Community Mobilizer, GBV at International Medical Corps

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Benue
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
5 months ago

Additional Details

Job ID
135251
Job Views
112

Job Description






Job ID: 3669



Job Description




  • The Community Mobilizer will strengthen awareness, GBV risk mitigation, and support to vulnerable women and girls at the community level. 

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation:



Main Task and Responsibilities

Outreach and Awareness-Raising:




  • Conduct regular outreach within communities to raise awareness of GBV risks and the availability and benefit of GBV response services

  • Build relationships with community stakeholders 

  • Promote support for survivors

  • Hold individual and small-group discussions on GBV-related topics

  • Invite and mobilize community participation in GBV prevention and risk mitigation 

  • Facilitate discussions in line with relevant approaches (e.g., SASA! Together, EMAP)

  • Support distribution of dignity kits, where relevant

  • Respond with compassion and discretion to anyone who discloses GBV or need for individual support; ensure referral to appropriate services



Monitoring and Reporting:




  • Seek and document community feedback 

  • Monitor distribution of dignity kits, where relevant

  • Track prevention and risk mitigation program activities 



Coordination, Advocacy and Representation:




  • Coordinate regularly with community stakeholders to strengthen GBV risk mitigation and prevention

  • Coordinate with other sector mobilizers/ outreach teams

  • Promote a survivor-centred approach in all activities

  • Represent program goals and GBV standards 



Security and Conduct:




  • Ensure compliance with security protocols and policies

  • Foster a safe and supportive working environment for all GBV staff and partners

  • Exemplify core principles of GBV programming, including respect, non-discrimination, responsible use of power, nonviolence, and promotion of gender equality 

  • Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the program and organization, notably through adherence to the Code of Conduct and Ethics, including compliance with anti-harassment, safeguarding and PSEA policies

  • Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.



Job Requirements




  • Experience working with community groups required.

  • Demonstrated commitment to core principles of GBV programming, including gender equality and survivor-centered support services.

  • Good interpersonal skills

  • Strong communication skills to lead individual and group discussions.

  • Trusted member of community

  • Fluent in written and spoken English and local language requirements.



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