The Norwegian Afghanistan Committee (NAC) is a member-based solidarity organization that has been working in support and solidarity with the Afghan people for more than 35 years. NAC works in the following sectors: Education, Gender and Human Rights, Governance and Civil Society, Health, Food Security, Job Creation, Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation. NAC’s vision is that NAC shall contribute to an Afghanistan free of poverty where equality, democracy, human rights and respect serve as the bases for political action and development.

The Norwegian Afghanistan Committee (NAC) has a zero tolerance of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) both within the organization and of beneficiaries. Prevention of and protection from sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH) is the individual and collective responsibility of all NAC officers, management, staff, consultants, and volunteers, who are all required to familiarize themselves with, agree to, and act in accordance with NAC’s Ethical Guidelines and Commitment, NAC Child Protection Policy, and NAC PSEAH Policy, at all times – both during and outside working hours – and participate actively in introductory and refresher trainings. Any breaches of PSEAH clauses in NAC’s policies, guidelines, and/or commitments will lead to immediate termination and possible legal actions.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Supervise routine activities of Self-Help Groups and family trainers

Supervise rehabilitation process implemented by family trainers and Self-Help Groups.

Supervision of PwD placed in apprenticeship, group vocational training and loan ongoing cases

To collect data of Disability Inclusive (DI) activities at district level and report to CBR Officer on monthly basis

House to house surveys of PwD within his/her target area

Assess needs of PwD with assistance of Physiotherapy, Special Education and Employment Support sections and prepare plan for rehabilitation intervention including selection of training material

Work as a first referral source for the implementation of CBR strategy

Assist DI Social Integration Officer and CD Officer in Self Help Groups 

Identify and mobilise available local resources and utilise for better implementation of CBR strategy for the rehabilitation of PwD

To promote awareness and given advice on disability and rehabilitation issues to the community

To promote community’s knowledge regarding disabilities and its prevention at different stage

Facilitate school integration of children with disability after completion of preparatory education

Identify and introduce the PwD for vocational skills training and loan schemes to NAC employment support, Government agencies and any other organization working in the same area.

Assist PwD in filling of revolving loan application forms and collect loan instalments from loan borrowers

Distribute publications such as Village Page to all villages covered by him/her, Wall magazine into all schools and health centres in the concerned area  

Assist DI Awareness Rising Officers in writing of disability articles and life stories of PwD or address them to the information staff

Refer needy PwD to other rehabilitation resources inside and outside of DI

Any other job-related task assigned by Regional Program Coordinator for DI, CBR senior supervisor, and CBR Officer.

Language requirements, if any

Fluency in English and Dari and/or Pashto, both written and spoken, other local languages will be big asset.

Qualifications Required

Minimum 12 grade School Graduation, bachelor’s degree in social science or community development or Education will be advantaged,

Work Experience

3-4 years’ relevant community development, especially within an NGO, or similar organization. Experience in social mobilization is a must, experience in disability is an asset

Skills

Computer skill at operator level, especially with MS Office packages.

Interpersonal and communication skills

Team worker, analytical, and troubleshooting skills

Experience of planning, reporting and budgeting

Ability and willingness to travel to the project sites within Afghanistan and adjust to NAC environment.

Honest, proactive and well mannered.

To be Afghan National.

The subject must be included in the position title and vacancy (Community Based Rehabilitation Worker-1312024). Please note that applications without the position title and vacancy# will not be considered and will automatically be rejected.

Please make sure that your application/resume should be in your full name otherwise it will be rejected.

The NAC is an equal opportunity employer; women and persons with disabilities are therefore encouraged to apply.

The NAC offers: An encouraging and team-oriented working atmosphere • Significant career challenges that will test and enhance the skills of the incumbent • Interesting and worthwhile work in a growing organization • Competitive salary packages.

jobs@nacaf.org