Community Mobilization Facilitator

Job Title: Community Mobilization Facilitator

Job Location: Gaziantep (Field & Office-based), Turkiye

Reporting to: Project Officer

Line Manager for: Project Officer

Number of Hires: 2

 

Background

Sened, is an independent non-profit organization established and registered in Türkiye (under No: 27-15-175) in 2013.

• The name “Sened” in Arabic means “support” you could count on.
• Sened, was founded in response to The Syrian catastrophe, which led to critical situations and displacement of internally displaced people (IDPs) within Syria. The individuals who faced hardships due to factors such as repression, human rights abuses, and violence against civilians (including bombings, shelling, and sieges) and the urgent needs of millions of Syrian refugees in Türkiye. Later, our projects expanded to include support for the Turkish hosting community of the Syrian refugees. Our work spans across humanitarian sectors, with a special focus on advocating for the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities (PwDs) and their families.

 

Safeguarding

At Sened, we deliver humanitarian aid with the utmost commitment to safety and dignity. We understand that safeguarding is a critical component of our operations, and we integrate this principle into every layer of our work, from initial planning to final implementation. Our goal is to create a safe and secure environment that enables resilient communities to thrive. To achieve this, we adhere to our principles of Safe Programming, Safe Operation, Safe People, and Safe Response, which help us to identify and proactively mitigate risks, prioritize community trust, and uphold ethical standards. Sened’s unwavering dedication to safeguarding ensures that all those we serve receive the highest standards of safety and protection in all our humanitarian endeavors.

 

Job purpose

The Community Mobilization Facilitator is responsible for leading structured outreach, community mobilization, and non-formal education (NFE) activities to ensure that vulnerable individuals and groups are effectively identified, informed, and connected to available services. The role focuses on strengthening community awareness, improving access to protection and support services, and promoting inclusive participation in project activities through well-designed and participatory NFE sessions.

The position plays a critical role in bridging the gap between the project and the community by building trust, maintaining continuous engagement with community members and leaders, and ensuring that community needs, concerns, and feedback are systematically captured and communicated to the project team.

Through proactive field presence, the facilitator delivers and adapts NFE activities in line with community needs, supports early identification of risks and vulnerabilities, contributes to safe and ethical referral pathways, and ensures that all activities are implemented in a culturally sensitive, gender-responsive, and disability-inclusive manner. The role also contributes to the effectiveness and accountability of the project by ensuring accurate documentation, timely reporting, and adherence to organizational and donor requirements.

 

Duties, Objectives, Competencies

• Conduct community outreach and mobilization activities in targeted areas
• Identify vulnerable individuals and groups and ensure appropriate referrals
• Facilitate awareness sessions on protection, available services, and rights
• Support community participation in project activities and feedback mechanisms
• Maintain regular communication with community leaders and stakeholders
• Collect basic field data and report community needs and trends
• Support organization of community meetings and outreach events
• Ensure accurate documentation of field activities and attendance

 

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide individual guidance and information sessions when needed Support field-level coordination and activity organization
• Support referral pathways and case identification processes
• Assist in distribution of information materials and visibility activities
• Contribute to safe and inclusive community engagement practices

 

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in community-based activities, outreach, or humanitarian field work
• Experience working with vulnerable populations (refugees, host communities, persons with disabilities, etc.)
• Basic understanding of protection principles and referral pathways
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to conduct field visits and community outreach activities
• Basic reporting and documentation skills
• Knowledge of Turkish and Arabic
• Willingness to travel within field locations (up to 30%)

 

Desired Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience working in NGO/INGO settings.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in PSS activities.
• Knowledge of protection and referral systems.
• Proficiency in Turkish and Arabic (minimum B1 level, written and spoken). English is an asset.
• Experience working in south and south east Turkiye

 

Technical Competencies

• Strong community engagement and outreach skills
• Ability to collect and report field data
• Basic knowledge of project implementation processes
• MS Office proficiency

 

General Terms and Conditions

Safeguarding: Disabled beneficiaries, children, and vulnerable adults must be fully protected possible from any actions or failings that could place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury, or other harm. Sened demonstrates its commitment to safeguarding by conducting rigorous background and reference checks during the selection process for all candidates.

Diversity: Sened is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, effective, and representative organizational culture. We promote employee equity and diversity and strive to eliminate discrimination. A diverse workforce, encompassing various age groups, backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, enhances our ability to understand, represent, and serve our community. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, disability, or age.

Procedures: If necessary, Sened will apply for a work permit for the selected candidate after the job offer is accepted. Failure to provide the required documents or a rejection of the work permit application by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security in the Republic of Türkiye will result in the employment offer being canceled.

Sened reserves the right to re-advertise the vacancy, cancel the recruitment, offer a contract with a modified job description or for a different duration, or offer a contract at a lower grade.

This job description serves only as a guide for the position available. Sened reserves the right to amend this document. Any published closing dates are estimates. Due to the nature of Sened’s work, we aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. Therefore, we may close adverts before the published closing date if we find the right candidate. We advise interested applicants to apply as early as possible.

Sened does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.