Community Mobilizer (MPCA & WASH) at the Bakhita Initiative

The Bakhita Initiative (TBI-JDPC) Sokoto is a Catholic faith-based non-governmental organization committed to promoting human dignity, social justice, peacebuilding, and sustainable development. The organization implements humanitarian and development interventions across Northwest Nigeria, focusing on vulnerable and crisis-affected populations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Mobilizer (MPCA & WASH)

Location: Daura LGA, Katsina (Northwest Nigeria)
Employment Type: Full-time
Project: ECHO SAHaRA Consortium Project
Department: Programme (MPCA & WASH)
Reports to: Field Officer/Project Officer

Job Summary

• The Community Mobilizer will support the implementation of Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) and WASH interventions at the community level.
• The role involves mobilizing beneficiaries, facilitating community engagement, supporting beneficiary targeting and verification processes, promoting hygiene practices, and ensuring accountability to affected populations.
• The Mobilizer will serve as a key link between the project team and the community.

Key Responsibilities
Community Engagement and Mobilization:

• Conduct community entry, mapping, and stakeholder engagement to support project implementation.
• Mobilize and sensitize community members on MPCA and WASH activities, targeting vulnerable groups.
• Facilitate community meetings, focus group discussions, and awareness sessions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, committees, and beneficiaries.

Beneficiary Identification and Support:

• Support beneficiary identification, registration, and verification processes in line with project criteria.
• Assist in the collection and validation of beneficiary data, including household information and bank details where applicable.
• Support distribution processes, including cash assistance and WASH NFIs where required.
• Facilitate referrals for vulnerable individuals to appropriate services.

WASH and Hygiene Promotion:

• Deliver key hygiene promotion messages to households and communities.
• Support community-led sanitation and hygiene activities.
• Promote safe water handling, sanitation practices, and disease prevention behaviors.

Monitoring, Reporting, and Accountability:

• Collect and report accurate field data using approved digital tools (e.g., ODK, KoboCollect, CommCare).
• Ensure timely data synchronization and adherence to data protection policies.
• Monitor field activities and promptly report challenges, feedback, and complaints.
• Support feedback and complaints response mechanisms (FCRM) and ensure community voices are documented and escalated.

Protection Mainstreaming and Compliance:

• Ensure protection principles (do no harm, inclusion, dignity, and safety) are integrated into all activities.
• Identify and report protection concerns, referring cases according to established pathways.
• Adhere to organizational policies on safeguarding, safety, and security at all times.

Other Duties:

• Participate in trainings, team meetings, and coordination activities.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor in line with project objectives.

Additional Information:

• Supervision: Works closely with community structures and volunteers.
• Travel: Frequent travel within project communities in Daura LGA.

Qualifications and Experience
Educational Qualification:

• Candidates should possess an NCE, ND, HND, BSc or Equivalent Certification.

Experience:

• At least 1–2 years’ experience in community mobilization, preferably in humanitarian or development settings.
• Experience in MPCA, WASH, or related sectoral programming is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with community-based approaches and participatory engagement methods.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in Hausa and basic English literacy.
• Ability to engage respectfully with diverse community members, including vulnerable groups.
• Proficiency in the use of Android devices and digital data collection tools (e.g., ODK, KoboCollect).
• Good understanding of community dynamics in Daura LGA or similar contexts.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to challenging field conditions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and accountability standards.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be a resident of Cummunity Of implementation (Kofar Baru, Rimi, Suduje, Cediyar Tafarke)Daura LGA or surrounding communities.
• Willingness to travel frequently within project locations.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date
17th July 2026 (11:59 PM)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Important Informaion
Applicants will be required to upload the following documents through Google Form:

• Cover Letter (clearly stating the position and location being applied for)
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copies of relevant academic and professional credentials

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Incomplete applications or applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
• The organization is committed to safeguarding and maintains zero tolerance for abuse, exploitation, harassment, and discrimination.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.