Job summary
Community Moblization Officer –Energy the position will contribute to the implementation of ZOA funded energy recovery and empowerment project.
The Community Mobilization Officer will be the project’s primary representative to provide support from the start-up and throughout the project cycle management on energy activites
This is a field position who will be working very closely with the Energy Officers and is expected to spend majority of working time within the project area, locations and villages. The Community Mobilisation Officer will ensure effective mobilisation and engagement with the various communities on issues of Eenrgy activites.
Detailed duties and responsibilities
1) Will conduct community mobilization and awareness raising campaigns during implementation of the energy project in Hitsats
2) Support the Energy Officers in community information documentations on lessons learned in each intervention for information sharing.
3) promoting energy conservation schemes (such as energy efficiency housing grants)
4) liaising with organisations, council services and voluntary/community groups
5) developing, implementing and monitoring energy consumption reduction policies and strategies
6) mobilize community participation and ensure it conforms to work schedules, and provide mentor ship for community activities in regard to energy projects being implemented · Carry out community/project beneficiaries training with a view to creating/raising awareness and building their capacity to run implemented projects.
7. Initiate and create sustainable strategic linkages aimed at enabling the local communities to access funding for from other instruments targeting energy activities
8) Ensure that the communities are continuously involved and kept up-to-date with project developments. -
9. Perform other related duties as ordered by the program manager
I. Position Requirements
Community Mobilization Officer- energy officer it is usually necessary to possess an appropriate degree in a subject such as energy engineering, environmental health, environmental sciences/management, surveying or engineering.
II. Key skills for energy community mobilization officer
· confidence, initiative, and excellent IT and organizational skills.
· Communication skills are also important:
· Community Mobilization Officer- energy have to explain technical information to people without technical knowledge.
Other Requirements
o Commitment to the vision and mission of ZOA Relief |Hope| Recovery;
o Excellent understanding of local context preferred;
o Demonstrated ability to meet strict deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members in a cross-cultural environment.
o Ability to work in hardship conditions.
o Sound understanding of, and technical competence in, the field of energy
o Strong analytical skills
o Experience in project design, project preparation and project report writing
o Highly developed interpersonal, negotiation, influencing and communication skills, with an ability to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders