Community Mobilization Officer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Community Mobilization Officer to support remote initiatives across Mahikeng and surrounding communities. You will engage residents, facilitate participatory planning, and build capacity within local groups, all from a fully remote setup.

The role emphasizes developing strategies, empowering community ownership, and using digital tools to collaborate with diverse stakeholders for sustainable development.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or diploma in Community Development, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in community mobilization, participatory development, or related grassroots work.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills for remote engagement.
• Strong understanding of community dynamics and development principles.
• Proficiency in using digital collaboration tools for remote work and communication.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects effectively from a distance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive community mobilization strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Facilitate community meetings, workshops, and participatory planning sessions to identify needs and priorities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, local organizations, and residents.
• Empower communities to take ownership of local development initiatives and resource mobilization.
• Provide training and capacity building to community groups on various development aspects.
• Monitor and report on community engagement activities, progress, and challenges, ensuring effective remote collaboration.

Skills

Community mobilization

Facilitation

Remote communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Diploma in Community Development

Tools

Zoom

MS Teams

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and skilled Community Mobilization Officer to join their impactful team, serving clients remotely and supporting initiatives based in Mahikeng. This role is dedicated to engaging communities, fostering participation, and empowering local residents to identify and address their own development needs. You will develop and implement strategies for community engagement, facilitate participatory planning processes, and build capacity within community groups. This is a vital position for someone passionate about grassroots development, who excels at building relationships and driving collective action through effective communication and mobilization techniques, working entirely from a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive community mobilization strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Facilitate community meetings, workshops, and participatory planning sessions to identify needs and priorities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, local organizations, and residents.
• Empower communities to take ownership of local development initiatives and resource mobilization.
• Provide training and capacity building to community groups on various development aspects.
• Monitor and report on community engagement activities, progress, and challenges, ensuring effective remote collaboration.

Requirements

• Relevant degree or diploma in Community Development, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in community mobilization, participatory development, or related grassroots work.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills for remote engagement.
• Strong understanding of community dynamics and development principles.
• Proficiency in using digital collaboration tools for remote work and communication.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects effectively from a distance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to drive meaningful community development from anywhere.
• Professional development opportunities focused on community engagement.
• Be part of an organization committed to empowering local communities.