Responsable mobilisation communautaire et lutte contre la précarité menstruelle

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Position Title: Responsable mobilisation communautaire et lutte contre la précarité menstruelle
Location: Toulouse
Country: France
Deadline Date: Not specified

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
Solidarités 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 work with professionalism and respect for local cultures.

Job Overview:
The main objective of the position is to implement community mobilization projects and combat menstrual poverty in collaboration with the Water, Hygiene, and Sanitation (EHA) project manager. The role involves organizing and executing activities aimed at reducing the economic, social, and health vulnerabilities faced by women living in precarious housing conditions during menstruation. This includes improving access to menstrual hygiene products and enhancing knowledge about women's health issues throughout their lives. The position also contributes to the overall promotion of hygiene and community mobilization efforts related to water and sanitation practices. The candidate will face challenges such as engaging with communities in extreme poverty and managing project development and partnerships effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement community mobilization strategies to engage women living in degraded housing conditions.
• Organize activities that address menstrual poverty and improve access to menstrual hygiene products.
• Enhance community knowledge regarding women's health and hygiene issues.
• Collaborate with local partners to improve sanitation and hygiene conditions in targeted areas.
• Monitor and evaluate project indicators and activities to ensure effective implementation.
• Facilitate community participation and accountability in project activities.
• Develop partnerships with local stakeholders to enhance project impact.
• Conduct awareness-raising campaigns on water and sanitation practices.
• Report on project progress and challenges to the project manager.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bac + 2 or equivalent qualification.
• 3-4 years of experience in the humanitarian sector.
• Previous experience in a similar role is considered an asset.
• Strong technical skills in project management, including planning and monitoring activities.
• Knowledge of menstrual poverty issues and community engagement approaches.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for building relationships with partners, teams, and communities.
• Strong writing skills for documentation and reporting purposes.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Educational Background:
Candidates should possess at least a Bac + 2 level of education or an equivalent qualification in a relevant field. This educational background should ideally be complemented by training or coursework related to humanitarian work, project management, or community development.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 3-4 years of experience in the humanitarian sector, with a focus on community mobilization and project management. Experience in addressing issues related to menstrual poverty or working with marginalized communities is highly desirable. A previous role in a similar capacity would be advantageous.

Languages:

• Proficiency in Romanian or Bulgarian is mandatory.
• Knowledge of Albanian or additional proficiency in Bulgarian/Romanian is appreciated.
• English language skills are also required to facilitate communication within the organization and with international partners.

Additional Notes:
The position is a short-term contract with a duration of one year, starting from April 1, 202

• The role is based in Toulouse, France. The salary for the position starts at EUR 2865 gross per month, depending on experience. 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 all forms of abuse and discrimination and applies a zero-tolerance policy regarding acts of exploitation and harassment.