The incument will support implementation of the Provision of Building resilient community infrastructure in Afghanistan through a build-back-better approach project to ensure that the required outputs are achieved in line with the work plan.

He/She will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Development of a training manual on community mobilization in line with the People’s Process and Securing Land Rights for Gender-Safe Informal Settlements.
• With Support of team leader and project Engineer, conducting training for community CDCs and ensure they understand the project objectives and implementation modality.
• Develop a system for quality assurance of community-based initiatives of the sub project.
• Monitor and ensure that community consultation, meetings, trainings, demonstration activities, area mapping, community action, hazard mapping plan and capacity building of the community are done on a timely basis as per the agreed standards.
• Identifying the social related issues in the project area and providing the possible solutions to the field teams.
• Discuss project activities regularly with local communities (CDCs) and beneficiaries and receive their feedback on the activities.
• Maintain good liaison with the local authority’s district level, project partners and communities.
• Conduct regular field surveys and assessments; map information and ensure documentation.
• Identify and document good practices/lessons learned; bring to the attention of project officer and recommend solutions.
• Prepare weekly monitoring reports based on standard formats for submission to the project officer.
• Prepare monthly progress reports on community mobilization and training submission to project officer.
• Ensure adherence to UN-Habitat operational policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
• Perform any other task assigned by the supervisor(s).

Work implies frequent interaction with the following:

• The Social Mobilizer will be reporting on a day-to-day basis to the provincial team leader.

• Close cooperation with Management and Technical team for the implementation of the project.

Results Expected:

• Communities well informed and sensitized to programme activities.
• Coordination mechanisms established with community-based organizations, and project beneficiaries and UN-Habitat colleagues.
• Ensure the completion of activities across project according to their respective work plans.
• Adequate and timely assistance as detailed my management and which my change in response to emerging need and project priorities.

Competencies (Select 3 Maximum)

Professionalism: Ability to identify and resolve budgetary problems and identify sources for data collection. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Teamwork:  Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Planning& Organizing:  Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.