Humanitarian Access Mobilizer ( Afghan National Only )
Establish community relations and support humanitarian access initiatives.
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Overview
Establish community relations and support humanitarian access initiatives.
You have:
- At least a bachelor's degree is required, with preference given to those with a bachelor's degree.
- 2 to 3 years of relevant work experience is required.
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills are essential for this role.
- A good understanding of context and Islamic knowledge is necessary.
- Excellent communication and reporting skills are required.
- Fluency in Pashto and Dari languages is mandatory.
- Computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Access, and internet knowledge are an advantage.
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create positive relations with target communities through regular meetings and informal discussions. He/she will identify focal points at the district/community level. - Maintain good relation with key local influencers. - Establish and maintain informal or formal relations and a network of contacts permitting the collection of diverse access/security information. - Monitor and analyse the social/political/humanitarian context in his/her domain of responsibility, provide weekly or ad hoc updates. - Research and collect any useful information and data relating to the strategic development and positioning of IRC in the region. - He/she will be responsible for liaising between IRC programming staff and community representatives to: - Sensitize communities on IRC programming. - Discuss and report on community needs to IRC program focal points. - Contribute to improve IRC’s community acceptance through developing meaningful communication channels. - Support IRC programming staff in conducting needs assessments when necessary. - Participate or accompany the FC/PM at meetings for humanitarian coordination. - Participate in IRC’s meetings to provide inputs related to humanitarian access. - Update on monthly basis (or when required) the accessibility template in liaison with the security focal point. - Any other task as requested by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Qualification and Requirements:
- Education: At least bachelorette, bachelors is preferred - Years of Experience: 2 – 3 years - Skills: Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills - Technical Competency: Good understanding of context and Islamic knowledge - Communication and reporting skills - Fluency in Pashto, Dari - Computer skills (including MS Word, Excel, Access, and internet) would be an advantage - Ability to work closely, professionally, and constructively with all others regardless of nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, race, tribe, or cultural background.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to negotiate with a community leader? | This question assesses your negotiation skills and ability to build relationships with key stakeholders. | Provide a specific example and highlight the outcome that benefited both parties. |
| How do you stay informed about the social and political context in your region? | The interviewer wants to evaluate your awareness of the contextual factors that affect your work. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to report on community needs. What approach did you take? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle a conflict among community members while representing IRC? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to improve IRC’s community acceptance? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 3 years ago
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Updated 1 year ago
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Source:
rescue.org
