JOB TITLE : COMMUNITY MOBILISATION FACILITATOR (3)
RESPONSIBLE TO: NISSA MANAGER
DURATION : 2 MONTHS (with possible extension)
JOB SUMMARY
The NISSA Unit of the Ministry of Social Development requires services of 3 Community Mobilisation Facilitators (CMFs) 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 CMFs 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 will be an added advantage.
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 a “NISSA MANAGER”. Interested persons should forward their applications, curriculum vitae and certified copies of educational certificates on or before 03 November 2017 at 16h00 to deliver their hard copies to:
Human Resources Office, Ministry of Social Development, Moposo House 6th Floor, Kingsway Rd.
