About World Vision International:

World Vision International (WVI) began emergency relief operations in Afghanistan in 2001 by addressing the urgent needs of children and families affected by natural disasters and decades of conflict. More than a decade later, World Vision Afghanistan’s (WVA) programs have expanded to development sectors such as health, nutrition, WASH, child protection, and education, empowering women to engage in civil and social change through interfaith partnership.

WVA targets the most vulnerable in its interventions; including children, women, Internally Displace Persons (IDPs), and returnee refugees, as well as the most impoverished and marginalized families. These priorities have been chosen to contribute to our Goal of: “Improved survival and well-being of Afghan girls and boys, building the foundations for a better future for Afghan children and their communities.” 

Our work is well established in Herat, Badghis, Ghor, and Faryab provinces in the western region of Afghanistan. We work closely with all levels of society including children, parents, teachers, village councils, religious leaders, ministries, provincial departments, and other national and international agencies.

JOB PURPOSE:

This is a full-time, grant-funded position with regular travels to targeted districts in (Herat) Province. The main responsibility of this position is to support the implementation of (Livestock and cash interventions) at community level as well as to assist in planning, organizing, implementing and monitoring of the project in the targeting areas. He/she is mainly responsible to deliver the project activities in to the field level as such as identifying priority needs, sensitize and mobilize the communities, establishing relationships with community leaders and local government authorities, ensure the proper selection of project beneficiaries, provide (Livestock and cash), conduct registration of complaints, ensure proper documentation and conduct follow-ups with beneficiaries.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

Community engagement & Coordination

• Assist in sensitisation of local government structures, communities and traditional authorities on the targeting criteria and identification and registration of the beneficiaries for the delivery of agricultural, livestock and protection inputs.
• Organise for inception and community sensitisation meetings
• Conducting awareness raising and messaging for affected beneficiaries on the program
• Raise awareness on the use of community feedback mechanisms.
• Facilitating coordination with authorities for all activities (share information, assist as needed)

Timely assistance project cash distribution activities:

• Assist in the registration of target families, ensuring that the data is collected and is recorded appropriately
• Work together with the Cash Assistant on the development of distribution plans
• Assist cash programme beneficiary selection, beneficiary verification and beneficiary registration with MEAL unit
• Participate in Cash Voucher Assistance feasibility and Delivery Mechanisms Assessments 
• Participate in Markets Assessment and monthly price monitoring
• Ensure that proper community development practices and “Do No Harm” practices are incorporated and upheld throughout the implementation of the project.
• Conducting coordination meeting with community elders and line departments on cash distribution activities.
• Conduct regular meeting with local whole seller and retailers.
• Conduct market linkage between Community and local
• Assist hiring of the labours are in compliance with government rules and regulations
• Observe parents and children with special needs and ensure they are well integrated into the activities; if needed, refer them to relevant services.
• Attend special information sessions planned for community members and parents.
• Report supply or material needs to the FSL officer
• Support information dissemination on protection, parenting, service access,

Data Collection and Reporting

• Contribute in conducting of FGDs, door to door surveys and survey for the baseline and end line and other survey.
• Responsible for all required technical aspects on the ground on projects and ensure that implemented as required
• Collect harvest date throughout the appropriate data collection tools
• Collect any feedback received during the communities meeting and field visits and report to line manger timely
• Provide monthly and weekly plans and reports
• Develop success stories of the projects interventions

Documentation of best practices for learning purposes and increase program visibility

Other

• Adhere to WV Child and Adult Safeguarding policy and standards.
• Adhere to WV accountability standards.
• To be aware and prepared to implement WV Afghanistan Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs plan under the context of Herat urban and rural interventions.

Required Education, training, license, registration, and/or Certification,

1. At least 14^th grade qualification in social studies
2. Very good communication with communities and local authorities.

Good computer skills, including thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internet.

Required Professional Experience

1. At least 2 years of experience in (Livestock, protection, community mobilization and community sensitization) Experience in documentation of project documents  
2. Experience working with community leaders (Community Based Structures)

Required Language(s)

Fluency in English, Dari and/or Pashto, both written and spoken.

Required travel and/or work environment accommodations.

This position is based in Herat with travel to districts

Position’s physical requirements.

Being in good health and physical conditions.

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

1. At least 2 years of experience in Food Security and Livelihood and Economic empowerment programming.
2. Humanitarian context experience:
3. Ability to work with minimal supervision:
4. Experience in cash transfer /GIK projects an added advantage
5. Ability to work as part of a field team
6. Communication skills and knowledge of local communities
7.  Good command of English (written and verbal).
8. Able to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural context, stressful environments and with limited resources
9. Proficient in local languages
10. Cross cultural sensitivity, flexible views, emotional maturity and physical stamina.
11. Demonstrable experience in child protection, child rights
12. Interpersonal, management and conflict resolution skills.

Understanding of Child Protection and Gender issues.

Submission Guideline:

The application closing date is 30-Jan-2025. Qualified applicants can apply for the position by filling in the online application form in WV Career portal. applicants can also attach their CV and cover letter in the online system. Please note that only the applications received through the online portal will be considered for this position.

Applicants can login to WV online application system by copying and pasting the following link into their

Submission Email:

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