Community Mobilizer

Name Job :  Community Mobilizer

Deadline : 2/6/2021

Location:  Shoqra \ Abyan

Field medical foundation (FMF)

FMF is a non-profit and non-governmental organization aiming to provide health, nutrition, food security and protection services as a humanitarian response to the escalating socio-economic situation in Yemen since 2012.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist in the overall implementation the program.
  • Assist in the identification of communities in the targeted Governorates.
  • Mapping of targeted communities to identify volunteers, community leaders, leading NGOs and businesses, schools, health centers, youth centers and governmental institutions and other assets.
  • To identify and follow up with other partners / stakeholders to address community needs.
  • Assist in organizing and facilitating community meetings in each of the targeted communities
  • Assist in the design process of implementation and follow up of community projects.
  • Assist prospective grantees in preparing responsive applications
  • Organize and facilitate capacity building interventions
  • Attend meetings with partners and stakeholders in the targeted communities.
  • Maintain and prepare photos and reports on all sessions, meetings and site visits
  • Maintain a good relationship with the government institutions and municipalities.
  • Submit and update required reports by the deadlines;
  • Participate and engage in any trainings and meetings as requested by supervisor;
  • Work with gender team to ensure effective integration and mainstreaming of gender into all program activities.
  • Any other tasks assigned by supervisor

Job Requirements

  • A degree in Sociology, Social Work or any related field, with significant course components in either community development, social work, communications, or post-secondary education and training with significant prior experience.
  • 1-year experience in community development and/or mobilization, demand-driven projects, participatory planning and rural/community development.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills and teamwork-oriented.
  • Excellent analytical, problem solving and organization skills.
  • Able to set clear goals and develop plans to work towards as a team.
  • Fluency in written and verbal English and Arabic is required. Must be able to read and interpret documents, and communicate with others as necessary to perform job duties effectively
  • Proficient in standard Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, Outlook) and typing.
  • Ability to travel as required within Yemen.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels.
  • Sense of neutrality and ability to work across Yemen, in cooperation with all parties to the conflict.
  • Previous experience in field offices is a plus.
  • Effectively coordinate with district, governorate and national authorities YCST activities.

Note: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Applicants should send a CV and covering letter, both in English, to Field Medical Foundation ( [email protected] ) with the title of the position you are applying for in the subject of email.

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