Community Mobilization Officer

Our client is undertaking a three-year project that aims to improve basic living conditions for returnees in the liberated rural areas of Al-Anbar governorate through the rehabilitation of up to 1,000 housing units and restoration of decentralized services. The decentralized services component will entail the provision of solar street lighting, the rehabilitation of selected community roads, and of water and sanitation networks and/or stations. When feasible, the rehabilitated housing units will be connected to the restored decentralized services taking into consideration the whole neighborhood. The rehabilitation of housing and basic services will be guided by a needs-based approach.

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Community Mobilization Officer will be responsible for, but not limited to the following functions and responsibilities:
○ Develop the gender sensitive communication and stakeholder engagement plan with the support of the Project Manager;
○ Identify and engage with potential project beneficiaries;
○ Conduct household assessments;
○ Provide support to the Monitoring and Reporting Officer in compilation of the project’s beneficiary database through analyzing the collected information from the projects locations, preparation of summaries and briefing notes;
○ Maintain awareness in the communities on project goals, GRM as well as HLP rights (f.e. compensation, alternative ownership proof etc) through various activities in liaison with the PM and other stakeholders.
○ Liaise with municipality directorate on the selection of targeted area for projects implementation;
○ Undertake regular site visits to the project sites independently or together with the Project Manager and the Project Team;
○ Maintain close and effective collaboration with all key stakeholders and ensure their active participation in all project activities and committees;
○ Ensure community participation includes the most vulnerable and marginalized groups.

To PM 

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Functional competencies
- Technical knowledge of construction, design, contract management, occupational health and safety, environment, planning and management,
- Professionalism,
- Commitment,
- Communication,
- Judgment and Decision Making,
- High organizational skills.

Core Values and Principles:
● Understand and respect UNOPS sustainability principles I. Look for ways to embed UNOPS sustainability principles in day to day project management
II. Seek opportunities to champion gender equality at work place III. Champion and communicate project’s sustainability aspects with key stakeholders
● Understand and Respect National ownership and capacity i. Understand the principles of the Paris Declaration on aid effectiveness and mainstream them into the project plans ii.Seek opportunities to recruit qualified local staff iii. Look for ways to build capacity of local counterparts
● Partnerships and Coordination i. Understand the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNSDCF) and UNOPS, and the contribution of the project to the UNSDCF; ii.Strive to build strong partnerships and effective coordination among relevant project actors (e.g. United Nations, governments, and non-governmental organizations or other relevant partners.
● Accountability for results and the use of resources i. The project management processes are designed to deliver maximum accountability, transparency and results. If a project or processes is not in line with this, it is the responsibility of the PM to raise the issue to the supervisor
● Excellence i. Contribute to innovation and the adaptation of best practice standards of sustainability and quality.

Requirements
● A minimum of three years of experience in supporting project implementation and/or coordination in either public or private sector organization is required.
● Previous experience in supporting project mobilization and community engagement is required
● Diploma and/or college education in combination with a total of 5 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.
● Working experience in a project – based environment is required. ● Experience with international organization/s and/or UN agencies is an asset.
● Proficiency with computers in particular MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Internet, MS Project, and other related software to the position field of expertise.
Other requirements
● Positive attitude and good analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
● Ability to develop clear goals and work well under tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent activities.
● Commitment, efficiency, flexibility and willingness to work in a highly motivated team of professionals.
● Ability to adapt to a difficult working environment, under pressure and with limited timeframes, and to exercise initiative and resourcefulness necessary for prioritizing multiple tasks. ● Ability to travel to and within Iraq’s governorates.