JOB TITLE: Community Mobilizer (1)

LOCATION: Al-Hudaydah Governorate, Al-Khawkha District

REPORT TO: Senior Protection Officer

ANNOUNCEMENT CLOSING DATE: 10/10/2025

ABOUT FMF:

The Field Medical Foundation (FMF) has been operating in Yemen for since 2012 during even the most dangerous peak of the conflict in the region. Our staff of dedicated professionals and passionate volunteers are the helping hand that delivers aid from local and/or international partners to those who require it the most, in a country that was already suffering before the war. Today we have helped humanitarian aid reach the hands of more than 9 million vulnerable people in Yemen to help them not only to survive but also to rebuild their lives. We aim to provide a comprehensive approach to providing aid through interventions, which is why we work in almost all sectors of international emergency relief.

*FMF provides work environment which is free of sexual exploitation and abuse, discrimination, and all forms of harassment and abuse of the foundation.

*We undertake rigorous procedures to ensure that only people suitable to work with children and adults’ beneficiaries are allowed to join our organization so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children and adults’ beneficiaries from abuse.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Community Mobilizer works under the direct supervision of the Senior Protection Officer and is responsible for overseeing and coordinating community mobilization activities in the targeted districts, the Community Mobilizer is responsible for engaging local communities to raise awareness on protection issues and promote safe, inclusive environments.  They facilitate community-based protection activities, support vulnerable groups, and ensure community voices are integrated into program design. The role includes organizing awareness sessions, mapping community risks, and strengthening referral pathways. The mobilizer builds trust and fosters collaboration with local leaders and stakeholders. They assist in identifying protection concerns and ensure timely reporting and response.

POSITION KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct protection-focused community assessments to identify key stakeholders and vulnerable groups.
• Assist and implement a protection-sensitive community mobilization plan with the project team.
• Support the team in creating monthly and quarterly protection work plans and awareness priorities.
• Organize and facilitate protection-related meetings, workshops, and awareness sessions in the community.
• Promote protection objectives and messages through appropriate and inclusive communication methods.
• Organize training for community volunteers on protection topics like referrals, confidentiality, and GBV prevention.
• Hold monthly meetings with community volunteers to discuss protection issues and plan future activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders and local protection actors.
• Mobilize and engage community members, especially vulnerable groups, in protection activities.
• Provide regular reports on community mobilization progress, challenges, and protection concerns.
• Monitor and evaluate protection outreach activities and suggest improvements based on feedback.
• Coordinate closely with the protection team to align community engagement with case management and referrals.
• Document and share success stories related to protection, with informed consent.
• Keep all protection-related documents, reports, and training materials properly organized and stored.
• Perform any other protection-related tasks assigned by the line manager

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, community development, or a related field.
• At least 1–2 years of experience in community mobilization, preferably in protection or humanitarian settings.
• Strong understanding of protection principles, including GBV, child protection, and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills with diverse communities.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations and understanding of local context and culture.
• Ability to write reports and use digital tools (e.g. tablets, data collection apps).
• Fluency in local languages; basic English or Arabic is an asset.

NOTE: Applicants are requested to apply as soon as possible; the interviews will be done in a rolling basis.

HOW TO APPLY: 

• The deadline for receiving applications is Friday, October 10, 2025 
• Interested candidates are requested to submit their application by (CLICKING HERE) 
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.