About Helping Hands for Women Organization (HHWO)

HHWO, is a humanitarian non-profit, non-governmental, non-political, and non-partisan, national organization founded by its ardent founders in 2014. HHWO is registered in the Ministry of Economy (MOEC) with registration number (#3291) dated 28-09-2014.

At HHWO, we seek to build a future in which all Afghans - regardless of their gender, age, race, ethnicity, or religion - experience a life of dignity and comfort, free from hunger, poverty, ignorance, illiteracy, violence, and backwardness.

Our overall mission is to eliminate hunger, reduce poverty, provide and promote access to health care and education, provide access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), promote gender equality, and provide child protection services to vulnerable and underprivileged children by putting an emphasis on their education, nutrition, health, and participation in sports. We also put a lot of effort into developing the skills of both men and women, increasing their social and legal awareness, assisting them in becoming equal partners, active citizens, and key decision-makers, allowing them to assume leadership positions, addressing women's needs, and advocating for local issues through which the vulnerable groups can assert their dignity and pursue human rights and peace.

Position Summary

The Community Mobilization Expert will lead and facilitate community mobilization efforts for HHWO’s projects, ensuring active participation and engagement of community members, local leaders, and stakeholders in project activities. This role involves designing and implementing strategies to strengthen community ownership, participation, and sustainability of HHWO’s interventions.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Community Mobilization and Engagement

1. Community Mobilization Plan

• • Develop a comprehensive community mobilization plan covering the project's target area, ensuring alignment with project objectives and timelines.
  • Identify key stakeholders, including community leaders, local authorities, civil society organizations, and other influencers.

2. Coordination with Community Influential Figures

• • Engage with community influential figures to garner support and facilitate dialogue on project activities.
  • Organize small group meetings and gatherings to discuss project objectives, activities, and expected outcomes.

3. Selection of Beneficiaries

• • Identify and select beneficiaries or target audience groups based on project criteria and needs assessment.
  • Prepare a detailed list of beneficiaries, including demographic details and specific needs where applicable.

4. Coordination with School Principals and Women Teachers

• • Liaise with school principals and women teachers to facilitate the organization and conduct of awareness sessions within schools.
  • Ensure that the sessions are integrated into the school’s schedule and align with educational objectives.

B. Community Engagement

1. Stakeholder Engagement

• • Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders including community leaders, local authorities, NGOs, and other partners.
  • Foster a collaborative approach to project implementation through regular communication and consultation.

2. Feedback Mechanism

• • Develop and implement mechanisms for gathering feedback from community members, beneficiaries, and stakeholders.
  • Ensure that feedback received is documented, analyzed, and used to improve project activities and responsiveness.

3. Capacity Building and Empowerment

• • Conduct capacity-building sessions for community members to enhance their understanding of project goals, activities, and their roles.
  • Empower community members, particularly women and marginalized groups, to actively participate in decision-making processes.

4. Promoting Accountability

• • Promote transparency and accountability within the community by sharing project information and progress updates.
  • Encourage community members to take ownership of project initiatives and outcomes.

5. Monitoring and Reporting

• • Monitor community engagement activities and document progress, challenges, and successes.
  • Prepare regular reports on community engagement activities and outcomes for project stakeholders and donors.

Education:

• • Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Community Development, or a related field. A Master’s degree will be an advantage.

Experience:

• • At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in community mobilization, grassroots organizing, or community development, preferably in humanitarian or development organizations.
  • Proven experience in designing and implementing community engagement strategies and activities.

Skills: 

• • Strong understanding of community dynamics, local governance structures, and cultural sensitivities in Afghanistan.
  • Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in multicultural and diverse team environments.
  • Experience in monitoring and evaluation of community-based programs is desirable.
  • Familiarity with gender mainstreaming and inclusion approaches in community development programs.

Languages: Written and spoken fluency in English and Dari and/or Pashto, both.

Location: Badakhshan

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to hr.hhwo@gmail.com, and CC programs.hhwo@gmail.com 

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