Protection And Rule Of Law Community Mobilizer

Background:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC)responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose livesand livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, andgain control of their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein,the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster andthe host communities which support them, as well as those who remain withintheir homes and communities. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S.cities, we improve outcomes in the areas of health, safety, economic wellbeing,education, and power. Given the disparity faced by women and girls, IRC seeksto narrow gender inequalities and ensure social inclusion of all vulnerablegroups in broader policies, processes and actions affecting their lives.

JobOverview/Summary:

The PRoLCommunity Mobilizer will be responsible for visiting communities, collectivecenters, transit centers and other hubs, collecting data and information fromdisplaced persons and other war affected communities in Ukraine, providingresponsive information and referring people with acute needs to furtherservices. The Community Mobilizer will be based in Dnipro and with frequenttrips to surrounding localities in the Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia Oblasts.

The responsibilities of the Community MobilizerProtection and Rule of Law Program fall within the following objectives:
Collect data and information through the Protection Monitoring tools: individual interviews, key informant’s interviews, Focus Group Discussions, direct observation;
Constantly update the service mapping in the Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia Oblasts;
Refer people in need of additional services to the relevant service providers in accordance with safe referrals procedures and principles. Ensure follow-up of referred cases and the update of the referral tracker;
Provide responsive information services to populations affected by the conflict in Ukraine, and collect data on information needs by filling the two-way communication tool;
Identify collective centers, transit centers, volunteer hubs and other locations that are hosting displaced people and war affected population, as well as relevant stakeholders and authorities, and regularly update the internal online list of centers;
Visit collective and transit centers, community centers, volunteers hubs and shelters, and identify protection issues at community level in connection and most pressing needs;
Raise PRs for material assistance to support collective and transit centers, community centers, volunteers and shelters, with the approval of the PRoL manager;
Conduct awareness raising sessions and sensitize the populations on their rights and access to services, in collaboration with the Sr legal officer and Sr protection monitoring and information officer;
Identify themes requiring the organization of awareness raising activities;
Conduct surveys and assessments in the communities and provide feedback and suggestions for the development of the protection program, including the Child Protection, Women Protection, Health and Economic Recovery and Development (Cash);
Assists the Sr officers and manager in identifying, training and supporting volunteers, (Community Focal Points);
Conduct other protection needs assessment as necessary;
Provide weekly reports on the progress of outreach activities.
Requirements:
Language: Fluent in Ukrainian and Russian, English will be an advantage
Previous experience in data collection, interviews, provision of information
Experience facilitating group activities, trainings and workshops and mentoring others
Excellent communication skills – can demonstrate empathy
Proactive and
Demonstrated understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for clients/beneficiaries
Positive and professional attitude, including ability to lead and work well in a team setting
High degree of flexibility and strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.