Agents Sensibilisateurs (H/F)

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Position Title: Agents Sensibilisateurs (H/F)
Location: Mamoudzou
Country: Mayotte, France
Deadline Date: Not specified

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid organization that has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters for over 40 years. The organization focuses on meeting vital needs such as access to water, food, and shelter. SI is particularly committed to combating diseases related to unsafe water, which is the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Through its interventions, SI has developed expertise in providing access to drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene promotion, as well as in security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security and livelihoods. SI operates in 26 countries with a total of 3,200 staff members, including expatriates, national employees, headquarters staff, and a few volunteers. The organization conducts its operations with professionalism and respect for local cultures.

Job Overview:
The position of Agents Sensibilisateurs involves working under the supervision of the community mobilizer to implement awareness-raising and distribution activities. The role requires participation in the logistical and administrative organization, planning, and preparation of field interventions. The agent will be responsible for applying safety procedures during field interventions, presenting ongoing or upcoming activities to the population and authorities, and conducting awareness-raising activities among beneficiaries. Additionally, the agent will assist in identifying and training key individuals on various awareness themes and will help organize seminars and training workshops necessary for achieving project objectives. The agent will also participate in the logistical and administrative organization of distributions, ensuring that each identified and registered beneficiary receives their distribution, and will be responsible for reporting and communication related to the activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Agents Sensibilisateurs include:

• Participating in the logistical and administrative organization, planning, and preparation of field interventions under the supervision of the community mobilizer.
• Applying safety procedures during field interventions.
• Presenting ongoing or upcoming activities to the population and authorities.
• Conducting awareness-raising activities among beneficiaries.
• Assisting in the identification and training of key individuals on various awareness themes.
• Organizing seminars and training workshops with the community mobilizer.
• Participating in the logistical and administrative organization of distributions.
• Ensuring that each identified beneficiary receives their distribution.
• Calculating and verifying the number of beneficiaries and quantities distributed at the end of each distribution. 1
• Archiving evidence and statistics related to awareness sessions and distributions. 1
• Reporting on the progress of activities and any issues encountered. 1
• Participating in external debriefing meetings as requested.

Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for the position include:

• Experience in the humanitarian sector ranging from 0 to 2 years.
• Experience in a similar position ranging from 0 to 2 years.
• Technical skills in community mobilization techniques.
• Knowledge of interventions with vulnerable populations.
• Mediation skills.
• Knowledge of Mayotte and its dynamics.
• Understanding of the associative environment and social support.

Educational Background:
The educational background needed for the position is not explicitly stated, but it is implied that relevant training or education in humanitarian work, social sciences, or a related field would be beneficial.

Experience:
The level of experience needed for the position is between 0 to 2 years in the humanitarian sector and in a similar role. This indicates that the organization is open to hiring individuals who may be new to the field but possess the necessary skills and motivation to succeed.

Languages:
The mandatory languages for the position are French and Shimaoré. Knowledge of any other local languages, such as Swahili or Malagasy, is considered a plus, which highlights the importance of communication with the local population.

Additional Notes:
The position is a short-term contract, with a duration of either 12 or 18 months. The salary offered is based on experience, starting from EUR 3,097 (which includes EUR 2,294 gross per month plus a 35% cost of living allowance). Candidates are encouraged to submit their CV and cover letter, as applications containing only a CV will not be considered. Solidarités International reserves the right to close the recruitment process before the application deadline. The organization is committed to preventing and combating all forms of abuse and discrimination, ensuring a safe and equitable work environment.