Community Mobilizer II

Childfund Work Location Mombasa, Kenya
Childfund Division Global Impact
ChildFund Department Country Management
Job Details
Position title: Community Mobilizer II
Location: Mombasa
ChildFund office: Kenya
Manager/Supervisor title: WASH& Construction Specialist
Position type: Full-time fixed term
Duration: (12 months)
Work environment: On-site
About ChildFund
ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization that works in 23 countries to connect children with the people, resources and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, no matter where they are.
ChildFund’s Values
We aspire for every person in our organization—program participants, supporters, staff, and volunteers alike—to feel free, safe, and confident to be themselves. 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 International 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.
About This Role
The Community Mobilizer will play a key role in coordinating field-level implementation, monitoring and reporting of the EMAJIC project ( E nvironmental Management Action for Jobs, Innovations & Income Creation) . S/He will be responsible for overseeing the efficient and timely delivery of the activities and outputs by implementing and acting as a key liaison officer between the project implementing partner and ChildFund. The position will support gender-responsive and socially inclusive beneficiary engagement, facilitate trainings and supervise production processes. The role requires strong organizational, communication, and community facilitation skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including youth and women’s groups, government agencies, technical partners, and the private sector.
The position will be based in Mombasa County, with frequent travel to project sites within Mombasa sub-counties, and occasional travel to Nairobi or other counties for coordination and learning events.
Required Experience And Education

• A minimum of a Diploma in Environmental Studies, Community Development, Industrial Technology, Civil/Environmental Engineering, or a related field. A degree will be an added advantage.
• At least two (2) years of relevant experience in project implementation, preferably within solid waste management, circular economic Initiatives, youth and women’s livelihoods, or youth empowerment or enterprise development programs.
• Hands-on experience in plastic waste management and recycling technologies.
  

Primary Responsibilities 2. Training and Capacity Building 3. Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation 4. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication 5. Procurement and Logistics Support Required Competencies

• Project Implementation and Coordination
• Coordinate day-to-day implementation of project activities in Mombasa County, ensuring alignment with Mastercard’s youth employability strategy and the plastic waste-to-construction materials value chain.
• Support the establishment and operationalization of Inclusive plastic waste collection hubs and processing units, prioritizing the participation of youth, women, persons with disabilities, and other marginalized groups.
• Facilitate the gender-responsive and socially inclusive recruitment and mobilization of project participants, ensuring equitable opportunities for all (including youth and women groups).
• Supervise production of recycled plastic construction products (e.g., bricks, tiles, fencing posts, etc.), ensuring adherence to quality and environmental safety standards.
• Facilitate logistics for technical skills training (waste sorting, machinery operation, product manufacturing), entrepreneurship, business development and market systems training sessions.
• Integrate life skills, drug and substance abuse prevention, and positive youth development modules into training curricula.
• Provide ongoing mentorship and follow-up support to trained cooperatives and youth/women groups, with a focus on retention and progression.
• Document training sessions, attendance, outputs, and success stories for reporting and learning purposes.
• Collect and compile disaggregated data (by age, gender, disability, etc.) on project activities, outputs, and outcomes using approved tools.
• Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports for submission to the Project Manager, highlighting job creation metrics, waste diversion volumes, and social impact indicators related to substance abuse reduction.
• Maintain updated records on participants, production levels, inventory, and market linkages.
• Support baseline and endline evaluations and data collection processes,
• Liaise with county government departments (Environment, Youth, Trade, and Housing) to align project activities with county policies, secure support, enhance project visibility and coordination and explore co-funding opportunities
• Support organization of community awareness campaigns, clean-up drives, exhibitions, and product demonstrations.
• Build and maintain positive strategic working partnerships with implementing partners, community leaders, local institutions, private sector actors (construction companies, retailers, off takers), financial institutions, and community-based organizations to strengthen market linkages and sustainability.
• Organize and support community awareness campaigns, clean-up drives, exhibitions, and product demonstrations to promote behavior change and market demand.
• Support the procurement, delivery, and accountability of project equipment, materials, and supplies, ensuring value for money and transparency.
• Ensure proper storage, use, and maintenance of project assets and tools at field sites.
• Facilitate logistical arrangements for field activities, meetings, and training.
• Remain alert and responsive to any safeguarding risks; acquire relevant knowledge and skills to enable you to understand and promote the safeguarding policy and procedures; report violations; perform your duty and responsibility to safeguard and promote appropriate behavior; and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the organization’s policies and values.
  

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.
• Results orientation gets 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 coordination, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and digital data collection tools (Kobo, ODK, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Demonstrate experience in community mobilization and engagement of youth and women’s group.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of plastic waste management, recycling technologies, sustainable construction materials, and socio-economic/cultural/environmental issues that influence youth entrepreneurship and development in Mombasa County and its environs, including the linkages between youth unemployment, substance abuse, and environmental degradation.
• Familiar with recycling technologies or sustainable construction processes
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili required; knowledge of local dialects spoken in Mombasa(Mijikenda) is an asset.

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