Community Facilitator at IOM Aceh

OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES
IOM is looking for Community Facilitator I according to the terms of reference below. Interested
applicants are invited to apply by submitting their application to hrbandaaceh@iom.int no later
than 11th June 2008 indicating the reference code below. All candidates are kindly requested to
specify their availability date in the application form. Please note that only short-listed candidates
will be contacted.
Reference Code
: SVN/ID1/2008/072
Position Title : Community Facilitator I
Duty Station : Bireun, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam
Classification : Employee, Grade 4
Type of contract : Special all-inclusive, 3 months
Estimate Starting Date : Soon as Possible
General Functions:
Under the direct supervision of the Project manager and the overall supervision of the Head of
Office Aceh Recovery and Rehabilitation, the Community Facilitator I will provide technical
support in the conduct and implementation of project activities. In particular, he/she will:
1. Organize and facilitate community meetings, including separate meetings for women as
necessary
2. Conduct KAP and impact assessment surveys and input collected data
3. Work with communities and IOM engineer to identify temporary and permanent water
supply needs
4. Support the establishment, and build capacity of, Village Water and Sanitation
Committees VWSC
5. Identify and provide relevant training and support to village health kaders
6. Develop training materials.
7. Either directly, or in support of the VWSC, secure and monitor community contributions
8. Provide regular reports to the relevant Area Coordinator
9. Implementation of PHAST and hygiene promotion activities and distribution of IEC
materials
10. Submit progress reports to Unit Head and Field Coordinator on the community aspects in
the districts on a weekly basis.
11. Perform other duties as may be assigned
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Desirable qualifications:
Diploma in Community Development or Sociology or alternatively, a university degree in theses
fields will be highly regarded, or alternatively, a combination of experience and training in these
fields.
At least three to five years experience in community-related organizing and consultation
activities/exercises for development and empowerment purposes.
Strong communication skills in articulating the programme emphasis of IOM to government and
international stakeholders as well as target beneficiaries.
Excellent time management skills. Excellent interpersonal and team skills. Ability to travel at short
notice for periods up to two weeks. Computer literate
Working knowledge of English is an advantage – which will be considered when the above
qualifications are met.