ensure implementation of plans.
• Carryout work with respect to IRC security concerns, protocols and established policy inclusive of ensuring the safety of IRC beneficiaries from exploitive relationships.

Ensure working as part of a TEAM AND BE FLEXIBLE        

Position Reports to: WPE Officer
Indirect Reporting: Consortium Management Team, WPE Manager

Qualifications

• Must have higher level education in Community Development
• At least 2yrs previous experience with community mobilization using participatory methodology.
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills and flexibility.
• Prefer experience with participatory /adult learning techniques.
• Must possess interest and commitment to Human Rights, Gender Equality and Gender issues.
• Must be enthusiastic and creative.
• Must be fluent in community language, spoken and written English. Fluency in Hausa will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel required.
• Ability to work as part of a TEAM.