Community Mobilizer at COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale

COOPI - Cooperazione InternazionaleYobe, Nigeria Digital Marketing

Full Time

COOPI Cooperazione Internazionale is an humanitarian, non confessional and independent organization that fights against all kinds of poverty to make the world a better place. Founded in 1965 by Vincenzo Barbieri (Italian "father" of international volunteering), COOPI is based in Milan and it has 20 local offices in the South of the World. It works to assist populations struck by emergencies (disasters and conflicts) and to facilitate their civil, economic and social development. The association intervenes in Africa, Latin America and the Middle East in collaboration with local actors (civil society, public administration and so on). In 2013 it has implemented 160 projects. COOPI works in different sectors: agriculture, water and sanitation, health care, humanitarian assistance, human rights, education, socio-economic services, migration. All sectors are related to one another in the programs launched by COOPI all of them interrelated. COOPI is also committed to the Child Sponsorship programme in 8 countries (PerÃ¹, Haiti, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Central African Republic, Ethiopia, Uganda and DR Congo), and provides food, education, health and protection to 2.700 children. COOPI also operates in Italy, through awareness and fund-raising campaigns, volunteering activities (almost 400 volunteers), the promotion of the Cooperation and Development Master course at the Institute for Advanced Study of Pavia, and finally the participation to several NGOs associations, among which Link 2007 and AGIRE (Italian Humanitarian Emergency Response Agency) are the most important. The organization is supported by important institutional donors, local institutions, foundations, companies and citizens among the main donors, the European Commission Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection (ECHO) recognizes COOPI as an important partner.

Location: Bun Yadi, Yobe

Summary

The Community Mobilizer will play a central role in enhancing community engagement and ensuring effective communication between the project and the affected populations.
The role focuses on disseminating accurate and timely information, creating awareness through community structures, and strengthening community-based mechanisms to support informed decision-making and access to services.
This includes mobilizing and coordinating with key community stakeholders such as existing former associates IGA groups, peace clubs, VSLAs, and local government officials to ensure the success of the reintegration and peace building of the UNDP project activities.

Key Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the coordinator and Livelihood Officer, the Community Mobilizer will be responsible for:
Community Engagement and Information Dissemination:

Lead community-level outreach activities to share critical information related to project interventions, including entitlements, service availability, and feedback mechanisms.
Conduct regular sensitization sessions based on Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to address community concerns and improve knowledge about the project.
Facilitate beneficiary selection messaging campaigns, ensuring communities are well informed about distribution dates, locations, and eligibility criteria.
Support in identifying and utilizing appropriate communication channels (e.g., community radio, mobile announcements, posters) tailored to the local context and languages.

Collaboration with Community Structures:

Establish and maintain strong working relationships with the members, women groups, local peace clubs, local peace committees, traditional and religious leaders, women and youth groups, and other key influencers to foster community trust and participation.
Coordinate closely with Local Government Authorities (LGAs) to align outreach activities with local priorities and ensure support for interventions.
Provide capacity-building sessions for peace clubs and local peace committees on community dialogue, conflict resolution, and information sharing.

Mentoring and Support to Community-Based Structures:

Mentor and coach existing community structures (e.g., peer mother support groups, community volunteers) on effective communication strategies and how to guide beneficiaries through service pathways.
Train and support Rapid Response Committees on community mobilization, early warning systems, and basic response protocols during emergencies or community disturbances.
Encourage the active participation of target beneficiaries, NSAG, existing VSLAs, community-based organizations and volunteer networks in outreach and awareness initiatives.

Referrals and Service Linkages:

Facilitate the community-based referral process by identifying needs and linking individuals to appropriate service providers, including protection, health, education, and livelihood actors.
Follow up on referred cases to ensure services were received and document feedback to improve the referral process.

Community Empowerment and Behavioral Change Communication:

Promote positive behavior changes by designing culturally sensitive messages aimed at improving health, hygiene, and protection outcomes in the community.
Encourage community members to actively participate in mass campaigns and outreach service delivery events.

Monitoring, Reporting, and Other Duties:

Document outreach activities, attendance, and community feedback to inform program adjustments and learning.
Contribute to periodic reporting, success stories, and case studies reflecting community impact.

Additional Responsibilities:

Stay abreast of developments in conflict sensitive programming and humanitarian response.
Perform other duties as necessary, commensurate with professional background and experience, as deemed by the supervisor.
Willingness to travel frequently to rural communities.
Adherence to project policies on gender equality and conflict sensitivity.
Collaborate with other project teams

Desired Qualification