Job description

Job Title:

Community Mobilizers (2 Temporary Positions)

Job application assistance

Location:

Banadir Region, Somalia

Contract period:

10 months (with possibility of extension based on performance and funding)

Work Arrangements

On Site

Closing Date:

1st May 2026

Who We Are

Human Appeal is a global non-profit humanitarian and development organization. We deliver life-saving emergency assistance such as food, medical aid, and disaster relief. At the same time, we run sustainable, community-led programmes in healthcare, education, and livelihoods to build resilience and self-reliance. Our experienced local teams work in vulnerable, hard-to-reach areas. Guided by a vision of a just, caring, and sustainable world, our mission is to save lives, alleviate poverty, and empower communities in line with the core humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence.

Position Overview .

The Community Mobilizer will play a key role in engaging minority fishermen and coastal households, facilitating community participation, supporting cooperative formation and strengthening, and ensuring inclusive involvement of beneficiaries in all project activities. The position requires regular field presence and close collaboration with community leaders, cooperative members, and project staff

Main Responsibilities

• Mobilize and sensitize minority fishing communities on project objectives, activities, and benefits

• Facilitate the formation, registration, and strengthening of fisheries cooperatives

• Organize and support community meetings, trainings, workshops, and focus group discussions

• Promote inclusive participation of women, youth, and marginalized groups

• Support awareness on sustainable fisheries management and environmental protection

• Act as a key link between the project team and local communities

• Collect community feedback and share lessons learned with the project team

• Support monitoring activities, data collection, and reporting from the field

• Work closely with local authorities, cooperative leaders, and other stakeholders

• Perform any other duties related to community engagement as assigned by the supervisor

NB: Employee duties are not limited only to the above-mentioned responsibilities; they may perform other duties as assigned

Skills and qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Monitoring & Evaluation, or related field.

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in humanitarian or development projects.

• Experience working with vulnerable groups—widows, orphans, women, and community groups.

• Knowledge of livelihoods, IGAs, savings groups, or cash‑based programs is an advantage.

• Strong skills in data collection, verification, and reporting.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

• Cultural sensitivity and respect for community norms

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Team-oriented and results-focused

• Strong organizational and reporting skills

How to apply

How to apply

We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of success submit your application cover letter and CV as single PDF document- The cover letter being the first page to; [email protected] with subject line Community Mobilizer (Temporary) by or before 1st May, 2026. Apply today to become our Community Mobilizer (Temporary) – we would love to hear from you.

* Qualified Female candidates are encouraging to apply. Candidates from Mogadishu will be given priority.

Please note that we will only be contacting the shortlisted candidates. Applying candidates must have the legal authorisation or right to work in the designated work location/duty station.

Disclaimer: Human Appeal is committed to diversity, social inclusion, and gender equality/balance, and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. The organisation maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (SEA/SH), with all staff required to comply with Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEA/SH) standards and safe recruitment procedures.

Apply on [email protected]