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Country: Zambia
City: Ambriz
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  • Posted: 26 June 2015

Tongabezi Trust School is presently seeking a new Head Teacher to start in January 2016.

Community Mobiliser

Description

BCP is seeking dynamic, responsible, hard-working and respected Community Mobilizers (CMs) to join the CFP REDD+ Community Engagement Team to facilitate community engagement and development at local level. We aim to hire CMs from local Chiefdoms participating in REDD+ activities under the CFP. This is an Equal Employment Opportunity and applicants will be evaluated based on technical qualifications. Priority will be given to individuals coming from the Chiefdom.

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Requirements

Must Possess a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Development studies, Social work, Natural resource Management studies or related.
Extensive local knowledge of local communities and natural resources.
Demonstrated experience with community engagement, mobilization and/or environmental programs.
Fluency in English and relevant local languages (Eastern Province).
Literacy – able to read, write and undertake basic reporting, financial and data-collection activities.
Able / willing to ride a motorbike: valid motorbike license OR willing to obtain a motorbike license.
Willingness to travel in the Chiefdom, including riding a motorbike, camping in basic conditions and working in remote and/or forested areas.
Well respected in local communities.

Responsabilities

Reporting to the Community Officer who will be responsible on the ground Meeting and activity coordination at a Chiefdom level Community stakeholder sensitization, consultation and engagement Participation in PLA techniques for community engagement, involvement in land-use planning Collection of data and basic reporting Working with Government, non-Government Partners and Royal establishments on the ground. Able to work in rural setting with initiative and facilitate development at chiefdom level.

Job Locations Availability

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    Zambia - Lusaka

Required Skills

  • Fluency in English
  • Community Outreach