Para Social Worker

Background

EQUALITY for Peace and Development Organization (EPDO) is a women’s rights Afghan non-profit, non-governmental organization founded in 2010 to empower women and youth at the community and policy level in Afghanistan. EPDO envisions Afghanistan as a peaceful, prosperous, and welfare state where all Afghans enjoy equal rights without discrimination. Therefore, EPDO aims to increase the capacity of vulnerable groups, especially women and youth, to enable them to represent their needs in all aspects of development. EPDO focuses on various spectrums of peace, security, livelihood, and development in Afghanistan — ranging from the salient need for humanitarian assistance, economic empowerment, and continuous development processes, to long-term projects for sustainable peace.

Project Background

The project aims to empower and improve the well-being of illiterate children, youth, and adults, including girls and women, and learners from returnee and host communities in Areas of Responsibilities (AoR) and their families. This will be achieved by providing targeted case management, literacy education, and livelihood skills development to enhance protection, literacy, and promote economic empowerment, while also supporting learners in their roles as parents and caregivers to foster the holistic development of their children.

Key Responsibilities

• Support District Social Workers and project staff in implementing community-based activities in Farah and Ghor provinces
• Assist in mobilizing beneficiaries for TVET, literacy, and livelihood programs at the community level
• Conduct household visits to identify vulnerable individuals and families eligible for project interventions
• Support community awareness sessions on literacy, vocational skills, livelihood opportunities, and psychosocial well-being
• Assist in monitoring beneficiary participation, attendance, and engagement in project activities
• Report community-level issues, risks, or challenges to District Social Workers and Social Worker Supervisor.
• Help beneficiaries access psychosocial support, livelihood services, or referral mechanisms as needed
• Maintain records and documentation of community visits, interactions, and beneficiary feedback
• Promote inclusivity, gender equality, and protection principles in all community interactions
• Assist in gathering data for monitoring, evaluation, and reporting purposes
• Provide basic counseling, guidance, and support to community members under the supervision of the Psychosocial Counsellor
• Facilitate communication between project staff and community leaders or local authorities
• Contribute to documenting lessons learned, success stories, and community needs
• Ensure adherence to EPDO and UNICEF safeguarding, child protection, and social inclusion standards
• Perform other field-level social work tasks as assigned by the District Social Worker or Social Worker Supervisor.

Job requirements

• Secondary education (high school diploma) with training in social work or community development
• 2–3 years of experience supporting social work or community programs
• Skills in household visits, basic counseling, record keeping, and communication
• Teamwork and reliability
• Proficiency in Dari/Pashto

• Interested candidates to send their application (CV and Cover letter in one file) by email to admin@epdo-afg.org  
• Please write the position title and VA# in the subject line of your email otherwise your application will not be considered.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.