Afghanistan Development and Welfare Services Organization (ADWSO), an Afghan Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), has been operating in Afghanistan since December 2008.  ADWSO’s priority sector areas are Child Protection, Capacity Building, Rule of Law, and Women Empowerment.

• Lead the design and delivery of psychosocial interventions within ADWSO’s protection programs.
• Provide direct psychosocial counseling to children and families affected by VAC, ensuring confidentiality and a trauma-informed approach.
• Establish and maintain referral systems for children in need of additional protection services, such as medical care, legal assistance, or specialized psychological support.
• Train project staff and community volunteers on child protection principles, psychosocial support, and effective case management.
• Develop and facilitate training sessions for staff, community leaders, and local service providers on psychosocial support techniques and violation prevention.
• Offer ongoing technical support and mentorship to program teams, ensuring the psychosocial well-being of children is a central focus of all interventions.
• Collaborate with local health and social service providers to ensure a coordinated response to protectin and voilation concerns, establishing clear referral pathways for psychosocial services.
• Work closely with community leaders, government agencies, and child protection actors to create a network of support for children at risk of violence.
• Participate in relevant coordination meetings, working groups, and networks to advocate for the psychosocial needs of children affected by violence.
• Track and document the progress of psychosocial interventions, gathering data on the outcomes.
• Prepare regular reports on psychosocial support activities, highlighting key successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Lead community awareness initiatives aimed at preventing violence against children and promoting available psychosocial services.

• Engage with parents, community leaders, and other stakeholders to foster a protective environment for children, and reduce stigma around reporting VAC.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Child Development, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of experience providing psychosocial support in child protection programs, with a focus on VAC prevention and response.
• Strong experience in counseling, case management, and working with at-risk children in challenging environments.
• Knowledge of referral systems, protection protocols, and best practices in psychosocial support for children.

Skills and Competencies:

• Solid understanding of child development, trauma-informed care, and psychosocial counseling techniques.
• Strong communication, training, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive cases with empathy, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with data collection and case management tools is an asset.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to travel to project sites in challenging environments as needed.
• Commitment to child protection, and ADWSO’s mission.
• Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto, with strong English language skills (written and spoken).

Please download and fill out the ADWSO Application Form and provide it to the following address by the closing date.

Email: vacancy@adwso.org

Download the ADWSO Application Form from the following link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZS0bMDzIYboXKMydH0X2Wk1wq0fQUT5o/view?usp=share_link

Note: When you apply via email, please put the vacancy number and title of the position in your email subject line.

Attach your cover letter and CV with the application form and follow the guidelines mentioned in the application form.