Application Deadline: June 05, 2022

We are here for our neighbors in need, who are suffering in this broken world.

ZOA, as an international NGO, supports people who have lost everything due to armed conflict or natural disaster. Together, we can come to their aid in emergencies and remain faithful to communities as they recover – providing new opportunities for them to help themselves again. The work of ZOA is coordinated from the Netherlands. We are active in multiple countries in Africa, South America, the Middle East Region, and Asia. We work with approximately 900 employees worldwide and with (local) partners. We invite you to join our team of committed colleagues.                               

ZOA is looking for a

Community Mobilizer

ZOA’s programme in Ethiopia

ZOA works in several regions in Ethiopia: Gambella Regional State (field office in Gambella Town), Somali Regional State (field office in Dolo Ado and Melkadida refugee camp), Tigray Regional State (field office in Shire and Mekelle), Oromia Regional State (field office in Harar), Amhara and Addis Ababa. In Ethiopia, ZOA works with Internally Displaced People (IDPs), host populations, persons with disabilities, returnees, and a large population of refugees who fled a combination of violence and drought in Somalia, South Sudan and Eritrea. 

What we offer

ZOA offers a challenging position with a lot of responsibilities. We offer good benefits and remuneration which suits the NGO sector (including, but not limited to: medical, accident and life insurances, provident fund, training options). 

Your challenge 

The Community Mobilizers will be key members of both emergency response projects under the guidance of the respective FSL/shelter/WASH officer. Community Mobilizer is responsible for implementing activities related to the empowerment and mobilization of community members.

Typical Responsibilities - Key end Results of the Position:*

• Participate in planning and budgeting, preparation of work plans, implementation of planned activities, and monitoring/ reporting of progress.
• Facilitate and monitor the implementation of planned activities and community-level engagements.
• Mobilize and facilitate the engagements of stakeholders during planning and development meetings, workshops, and seminars.
• Identify local level partners, and support and facilitate the partnership in the implementation of planned activities.
• Facilitate stakeholders and partners in supervision and monitoring of programmatic activities.
• Support the collection and documentation of impact and success stories monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annually.
• Documentation of evidence-based impact stories.
• Sensitize community empowerment through a team approach 

Job Requirements

Educational Qualification and Experience

• Diploma/BA degree in social work, sociology, FSL, water engineering, social studies, and other related
• Good communication skills in both English and the local language ( Amharic language must )
• Knowledge of community capacity building
• At least 1 year of experience in Participatory community development principles
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office, especially Excel 

VALUES:

Accountability:

·      Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving results in line with ZOA core values;

·      Good knowledge of CHS and capacitate partners to work in adherence to CHS;

·      Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved;

·      Creates a managerial environment in-country to lead, enable and maintain our culture of child safeguarding.

Ambition:

·      Sets ambitious and challenging goals for self;

·       Widely shares personal vision for ZOA, engages and motivates others;

Future oriented, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

·      Builds and maintains effective relationships, with own team, colleagues, members, donors and partners;

·      Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength;

·      Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

·      Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions;

·      Willing to take calculated risks.

Integrity:

·      Honest, encourages openness and transparency;

·      Always acts in the best interests of children.

How to Apply

Interested applicants can apply using THIS LINK

Note: Women are highly encouraged to apply for the position. Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of recruitment. Also we reserve the right to stop accepting applications before the end date if we find a suitable candidate

ZOA operates with an equal opportunities policy and is committed to diversity in the workplace.

It is our aim to inform all other candidates of their status in the recruitment process within 4 weeks after the vacancy has closed. An assessment may be part of the recruitment procedure. Documents that do not match the profile above will not be considered. Internal candidates will have priority, in case of similar results.

Please note that, as part of its recruitment process, ZOA carries out background and reference checks for all candidates. As ZOA participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a written questionnaire: the “Statement of Conduct”, which will be sent to past employers regarding Misconduct (such as sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment). 

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