Iec-cum-social Mobilization Expert

**Position Overview**:
The IEC-cum-Social Mobilization Expert will be responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) activities related to Solid Waste Management in Bhubaneswar. This role involves engaging with various stakeholders, including residents, communities, RWAs, commercial establishments, and relevant staff, to promote source segregation, waste reduction, and sustainable waste management practices.

**Key Responsibilities**:
1. **IEC Activities Planning and Implementation**:

- Prepare and submit a monthly training and awareness calendar each month.
- Conduct training and awareness programs to ensure segregation of solid waste (wet, dry, sanitary, domestic hazardous) at source, as per Swachh Bharat Mission toolkit, CPHEEO norms 2016, and MoHUA guidelines.
- Organize thematic cleanliness drives in various areas, including slums, residential areas, schools, markets, and public places, as per Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) guidelines.
- Plan and execute drives and campaigns to promote a plastic-free city.

2. **Community Mobilization and Awareness**
- Mobilize residents, communities, RWAs, and commercial establishments to segregate waste and prevent waste dumping in public areas.
- Conduct awareness and training sessions for citizens and staff, in consultation with ward members and relevant staff.
- Promote decentralized waste treatment, zero waste ward initiatives, and the 5R (Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover) / 4R/3R concepts.
- Raise awareness about the use of two/three/six dustbins for MSW segregation and promote the 3R concept.

3. **Monitoring and Reporting**
- Monitor Garbage Vulnerable Points (GVPs) and open garbage dumping and burning spots to maintain clean areas.
- Monitor and report daily on door-to-door collection activities.
- Monitor decentralized waste treatment facilities of bulk generators, RWAs, and gardens.
- Document feedback from training sessions and implement necessary improvements.

4. **Capacity Building and Training**
- Conduct capacity augmentation of Municipal Corporation field staff.
- Organize Swachhata Sathi training for providing professional services in Solid Waste Management.
- Provide training, capacity building, and monitoring support for Swachha Sathis employed in wards for IEC work.
- Conduct regular training for drivers and helpers on defensive driving, fatigue management, avoiding drink and drive, vehicle management, and hydraulic operation of garbage tipper.

5. **Additional Responsibilities**:

- Identify existing rag pickers and develop a plan for their inclusion in the formal system for sustainable livelihood.
- Support the concerned authority or its authorized agency in conducting awareness activities in wards as required.

**Required Skills and Competencies**:

- Proven experience in planning and implementing IEC campaigns, preferably in Solid Waste Management.
- Strong community mobilization and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication skills in Odia (speaking, reading, and writing) is mandatory.
- Knowledge of Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) guidelines, and Swachh Survekshan.
- Ability to conduct training sessions and workshops effectively.
- Monitoring and reporting skills.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to produce reports, presentations, and project updates with evidence.

**Preferred Experience**:

- Should have Master’s in Social work (MSW) with minimum 03 years of experience in social work or IEC activities.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, especially in municipal SWM projects or IEC-based assignments.
- Prior work with Municipal Corporation / Development Authority / State Urban Department is highly preferred.
- Experience in managing or contributing to Swachh Survekshan or Urban Sanitation Certification initiatives will be an asset.

**Remuneration & Benefits**:

- Competitive and commensurate with experience.
- Includes travel and communication allowance, performance-based incentives, and professional development opportunities.

Pay: From ₹35,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 30/06/2025