Organization
Better World Organization for Community Development
Job title
Focal Point
Location
Shekhan
Duration
6 Months
Background:
Better World Organization for Community Development is a humanitarian and non-governmental organization established on 24th May 2017 in Kurdistan/Iraq. Independent and non-profit that works to advocate for peace and coexistence in the community and improve the social, psychosocial and economic situation of people. The organization is focusing on women through projects which ensure protection and empowerment for them.
Under
Under the direct supervision of (Project Officer) the (Field Focal Point) will perform the following duties and responsibilities;
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary liaison between the field teams, project staff, and the community.
- responsible for coordinating and facilitating the implementation of projects or activities within a specific project’s Location.
- Monitor participants’ and beneficiary’s well-being, comfort, and safety during the sessions and report any issues by organizational policies.
- Track beneficiaries’ progress daily using the Monitoring and Evaluation tools developed by the organization’s M&E.
- Assist in awareness-raising activities to reach the assigned target and participate in their execution individually or along with project staff.
- Manage the project drivers’ schedules and communicate movement plans with staff, volunteers, and supervisors.
- Attend relevant calls, meetings, and seminars in coordination with the supervisor
- Facilitate clear and effective communication between local stakeholders (e.g., community members, local authorities) and the organization.
- Report regularly to the project Coordinator about field developments, challenges, and progress.
- Write detailed field reports on progress, challenges, and outcomes and Provide reports in the Drive.
- Collect and submit all relevant documentation (e.g., attendance sheets, activity reports, photos) to the main office.
- Undertake any other relevant tasks assigned by the line manager.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- University degree in psychology, social science, or a relevant field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in community-based projects, psychosocial support, or protection programs.
- Previous experience in using Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tools such as KoBo Collect and KoBo Toolbox is highly desirable.
- Strong leadership and facilitation skills with the ability to lead group discussions and facilitate debates.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships with beneficiaries, staff, and community stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
How to Apply:
– Interested candidates are required to send their CV to job@betterworldngo.org
– Deadline date for the application is Sunday 29-Sept-2024
– Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
– Mention the title of the vacancy: (Focal Point– Shekhan) in the subject box of your email.
– Email that does not contain the vacancy title will not be considered.
– Emails after the closing date will not be considered.