Advocacy / Social Mobilization Expert

Shifa Foundation

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Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Shifa Foundation is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Shifa Foundation engages. Shifa Foundation expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Shifa Foundation also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, Misconduct Disclosure Scheme — SCHR. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Job Summary:

The Social Mobilization Expert will be responsible for community engagement and outreach activities for the Benazir Nashonuma Program (BNP). The expert will engage the Social mobilizers to mobilize local communities, raise awareness about the program's objectives, and ensure that eligible women and children receive the benefits provided by the BNP. The role requires develop strategies and policies for enhancing mobilization of program in close coordination with health facilities, local leaders, and community-based organizations to ensure the program’s successful implementation and to increase participation rates.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement social mobilization strategies aimed at raising awareness about the BNP’s nutrition and health services for pregnant and lactating women, and children under two.
Engage with community leaders, local organizations, and other stakeholders to promote the program and encourage community participation.
Facilitate community meetings, sessions, and workshops to educate target populations on the importance of maternal and child nutrition, vaccination, and health services offered by BNP.
Identify and engage local influencers (e.g., religious leaders, schoolteachers, women’s groups) to act as advocates for the program within their communities.
Train and support field workers, volunteers, and other mobilizers in community engagement techniques to enhance outreach efforts.
Monitor and assess community response to the program and adjust mobilization strategies based on feedback from the field.
Collaborate with health facility staff and field teams to ensure that community mobilization efforts are aligned with program objectives.
Gather community feedback and report findings to the program management team, providing suggestions for improving program outreach and community participation.
Organize events and campaigns (e.g., health camps, door-to-door awareness drives) to further BNP’s reach.
Prepare and submit regular reports on mobilization activities, including challenges faced and success stories.
Advocate for gender-sensitive approaches in program delivery to ensure inclusivity and cultural appropriateness in all outreach activities.

Working Conditions:

Extensive fieldwork and travel to rural or underdeveloped areas.
Flexibility in working hours may be required based on community activities.
Close coordination with local health facilities, BNP field staff, and other stakeholders.

مہارتیں

Coordination Skills Event Organizer Data Management Mobilization

نوکری کی تفصیلات

صنعت:

غیر سرکاری تنظیم / سماجی خدمات

شعبہِ افعال:

صحت و طب

کل عہدے:

1 اشاعت

نوکری کی شفٹ:

پہلا پہر

نوکری کی قسم:

مستقل

نوکری کا مقام:

اسلام آباد, پاکستان

جنس:

کوئی ترجیح نہیں

کم از کم تعلیم:

ماسٹرز

ڈگری کا عنوان:

Masters degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Development studies, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

کیریئر کی سطح:

تجربہ کار پیشہ ور

تجربہ:

3 سال - 4 سال

اس سے پہلے درخواست دیجیۓ:

اکتوبر ۰۳, ۲۰۲۴

تاریخِ اِشاعت:

ستمبر ۲۵, ۲۰۲۴

Shifa Foundation

غیر سرکاری تنظیم / سماجی خدمات · 201-300 ملازمین - اسلام آباد

پیروی کریں

Shifa Foundation is a registered non-governmental, non-profitable and volunteer organization based in Islamabad and stretched across the map of Pakistan with its regional offices spread nationwide. For the last 20 years, Shifa Family, which includes Shifa International Hospital, Shifa School of Medicine, Shifa School of Nursing, Tameer-e-Millat Foundation, Pakistan Kidney Institute and Shifa Foundation is providing state of the art services in health, education and development sectors and assume a leading role in Humanitarian Sector.