| Job Location: | Badghis, Zabul |
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| Nationality: | Afghan |
| Category: | Program Capacity Building |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Salary: | Monthly salary 20000AFN |
| Vacancy Number: | ABCO-30 |
| No. Of Jobs: | 8 |
| City: | Badghis and Zabul and its some Districts |
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| Organization: | Afghan Bureau Collaboration Office |
| Years of Experience: | Minimum of 3 years in public health or social behavior change programs, preferably in maternal and child health |
| Contract Duration: | One Year |
| Gender: | Female |
| Education: | Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Midwifery or a related field; |
| Close date: | 2024-11-15 |
Afghan Bureau Collaboration Office (ABCO) is a national Afghan NGO established in 1993. ABCO is operating in all regions of Afghanistan with a mission of national Food Security and Livelihood Resilience Building. For the last 27 years ABCO has been committed to its mission and has performed plenty of programs and projects with UN and international organizations. ABCO has a commitment of transparency and accountability with its partners and clients. Following a commitment of self-improvement, integrity and long-term engagement and support with its personnel and project staff.
The SBC Officer will design, implement, and evaluate social and behavior change strategies to enhance maternal and child health outcomes. This role involves community engagement, capacity building, and collaboration with health providers and stakeholders to promote healthy behaviors.
• Develop and implement SBC strategies tailored to maternal and child health.
• Conduct formative research to understand community needs, beliefs, and practices.
• Facilitate community dialogues and workshops to raise awareness about maternal and child health issues.
• Engage with local leaders, health workers, and community groups to foster support for health initiatives.
• Train healthcare providers and community health workers on effective communication strategies.
• Build the capacity of local organizations to implement SBC interventions.
• Design tools for monitoring and evaluating SBC activities.
• Collect and analyze data to assess the impact of interventions on health behaviors.
• Work closely with government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to align efforts.
• Participate in health coordination meetings to ensure integrated approaches.
• Advocate for policies that support maternal and child health initiatives.
• Develop communication materials that promote key health messages.
• Prepare regular reports on SBC activities, outcomes, and lessons learned.
• Share findings with stakeholders to inform future programming.
Qualifications:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Midwifery or a related field;
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in public health or social behavior change programs, preferably in maternal and child health.
• Skills:
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in community mobilization and engagement.
• Ability to analyze data and generate actionable insights.
• Proficiency in project management.
Personal Attributes:
• Passionate about improving maternal and child health.
• Culturally sensitive with an understanding of local contexts.
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability.
Interested qualified candidates should submit their CVs with a cover letter explaining their motivation in applying for the job and highlighting their relevant skills and experience to the following email address:
Candidates must clearly write the Reference No, Job Title and Province in the subject of line otherwise your application will not be considered.
We have equal opportunities for male, female and those with disabilities, so we strongly encourage qualified female and those with disability candidates to apply.
We are committed to ethical standards, a safe and inclusive work environment. Our work is based on our values: Responsiveness, Equality, Impartiality, Social Justice, and Integrity.
ABCO has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of ABCO, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. ABCO also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. Therefore, all candidates will have background and reference checks, which are part of the recruitment process and will be conducted for the successful candidate.