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Community Engagement Social Mobilizers (Nutrition, Health, WASH)

Rural Rehabilitation Association for Afghanistan
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Position Title: Community Engagement Social Mobilizers (Nutrition, Health, WASH)

2025-03-23    Daikondi     Full Time     419

Job Location: Daikondi
Nationality: National
Category: Program
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As per the organization's salary scale
Vacancy Number: RRAA-CRO-CESM-221-2025
No. Of Jobs: 4
City: Nili (Travel to all districts of Daikundi Province)
Organization: Rural Rehabilitation Association for Afghanistan
Years of Experience: 3-5 years of experience
Contract Duration: 9 Months (with possible extension)
Gender: Male/Female
Education: University degree in Medical Doctor (MD), Public Health, Nutrition, WASH, or a related field
Close date: 2025-03-23

About Rural Rehabilitation Association for Afghanistan:

The Rural Rehabilitation Association for Afghanistan (RRAA) is a non-profit, non-governmental, and non-political organization established in 1990. Based in Kabul, Afghanistan, RRAA delivers humanitarian services across sectors such as Livelihood, Good Governance, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), and Emergency Response through regional offices in Mazar, Herat, Jalalabad, and the Central Zone. RRAA’s approach focuses on decentralized service delivery to rural communities.

Job Descriptions:

  1. Community Mobilization and Engagement:
    • Engage with community members and local leaders to raise awareness about nutrition, health, and WASH issues.
    • Conduct outreach activities to promote community participation in health, nutrition, and WASH programs.
    • Organize and facilitate community meetings, focus groups, and awareness sessions.
  2. Program Support and Implementation:
    • Assist in the implementation of community-based nutrition, health, and WASH programs.
    • Distribute hygiene kits, health supplies, and other resources to beneficiaries as needed.
    • Support the implementation of best practices in hygiene, sanitation, and nutrition.
  3. Capacity Building:
    • Facilitate training sessions for community health workers, volunteers, and other stakeholders on nutrition, health, and WASH practices.
    • Provide guidance and support to local health workers in promoting key messages about nutrition and hygiene.
  4. Monitoring and Data Collection:
    • Monitor the progress of community interventions and report on any challenges or successes.
    • Collect data on program activities, including the participation of community members and the impact of interventions.
    • Assist in preparing regular progress reports for project management.
  5. Awareness Raising and Advocacy:
    • Lead awareness campaigns to promote better nutrition, health, and hygiene practices in communities.
    • Educate community members on the importance of sanitation, nutrition, and health practices in improving overall well-being.
  6. Collaboration and Coordination:
    • Work closely with local health authorities, community leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of community programs.
    • Foster positive relationships with beneficiaries, providing feedback and recommendations to improve program outcomes.
  7. Reporting and Documentation:
    • Maintain accurate records of all community engagement activities, including meetings, training sessions, and field visits.
    • Ensure proper documentation of program activities, providing regular updates to the project management team.

Job Requirements:

  • Education: University degree in Medical Doctor (MD), Public Health, Nutrition, WASH, or a related field.
  • Experience: 3-5 years of experience in community mobilization, health, nutrition, or WASH programs.
  • Experience in community engagement and outreach in rural or conflict-affected areas is preferred.
  • Ability to engage with local communities and encourage participation in program activities.

Skills and Knowledge:

  • Strong understanding of community-based health, nutrition, and WASH interventions.
  • Ability to work effectively in remote and rural settings.
  • Proven experience in community mobilization, including organizing meetings, training sessions, and awareness campaigns.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and basic data collection tools.
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken); knowledge of local languages (Dari or Pashto) is highly preferred.

Personal Attributes:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with local communities, beneficiaries, and stakeholders.
  • Ability to work in a team and collaborate with other field staff and stakeholders.
  • Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in diverse and complex environments.
  • Proactive, adaptable, and capable of working under challenging conditions.

Other Requirements:

  • Willingness to travel within Daikundi Province, including to remote or insecure areas.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • A commitment to the mission and values of RRAA.

Submission Guidelines:

  1. Interested candidates should submit their CV and application letter by March 23, 2025.
  2. Please include the vacancy number (RRAA-CRO-CESM-221-2025) and position title (Community Engagement Social Mobilizer) in the subject line of your email.
  3. Do not attach educational documents at this stage.
  4. Ensure that the contact numbers in your CV are active.

Submission Email:

vacancy.rraa@gmail.com

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