Community Mobilizer - South/Tyr and Surrounding villages in Lebanon at Caritas Lebanon

Job Summary

The Community Mobilizer will work to engage and empower community members to participate in development initiatives and address local issues.

He /She will aet as a bridge between Caritas Lebanon project's team and the community, fostering participation, and ensuring that the community's needs and priorities are addressed.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Establishing and maintaining strong lelationships with community members, leaders, and stakeholders.
Motivating community members to actively participate in planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects.
Creating spaces for open communication and dialogue within the to identify needs and solutions.
Working to ensure that community-led initiatives are sustainable in the long term.
Effectively and efficiently facilitate Implementation of Community led interventions at the project level to ensure that communities are empowered for sustainable development.

Experience required

At least 2 years Of implementation of community led initiatives.
Minimum understanding of human rights, particularly the rights of refugees, migrant workers, and gender-based violence.

Skills and Qualifications

Excellent oral and written communication skills are crucial for conveying information, facilitating discussions, and building relationships.
Community mobilizers need to be able to connect with people from diverse backgrounds, build trust, and create a positive and inclusive environment.
Problem-Solving, able 10 identify and analyze community issues, develop solutions, and implement action plans.
Ability to lead discussions, encourage participation, and guide communities in identifying their needs and developing solutions is essential.
Teamwork and the ability to collaborate effectively and contribute to a shared goal is important.
Organizational Skills such as Managing tasks, coordinating activities, and keeping track of progress are important for effective community mobilization.
Active listening skills is crucial for understanding community concerns, identifying needs, and building trust.
A deep understanding and respect for cultural differences are essential for working effectively with diverse communities.
The ability to mediate conflicts and negotiate solutions is valuable in community settings.

Report Writing

Documenting activities, progress, and outcomes is important for accountability and learning.

Languages and Computer skills

Spoken Arabic is required. Spoken and written English is strongly preferred. Spoken French is a plus.

In order to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the template on the following link:

https://ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/single/WBK6KSb0

A member of our Human Resources team will contact you soon if your profile is considered for the job vacancy, and if more information is needed. If you are not being approached by our Human Resources team, please consider your application automatically registered in our database.

Caritas Lebanon is committed to all Safeguarding Principles and will not tolerate any act in any shape or form of misuse regarding Child Safeguarding Policies and Sexual Exploitation Abuse or Harassment (SEA). All staff must understand that Caritas Lebanon will apply a zero-tolerance policy to SEA and any harassment of any type. Caritas Lebanon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Moreover, Caritas Lebanon will not share any personal data with anyone outside Caritas Lebanon whatsoever unless requested by Law. All applicants are strictly required to adhere to these standards. Therefore, the selected applicant shall be requested to provide additional information to conduct the needed background check.

In addition, Caritas Lebanon will reserve its rights not to hire any applicant who was previously reported for a SEA incident.