Community Mobilizer

**About the Arth Foundation**

Arth Foundation is a growing social impact organization committed to empowering adolescents, youth, and women. Founded by professionals with over 15 years of experience in gender equality and youth development, the organization works to challenge gender-based discrimination and violence, promote equality, and strengthen democratic values. Arth Foundation believes in creating youth-led change by encouraging young people and communities to take leadership in shaping a more just and equitable society. Its work focuses on building leadership, promoting civic awareness, and supporting community-driven solutions for lasting social transformation

**Job Description - Community Mobilizer**

**Key Responsibilities**

**1. Community Mobilization & Group Formation**
- Facilitate the formation and strengthening of youth and adolescent groups (ages 11-25) in Gram Panchayats.
- Conduct regular sessions and dialogues with adolescents, 19+ youth, parents, and community members on gender equality, rights, entitlements, and prevention of gender-based violence.
- Support youth in designing and implementing social action projects on issues such as education, early marriage, menstrual hygiene, and local governance.

**2. Community Engagement & Awareness**
- Organize community meetings, parent engagement sessions, and intergenerational dialogues to build supportive environments for adolescents and youth.
- Use games, art, theatre, and local cultural tools to encourage responsible citizenship and challenge harmful norms.
- Facilitate thematic campaigns around key days (Women’s Day, Youth Day, Constitution Day, etc.).

**3. Leadership**
- Mentor identified youth leaders in governance, advocacy, and community leadership.
- Facilitate exposure visits, leadership workshops, and training sessions for youth leaders.
- Support Gram Panchayat and block-level connection to strengthen youth participation in processes such as GPDP and PRA.

**4. Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation**
- Maintain accurate and timely monitoring formats, MIS entries, and tracking forms.
- Prepare regular reports with photos, case studies, and progress updates.
- Document youth-led campaigns, workshops, and community action projects.

**5. Team & Resource Management**
- Work in close coordination with the Project Coordinator, Community Mobilizers, and other team members.
- Manage and track stock of IEC materials and campaign merchandise.
- Participate actively in review meetings, planning sessions, and team capacity-building workshops.

**6. Other Responsibilities**
- Remain open to learning and adapting as per community and organizational needs.
- Ability to work in an informal, community-based atmosphere while maintaining professionalism.
- Willingness to work with flexible hours, including evenings/weekends.

**Qualifications & Competencies**
- Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Rural Development, Sociology, Gender Studies, or related field (Master’s preferred but not mandatory with relevant experience).
- **Experience**:

- 1-3 years of experience in community mobilization, youth engagement, or grassroots development work.
- Prior experience of working with adolescents, youth groups, or women’s collectives is desirable.
- **Skills & Competencies**:

- Strong facilitation and communication skills (local dialect/language proficiency is essential).
- Ability to build rapport with community members, frontline workers (ASHA, AWW, ANM), and PRI representatives.
- Good report writing, documentation, and basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Google forms).
- Capacity to mentor and motivate youth leaders and manage group dynamics.
- Confidence to represent the organization in Gram Panchayat and block-level advocacy platforms.
- Ability to work independently and in teams, with problem-solving orientation.
- **Personal Attributes**:

- Commitment to gender equality, youth leadership, and social justice values.
- Open, adaptable, and enthusiastic about working in village/community settings.
- Ability to balance professional responsibilities with community sensitivity.

⏳ **Last Date to Apply: 30th September 2025**

**Let’s build a more just and equitable society, together.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fresher

Work Location: In person