Relief International-Livestock for Life

SCOPE OF WORK

I.JOB TITLE: Community Mobilization Officer

1. II.            ESTIMATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE/LEVEL OF EFFORT:

From the date of Hiring to December till 31, 2014 (3 months approximately)

BACKGROUND: Relief International is implementing “Livestock for Life” project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Baluchistan to strengthen the government efforts for prevention and control of Zoonosis in Pakistan. Under “livestock for life (LFL) project” various activities in coordination with the key stakeholders both in private and public sectors are part of the project. Sharing of information on disease outbreaks and consistent monitoring and surveillance for early detection, reporting and response is the core aim of the project. RI-LFL project also focus and prioritize the disease reporting and early warning for prompt response and management of any alarming situation/epidemic through capacity building of the officials and establishing coordination mechanism. Relief International has established coordination Committees at village, union council, District and provincial level in the target districts and areas of the program to strengthen the diagnosis, reporting, surveillance and response mechanism of the government.

 JOB SUMMARY:  The objective of this position is to organize and mobilize the community so that the community people play their role of creating awareness regarding zoonotic diseases, develop linkages between community and line departments and report suspected diseases to the relevant district departments.He will work under the guidance and support of District Project Manager. Will ensure to coordinate and closely work with the district project manager and community.

1. REPORTING: This position reports District Project manager.
2. PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 
1. Selection of UCs, Villages, and Community Animals Health Workers (CAHWs) & Public Health Workers (PHWs) for project activities.
2. To carried out baseline survey of selected communities about zoonotic diseases, and continue to monitor social change and new social information relevant to community empowerment;
3. To identify potential leaders and/or organizers;
4. To raise awareness about zoonotic diseases
5. To assist  Community Animal Health Workers (CAHWs) and community members to identify needs and to generate solutions, identifying priority issues and to analyses their problems;
6. To provide Community Animals Health Workers (CAHWs) with management skills, communication skills and knowledge in getting community members interested, organized and motivated about prevention of zoonotic diseases
7. To distribute vaccination card for vaccination campaign & monitor all CAHWs activities
8. To develop trust, tolerance and co-operation among community members; 
9. To encourage and stimulate full participation by all community members
10. To submit the daily, weekly and monthly report regarding project activities.
11. To develop success stories and articles on community mobilization impact and extension messages impact in local language.
12. To develop linkage between heal, veterinary service providers and community organization
13. Perform any task assigned by DPM.

V.   EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Having Bachelor degree /Master Degree in relevant subject .
• Must have knowledge of the health safety and Zoonotic diseases prevalent in the area.
• At least 3-4 years of progressive experience and proven track record of relevant competence of working with NGOs/INGOs.
• Experience of working in unstable or conflict affected areas and willingness to work in very remote areas with limited services and amenities.
• Must be able to work independently and together with the project team.
• Having adept knowledge of computer applications and soft wares (MS Word, MS Excel & Power point).
• Strong leadership, communication, and Interpersonal skills.

VI. WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Regular field visits 75%
• Office documentation 25%.

DUTY STATION: This position is located in D I Khan