Facilitator of Advocacy and community mobilization skills

Job title: facilitator of Advocacy and
community mobilization skills Job code:

TRMI – TR – FA – 114

Number of vacancies: 1

Application start date: 13/10/2023
Application closure date: 22/10/2023
Type of contract : by hour

contract duration: 5 moths

Location: Gaziantep – Türkiye

Availability to start: As soon as possible.

Turkish Nationality is an Advantage.

Takaful Al Sham (TAS) has been responding to the Syrian crisis since 2012 and to the Refugee Response in Turkiye since 2013. TAS works in Education, Early Recovery, Food Security, Livelihood & Empowerment, WASH, Protection, Shelter, CCCM, and Emergency Response, where TAS has implemented successfully more than 130 projects in Direct partnership with Institutional donors, UN Agencies, and INGOs such as; BHA, SCHF, UNICEF, WFP, UNDP, IOM, CARE, GOAL, Save the Children, Global Communities, World Vision, DRC, WHH, Archenova, Chemonics. Seeking to save lives and alleviate human suffering through collaborative, local, and sustainable relief and development assistance, TAS believes that empowerment of women, adolescents, youth, and those who are physically and mentally challenged engage and become proactive in their communities through socio-economic sustainability, development and durable solutions, for a brighter future.

TAS considers the teamwork and continuous learning values as actual institutional values that it applies in all departments by working to create the best work environment and encourage employees to continuously develop their capabilities.

Role Purpose:

The Facilitator will conduct dynamic and engaging training sessions on Advocacy and Community Mobilization Skills, empowering participants to drive change and mobilize communities effectively. The role involves imparting knowledge on advocacy strategies, community engagement, and mobilization techniques to advocate for gender equality and women’s rights.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with program coordinators to design a comprehensive curriculum focusing on advocacy strategies and community mobilization.

• Develop session plans, materials, and activities aligned with program objectives and participant needs.

• Facilitate interactive training sessions on advocacy approaches, mobilization techniques, and effective strategies to drive social change.

• Provide insights into community dynamics and engagement strategies to advocate for gender equality and women’s rights.

• Help participants build essential advocacy skills such as stakeholder mapping, message development, lobbying, and effective communication.

Job Title facilitator of Advocacy and community mobilization skills Job classification Facilitator

Job Code Institution Takaful Alsham

Job Type Contract Management Software Section / Turkey Program

Job Title of Line

Supervisor Project officer Workplace Gaziantep

Required number 1 Contract Duration 5 months

All employees must adhere to the standards of professional conduct, adhere to the policies and procedures

followed in Takaful Al-Sham Organization, and adhere to humanitarian and relief standards and principles.

• Offer guidance on designing and executing successful advocacy campaigns to address gender-based challenges and promote equality.

• Empower participants with knowledge on engaging and mobilizing communities, fostering collaboration and collective action.

• Guide participants in leveraging community resources and networks to advance advocacy goals and social causes.

• Address participants’ inquiries and concerns, promoting an open dialogue and active participation.

• Assess participants’ progress and understanding through continuous evaluation during the training program.

• Provide constructive feedback to individuals to aid in their skill development and ability to advocate effectively for gender equality and women’s rights.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience of at least two years in in delivering training on advocacy, community engagement, and mobilization.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social sciences, public policy, international development, or a related field.

• Strong understanding of advocacy strategies, community dynamics, and the principles of effective mobilization.

• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

Takaful Al-sham is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.

Takaful Al-sham’s employees and volunteers are obligated not to practice sexual exploitation and abuse, in exchange for the services they provide, in addition to assuming their responsibilities to protect children from harm and abuse and to ensure a safe environment for them, and to work to create a safe work environment for everyone free from any form of harassment, abuse, exploitation or misconduct during work that diminishes the dignity and safety of the volunteer or employee.