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The "Integrated Climate Risk Management for Strengthened Resilience to Climate Change" project is funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) through the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) as the Accredited Entity, with Muslim Hands as the Implementing Partner. Component 2 ("Increased Climate Resilience through Local Adaptation Plans and Diversified Livelihoods") aims to strengthen the adaptive capacity of vulnerable communities—particularly women, persons with disabilities, and other marginalized groups—through community-based adaptation planning, climate-resilient livelihoods, and knowledge transfer
Social Mobilizers will serve as the frontline agents for community engagement, mobilization, and the facilitation of participatory processes. They are crucial for ensuring community ownership, forming and strengthening village committees, and supporting the development and implementation of locally-led adaptation actions.

The Social Mobilizer will serve as the primary frontline agent for community engagement, mobilization, and facilitation. They are crucial for building trust, ensuring community ownership, and directly implementing participatory processes that lead to locally-led climate adaptation actions.

1. Community Mobilization and Forum Establishment:

• Conduct extensive door-to-door outreach and community dialogues to introduce the project, build trust, and ensure inclusive participation from all segments of the community, with a special focus on women, persons with disabilities, and other marginalized groups.
• Facilitate the activation, formation, and regular meetings of inclusive Village Climate Adaptation Forums (VCAFs) and Village Council/UC-level Climate Adaptation Forums (VCCAFs/UCAFs).
• Support these forums in developing their Terms of Reference (ToRs) for governance, search and rescue, and the dissemination of early warnings.
• Identify and engage community volunteers, linking them with Rescue 1122 and ensuring they are equipped with emergency response toolkits.

Facilitation of Climate Risk Assessments and Adaptation Planning:

• Lead the facilitation of participatory Multi-Hazard Community-Based Climate Risk & Vulnerability Assessments (MH-CCRVA) at the village and UC levels.
• Guide communities through the process of co-developing their Local Climate Change Adaptation Plans (LCCAPs) based on the assessment findings.
• Organize and support the validation workshops for these plans with wider community representatives and local authorities.
• Assist in the display of finalized adaptation plans and hazard maps on metal signboards in each target village.

3. Awareness Raising and Capacity Building:

• Conduct regular community awareness sessions on climate change, climate risks, and adaptation strategies using participatory methods.
• Organize and facilitate interactive theater performances, games, and sports events twice a year in all target villages to disseminate key messages.
• Support the development and dissemination of climate risk messages in local languages through print and digital media.
• Facilitate the development of school-level disaster preparedness plans and conduct awareness-raising events in primary and secondary schools.

4. Support for Livelihoods and Climate-Smart Initiatives:

• Mobilize and register participants for Climate-Smart Village trainings, Farmer Field Schools, and vocational skills development programs.
• Support the demonstration of climate-smart practices, such as off-season vegetable gardening and the establishment of crop improvement plots and seed banks.
• Assist in community mobilization for nature-based solution activities, such as afforestation drives, and the construction of check dams and irrigation channels.
• Identify and encourage potential trainees, especially women and youth, to participate in market-oriented skills training, bootcamps, and employer-led placement programs.

5. Data Collection, Reporting, and Accountability:

• Conduct detailed household-level beneficiary profiling and registration, strictly adhering to the project's vulnerability and inclusion criteria.
• Maintain meticulous field records, including meeting minutes, attendance sheets with signatures/thumbprints, and pre-/post-training assessments.
• Collect and submit accurate monitoring data and assist the M&E Officer in gathering case studies, success stories, and conducting baseline/endline surveys.
• Ensure WFP and GCF visibility materials are correctly displayed at all project sites and community events.
• Prepare and submit timely weekly and monthly field activity reports to the Project Manager.

6. Stakeholder Linkages and Safeguarding:

• Act as a key liaison between community groups, project staff, and relevant government line departments (e.g., Social Welfare for registration, On-Farm Water Management for infrastructure handover).
• Proactively promote the project’s Complaints and Feedback Mechanism (CFM), ensuring all community members are aware of how to safely report concerns.
• Uphold and integrate safeguarding, PSEA, gender equality, and disability inclusion principles in all field activities.
• Immediately report any protection or safeguarding concerns through the official channels, maintaining strict confidentiality.

• Qualifications & Experience
  Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Agriculture, Livestock, DRR, Development Studies, or related field.
• Experience: At least 2–3 years of relevant experience in community mobilization and training delivery, preferably in climate resilience, livelihoods, or DRR/DRM projects.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong facilitation and community engagement skills.
• Good knowledge of participatory approaches and adult learning techniques.
• Proficiency in Pashto (mandatory) and other local languages (an asset).
• Experience working in Upper Dir or similar cultural contexts.
• Good report-writing and basic computer skills.

Key Attributes

• Respectful of local customs and culture, with a commitment to inclusion and diversity.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with women and marginalized groups.
• Willingness to travel frequently to remote and hard-to-reach areas.
• Muslim Hands maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination and unequal power dynamics and is fully committed to equity, inclusion, and safeguarding (PSEA).
• As part of our Safeguarding Policy, all applicants must present a valid CNIC and proof of qualifications/experience at the time of test/interview.
• Muslim Hands has a ZERO tolerance policy on prevention of Physical and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), Safeguarding, and child protection/GBV, which is part of MH code of conduct and Ethics.
• As part of the application process, all candidates must complete and submit a Self-Declaration of Criminal Convictions Form (attached with this Job Description).
• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all qualified individuals, irrespective of gender, ethnicity or origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status, to apply to become a part of the organization
• If this role aligns with your skills and values, we encourage you to apply by submitting a detailed CV, along with a covering letter.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• We reserve the right to close the recruitment process early and make appointments before the closing date.