Project Planning and Implementation
Ensure effective mobilization for all ELEVATE project interventions.
Establish connections with community members, local institutions, and partners for the project implementation.
Utilize participatory approaches to foster community ownership of development initiatives.
Engage the community and stakeholders in key national events, including World
Environment Day and project handover celebrations.
Mobilize and coordinate capacity-building initiatives for communities and local partners.
Engagement, Networking and Representation
Represent OSDA in all key community level stakeholder forums.
Identify community needs and communicate to the office for resource mobilization.
Educate the community on the project's goals, benefits, and participation requirements.
Build trust and establish relationships with local leaders, stakeholders and community members.
Reporting and Documentation
Maintain records of community activities, attendance, and feedback.
Prepare and submit regular reports on community mobilization efforts and outcomes.
Facilitate participatory monitoring that involves Local level partners and communities.
Participate in the evaluation and baseline planning.
Engage community leaders and partners in the planning of the monitoring activities.
Participate in regular reflections on monitoring practice to make improvements as needed.
Other
Any other duties as assigned by the line manager.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Diploma in Community Development, Business Management /Development studies/social work or any other related courses in a relevant field. Degree is an added advantage.
At least 2 years field experience working with Communities in IDPs/refugee/host community programming with program design and management in an NGO context.
Strong problem solving, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Ability to work with different partners, local authorities, local organizations and NGOs, to develop and maintain positive relationships.
Proven ability to engage with communities and deliver participatory approaches.
Proven ability to work in multicultural environments and with diverse stakeholders
Ability to work in and contribute to team building environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Willingness to travel to the field as and when needed.
Experience in working in insecure environment and ability to strictly adhere to OSDA's security operating procedures.
Knowledgeable of MS Word, Excel, Power Point etc.
Applicants MUST be local residents from Lafey subcounty, Mandera County.