Community Mobilizer, Multiple positions

•  Component 1: psychosocial social support and community peace building; and enhancing State-society trust and confidence.
• Component 2: provision of agriculture and fisheries inputs, cash for work programs for youth and women and the provision of kits for micro and small business development; and training on entrepreneurship and business management. 
• Component 3: the restoration of basic services, small works for agriculture production, education and health infrastructure and the construction or rehabilitation of school and health infrastructure and community services and amenities in temporary and relocation sites and host communities. 
• Component 4: strengthening of technical capacity of government authorities and local governments for conflict management. This component will also support project implementation, financial management, procurement, safeguards, reporting, and monitoring and evaluation. 

The project will be implemented in collaboration with government authorities and will be guided by the various programme guidelines provided by the World bank- as the funding source. 
The project team is expected to contain Programme management staff, Safeguards staff, Monitoring and Evaluation staff and infrastructure staff and will require significant stakeholder and partner participation, engagement,  coordination and management. 

Local Context: 

While UNOPS has an established presence in Mozambique, this new project requires establishment of operational presence in the North, particularly the provincial capital of Pemba.  UNOPS will support the National Government PIU to deliver this project and ensure adequate support is provided to build sustainable capacity in relevant institutions

Background Information – Job Specific

The Community Mobilizer will be a key member of the  project team under the general guidance of the Project Manager, and direct supervision of Lead Engineer and the Community Development Specialist . S/he will be tasked to assist in the implementation of the various community led initiatives, stakeholder consultations and engagements  and plans and help ensure that outputs/deliverables as spelled-out in their plans are delivered on time and contribute to the achievement of outcomes, and prepare reports/feedback for management’s actions and decisions.

• Completion of secondary school with five (5) years of experience is required;
• Diploma Certificate in Community Development, Community mobilization or equivalent disciplines will be an added advantage, and maybe accepted in combination  with 3 years of relevant professional experience (as outlined  in the experience section below)
• First University Degree in Community Development, Community mobilization or equivalent disciplines is an asset and may be accepted in combination with 1 year of relevant experience (as outlined  in the experience section below)

• At least 5 years of experience in community coordination affairs and social mobilization activities is required.
• Previous working experience in development projects is an asset.
• Experience working with NGO/UN is an asset.
• Experience in working with Local authorities or governments and local indigenous communities
  is an added advantage.

• Full working knowledge of Portuguese and English Language is required

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

• Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement
• Contract level: ICS 5/ LICA 5
• Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.

Kenya Multi-Country Office (KEMCO)

UNOPS Kenya Multi Country Office is located in Nairobi, Kenya, the Kenya Multi Country Office manages a growing portfolio of engagements, including associated strategic and operational risks. The KEMC sub-region currently consists of an established Operation Centre in Nairobi/Kenya which manages a portfolio of engagements in multiple countries in East and South Africa. This includes transactional projects in partnership with the Nairobi based UN Agencies, UN-Habitat and UNEP, and multiple ‘operational’ projects in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique and island states.

Integrated Northern Development Agency (ADIN) is a public institution that promotes socio-economic development in the Provinces of Niassa, Cabo Delgado and Nampula. Its Headquarters is in the Province of Cabo Delgado., and Its mandate encompasses articulation and coordination of programmes, promoting business development, investments, and employment in northern Mozambique. ADIN is also active in the areas of resource mobilization, multi form assistance to conflict affected populations, it promotes socio-cultural and sporting events.