Community Mobilizer

About LITACA/MRRD:

The project Livelihood Improvement in Tajik—Afghan Cross Border Areas (LITACA) is the first socio-economic development project between the Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the Republic of Tajikistan executed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) —Tajikistan Office in Tajik side and the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) of the Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Afghan side. The project is funded by the Government of Japan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

LITACA II a 3 year initiative (2018 – 2020) to improve living standards and promote stability and security in the bordering provinces of Tajikistan and Afghanistan. This will be achieved by reducing poverty, supporting economic development and cross-border collaboration among the communities along the Tajik-Afghan border. More than 130,072people will directly benefit from LITACA project while the livelihoods of more than 1,823,828) people living in target bordering communities will be strengthened. The project will offer capacity development opportunities for the local governments, civil society and private sector organizations to sustainably manage local socio-economic development. As well, the project will offer investments for rehabilitating priority infrastructure initiatives and business development as a means of improving livelihoods of the target population, and thereby promoting stability and security in the region.

Job Description:

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Community Mobilizer will be based within the provincial office and will work under the direct supervision of the Livelihood officer, Economic and infrastructure regional manager in close coordination with PMU. He will be responsible for the development and implementation of programs which support the development of operated businesses, and non-agriculture cooperatives and associations in order to improve their business skills, improve efficiency and profitability, provide guidance on business operations, improve food processing, safety, product development and marketing; within the project target districts in livelihood component and ensuring that this component is managed and implemented in line with the project’s contractual requirements.

Assist, manage, develop and implement community mobilization activities related to the implementation of livelihood sub-projects and activities.

Help in Designing, developing and managing community mobilization activities which provides effective support to women in handicrafts and farmers in agricultural businesses, cooperatives and associations which benefit program beneficiaries and are in line with our program

Assist in capacity development of women and other beneficiaries including farmers operating agricultural businesses, cooperatives and associations; to improve business and financial performance which results in an increased sustainable production

As per the Livelihood and local economic development Monitoring Mission Calendar, conduct monitoring visits to assigned project sites in targeted districts.

Provide photos (GPS Stamped and Time Stamped Photos) of site/activities

Deliver project related training and guidance, to farmers, CDC and CCDCs members in the target districts.

Prepare plans for workshops and public awareness programs to the community level on economic development and communities free from dependency.

Prepare, weekly, monthly and other periodic reports and keep the field office up to date of any changes in the implementation of the projects.

Assure that the activity implemented in livelihood and local economic component is in line with project concept note and findings are noted.

Maintain a comprehensive, well-organized filing system of livelihood sub-projects and capacity building programs.

Make regular field visits to project focused villages to prospect for community engagement and/or associations who will become clients of the program.

Assist women groups and farmers in marketing of their products and improving linkages between them and sellers.

Conduct need and market assessments, analysis, business plans, budgeting, marketing and sales plans, and any other related assistance that will achieve the goals of improving profits and sustainable employment for men and women.

Develop a contact list of existing and new agricultural businesses related agribusinesses.

Maintain strong communications with clients and disseminate outputs with provincial field Coordinator and acts as liaison person with beneficiaries and project team.

Work closely with RRD line departments, provincial and district level extension workers, CDCs for the overall development and improved of livelihood projects.

Any other activity as assigned by the PLO or FC

Job Requirements:

Experience and Skills Required:

At least 3 years of working experience in community mobilization with bachelor degree or 5 years of work experience
Minimum level knowledge of spoken and written English is required.
Excellent language proficiency in spoken and written Pashto and Dari.
Computer skills, particularly with the Microsoft Office package and the Internet are required.
Must be capable of working both individually and as part of a team to undertake tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to communicate effectively and be organized.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including patience, diligence, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for colleagues.

Language Requirement:

Fluency in Dari, Pashtu and English is required for the post

Submission Guideline:

Interested Afghans with the required qualifications and experience should submit their applications electronically through vacancies.hrcsd@mrrd.gov.af
While submitting your applications please mention the Title of the position plus Vacancy Number in the subject of the e-mail; please do NOT submit any other supporting documentation or educational certificates with your application. If you are short listed you will be asked to submit electronic copies of your educational certificates and if you are invited to written test you will be required to present the original certificates. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date of the position. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written test Note: In the interests of open and fair competition and a merit based selection process applicants are advised that lobbying for a position , whether by the applicant or by any person acting on his or her behalf, shall result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate from further consideration. Applicants are strongly advised to inform potential supporters of this restriction which shall be strictly enforced.

Please don’t forget to type the Vacancy Announcement Number (1044/019/HRCSD/LITACA/MRRD) in Subject while applying online. Application without vacancy number will not be accepted.

The Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is highly committed to increase women’s participation in government sector therefore women are highly encouraged to apply.

 Submission Email:

vacancies.hrcsd@mrrd.gov.af