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• Under the supervision of shelter and
  settlement project manager, facilitate project communication with
  community leaders in the targeted zones.
• Under supervision of the shelter and
  settlement project manager, lead the beneficary registration process in
  coordination with shelter volunteers in each village.
• Actively contribute to shelter
  intervention design to input solutions that consider the social
  dimensions, e.g. considering family units for partitioned spaces for
  privacy.
• Work through the Office of the Prime
  Minister (OPM) and community leaders in the refugee camp and the host
  community to gain understanding of land disputes between host community
  and refugee population.
• The incumbent will also ensure equal
  participation of men and women in community consultations through
  gender-segregated focus groups.
• Support the formation of shelter
  volunteers, including women volunteer.
• Work closely with the community to develop
  culturally appropriate ways women to be involved.
• Support the shelter and settlement project
  manager to develop an MOU to promote transparency with project
  beneficiaries.
• Engage host and refugee community leaders
  in decision-makingand update them throughout the life of project.
• Ensure that the CRS shelter program “Do no
  Harm” through a deep understanding of local dynamics, including ethnic,
  religious, geographic and host-refugee relations
• The incumbent will apply project selection
  criteria to community members to identity and register qualifying
  households in coordination with community councils, OPM and UNHCR.
• Ensure beneficiary consultations and their
  views are taken throughout the life of project.
• Ensure regular communication with
  beneficiaries.
• Provide project photos under the guidance
  of the CRS Communications Officer.
• Provide awareness raising sessions for
  households on Sphere standards for adequate shelter. Additionally,
  organize individualized meetings with groups of households to review
  upgrade plans and quality standards.
• Communicate in a timely manner to the
  shelter and settlement project manager and the technical team any
  modifications to the work plan that are necessary based on community
  engagement and implementation needs to support program quality.

• Ensure working and monitoring documents
  throughout project implementation are filled out and signed by
  beneficiaries, contractors and landlords, as necessary.
• Keenly monitor projects through on-site
  visits to assess and validate the implementation of the approved project
  plan, verify the use of vouchers, identify possible problem areas and
  identify and implement solutions.
• Report and flag issues or potential issues
  to shelter and settlement project manager that may affect program quality
  and accountability.
• Ensure close two-way communication with
  MEAL systems and that issues raised are addressed at the correct level.
• Set regular meeting with the
  accountability team to ensure the exchange of project feedback between all
  project participants.

• The ideal candidate for the Catholic
  Relief Services (CRS) Shelter Community Mobilization Officer job placement
  must hold a Bachelor’s degree in community development, social work or
  related social science field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least three years’ relevant work
  experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build/work in a
  team and to manage and motivate personnel drawing on individual skills to
  advance agendas and problem solving.
• Proven ability to diplomatically make
  suggestions and advocate to technical managers on improvements to social
  programming activities in relation to engineering works.
• Familiarity with affected population’s
  culture, ability to develop the respect from a wide range of people and to
  communicate effectively on appropriate shelter solutions.
• Previous experience working with refugees
  in West Nile required, Yumbe district preferred.
• Excellent communication and negotiation
  skills.
• Strong knowledge and experience of working
  with local/community partners.
• Computer literacy i.e. good knowledge of
  using MS office application (word, excel and outlook).
• Ability to work in partnership with local
  communities and NGOs as appropriate.
• Previous experience with assessments and
  analytical and planning skills.
• Self-reliance and an ability to work in a
  challenging and demanding environment.

• Communicates strategically under pressure
• Manages stress and complexity
• Actively promotes safety and security
• Manages and implements high-quality
  emergency programs

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