Child Care Center (CCC) Supervisor

Afghan Women United Development Organization (AWUDO) is a non‑profit, non‑political, and non‑governmental organization committed to advancing the living standards of Afghans in alignment with the (SDGs). With a primary focus on women, children, orphans, and adolescent girls, AWUDO empowers communities through programs since 2011 in education, healthcare, nutrition, food security and livelihood, women’s empowerment, capacity building, WASH, child protection, and agriculture.

AWUDO envisions a world of hope, tolerance, and social justice, where poverty is eradicated and every individual lives with dignity. We aspire to be a national force and a partner of choice within the international partners dedicated to achieving the SDGs and fostering sustainable development across Afghanistan.

Overall Responsibilities:

Child Care Center (CCC) Supervisor manages daily activities, staff, and safety within a designated space for children, in earthquake affected areas. Key responsibilities include supervising facilitators, conducting safeguarding risk assessments, creating activity schedules, ensuring a safe, supportive environment, and reporting data on child protection needs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments of existing CCCs and gaps in the target community/districts.
• Conduct information outreach within the community to increase awareness of available CCC services and referral pathways.
• Facilitate monthly coordination meetings with parents of CCC registered children to review protection concerns, referrals, community feedback, and prioritize follow-up actions.
• Provide technical oversight for operationalization of child protection infrastructure, including renovation/rehabilitation support for Child Care Center (CCCs) and related assets.
• Coordinate with relevant teams to ensure continuity and sustainability planning for CCCs in earthquake affected areas.
• Support establishment and functioning of Child Care Centers (CCCs), including static and mobile/home-based CCC models.
• Coordinate distribution and monitoring of children’s kits linked to CCCs, including:
  • Educational/School kits (static + home-based CCCs)
  • Recreational kits for CCCs
• Support the running/operation of CCCs, including child meals/snacks (e.g., biscuits/cake for registered children in CCCs—static + mobile), ensuring adherence to child safeguarding and accountability standards.
• Provide technical support to CCC management and structures, including CCC facilitators oversight support.
• Ensure child safeguarding measures across CCC activities, including collaboration with/inputs to the Safeguarding Officer role and implementation of safeguarding/incident reporting procedures.
• Support delivery of positive parenting sessions for parents/caregivers of children registered in CCCs.
• Perform any other functions related to Child Protection activities and initiatives assigned by the line manager.

Background/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social science (BBA, LLB, Economics, Social work, international law or related field, a Master’s degree holder is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in child protection program with a National/International NGO or UN organization.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of child protection in emergencies, CCC workspace and child rights.

Note: Applicants from and/or living in Kunar province, will be prioritized.

Skills Required:

• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Fluency in local languages, Pashto (spoken and written).
• Advanced computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook).
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Qualified and interested applicants are kindly requested to submit their CV/Resume to hr@awudo.org  with a copy to awudo2011.ngo@gmail.com  Please ensure that the vacancy number and the position title are clearly stated in the subject line of your email.

Applications received after the closing date, or those submitted without the required subject line, will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates who meet the above criteria will be contacted for the written test and/or interview.

PSEA, Child safeguarding, anti-fraud and anti-corruption statements:
Under this project, the incumbent will work with children and at-risk adults. It is AWUDO top priority to ensure safety of children. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in all aspects of our work. AWUDO maintains a zero-tolerance policy for any behavior or practices that put children and/or vulnerable adults at risk of abuse or harm.
Successful applicants will be required to comply with and sign AWUDO Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, Anti-fraud policy, Anti-corruption policy and PSEA-H Policy