The Social Mobilizers are responsible for implementing the Girls Education program at the field level.
They are the first point of contact for the girls whom we work with; they are also the point of contact for the schools and parents and hence are critical to the success of the program.
The social mobilizer will report to the Program Officer. The position will be field based; she will be responsible for a group of 90 girls as their mentor, support system and motivator.
Role and Responsibilities :
Program planning, implementation :
- Develop a thorough understanding of Room to Read's Girls Education program design, objectives and outcomes
- Implement program activities as per design maintaining fidelity
- Undertake corrective action and incorporate feedback when provided by the supervisor for life skills sessions etc
- Participate in program planning in consultation with Program Associate and other state level staff
- Regularly attend weekly and monthly workshops where weekly and monthly plans are made and reviewed
- Attend mandatory training of Social Mobilizers
Family and Community engagement :
Have a thorough understanding of social issues, safety concerns and child protection issues affecting girl participants and an awareness of available social safety net mechanisms, schemes, and referralsOrganize and lead family and community meetings and consultations with school staff, parents and community members / organizations as per designDiscuss life skill content and issues with them in a tactful manner (especially sensitive / taboo issues like early marriage and attending school during menstrual cycle)Seek opportunities for networking at local level and create a resource pool to be used as referrals if there is a needFacilitate visits of donors, INCO and SO team membersFacilitate and support SO / INCO team members in conducting research / survey / study / data collection / baseline etcWorking with girls :
Conduct life skills sessions for 90 girls in batches of 20–30 as per the prescribed session content and as per agreed planForm Life Skills Clubs / Children groups and facilitate regular meetings and discussions of these groups; at least 8 meetings are to be held every yearDistribute the newsletter GUPSHUP, initiate discussion around it and hold follow-up activitiesHelp girls to develop wall magazines and write for state-level GupshupConduct group mentoring sessions for 90 girls in batches of 10–15 girls as per prescribed content guidelines and record each sessionPlan out group mentoring sessions in association with the Program AssociateConduct individual mentoring sessions as neededSetting up Life Skills Centers / Gender Resource Centers :
Setting up a Gender Resource Centre (GRC) for life skills in schools / community for life skills sessionsEnsuring proper functioning and usage of GRC as per discussion with state GEP teamsEnsure the space is clean, safe and welcoming to girlsEnsure the space is well stocked with drawings / articles / expressions of children's voices; change and put up the articles / drawings / paintings on bulletin board periodically at least once a monthHome visits :
Mapping data as per the risk and response protocol and then making specific home visitsUndertake regular school visitsHandle any critical matters that may emerge from these interactionsOrganize / conduct programmatic activities at school and community as per mutually agreed planResponsible for managing relationships with school, community and respond to issues that may ariseEnsure high quality of home visits for effective mentoring and outreach to familiesRecord keeping, Reporting and monitoring :
Update records of attendance and parent meetings regularlyPrepare and submit weekly plans during weekly reviewsTimely record keeping, updating the data and sharing analysis of various parameters like attendance sheets, parents meetings, dropouts etcFill up socio-economic profile of the girlsRegular physical verification of girls on sample basisPeriodic cohort risk assessment and analysis of itFlag issues of concern. Undertake risk mapping of the entire cohortIdentify case studies of girls, schools / communities and best practices and gather all related data and informationMaintain stock register at school / center levelProvide a list of materials required for the girls to the supervisorsQualification & Experience :
Bachelor's degree in education / social sciences or equivalent / or higherMinimum experience of 2 yrs (1–2 years of relevant experience in the education / development sector including internships)Good verbal and written communication skills in English and HindiPreferred :
Master's degree in education / social sciences or equivalent preferredCounseling diploma and / or experience of having worked on mentoring / counseling issuesExperience working on life skills / gender / adolescentsStrong planning and project implementation skillsAbility to work in remote area and travel to communities for meetingsAbility to work effectively with schools and communitiesStrong written and oral communication skillsGood interpersonal skills and a team playerTo be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also :
Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic non-profit organizationBe innovative and creative - not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do soHave a solution-oriented approachHave a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthinessHave a strong work ethic and require minimal directionWork well independently as well as part of a teamThrive in a fast-paced and fun environmentLocation(s)
India - Madhya Pradesh
To be successful at Room to Read, you will also :
Have passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organizationBe a proactive and innovative thinker who achieves results and creates positive changeHave a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthinessEmbrace diversity and a commitment to collaborationThrive in a fast-paced and fun environmentSkills Required
Counseling, Mentoring, community engagement