Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Community Mobilizer to support the implementation of integrated protection activities and cash assistance in communities affected by the earthquake in Buenaventura, Colombia.
The Community Mobilizer will provide operational, logistical, and community support to the project team, facilitating logistics, community mobilization, and information registration, without assuming case management or clinical decision-making roles.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the preparation, logistics, and facilitation of group sessions and safe spaces for children, adolescents, and survivors of violence against women and girls (VBG)
- Identify and register individuals with potential protection needs and refer them to the relevant case management team
- Support the logistics of cash assistance distribution, including list verification, space organization, and participant orientation
- Mobilize and convene the community for informational sessions, cash assistance distribution, and other project activities
- Collaborate with community leaders, local authorities, and other stakeholders to strengthen identification and referral pathways
Requirements:
- Bachelor's, technical, or technological degree in social sciences, community development, or related fields
- At least one year of experience in community work, social mobilization, or identification and characterization of vulnerable populations in humanitarian or non-governmental organizations
- Knowledge of the territory, social dynamics, and communities in Buenaventura and Valle del Cauca
- Fluency in Spanish; no English required
- Previous experience in humanitarian project logistics, community mobilization, or data collection and management is an asset
Benefits:
- Labour contract
- Salary: $1,944,100 COP with social benefits
Professional Standards:
The IRC operates under the core values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct, which include Integrity, Service, Equality, and Accountability.