Social Mobilisation Officer

Role Profile

OUR VISION, MISSION, BELIEFS and AMBITION

Our Vision
Our vision is for a world where all people have access to the technologies that enable them to meet their basic needs and reach their potential, in a way that safeguards the planet today, and for future generations.

Our Beliefs

We believe that:

  • Technology is a key enabler of human development; and that technological innovation has the power to propel us into a better world.
  • All people should have access to, and a voice in, shaping the technologies that can improve their lives.
  • A sustainable future for our planet requires a fundamental shift in the way technology is developed and used.

Our Mission

To develop and demonstrate practical, technology based solutions that enable women and men living in or vulnerable to poverty, to lead dignified lives. To partner with people whose lives are transformed by these efforts and with a range of other organisations: ensuring local ownership, and that the solutions work in the longer term without us. To inspire change through the widespread adoption of sustainable technologies that work - socially, economically and environmentally, so that more people living in or vulnerable to poverty benefit from our learning.

Our Ambition
Our ambition is that by 2030 we will have transformed the way technology is used to improve the lives of people living in, or vulnerable to poverty.

ABOUT US
With 50 years of expertise, Practical Action has a strong heritage, and track record of bringing communities and experts together to find practical, sustainable solutions to enable people to meet their needs, which work for both people and the planet. Technology features in everything we do.

Technology is…
”The tools, and knowledge that people use for living”.

Working throughout Africa, Asia and Latin America, Practical Action improves the lives of around one million people every year through access to energy, sustainable agriculture, water, sanitation, hygiene and waste management, and disaster risk reduction.

We are a trusted partner of many communities, governments, development agencies and the private sector. We are uniquely placed as a knowledge broker with a breadth of capacities that enable us to capture and share knowledge in relevant ways for our diverse audiences. We are influential at national level where we work, and globally and considered a “go-to” agency by those seeking to improve energy access for people living in poverty.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Social Mobilisation Officer is responsible to coordinate the social mobilisation and demand creation for the FSM service in the municipality in close collaboration with the municipality, social mobilisation partner, communication and marketing unit of Practical Action, Bangladesh and the Project Management Team.

SCOPE

Title Social Mobilisation Officer
Reporting to Project Manager
Direct reports None
Groups Programme
Relationships Multi-level stakeholders including municipalities, private enterprises, cleaner cooperative, Department of Cooperatives, project management team, Programme Delivery Unit and other units within Practical Action.  
Financial scope As assigned or delegated
Location Faridpur
Nature of contract Regular
Grade G
Travel Travel to project municipalities 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordinate the social mobilisation and demand creation for city-wide faecal sludge management service delivered by the municipality
  • Day-to-day facilitation and progress monitoring of the activities related to social mobilisation carried out by multiple actors 
  • Facilitate the capacity building process on FSM of the relevant stakeholders including youth and children through organising different sensitisation and capacity building programmes 
  • Coordinate with municipality and local administration to facilitate the drive to stop illegal connections with storm drainage in the municipality;  
  • Support to organise exposure events, workshop, municipal sanitation planning and social mobilisation events for demand creation

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

  • Master degree in any discipline, preferably in Social Science, Development Studies, Anthropology
  • At least 3 years of post-graduation work experience in the development sector (preferably in social mobilisation campaigning)
  • Clarity in concept and excellent communication, facilitation, reporting and presentation skills
  • Ability to work independently and/or in a multi-cultural team and meeting deadlines
  • Fluency in English language and proficiency in computer application

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Our people are expected to demonstrate the following behaviours:

 

TEAM STRUCTURE

DURATION OF CONTRACT: Initially for two years, renewable upon satisfactory performance and budget availability.

SALARY & BENEFITS: Monthly Gross BDT 50,000 – 60,000 and other benefits i.e. Festival Bonus, Gratuity, PF, Insurance coverage as per organisation policy, subject to qualification and experiences.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply online through uploading your CV mentioning two referees by 25 August 2018.

Although Practical Action Bangladesh is an equal opportunity employer but women candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.

Practical Action is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff and all those acting on behalf of Practical Action to demonstrate and share this commitment.

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