Date : 2007-11-08

Title : COMMUNITY MOBILIZERS - CNFA

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COMMUNITY MOBILIZERS - CNFA

CNFA Inc, a US based non-profit organization, is implementing a three year USAID funded "improving Livelihoods & Enterprise Development " (I-LED) program in earthquake affected areas of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, & I-LED works across public, private, NGOs & farming sector I-LED is seeking professional Pakistan national staff for the following areas:

COMMUNITY MOBILIZERS (4)

Location: Bagh (2 positions; 1 male, 1 female)

Mansehra (2 positions; 1 male, 1 female)

The Community mobilizer will coordinate and facilitate project activities related to community mobillization, appraisal, action planning and organizational development. This individual will act as a resource person on community organization development and work with the project management and staff, communities and other concerned organization/agencies in performing the following tasks:

• Identify potential community linkages.

• Prepare existing community organizations and other stakeholders to effectively participate in the development processes initiated by CNFA-ILED Pakistan. 

• Serve as a link between the beneficiaries and CNFA-ILED Pakistan.

• Assess needs and work on community mobilization, appraisal, preparation of action plans and organizational development.

• Documentation of outputs, processes and lessons learned in conducting community mobilization, appraisal preparation of action plans and organizational development.

• Work on projects which support business start-ups, business growth, creation of new jobs and development of new skills,

• Meet regularly with public sector, private sector and volunteer agencies.

Position-specific requirements & desired skills:

• Degree in Community Development, Social Sciences and/or Related Fields.

• Skills in Learning facilitation and Management.

• Minimum 2 years experience in community Development & Mobilization.

• Awareness of Local Development Issues and Concerns.

• Previous work Experience with NGO/INGO is preferable.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Applications to include a cover letter stating the positions, current detailed C.V. in reverse chronological order, at least 3 referees. Cover envelope to state the positions being applied for, submitted to :Office and Human Resources Manager, P.O. B\ox 575, Post office F-7 Markaz, Islamabad or hr@cnfapakistan.org

 Deadline for submissions: Monday November 12,2007.

No Phone Calls accepted. Applications incomplete, without current contactable reference or arriving after the deadline will not be considered.

Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

I-LED is an equal opportunity employer