Generic Duties:
1. In coordination with HoM, Programme Coordinator, sectoral Technical coordinators and Technical Units in HQ, refine and implement a strategy to enhance INTERSOS’ ability to engage with communities in a participative and inclusive manner.
2. Ensure community-based programming fits within the sectoral strategies (Protection, Health, Education) of the mission, in a way which enhances integration of activities and projects.
3. Coordinate with mission programme managers and technical specialists to promote community engagement in all our activities.
4. Support in building the capacity of the INTERSOS team in community engagement and design and implementation of community-based programming, including through training, daily mentoring and technical support, and provision of guidelines and resources.
Specific Duties:
1. Contribute to the design of community-based activities as part of the broader programming and accountability strategy of the mission and provide technical support and assistance to its implementation.
2. Design and develop participatory approaches of engaging with the community in a meaningful manner relevant to INTERSOS’ programming, strategy and areas of intervention in Iraq.
3. Provide training and mentoring to the teams in community mapping and monitor implementation to ensure accurate documentation of all groups and community resources relevant to protection, education, health and other needs.
4. Support in the drafting and adaptation of guidelines on community-based activities, including best practice and standard operating procedures for the establishment of community groups and community centers; assist in the rolling out of the guidelines to staff.
5. Support nationalization of the Community Engagement Specialist position by implementing a capacity-building plan for the national staff member to assume the role; provide daily mentoring and gradually transfer responsibilities to the staff member.
6. In coordination with MEAL managers and programme and sectorial technical staff, contribute to pre- and post- tests, satisfaction surveys and other efforts to promote accountability and measure the impact of INTERSOS programming.
7. Provide guidance on engaging with the community on sensitive issues such as Gender-Based Violence to promote behaviour and attitude change, and on ensuring engagement and participation of specific populations such as people with disabilities, elderly, and other vulnerable groups.
8. In coordination with the Technical Coordinators, design and support relevant staff in the roll out of standardised orientation, training and capacity-building for community mobilization/outreach volunteers.
9. Contribute to reviewing and harmonising a standard package of community awareness materials on relevant subjects, including protection topics, gender equity, accountability and PSEA.
10. Provide technical and practical support to community focal points and relevant staff in the design and implementation of community mobilisation efforts, initiatives and events.
11. Contribute to participatory AGD-sensitive analysis at community level and AGD-sensitive interventions in response to community needs.
12. Contribute to the global ongoing works aiming at strengthening community based approaches in INTERSOS, through regular engagement with HQ Technical Units and punctual inputs.