MINISTRY OF GENDER, YOUTH, SPORTS, ARTS, CULTURE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PATHWAYS TO SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS PROJECT (PSLP)
ADVERT FOR COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION FACILITATOR X 3 (NISSA Positions)
INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT 1 YEAR CONTRACT
1. Background Information
The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho through the Ministry of Gender, Youth, Sports, Culture and Social Development (MoGYSC&SD) has secured credit from the World Bank in the amount equivalent to US$26.5 million toward implementation of Pathways to Sustainable Livelihoods Project (PSLP) for a five (5) year period up to 2027. The Ministry intends to use part of the proceeds of this credit for an individual consultant to act as a community mobilization facilitator. The consultant shall support the implementation of component 3 of the Project.
2. Background for the Assignment. The NISSA Unit of MGYSACSD requires services of three Community Mobilization Facilitators (CMFs) to support community mobilization and sensitization of rural communities for smooth implementation of NISSA Expansion. Under the direct supervision of the NISSA Manager and in collaboration with Community Based Targeting and Validation Officers, the position leads the communication and information strategy of NISSA at community level to make ensure that all stakeholders such as Community Councilors, Chiefs, and Households are knowledgeable about NISSA methodology and schedules of NISSA activities in their respective villages.
3. Roles and Responsibilities
The CMFs will be in charge of the following;
- Hold community gatherings (lipitso) at community level for sensitization 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 households
- Provide guide in election of Village Assistance Committees
- Training of Village Assistance Committees
4. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Degree in Social Sciences and/or related field
Other requirements;
- Computer literacy (Microsoft suite)
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
- Culturally sensitive (respect different cultural diversities)
- Presentable attire/ good attire which show respect to different age groups in a community.
5. Reporting
The community mobilization officer reports to the PFU Coordinator, working under the close supervision of NISSA Manager.
6. Period of the Assignment
The duration of the contract is one year with renewable subject to satisfactory performance and project needs.
7. Facilities to be provided by Client
The Ministry of Gender, Youth, Sports, Culture and Social Development will provide office space, computer, furniture, data and all services for communication purpose.
8. Selection Arrangement Selection of the position holder, Individual Consultant, will be in accordance with the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for ICs. Interested candidates must send a letter of expression of interest and suitability for the position as well as a Curriculum Vitae, in English and two reference letters, before 16:30pm on 27/03/2023 to the following addresses:
Ministry of Gender, Youth, Sports, Culture and Social Development
P.O. Box A222
MASERU 100
LESOTHO
Tel: (+266 27003549 Email [email protected] copy to [email protected]