Community Mobilizer

THF · Government & Non-profit

Mumbai, India
On-site
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

Experience: 01 to 02 Years

Background

The Hans Foundation (THF), established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that works towards creating an equitable society to enhance quality of life for all through the empowerment of marginalized and underprivileged communities in India. The Hans Foundation works for the Health and Wellbeing of remote and under-served groups, with an additional focus on children, persons with disabilities and women. THF also works for holistic Education and Livelihood development of our communities. Our TwoFold Strategy involves identifying and working within Aspirational Districts and high poverty index in the North, NorthEast and East regions within specific states, as well as catering to lower-income and migratory populations in cities, through urban programs.

Over its 15 years of existence, THF has reached more than 57 million beneficiaries through its programs. THF works with communities through direct implementation of projects on the ground in addition to providing local management and monitoring support to not-for-profit organizations in India funded through THF USA and RIST.

General

Location: Mumbai

No. of Positions: 01

Reporting To: Project Coordinator

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

The Mobilizer will lead community outreach and youth mobilization activities for the GDA (General Duty Assistant), and Elder Care Training Programme. The role focuses on identifying eligible youth, counselling them about healthcare career opportunities, and supporting their onboarding, registration, and retention in the programme.

The Mobilizer will build strong relationships with youth, families, and community stakeholders to ensure successful enrolment and participation in the training programme.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and conduct mobilization drives in assigned areas to promote GDA & Elder Care training programmes

Identify and mobilize eligible youth interested in healthcare careers (hospital, home care, elder care)

Conduct needs assessments with households and youth to identify training needs and career interests

Provide career counselling and explain benefits of GDA & Elder Care training and job opportunities

Facilitate end-to-end onboarding including registration, documentation, and eligibility verification

Support candidates in completing enrolment and ensure smooth batch joining

Conduct regular follow-ups to ensure attendance, participation, and retention

Motivate and guide youth to prevent dropouts and achieve training completion

Build strong relationships with community members, parents, and local leaders

Coordinate with the centre team for admissions, batch planning, and programme execution

Assist in organizing mobilisation camps, awareness drives, and community meetings

Maintain accurate data, records, and reports of mobilization, admissions, and follow-ups

Support placement-related activities and track candidate progression into jobs

Assist the Centre Coordinator in day-to-day activities such as documentation, vendor coordination, and meeting arrangements

Act as a role model and represent the organisation positively in the community

Desired Competencies

Strong communication and convincing skills

Ability to build trust and rapport with youth and community stakeholders

Good counselling and motivational skills

Strong organizational and time management abilities

Basic computer literacy (MS Office, mobile applications, internet)

Ability to work independently and handle field challenges

Flexible to travel and work in field conditions (including weekends if required)

Team-oriented with ability to follow programme SOPs

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum 12th Pass / Graduate (preferred)

1–2 years of experience in community mobilization, field work, or skill development programmes

Experience working with youth in livelihood / vocational training programmes preferred

Good communication skills in Hindi and basic English

THF is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of caste, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other such matter.

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