Udayan - http://www.udayan-kolkata.in Barrackpore - Kolkata, West Bengal
UDAYAN is a home and school on the outskirts of Kolkata, for children whose families are affected by Leprosy. These children suffer from the stigma of the disease -? they are rarely sent to school and often end up as beggars, street children, child workers or involved in crime. Girl children become victims of human trafficking.
Set on 8acres of lush, green land, this residential home and school helps transform the lives of up to 300 of these children who receive the highest quality of care, compassion, education, and opportunities for livelihood - enabling them to lead healthy, respected, productive lives.
Udayan is fortunate to have Australian Cricket Legend, Steve Waugh as a Patron. He, and renowned French Author, the late Dominique Lapierre, have been supporters for over 3 decades. Udayan has received extensive acclaim and support internationally for its work.
Role Purpose
The Community Mobiliser will be responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising community-level activities under the Family Awareness Program. The Mobiliser will guide the Community Animator, maintain contact with families, identify needs, facilitate services and ensure proper documentation and follow-up.
Project: Udayan Family Awareness Program
Location: Targeted Leprosy Colonies, West Bengal
Position: Community Mobiliser
Reports To: Program Manager / Assistant Director
Supervises: Community Animator(s)
Salary: Competitive, based on qualification and experience
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare field plans and schedules for community activities.
- Supervise and guide the Community Animator(s).
- Conduct regular visits to targeted colonies and households.
- Conduct household surveys and maintain updated family/beneficiary information.
- Identify vulnerable children and families and ensure appropriate follow-up.
- Mobilise families and community members for Udayan programmes and activities.
- Facilitate access to Government schemes, documents and social entitlements.
- Coordinate referrals to schools, health services, Government departments, NGOs and other service providers.
- Follow up on referrals and Government applications.
- Organise and support awareness programmes, health camps, campaigns and community events.
- Coordinate IEC activities and community communication.
- Maintain records of community activities, beneficiaries, referrals and follow-up.
- Review the Animator's work and provide regular guidance and feedback.
- Prepare monthly field reports and share important community issues with the Programme Manager/Assistant Director.
- Ensure compliance with Udayan's Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct.
Qualifications and Skills
- Post Graduate in Social Work, Sociology, Education, Community Development or a related field.
- 2-5 years' experience in community development, education, health or social work preferred.
- Good knowledge of Bengali and basic Hindi.
- Good communication, coordination and documentation skills.
- Ability to work in field settings and travel to project communities and as per Udayan’s requirement.
- Ability to supervise and guide community-based workers.
- Empathy and sensitivity towards vulnerable families and children.
- Position based In Asansole area.