Job Title: Social Organizer (Health Project – FP & PAC)

Project: Community Health Improvement Project (Family Planning & Post-Abortion Care)
Duty Station: Field-based (Project Area)
Reporting To:Health Program Officer

Job Purpose

The Social Organizer will mobilize and engage communities to promote awareness, acceptance, and utilization of Family Planning (FP) and Post-Abortion Care (PAC) services. The role focuses on community sensitization, behavior change communication, and strengthening linkages between communities and health service providers.

Key Responsibilities

Community Mobilization & Engagement

• Mobilize communities, including men, women, youth, and influencers, to support family planning and post-abortion care initiatives.

• Conduct community meetings, group discussions, and household visits to raise awareness on reproductive health, birth spacing, and maternal well-being.

• Identify and engage community leaders, religious leaders, elders, and women groups to build trust and acceptance of FP & PAC messages.

Awareness & Advocacy Activities

• Facilitate awareness sessions on:

  • Importance of family planning and birth spacing

  • Availability and safety of post-abortion care services

  • Maternal health, reproductive rights, and safe health practices

• Address myths, misconceptions, and cultural barriers related to family planning and post-abortion care through dialogue and counseling.

• Support behavior change communication (BCC) campaigns at the community level.

Coordination & Referral Support

• Establish and maintain strong linkages between communities and nearby health facilities for FP and PAC services.

• Support referral mechanisms by guiding beneficiaries to appropriate health service providers.

• Coordinate with Lady Health Workers (LHWs), community volunteers, and local health staff for joint outreach activities.

Data Collection & Reporting

• Maintain records of community sessions, household visits, referrals, and participants.

• Collect basic community-level data and success stories related to FP and PAC interventions.

• Submit regular activity reports to the Project Manager as per project requirements.

Compliance & Safeguarding

• Ensure all activities are implemented in line with organizational policies, donor guidelines, and ethical standards.

• Promote confidentiality, dignity, and respect while dealing with sensitive reproductive health matters.

• Support gender-sensitive and culturally appropriate programming.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Sociology, Community Development, or a related field (preferred).

Experience

• At least 2–3 years of experience working in community-based health or development projects.

• Prior experience in family planning, reproductive health, maternal health, or PAC-related projects will be an advantage.

• Experience working with NGOs, donors, or government health departments is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong community mobilization and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to discuss sensitive health topics respectfully and confidently.

• Good understanding of local culture, traditions, and community dynamics.

• Basic reporting and documentation skills.

• Willingness to travel extensively within the project area.

Language & Other Requirements

• Fluency in local language(s) and Urdu (mandatory).

• Basic knowledge of MS Word and reporting formats is an asset.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of community awareness sessions conducted.

• Increased community knowledge and acceptance of FP & PAC services.

• Effective referrals made to health facilities.

• Timely submission of activity and progress reports.