Junior Community Mobilizer, Momouk, Myanmar

Junior Community Mobilizer, Momouk, Myanmar

Closing Date: Monday, 17 February 2014

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Organization

UN-HABITAT - United Nations Human Settlements Programme

Country

Myanmar

Field location

Moemeik, Myanmar

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TERMS OF REFERENCE
Issued on: 3 February 2014
Job Title: Junior Community Mobilizer
Project: Emergency Recovery, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Support to Ethnic Minority Areas in Myanmar
Location: Momouk
Duration: 3 months, extendable
Starting date: As soon as possible
Type of Contract: LICA
No. of Position: 1
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Community Mobilizer will work under the supervision of the township WASH coordinator. He/ She will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Represent the WASH project at the community level: as such, serve as an important conduit for communication between the project and the communities, and will provide on-going feedback, from the communities to the project in order to assist planning and problem solving.
• Coordinate with the communities in determining mutually convenient times and venues, as well as suitable participants, for project related meetings and activities.
• Assist the communities to undertake the community needs analysis and to prepare village development plans.
• Assist villagers in organizing or strengthening of Village WASH Committee (VWC) or similar CBOs.
• Assist in mobilizing communities and VWC to participate in project activities by motivating, educating and consulting with the community members.
• Work closely with VWC/village volunteers nominated by the community to facilitate the smooth transfer of knowledge, skills and responsibilities to beneficiaries.
• Facilitate project activities as required at the village level in accordance with township work plans and in ways consistent with the project strategies.
• Assist with formal data gathering for planning purposes and for participatory monitoring and evaluation.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Secondary level education
• Formal technical qualifications are not essential but practical experience and skills in WASH related activities would be an advantage
• Preferably from the project target township; rural background would be an advantage.
• Essential attributes will be: respect for the local communities; willingness and ability to work as part of dynamic WASH team, Familiarity with demand driven community-based development approach..
• Applicants from the target townships and from rural backgrounds; especially women, are encouraged to apply.

Submission of Applications The application comprises a one page cover letter explaining the applicant's interest and suitability for the post and a CV with a Passport Photograph, updated United Nations Personal History Form (P 11) and copy of certificates and eventually letters of recommendation.
Interested candidates (Myanmar Nationals) should submit their application in writing, clearly indicating on the sealed envelope the Post Title and Duty Station, to UN-Habitat, No.6, Natmauk Road, Tamwe Township, Yangon or by email with Subject: 'Post Title and Duty Station' to: Email: recruitment@unhabitat-mya.org
Please note that applications received after the closing date 17 February 2014 will not be given consideration for this cycle, but will be kept in the roster. Only shortlisted candidate whose application responds to the above criteria will be contacted for interview. UN-Habitat regrets its inability to reply individually or attend to telephone queries on the advertised posts. Please download P11 Form from: http://www.fukuoka.unhabitat.org/vacancy/pdf/Personal_History_P11.doc

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