Community Mobilisation Facilitator at Ministry of Social Development

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MINISTRY              :              SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT      :                      NISSA UNIT (CGP)

JOB TITLE              :                      COMMUNITY MOBILISATION FACILITATOR (1)

RESPONSIBLE TO:                     NISSA MANAGER

DURATION              :                    31ST DECEMBER 2019         

JOB SUMMARY

The NISSA Unit of the Ministry of Social Development requires services of one (1) Community Mobilisation Facilitator (CMF) to support community mobilisation and sensitisation of rural communities for smooth implementation of NISSA Expansion. Under the supervision of the NISSA Manager, the Community Mobilisation Facilitators will be expected to be in charge of the communications strategy of NISSA to make sure that all stakeholders such as Community Councillors, Chiefs, and Households are knowledgeable about NISSA methodology and schedules of NISSA activities in their respective villages.

MAIN DUTIES

The CMF will be in charge of the following;

  • Hold community gatherings (lipitso) at community level for sensitisation of communities on NISSA
  • Distribute NISSA IEC Materials to communities and ensure that enough IEC Materials are available for distribution.
  • Ensure that Village Chiefs receive notification letters detailing schedules and roles of key stakeholders during NISSA activities
  • Liaise with Information office to arrange Radio announcements and participate in Radio Slots for sensitization on NISSA activities in the assigned Community Councils.
  • In collaboration with district staff and supervisors of Data Collection Teams, set up appointments with individual village chiefs based on their route plan (deployment plan), to prepare the villages for the Data Collection Teams’ (DCT) arrival.   
  • Conducts households estimate listings e.g. names and surnames, number of total hhs
  • Provide guide in election of VACs
  • Training of VACs

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Degree in Social Sciences and or related degree

1 year experience in community mobilization.

Other requirements;

  • Computer literacy (Microsoft suit)

Personal attributes;

  • Excellent interpersonal and people skills
  • Methodical and disciplined approach to work
  •  Good reporting skills and prepares weekly and monthly reports.
  • Be able to work under pressure/ after hours
  • Be prepared to work in remote areas where there is no network etc.
  • Fluency in English and Sesotho speaking
  • Good communication skills
  • Good facilitation skills
  • Cultural sensitive (respect different cultural diversities)
  • Presentable attire/ good attire which show respect to different age groups in a community.

How to apply

  • Applications should be delivered by original signed hard copy and clearly marked application for the position of  “COMMUNITY MOBILISATION FACILITATOR”. Interested persons should forward their applications, curriculum vitae and certified copies of educational certificates on or before 26th July, 2019 at 12h00 noon to deliver their hard copies to:

Human Resources Office, Ministry of Social Development, 3rd Floor Pension Fund Building, Constitution Road, Maseru.

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