About NSRDO:

NSRDO is a youth-led organization founded in 2006, dedicated to empowering marginalized women, children, and people with disabilities across Afghanistan. We focus on uplifting vulnerable communities by addressing critical issues such as poverty, education, WASH, healthcare, and sustainable development. Guided by the belief that everyone deserves a fair chance at a better future, we work tirelessly to provide resources, support, and hope to those in need.

Summary:

The Gender Officer supports the integration of gender equality and inclusion across all education programs. The role ensures that educational initiatives are gender-sensitive and responsive to the needs of girls, boys, and marginalized groups. The Gender Officer works closely with project teams, schools, communities, and stakeholders to promote gender equity, reduce barriers to education, and raise awareness on gender-related issues. This includes capacity building, advocacy, and monitoring the impact of gender interventions within education activities.

Job Description:

• Support the design and implementation of gender-sensitive education activities. 
• Conduct gender analysis to inform program planning and decision-making. 
• Promote girls’ education and identify barriers such as early marriage, harassment, or lack of facilities. 
• Develop training materials and facilitate gender awareness sessions for staff, teachers, and communities. 
• Monitor and report on gender indicators and inclusion in education programs. 
• Work closely with M&E teams to ensure gender data is collected and analyzed.
• Support safe school environments by promoting gender-responsive policies. 
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including MoE, NGOs, and community leaders, to promote gender equity. 
• Ensure that the needs of vulnerable groups (e.g., girls with disabilities) are addressed. 
• Document lessons learned and success stories on gender in education.

Job Requirements:

• Best oral and written communication skills in English and local languages
• Bachelor Degree in Social, Economic and Management science, gender studies or other related fields of studies
• 3 to 5 years of relevant working experience
• Be able to visit the project’s targeted districts and villages
• Having full knowledge of cultural and religious sensitivities and values
• Compliance and adherence to all the organizational rules and regulations
• Be morally and disciplinary fit for the job.
• Having good knowledge and skills in computer particularly MS Word and MS PowerPoint
• Be able to work under pressure.
•  NSRDO believes that NSRDO`s employees, beneficiaries, partners` staffs and community members (Child, Young, Male or Female) should never experience abuse or exploitation of any kind related to the Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), Gender and GBV, Child Safeguarding, safeguarding (Safe environment), Anti-fraud and corruption policies. We have a responsibility to work in a way that promotes the welfare and best interests of children, women and other vulnerable people and protects them from harm. We have a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to or exploitation/abuse of a child by any of our staff, representatives, or partners.
•  Our safer recruitment process in NSRDO includes criminal records checks, a self-declaration of criminal or disciplinary background and the collection of relevant references; all roles are subject to strict probationary periods.
• We expect those representing NSRDO to adhere to our PSEA Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding policies, both in their private and professional lives.
• NSRDO is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, or physical or mental handicap.
• NSRDO has Zero Tolerance Policy against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA).

Please send your CV and Cover letter to: hr@nsrdo.org.af

Note : Applications without mentioning the Position Title & Vacancy Number in the subject line of the email will NOT be considered.

Females are particularly encouraged to apply

New Society Reconstruction and Development Organization (NSRDO) has zero tolerance for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries.  Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, which enshrines the principles of PSEA, at all times (both during work hours and outside work hours).  Familiarization with, and adherence to, the Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training.  All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.