Job Description:

Job Purpose:

Under the line management of the Project Officer, the Social mobiliser will form part of the with projects field team together with the Psychosocial Workers (PSSs) and the Physiotherapist (PT).

The Social mobilisers will:

Support the Project Manager on mapping the relevant services, useful resources and stakeholders working in social, protection, psychosocial and mental health sectors, health, rehabilitation, P&Os or any other relevant sectors according to the needs of the beneficiaries

In coordination with the other team workers, ensure a qualitative and regular follow up of the cases referred by the whole rehabilitation team toward external actors

Ensure the Identification of persons in need of PSS and/or rehabilitation services in the community.

Contribute to the design and implementation, under the guidance and support of the Project Officer, of PSS community awareness sessions, PSS group sessions and recreational activities.

In collaboration with the PSS team and the Physiotherapist, contribute to the provision of tailored and comprehensive services, within the framework of the project, to individuals, families and community groups.

The Duties and responsibilities may include but not limited to:

Under the line management of the Project Officer, the social mobiliser will form part of the with projects field team together with the Psychosocial Workers (PSSs) and the Physiotherapist (PT).

The Social mobilisers will:

Support the Project Manager and Project Officer on mapping the relevant services, useful resources and stakeholders working in social, protection, psychosocial and mental health sectors, health, rehabilitation, P&Os or any other relevant sectors according to the needs of the beneficiaries

In coordination with the other team workers, ensure a qualitative and regular follow up of the cases referred by the whole rehabilitation team toward external actors

Ensure the Identification of persons in need of PSS and/or rehabilitation services in the community.

Contribute to the design and implementation, under the guidance and support of the Project Officer, of PSS community awareness sessions, PSS group sessions and recreational activities.

In collaboration with the PSS team and the Physiotherapist, contribute to the provision of tailored and comprehensive services, within the framework of the project, to individuals, families and community groups.

1. Mapping of relevant stakeholders and potential partners

In coordination with the Project Manager and Project Officer, visit the stakeholders and potential partners linked to the HI global intervention (Mental Health, Rehabilitation, Health, Social and Protection Services).

Fill and compile the actor sheets

Disseminate the actor sheets among the team members in order to promote and facilitate the referral of beneficiaries according to their needs

Ensure the whole team has the same level of information regarding the mapping of actors

Update regularly the actor sheets

2. Referral follow up

In coordination with the Project Manager and Project Officer and in close collaboration with the all the workers (PSSs, PT) ensure a qualitative follow up of the cases referred.

Recognize emergency situation or situations that need immediate medical care or protection measure and react in consequence making efforts to ensure that beneficiary get the appropriate services.

3. Ensure the Identification of potential PSS and Rehabilitation beneficiaries in the communities

Through regular contact with the community stakeholders, humanitarian actors and HI partners and through the implementation of PSS awareness and information sessions and recreational activities, pre-identify individuals and families that might need the services provided in the framework of the project

Refer these cases internally to the PSS Workers and/or the Physiotherapist.

4. Organize and co-facilitate Disability and PSS Awareness Sessions and Recreational activities

In coordination with the rest of the team, under the coordination of the technical guidance of the Project Officer, organize and co-conduct awareness sessions and on Disability and PSS issues.

Ensure that those sessions are documented and submitted to the team leader

Under the supervision and guidance of the Project Office and in coordination with the rest of the project team, design and implement recreational activities at community level.

5. Participate in the implementation of the comprehensive support approach of the project.

Support the PSSs and the PT in the implementation of common activities, especially group sessions for PWD/Is and persons affected by psychological distress including children, and their caregivers

Work in a constructive way with the PTs, PSS Workers,

6. Report, develop the tools and planning

Maintain complete documentation for each activity following the recommendations and template under the supervision of the Project Manager.

Respect all guidelines and documentation within the project

Document any protection concerns and report them to your line manager

Ensure a daily quantitative and qualitative reporting through the tools and system in place

Any other reports to be made upon line manager request

Participate to the improvement of the activities protocol, tools and guidelines to ensure a qualitative comprehensive intervention

Actively participate to each the project meetings, technical follow-up, internal and external trainings related to your position according to your line manager instructions

Contribute to the organization of the weekly plan within the pluridisciplinary team, with the support of the team leader

7. Materials Management

Identify material, equipment, recreational kit needed, timely formulate requests, and ensure appropriate use/distribution

8. Demonstrate willingness to improve professional competences and abilities to increase care quality:

Demonstrate motivation at work.

Demonstrate willingness to improve his/her own knowledge and skills by participating actively in any training sessions, capacity building activities…

Participate in the different activities that are common to all team members (identification of needs of beneficiaries, internal and/or external referrals)

Respect each team member’s positions, work, and specificity

Adapt to special situations or demands from supervisor (reporting, etc.)

9. Respect hygiene and security rules

Respect and apply basic hygiene rules;

He/she maintains equipment clean and secured.

He/she observes at all times strict commitment to Handicap International Security & Safety regulations as per procedures in place at mission level

He/she supports information internal dissemination to relevant focal persons at mission level aiming at reinforcing security and safety of Handicap International staff and assets

10. Demonstrate an ethics and professional practice:

Show professional ethics, respect and promote Handicap International mandate

Among others, he/she respects beneficiary’s privacy and confidentiality (he/she only share medical information with medical staff/persons directly involved in beneficiary’s care)

Respect the Handicap International protection of children policy and protection of beneficiaries from sexual exploitation and abuse policy and report to your line manager any non-respect of HI’s policies amongst the teams or partners.

Report any incident or act that causes any harm to beneficiary or to others.

Always interact with children with the presence of their parents or caregivers

Always respect a refusal of service.

Work with the best of knowledge and abilities to offer a good quality service

Show abilities and competences to execute an efficient rehabilitation intervention.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor degree in social work, education, community development or a similar field

At least 3 years’ Experience in community mobilization, awareness raising and/or recreation with I/NGOs.

Theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in community development

Strong comprehension of the psychosocial issues of conflict-affected communities, Person with Impairments and Person With Disabilities

Experience in mapping of actors

Experience in hospital settings is an asset

Familiar with MS Office (Word, Excel) and internet

Fluency in Pashto

Eexcellent written & spoken in Dari and Pashto

Fluent in written and spoken English is an asset

Ability to work within a plural disciplinary team and collaborate

Ability to work with diverse beneficiaries

Strong interpersonal, communication skills and active listening skills

Able to work both independently and in a multicultural team environment

Willing to learn and develop professionally

Open and interested in disability issues

Capable of goodwill and humanity behaviours

Good organization skills

Abilities to properly communicate with patients, families/caretakers, medical staff, actors, community elders, etc.

Ability to represents Handicap International, its values, its mandate

Adheres to the project’s vision: a world in which all forms of disabilities can be prevented, cared for or integrated, and in which the rights of people with disabilities are respected and applied

Submission Guideline:

Application Process:

Applicants can login to the online application system by copying and pasting the following link into their web browser 

to submit their details and upload their required documents prior to the deadline.

Important notes:

Please note that only the applications received through the online platform will be considered for this position.

It is important to note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Therefore, timely submission is crucial.

After the review process, please be aware that only candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process. If you do not hear from us within one week from the closing date , please consider that your application has not been shortlisted for further process.

- HI has got strong stand on protection of beneficiaries.

"The Role Holder will have to create and maintain an environment which prevents sexual exploitation and abuse and promotes the implementation of the code of conduct"

HI promotes and upholds the principles of equal opportunities and its policies (PSEAH, Child Protection etc). HI has a zero tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or a child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. Recruitment to all jobs in HI includes, in particular, criminal

record checks and the collection of relevant references. Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do.

Individuals with disabilities and female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly value the unique perspectives and contributions that you can bring to our team.

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