Community Mobilizer_Menchum
Community Mobilizer_Menchum
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Experience
2 Year
Employee type
Full-Time , Fixed/ Short-term contractPosition
Experienced Professional
Offer Salary
Attractive
For Freelance
No
Application deadline
Aug 17, 2026
Job Description
Community Mobilizer-Menchum
Key Responsibilities
1. Community Engagement and Mobilization
- Conduct regular community outreach and awareness-raising activities on protection issues.
- Mobilize community members to participate in protection-related activities and meetings.
- Support the establishment and strengthening of community-based protection structures.
- Facilitate community dialogues and discussions on protection concerns and solutions.
2. Identification and Referral of Vulnerable Individuals
- Identify individuals and households with specific protection needs.
- Conduct safe and ethical referrals to appropriate service providers.
- Follow established referral pathways and confidentiality protocols.
- Support timely access to protection, health, psychosocial, legal, and livelihood services.
3. Protection Monitoring
- Collect information on protection risks, incidents, trends, and community concerns.
- Report protection concerns to supervisors in a timely manner.
- Participate in protection assessments and monitoring exercises.
- Contribute to the documentation of protection cases and activities.
4. Awareness Raising and Capacity Building
- Conduct sensitization sessions on:
- Child Protection
- Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
- Human Rights
- Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
- Positive Parenting
- Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)
- Documentation
- Support training of community leaders and volunteers on protection principles.
5. Community-Based Protection
- Strengthening community participation in identifying and addressing protection risks.
- Support the development of community action plans.
- Promote inclusion of women, youth, persons with disabilities, and marginalized groups in community structures.
- Facilitate community feedback and accountability mechanisms.
6. Reporting and Documentation
- Maintain accurate records of activities conducted.
- Prepare weekly and monthly activity reports.
- Ensure proper documentation of referrals and community meetings.
Assist in data collection and reporting using IRC tools and systems.
Required Qualifications
Education
Minimum of GCE A levels
Diploma or certification in Social Work, Community Development, Human Rights is an added advantage
Experience
- At least 1-3 years of experience in humanitarian, protection, community development, or social work programs.
- Experience working with displaced populations, refugees, returnees, or vulnerable communities is an asset.
- Experience in community mobilization and awareness-raising activities.
Technical Skills
- Knowledge of humanitarian protection principles.
- Understanding of referral pathways and case management principles.
- Ability to work with diverse community groups.
- Basic report writing and data collection skills.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and PSEA standards.
Languages
Fluency in English.
Knowledge of local languages spoken in the intervention area is highly desirable.
Bilingual (English/French) candidates have an advantage.
Core Competencies
- Integrity and accountability
- Respect for diversity and inclusion
- Effective communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Community engagement skills
- Problem-solving and adaptability
- Confidentiality and ethical conduct
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Job Overview
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Experience
2 Year
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Location
Menchum, Northwest, Cameroon
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Offered Salary
Attractive
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Qualification
Experienced Professional
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Functional Area
Field Operations
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Degree Level
A-Level
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Industry
Non-governmental Organization (NGOs) -
Date Posted
2 months ago
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Apply Before
Aug 17, 2026
