A National NGO is looking for dynamic & Professional candidate for the position of Community Engagement Lead / Advisor. Candidates with possession of following essentials are highly encouraged to apply. 

Required Qualification / Experience:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Community Development, Anthropology, or a related field. Master’s degree is an advantage.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of experience in community engagement or development work within humanitarian or development contexts.
• Proven experience in working with both host and refugee communities, preferably in KP or similar contexts.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder coordination, capacity building, and conflict resolution.
• Experience in conducting community needs assessments and developing community engagement strategies.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent facilitation and training skills.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Proficiency in using monitoring and evaluation tools and techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Pashtu (written and spoken) is required.
• Proficiency in other languages (e.g., Dari, Farsi) is an advantage.

Job Description:

Community Needs Assessment and Planning:

• Conduct comprehensive community needs assessments to identify the requirements and priorities of both host and refugee communities.
• Develop and implement community engagement strategies and plans to support project objectives.
• Facilitate community consultations to gather input and feedback on project activities.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with community leaders, local organizations, government authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders, including SAFRON, CCAR, CAR, and local municipal authorities, to ensure community needs are addressed.
• Ensure regular communication and information sharing with all stakeholders

Community Mobilization and Participation:

• Promote community participation in project planning, implementation, and evaluation processes.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and forums to encourage active involvement and ownership of project activities.
• Implement community-driven initiatives to strengthen social cohesion and resilience within and between host and refugee communities.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor the progress and quality of community engagement interventions.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on community engagement activities, progress, challenges, and lessons learned.

Capacity Building:

• Identify capacity building needs of community members and local organizations.
• Design and deliver training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of community members and local stakeholders in areas such as leadership, conflict resolution, and project management.
• Support the development of community-based structures and committees to sustain project outcomes.

Complaint and Feedback Mechanism:

• Establish and manage a complaint and feedback mechanism to address community concerns and grievances related to project activities.
• Ensure that feedback from the community is documented, analyzed, and used to inform project adjustments and improvements.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with approved policies, procedures, and standards in all community engagement activities.
• Identify and manage risks related to community engagement, including social, cultural, and security risks.
• Ensure that all community engagement activities promote inclusivity, gender equality, and environmental sustainability.