About the role:

Identifying the needs and priorities of the communities, implementing a project to address those needs, and mobilizing resources and support to ensure the project's success.

About the Project:

PMS is initiating the "Flood 2022 Rehabilitation Khairpur" project to support vulnerable and marginalized families in the union council Kot Digi, Shadi Shaheed, and Kereela districts of Khairpur, Sindh. This initiative aims to enhance community resilience by providing disaster-resistant infrastructure and comprehensive training programs. Specifically, 25 disaster-resistant verandas will be constructed, and 5 Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) schemes will be developed to enhance the community's capacity to withstand and respond to disasters. The project will also include training and capacity-building activities. Furthermore, DRR training, awareness, and sensitization programs will be conducted to provide essential information on early warning systems and evacuation procedures, thereby increasing community preparedness. Through this holistic approach, PMS strives to create a sustainable model of disaster resilience that can be replicated and scaled to benefit other vulnerable communities.

Your impactful goals will include

Job Responsibilities:

• Community engagement: To engage with the community, build trust, and establish relationships with community leaders, local organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Conducting assessments: Conducting surveys, assessments, and research to identify the needs and priorities of the community he/she works with.
• Project planning and implementation: Once the needs of the community are identified, help to plan and implement project or initiatives to address those needs.
• Resource mobilization: To mobilize resources, including funding, materials, and volunteers, to support the project they are implementing.
• Advocacy and awareness-raising: To raise awareness about issues affecting the community and advocate for policy changes or reforms that can improve their situation.
• Monitoring and evaluation: Monitoring the progress of the project they implement and evaluating their impact on the community.
• Reporting and documentation: To maintain accurate records of the activities, including progress reports, budgets, and other documentation, to demonstrate the impact of his/her work.

Job Specification:

Education:

• Bachelor’s in related fields such as Social Work, Sociology, Community Development, Public Health, or International Development.

Work Experience:

• 3 to 4 years of experience in social work and community development.
• Proven experience in community mobilization, preferably in the context of disaster risk reduction or resilience-building projects.
• Proficiency in local languages spoken in the project area would be an advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to engage and connect with communities, build trust, and develop partnerships with community organizations.
• Ability to advocate for community needs and concerns, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and mobilize support for initiatives.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and report on data related to project effectiveness, community needs, and outcomes.
• Cultural competency: The ability to understand and respect diverse cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives, and adapt strategies and projects accordingly.
• Ability to identify and mobilize resources.
• Ability to identify challenges and opportunities, develop creative solutions, and adapt strategies as needed.
• Familiarity with participatory approaches and community-based development methodologies.

The duties listed above cover most of the tasks that would be performed by the job holder in this position; however, staff may be assigned any other official tasks as and when required.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: Pak Mission Society is committed to building a diverse organization and an environment of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Safeguarding: Pak Mission Society is committed to Safeguarding of Children and Adults and in no way tolerates any harm to our beneficiaries.

• Child Safeguarding: Ensuring the safety and well-being of children, protecting them from abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
• Adult Safeguarding: Protecting vulnerable adults, including the elderly or individuals with disabilities, from harm, abuse, or neglect.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, origin, gender, age, marital status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.