CTG Psychosocial Mobile Team Member (Community Mobilizer) Jobs in Nigeria
Overview of position
Under the overall supervision of the MHPSS / Protection Program Manager & the direct supervision of the Project Assistant MHPSS / Protection in Katsina & closely coordinating with the MHPSS / Protection Officers (Gender Based Violence (GBV), Mainstreaming & Counter Trafficking (CT)) of the unit. Being a member of IOM’s Psychosocial Support (PSS) team, the successful candidates’ primary role will be to implement MHPSS / protection activities in Katsina state.
Role objectives
Working with the PSS team to identify community resource persons for an MHPSS / protection assessment exercise & service mapping activities.
Develop community mobilization & engagement protocols based on the needs, concerns & other risk factors identified during the MHPSS / protection assessment.
Organize & lead culturally appropriate community mobilization & engagement activities, that include all members of the community (women / men, girls / boys, people with disabilities, elderly, children & youth, etc.).
Working with the team to develop culturally sensitive messages & material for MHPSS & protection awareness raising & training.
Disseminate community based messages related to health, psychosocial concerns, GBV, Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse (PSEA) & Trafficking in Persons (TiP) for the affected population.
Support the establishment & / or renewal of community support safety nets.
Identify cases that require specialized intervention & refer them to the appropriate service providers (Counsellor / Protection Assistant) in close coordination with the Protection Assistant & MHPSS National Program Officer& respond to cases referred by other organizations.
Organize support & discussion groups & forums with the community & coordinate with the PSS team members as to the need to integrate vulnerable individuals within the psychosocial groups’ activities.
In coordination with the Protection Assistant & MHPSS National Program Officer, mobilize participants for community based activities & capacity building training, ensuring that the program’s activities are effectively communicated & carried out in participatory & inclusive ways.
Report daily activities.
Undertake duty travel to very challenging areas when necessary.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Project reporting
This role will works under the overall supervision of the MHPSS / Protection Program Manager & the direct supervision of the Project Assistant MHPSS / Protection in Katsina & closely coordinating with the MHPSS / Protection Officers (Gender Based Violence (GBV), Mainstreaming & Counter Trafficking (CT)) of the unit.
Key competencies
Experience in working on community level, e.g. with NGOs or civil society organizations is an advantage.
Experience in working with different groups of the community (e.g., youth, elderly, people with disabilities) is an advantage.
Working experience with our clients MHPSS / protection team, especially with one of the psychosocial mobile teams, is an advantage.
Open & positive attitude & ability to communicate in a sensitive manner with all members of the community.
Genuine care & respect for the needs of vulnerable populations with a strong belief in empowering marginalized & disenfranchised people.
High integrity & willingness to conduct her / himself transparently & open to scrutiny.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to work under (time) pressure, with minimal supervision & in a culturally diverse team.
Strong interpersonal skills & demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with community members, local staff & other stakeholders.
Excellent analytical & communication skills.
Ability to independently carry out tasks, proactivity, ability to multi task & to prioritize.
Knowledge of social & development issues in Nigeria, particularly within the area of responsibility.
S / he must be fluent in Hausa & English with excellent report writing skills.
Knowledge of Fulfulbe is an advantage.
Inclusion & respect for diversity respect & promote individual & cultural differences, encourage diversity & inclusion wherever possible.
Maintain high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct.
Demonstrates the ability to work in a composed, competent & committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges.
Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results.
Delivering results produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner,; is action oriented & committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
Managing & sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate.
Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own actions & delegated work.
Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication, explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.
Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example & demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize & develop their potential.
Empowering others & building trust creates an atmosphere of trust & an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best & develop their potential.
Work strategically to realize the organization’s goals & communicates a clear strategic direction.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; CTG Psychosocial Mobile Team Member (Community Mobilizer) Jobs in Nigeria
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