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Position Title: Community Mobiliser – (Grade Level: 2)Location: Hebbagodi, Bengaluru, Karnataka
ChildFund office: Hebbagodi,Bengaluru
Manager/Supervisor title: Field Coordinator, Programs
Position type:  Full-time fixed term
Work environment:  On-site

About ChildFund
ChildFund India works towards ensuring that children from the most marginalized sections of the society become able, confident, and responsible adults.

ChildFund’s Values

ChildFund values a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment where everyone is welcomed and celebrated equally. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission.

ChildFund’s Commitment

ChildFund has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives in the delivery of its mission and services for children. ChildFund is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace as well as in the communities where it delivers programs and services. ChildFund expects every staff member, partner, and representative to adhere to this commitment and to ensure all organizational policies and standards are followed. This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including a criminal records check and/or disclosure to ensure program participants are safeguarded.

Position Role
The Community Mobiliser will be responsible for the community level actions in all villages of working block under the project. The Community Mobiliser will plan and implement the activities under the guidance of the Field Coordinator in line with the implementation plan of the program.
Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the safeguarding policy and procedures and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with ChildFund’s Safeguarding Policy.

Primary Responsibilities
·         Be responsible for implementing project activities as per the program plan for the assigned location/village/block.

·         Engage and mobilize children, youth, parents, community members, leaders, and frontline workers for a better outcome of the program.

·         Assist in the implementation of assessments and surveys as required.

·         Preparation of monthly action plan and progress report.

·         Support in liaison with relevant government department officials.

·         Undertake regular home visits.

·         Be responsible for reporting & documentation for all activities.

·         Participate in learning and review meetings.

·         Develop documents, and case studies and share the same with the field coordinator.

·         Any other responsibility as assigned by the Line Manager.

Required Experience and Education
·         Education: Diploma or technical training or equivalent in Development Studies or Social Sciences. Graduation is preferred.

• Experience: 2+ years of experience in community mobilization.
• Skills and Abilities: Good communication skills (both verbal and written) in local language. Ability to communicate in local language (Kannada) is a must. Capacity building and training skills. Be an organized, team player, self-starter and results-oriented individual. Be gender sensitive with strong conviction and skills for the empowerment of excluded and disadvantaged children.

Required Competencies

ChildFund’s Core Competencies

·         Teamwork: the ability to work effectively and collaborate with others; values and respects individual differences.

·         Communication: demonstrates empathy and tact when communicating with others and uses a storytelling approach when appropriate.

·         Result orientation: get things done; takes proactive steps to achieve organizational goals and quality standards.

·         Decision making: uses good judgement, critical thinking, and non-traditional ways to evaluate problems and opportunities; reflects and innovates to improve decisions and outcomes.

·         Resilience: thrives and grows in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments.

·         Digital literacy: adopts and champions new technology to relevant contexts, stays aware of technological trends and embraces technological solutions to business challenges.

Other Required Competencies

·         Strong knowledge of community mobilisation, rapport building and organisation of community and block level activities.

·         Understanding of national and global frameworks on child protection and safeguarding would be an asset.

Disclaimer: This JD is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the assignment.

How to Apply:   

1. Please send your updated CV to recruitment@childfundindia.org (renaming your CV with your name is appreciated). Attaching a cover letter to demonstrate your suitability for the position is highly recommended.
2. Please include answer to the following question in your email for application –Do any of your relatives or members of your family/household work for ChildFund or if any child related to you is being currently sponsored/enrolled by ChildFund?? If yes, please provide the following details: Name, Relationship, Current Position, and Location
3. Please mention in the subject line of your email “Application for Community Mobiliser – Hebbagodi, Bengaluru”

Kindly pay attention to all of the above three points under “How to Apply” section as missing information may result in disqualification of the application.

 Application Deadline: May 13, 2026. 

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.