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ROLE PURPOSE:

 

The Community Mobilizer is responsible for engaging communities to implement Save the Children Philippines Organizational Strategy and Philippine Sponsorship Program Strategies at the grassroots level. The role emphasizes inclusivity, responsiveness, climate-informed approaches, and meaningful participation of children in programs and advocacy. The Community Mobilizer works closely with local stakeholders, child-led groups, and civil society organizations to ensure child rights are upheld and integrated into all aspects of programming.

Roles and Responsibilities

 

• Lead community mobilization efforts and social preparation plans aligned with SCP`s inclusive, responsive, and climate-informed approaches.
• Facilitate co-designing of programs with children and communities, promoting active participation and ownership.
• Engage with child-led groups (CLGs) and civil society organizations to ensure children`s voices influence program and policy decisions.
• Collaborate with local government units and other stakeholders to advance child-rights-focused initiatives, including those addressing climate vulnerability.
• Ensure timely and quality execution of sponsorship operations, including child enrollment, annual family updates (AFU), and mid-year eligibility checks (MYEC).
• Implement proactive child support mechanisms, such as case management, risk mitigation, and emergency response coordination.
• Promote child participation in governance processes, supporting the establishment of inclusive platforms and advocacy efforts.
• Build the capacity of children and community members to participate in decision-making, advocacy, and program planning.
• Gather, analyze, and report on community-level data to inform decision-making and ensure programs meet children’s needs.
• Support children and communities in accessing climate-resilient programs and budgets.
• Integrate climate risk assessments into programming to address vulnerabilities and build resilience.
• Establish responsive social accountability mechanisms and promote a culture of safeguarding across all interactions with children and communities.
   

 

CORE COMPETENCY - THINKING:

• Knowledge and Understanding of Children’s Rights and Inclusion, Participation, and Governance: Applies critical thinking through a deep knowledge and understanding of children`s rights and inclusion, participation, and governance. Takes effective and considered decisions to ensure community mobilization activities are in line with these principles.

 

CORE COMPETENCY - ENGAGING:

• Track Record in Community Mobilization: Engages effectively by demonstrating a track record in community mobilization. Takes personal responsibility for building and sustaining relationships within the community, aligning with organizational goals and values.
• Strong Communication and Facilitation Skills: Engages effectively through strong communication and facilitation skills. Takes personal responsibility for fostering open dialogue and facilitating community involvement in alignment with organizational objectives.
  
  
  
  EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• A degree in SocialSciences, Development Studies, Community Development, Public Administration, Public Health, ora related field.
• Experience in community mobilization strategies
• Knowledge in Child Rights Programming or Child Rights Governance
• Understanding of the 9 principles of child participation
• Knowledge of adolescent sexual and reproductive health, child protection, and gender issues.
• Proven experience (at least 2-3 years) in community mobilization, participatory approaches, and conducting awareness campaigns in rural or marginalized communities.
• Fluency in the local language(s) and proficiency in English for reporting purposes and communication purposes.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation, including the use oftools and software for data collectionand analysis.
• Knowledge in participatory approach
• Working with NGOs or development agencies on ASRHR programs
• Working with NGOs or development agencies on ChildProtection programs
• Working with NGOs or development agencies on Gender Equality programs.
• Familiarity with the cultural context and social dynamicsof the targeted communities

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