Mobilization Specialist

Job Title: Community Mobilization Specialist

Reports To: Program Manager / Project Director
Location: Ranchi, U.P, Bihar.
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

The Community Mobilization Specialist is responsible for engaging, empowering, and mobilizing community members and stakeholders to participate in and support program activities. This role involves developing strategies to increase community participation, building trust with community stakeholders, and ensuring that project activities are culturally appropriate and effectively communicated.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement community mobilization strategies and plans in line with project goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, local organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate community meetings, workshops, and outreach activities to raise awareness and encourage participation.
• Identify community needs and feedback through participatory methods (e.g., focus group discussions, community mapping, needs assessments).
• Collaborate with program teams to ensure community input is integrated into project design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Train and mentor community volunteers and peer educators as needed.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of community mobilization activities, and make recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare regular reports, case studies, and success stories for internal use and donor reporting.
• Ensure all mobilization activities are conducted in a culturally sensitive and inclusive manner.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Community Development, Public Health, Sociology, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in community mobilization, outreach in DDUGKY organizing.
• Strong facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Experience working with diverse and underserved populations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Fluent in [local language] and proficient in English (oral and written).
• Willingness to travel to project sites and work flexible hours as needed.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with participatory rural appraisal (PRA) tools and methods.
• Experience with behavior change communication (BCC) or community health programs.
• Knowledge of local socio-political dynamics and cultural norms.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 20/07/2025