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1. Build strong relationships with communities in assigned areas/UCs and ensure that their needs and perspectives are considered in programme planning and implementation.
2. Develop and maintain an effective communication network with community leaders, local authorities, and other stakeholders.
3. Facilitate the formation of community groups and networks to support and propagate the PEI program objectives.
4. Develop and maintain challenge mapping and social profiling of Missed Children (Recorded Refusals, Still NA, and Persistently Missed Children) of the previous Polio SIA round to inform the design and implementation of community engagement (CE) activities prior to the subsequent campaign.
5. Collaborate with other team members and partners to develop and implement SBCC strategies to raise and sustain community awareness and trust for Polio and other EPI vaccines and to re-gain community trust for Polio vaccines.
6. Ensure that programme activities are sensitive to the cultural and social norms of the community.
7. Develop and maintain a database (social profiling) of Community Influencers, Community groups, networks, and key stakeholders including Community Based Organizations (CBOs).
8. Facilitate and participate in engagement activities (meetings, dialogue etc) 
9. Monitor and supervise of the COMNet (SBCC) staff (CMs) in the area ensuring that SBC resources are put to best use towards advancing the PEI agenda and strengthening of EPI.
10. Conduct monitoring and supervision of routine immunization activities and ISD.
11. Any other task assigned by the direct supervisor.

• Male or female with minimum age of 30 years having bachelor’s degree in social sciences or in a relevant field, such as public health, social work, or community development.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in community mobilization & engagement activities, preferably in immunization or public health programmes.
• Experience working with diverse communities and an understanding of cultural sensitivity and humility.
• Proven experience of leading and motivating diverse team
• Ability to travel within the assigned block or other areas as needed.
• Knowledge of local languages and customs, as well as the cultural and political dynamics that impact immunization programmes, is an advantage.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build trust and relationships with diverse groups of people.
• Knowledge and understanding of community dynamics and cultural norms to navigate potential barriers.
• Strong data collection, analysis and organizational skills to plan and execute effective community engagement activities including timely feedback for improvement.

• Progressive reduction of Still Missed Children (SMC) by 20% in every campaign as compared to the previous campaign until benchmark of 5% or less of still missed children (SMC) against recorded is achieved in assigned area of work.
• Percentage of PMC covered in last SIA (Benchmark at least 10%) in assigned area.
• Proportion of EPI monitoring and supervisory visits held (planned vs conducted) and shared in line with PEI-EPI synergy plan.
• Monitor and provide technical support for >/= 60% of budgeted and 20% non-budgeted community engagement activities by CMs.
• Regular review and update the social profiles on agreed tools. 
• Percentage of community Influencers engaged in Polio and other health programmes and activities.
• Timeliness, completeness and quality of plans and reports (monthly) and other mission/field visits reports and sharing with supervisor. 

First line officer: Communication Block Officer 

Second line Officer: Community Communication Officer 

The purpose of a Community Mobilizer in an immunization programme is to increase community participation and awareness of immunization programmes through community engagement, behaviour change communication, and social mobilization strategies. The role of a Community Mobilizer is to build and maintain relationships with community stakeholders, identify and address barriers to immunization uptake, and monitor and report on community engagement activities and outcomes to improve programme planning and decision-making. 

Terms of reference (ToRs): 

1. Mobilize and engage community members to increase their knowledge and understanding of immunization activities (polio campaigns and EPI), promote community trust and participation, and encourage behaviour change. 

2. Plan, organize and implement community engagement (CE) activities such as community meetings, door-to-door visits, and community outreach events. 

3. Promote (through awareness, mobilization of influencers/leaders etc) facilitate and lead in missed children coverage.  

4. Regular profiling of still missed children (Refusals and NA) 

5. Develop and maintain relationships with community influencers and gate keepers, including (but not limited to) local leaders, Religious & Tribal leaders, women & youth leaders, political leaders, CBOs (community-based organizations) and health workers. 

6. Work with community influencers and members (including families) to identify and address barriers to immunization uptake, including misconceptions and misinformation about vaccines 

7. Coordinate with relevant UC level government officials and functionaries during demands or boycott refusals and in times of crisis communication. 

8. Participate in training and capacity building activities (golden triangle) to improve knowledge and skills related to community mobilization and immunization programmes. 

9. Regular and timely reporting and escalation of issues as they arise. 

10. If assigned an ISD UC/area, should ensure advocacy and mobilization amongst community for uptake of services. 

11. AFP surveillance: Reporting of suspected AFP cases from community during visits. 

12. Any other task assigned by the supervisor. 

Qualifications: 

• A male or female who must be from the same locality (area of work) with good knowledge and familiarity of the local environment including language, religious and cultural norms 

• At least Intermediate (FA/FSC/equivalent).  

• Minimum age for female is 30 years (married, widowed or divorced), while minimum age for male is 30 years 

• Proven experience in community development, social work and/or community-based organizations/committees preferably in immunization or public health programme would be an additional advantage. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with community members and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to plan and prioritize work effectively. 

• Proficiency in local languages and Urdu. 

Skills: 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

• Ability to use smart phones. 

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): 

1. Number of community members/influencers engaged (planned vs conducted) during campaign cycles with evidence of missed children families’ engagement and coverages.  

2. Number of community engagement (CE) activities organized and facilitated (planned vs conducted). 

3. Progressive reduction of Still Missed Children (SMC) by 20% in every campaign as compared to the previous campaign until benchmark of 5% or less of still missed children (SMC) against recorded is achieved in assigned area of work. 

4. Number of community-based organizations and their leadership engaged in Polio and broader immunization activities (planned vs conducted). 

5. Quality and timeliness of reporting on community engagement activities and outcomes. 

6. Post campaign updated profile of still missed children (NA and Refusals) prioritizing chronically missed children 

7. Proportion of mobilization done during Immunization Outreach sessions planned (verified by monitoring) 

8. Proportion of EPI referrals made to HFs (plan vs conducted) 

First line Officer: Community Communication Officer 

Second line Officer: Advocacy & Communication Officer 

The purpose of a Communication Block Officer is to build and maintain positive relationships between an organization and the community he/she serves through communication, collaboration, and partnerships at the UCs block level. Their role is to provide support to communication component at UC levels towards achieving Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI) and strengthening of Routine Immunization. They will support the communication component of micro-planning through the Union Council Polio Eradication Committees (UPECs) of the assigned UCs within a block and oversee and support UC level social mobilization plans, the strengthening of local partnerships, and inclusion of and access to mobile and migrant populations in polio eradication activities. They will also provide support and training to Community Mobilizers and other partners especially focusing on interpersonal communication skills. 

TORs: 

1. Build strong relationships with communities in assigned areas/UCs and ensure that their needs and perspectives are considered in programme planning and implementation. 

2. Develop and maintain an effective communication network with community leaders, local authorities, and other stakeholders. 

3. Facilitate the formation of community groups and networks to support and propagate the PEI program objectives. 

4. Develop and maintain challenge mapping and social profiling of Missed Children (Recorded Refusals, Still NA, and Persistently Missed Children) of the previous Polio SIA round to inform the design and implementation of community engagement (CE) activities prior to the subsequent campaign. 

5. Collaborate with other team members and partners to develop and implement SBCC strategies to raise and sustain community awareness and trust for Polio and other EPI vaccines and to re-gain community trust for Polio vaccines. 

6. Ensure that programme activities are sensitive to the cultural and social norms of the community. 

7. Develop and maintain a database (social profiling) of Community Influencers, Community groups, networks, and key stakeholders including Community Based Organizations (CBOs). 

8. Facilitate and participate in engagement activities (meetings, dialogue etc)  

9. Monitor and supervise of the COMNet (SBCC) staff (CMs) in the area ensuring that SBC resources are put to best use towards advancing the PEI agenda and strengthening of EPI. 

10. Conduct monitoring and supervision of routine immunization activities and ISD. 

11. Any other task assigned by the direct supervisor. 

Qualifications: 

• Male or female with minimum age of 30 years having bachelor’s degree in social sciences or in a relevant field, such as public health, social work, or community development. 

• At least 2-3 years of experience in community mobilization & engagement activities, preferably in immunization or public health programmes. 

• Experience working with diverse communities and an understanding of cultural sensitivity and humility. 

• Proven experience of leading and motivating diverse team 

• Ability to travel within the assigned block or other areas as needed. 

• Knowledge of local languages and customs, as well as the cultural and political dynamics that impact immunization programmes, is an advantage. 

Skills: 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build trust and relationships with diverse groups of people. 

• Knowledge and understanding of community dynamics and cultural norms to navigate potential barriers. 

• Strong data collection, analysis and organizational skills to plan and execute effective community engagement activities including timely feedback for improvement. 

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): 

1. Progressive reduction of Still Missed Children (SMC) by 20% in every campaign as compared to the previous campaign until benchmark of 5% or less of still missed children (SMC) against recorded is achieved in assigned area of work. 

2. Percentage of PMC covered in last SIA (Benchmark at least 10%) in assigned area. 

3. Proportion of EPI monitoring and supervisory visits held (planned vs conducted) and shared in line with PEI-EPI synergy plan. 

4. Monitor and provide technical support for >/= 60% of budgeted and 20% non-budgeted community engagement activities by CMs. 

5. Regular review and update the social profiles on agreed tools.  

6. Percentage of community Influencers engaged in Polio and other health programmes and activities. 

7. Timeliness, completeness and quality of plans and reports (monthly) and other mission/field visits reports and sharing with supervisor.