Vacancy Announcement (4 positions)
- Agriculture Master Trainer
Field
Details
Job Title
Agriculture Master Trainer
Project Title
Empowering Households to Strengthen Resilience to Shocks in Afghanistan (EWSRSA)
Duty Station
Nangarhar Province (with regular travel to field sites and target communities (Behsoud & Kama)
Contract Type
Fixed-Term (2 Months, Non-Extendable)
Donor
UN Women
Reporting To
Project Manager
Vacancy Number
AWDEP-UNW-10-25-001
Gender
Male/Female
Closing Date
20 October 2025
Email for Submission
hr@awdep.org.af
Organizational Background:
Afghanistan Women Development and Educational Programs (AWDEP) is a women-led, non-governmental, non-profit organization working to empower Afghan women, youth, and vulnerable households through education, livelihood, and resilience-building initiatives. AWDEP promotes gender equality, economic empowerment, and sustainable community development through evidence-based interventions and capacity-building programs.
Position Summary:
The Agriculture Master Trainer will be responsible for leading the design and delivery of high-quality agricultural training and technical assistance to targeted households under the EWSRSA project. The trainer will equip beneficiaries—especially women farmers—with practical skills and knowledge to improve household food production, climate resilience, and income generation.
Detailed Responsibilities:
1. Training Design and Curriculum Development
- Develop and adapt agriculture training materials, manuals, and modules suitable for local contexts and literacy levels.
- Design practical, gender-sensitive training programs on improved agricultural techniques, home gardening, small-scale livestock, and climate-smart practices.
- Coordinate with UN Women and AWDEP technical teams to ensure training content aligns with project objectives and donor guidelines.
- Prepare seasonal training schedules and lesson plans for different groups and field locations.
2. Capacity Building and Training Delivery
- Deliver participatory and hands-on training sessions to project beneficiaries, farmer groups, and community members.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and on-site demonstrations on agricultural best practices, including:
- Seed selection and planting methods
- Soil fertility management and composting
- Integrated pest management (IPM)
- Irrigation and water management
- Kitchen gardening and household food security
- Small livestock rearing (e.g., poultry, goats)
- Post-harvest handling, storage, and marketing
- Promote environmentally friendly and climate-resilient farming methods.
- Encourage active participation of women and support their leadership in agricultural activities.
3. Field Support and Follow-up
- Conduct regular field visits to monitor beneficiaries’ progress and provide technical guidance.
- Identify challenges faced by farmers and provide timely solutions and advice.
- Work closely with social workers and field officers to ensure that all target households are receiving continuous support.
- Document success stories, field observations, and best practices to share with the project team.
4. Coordination and Reporting
- Coordinate with community leaders, local agricultural departments, and extension officers to ensure complementarity and sustainability of interventions.
- Support the M&E Officer in collecting accurate data on training sessions, attendance, and beneficiary progress.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly progress reports summarizing key achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
- Participate in project coordination, review, and planning meetings.
5. Quality Assurance and Compliance
- Ensure that all training activities meet AWDEP’s quality standards and donor requirements.
- Promote the integration of gender equality, protection, and environmental sustainability principles in all agricultural activities.
- Ensure transparency and accountability in beneficiary selection and service delivery.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in agricultural training, extension, or livelihoods programming with NGOs, UN agencies, or government.
- Proven experience in community-based agriculture or climate-resilient farming projects.
- Strong technical knowledge of crop and livestock production, organic farming, and irrigation management.
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and mentoring skills, especially with rural women and low-literacy participants.
- Ability to prepare clear technical reports and training documentation.
- Fluency in Pashto and Dari; working knowledge of English is an asset.
- Female candidates with relevant agricultural experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Guidelines:
Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV and Cover Letter (in one PDF file) to hr@awdep.org.af no later than 20 October 2025, mentioning the position title and vacancy number eg: “Agriculture Master, AWDEP-UNW-10-25-001” in the email subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- HR and Admin Officer
Field
Details
Job Title
HR and Admin Officer
Project Title
Empowering Households to Strengthen Resilience to Shocks in Afghanistan (EWSRSA)
Duty Station
Kabul Province (with occasional travel to field sites)
Contract Type
Fixed-Term (6 Months, Non-Extendable)
Donor
UN Women
Reporting To
Project Manager
Vacancy Number
AWDEP-UNW-10-25-002
Gender
Female
Closing Date
20 October 2025
Email for Submission
hr@awdep.org.af
Organizational Background:
Afghanistan Women Development and Educational Programs (AWDEP) is a women-led, non-governmental, non-profit organization that empowers Afghan women, youth, and vulnerable households through education, livelihood support, and resilience-building initiatives. AWDEP implements humanitarian and development programs focusing on women’s economic empowerment, protection, and community engagement.
Position Summary:
The HR and Admin Officer will manage all human resources and administrative functions for the EWSRSA project, ensuring smooth operations, compliance with organizational policies, and timely support for project activities. The officer will serve as the primary contact for staff recruitment, administration, logistics, and coordination between field and head office.
Detailed Responsibilities:
1. Human Resources Management
- Assist in recruitment processes including job postings, shortlisting, interviews, and onboarding of project staff.
- Maintain personnel records, contracts, attendance, leave, and payroll-related documents.
- Support staff orientation and induction programs for new hires.
- Ensure compliance with AWDEP HR policies and labor regulations.
- Monitor staff performance and support Project Manager in implementing appraisal and feedback mechanisms.
- Support capacity-building initiatives by coordinating training programs and workshops.
2. Administrative and Operational Support
- Maintain project office logistics, including procurement, inventory, and office supplies management.
- Ensure proper documentation and filing of project correspondence, contracts, and official records.
- Coordinate transport, accommodation, and field travel arrangements for staff and project activities.
- Support financial and procurement processes in collaboration with the finance team.
- Ensure office equipment and assets are properly maintained and utilized.
3. Compliance and Reporting
- Ensure HR and administrative activities comply with AWDEP policies, donor requirements, and local regulations.
- Prepare HR and administrative reports for the Project Manager and Head Office.
- Assist in internal audits, project reviews, and donor visits by providing necessary documentation.
4. Coordination and Communication
- Act as a liaison between field staff and head office for administrative and HR-related matters.
- Facilitate communication between project teams, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders.
- Support team-building activities and maintain a positive work environment.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in HR and administrative roles, preferably in NGOs or donor-funded projects.
- Knowledge of HR policies, labor law, and administrative procedures.
- Strong organizational, coordination, and multitasking skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with diverse teams.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Fluency in Dari and Pashto; working knowledge of English is an advantage.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Guidelines:
Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV and Cover Letter (in one PDF file) to hr@awdep.org.af no later than 20 October 2025, mentioning the position title and vacancy number eg: “HR and Admin Officer, AWDEP-UNW-10-25-002” in the email subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer
Field
Details
Job Title
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer
Project Title
Empowering Households to Strengthen Resilience to Shocks in Afghanistan (EWSRSA)
Duty Station
Kabul Province (with possible travel to field sites)
Contract Type
Fixed-Term (6 Months, Non-Extendable)
Donor
UN Women
Reporting To
Project Manager
Vacancy Number
AWDEP-UNW-10-25-003
Gender
Male/Female
Closing Date
20 October 2025
Email for Submission
hr@awdep.org.af
Organizational Background:
Afghanistan Women Development and Educational Programs (AWDEP) is a women-led, non-governmental, and non-profit organization that works to empower women, youth, and vulnerable households through livelihood, vocational training, and resilience-building initiatives. AWDEP promotes gender equality and community development through evidence-based, inclusive approaches across Afghanistan.
Position Summary:
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will play a key role in ensuring that the EWSRSA project is effectively monitored and evaluated in line with the project’s results framework and donor requirements. The M&E Officer will lead data collection, verification, analysis, and reporting to measure progress against project outcomes, document lessons learned, and ensure accountability to beneficiaries and partners.
Detailed Responsibilities:
1. Monitoring System Development and Implementation
- Develop and operationalize a project-specific M&E plan and framework aligned with UN Women’s results-based management (RBM) system.
- Design, update, and maintain data collection tools, beneficiary tracking sheets, and indicator tracking tables.
- Develop monitoring checklists and ensure their consistent use by project and field staff.
- Ensure gender-sensitive and inclusive data collection that reflects the participation of women, men, and vulnerable groups.
2. Data Collection, Verification, and Analysis
- Conduct regular field monitoring visits to assess project implementation, verify data, and observe progress in line with the project work plan.
- Collect quantitative and qualitative data from field activities using digital tools such as Kobo, Excel, or ODK.
- Verify accuracy and consistency of reported data from field teams before submission to management.
- Maintain an updated and well-organized project database (disaggregated by gender, age, and location).
- Conduct spot checks to validate beneficiary lists, attendance sheets, and distribution reports.
- Compile and analyze collected data to identify trends, gaps, and areas requiring improvement.
3. Reporting and Documentation
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and final M&E reports summarizing key findings, progress against indicators, and recommendations.
- Support the Project Manager in preparing donor progress reports by providing accurate and updated M&E data.
- Draft case studies, human-interest stories, and success stories demonstrating project impact.
- Maintain a well-documented filing system (both hard and soft copies) for all M&E-related documents.
- Share key monitoring findings and lessons learned with project teams during review meetings.
4. Evaluation and Learning
- Support baseline, midline, and endline assessments in coordination with external evaluators or consultants.
- Facilitate learning sessions, after-action reviews, and reflection meetings to promote adaptive management.
- Identify and document lessons learned and best practices for future project design and improvement.
- Support in designing and implementing feedback and complaint response mechanisms (CRM) for beneficiaries.
5. Coordination and Capacity Building
- Work closely with project teams, partners, and community structures to strengthen M&E understanding and compliance.
- Provide technical guidance and training to project and field staff on data collection, reporting, and M&E tools.
- Coordinate with local stakeholders, government departments, and UN Women field teams for joint monitoring visits and reporting alignment.
- Represent AWDEP’s M&E work in coordination meetings when required.
6. Compliance and Quality Assurance
- Ensure M&E activities comply with AWDEP and UN Women’s data quality standards, ethical principles, and confidentiality requirements.
- Review data for completeness, accuracy, and reliability before submission to the donor.
- Support management in developing and updating project indicators, targets, and performance frameworks.
- Regularly assess progress toward achieving outcomes and recommend corrective actions as needed.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Economics, Statistics, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in M&E roles with NGOs or UN-funded projects.
- Proven experience in designing and managing M&E systems, data analysis, and reporting.
- Strong proficiency in data management tools (Excel, Kobo, Power BI, or similar).
- Excellent analytical and report-writing skills in English.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and under tight deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to gender equality.
- Fluency in Pashto and Dari; good working knowledge of English.
- Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Guidelines:
Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV and Cover Letter (in one PDF file) to hr@awdep.org.af no later than 20 October 2025, mentioning the position title and vacancy number eg: “M&E Officer, AWDEP-UNW-10-25-003” in the email subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
- Social Worker
Field
Details
Job Title
Social Worker
Project Title
Empowering Households to Strengthen Resilience to Shocks in Afghanistan (EWSRSA)
Duty Station
Nangarhar Province (Behsoud & Kama)
Contract Type
Fixed-Term (4 Months, Non-Extendable)
Donor
UN Women
Reporting To
Project Manager
Vacancy Number
AWDEP-UNW-10-25-004
Gender
Male/Female
Closing Date
20 October 2025
Email for Submission
hr@awdep.org.af
Organizational Background:
Afghanistan Women Development and Educational Programs (AWDEP) is a women-led, non-governmental, non-profit organization established to empower Afghan women, youth, and vulnerable households through education, livelihood development, and resilience-building initiatives. AWDEP implements humanitarian and development programs focusing on women’s economic empowerment, protection, and community engagement.
Position Summary:
The Social Worker will play a vital role in community mobilization, beneficiary identification, and the delivery of social support services to vulnerable households targeted under the EWSRSA project. The Social Worker will ensure effective community participation, provide continuous follow-up with beneficiaries, and support awareness, counseling, and empowerment sessions at the community level.
Detailed Responsibilities:
1. Community Mobilization and Beneficiary Engagement
- Conduct outreach activities and mobilize community members, local leaders, and households to participate in project interventions.
- Support in identifying eligible project beneficiaries according to selection criteria.
- Maintain regular communication and trust-based relationships with community members, especially women-headed households and vulnerable families.
- Organize and facilitate community meetings, awareness sessions, and focus group discussions.
- Ensure that all community activities are inclusive and culturally sensitive, promoting equal participation of women and men.
2. Case Management and Social Support
- Conduct household visits to assess the needs and vulnerabilities of selected beneficiaries.
- Provide counseling and basic psychosocial support when required, referring complex cases to relevant service providers.
- Maintain confidential, accurate, and up-to-date case files for all assigned beneficiaries.
- Follow up regularly to monitor progress of each beneficiary and document changes in their situation.
- Support beneficiaries in accessing livelihood, vocational training, and small business support services under the project.
3. Awareness and Capacity Building Sessions
- Facilitate awareness sessions on key social and household resilience topics (e.g., gender equality, family well-being, household finance, basic health and hygiene).
- Assist trainers and project staff in organizing life skills, business management, and vocational training sessions.
- Encourage active participation of women in project activities and promote positive social change at the community level.
4. Coordination and Reporting
- Coordinate closely with the Field Coordinator, Project Manager, and M&E Officer to ensure effective implementation and documentation of activities.
- Collect and submit attendance sheets, photos, and beneficiary reports for all field activities.
- Participate in regular coordination and review meetings with project teams and community representatives.
- Support the M&E team during data collection, surveys, and verification processes.
- Prepare short field activity summaries, case studies, and success stories for reporting.
5. Compliance and Accountability
- Adhere to AWDEP’s safeguarding, gender, and code of conduct policies.
- Ensure all activities are carried out in line with UN Women and AWDEP protection and ethical standards.
- Promote accountability and transparency at the community level and help facilitate feedback and complaint mechanisms.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related field.
- Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant experience in social work, case management, or community mobilization (preferably with NGOs or UN-funded projects).
- Strong communication and facilitation skills with community groups.
- Ability to work independently and conduct frequent field visits in rural settings.
- Good understanding of gender equality and women’s empowerment principles.
- Good reporting and documentation skills.
- Fluency in Pashto and Dari; basic English is an asset.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Guidelines:
Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV and Cover Letter (in one PDF file) to hr@awdep.org.af no later than 20 October 2025, mentioning the position title and vacancy number eg: “Social Worker – AWDEP-UNW-10-25-004” in the email subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Vacancy Announcement (4 positions)
- Agriculture Master Trainer
Field
Details
Job Title
Agriculture Master Trainer
Project Title
Empowering Households to Strengthen Resilience to Shocks in Afghanistan (EWSRSA)
Duty Station
Nangarhar Province (with regular travel to field sites and target communities (Behsoud & Kama)
Contract Type
Fixed-Term (2 Months, Non-Extendable)
Donor
UN Women
Reporting To
Project Manager
Vacancy Number
AWDEP-UNW-10-25-001
Gender
Male/Female
Closing Date
20 October 2025
Email for Submission
hr@awdep.org.af
Organizational Background:
Afghanistan Women Development and Educational Programs (AWDEP) is a women-led, non-governmental, non-profit organization working to empower Afghan women, youth, and vulnerable households through education, livelihood, and resilience-building initiatives. AWDEP promotes gender equality, economic empowerment, and sustainable community development through evidence-based interventions and capacity-building programs.
Position Summary:
The Agriculture Master Trainer will be responsible for leading the design and delivery of high-quality agricultural training and technical assistance to targeted households under the EWSRSA project. The trainer will equip beneficiaries—especially women farmers—with practical skills and knowledge to improve household food production, climate resilience, and income generation.
Detailed Responsibilities:
1. Training Design and Curriculum Development
- Develop and adapt agriculture training materials, manuals, and modules suitable for local contexts and literacy levels.
- Design practical, gender-sensitive training programs on improved agricultural techniques, home gardening, small-scale livestock, and climate-smart practices.
- Coordinate with UN Women and AWDEP technical teams to ensure training content aligns with project objectives and donor guidelines.
- Prepare seasonal training schedules and lesson plans for different groups and field locations.
2. Capacity Building and Training Delivery
- Deliver participatory and hands-on training sessions to project beneficiaries, farmer groups, and community members.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and on-site demonstrations on agricultural best practices, including:
- Seed selection and planting methods
- Soil fertility management and composting
- Integrated pest management (IPM)
- Irrigation and water management
- Kitchen gardening and household food security
- Small livestock rearing (e.g., poultry, goats)
- Post-harvest handling, storage, and marketing
- Promote environmentally friendly and climate-resilient farming methods.
- Encourage active participation of women and support their leadership in agricultural activities.
3. Field Support and Follow-up
- Conduct regular field visits to monitor beneficiaries’ progress and provide technical guidance.
- Identify challenges faced by farmers and provide timely solutions and advice.
- Work closely with social workers and field officers to ensure that all target households are receiving continuous support.
- Document success stories, field observations, and best practices to share with the project team.
4. Coordination and Reporting
- Coordinate with community leaders, local agricultural departments, and extension officers to ensure complementarity and sustainability of interventions.
- Support the M&E Officer in collecting accurate data on training sessions, attendance, and beneficiary progress.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly progress reports summarizing key achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
- Participate in project coordination, review, and planning meetings.
5. Quality Assurance and Compliance
- Ensure that all training activities meet AWDEP’s quality standards and donor requirements.
- Promote the integration of gender equality, protection, and environmental sustainability principles in all agricultural activities.
- Ensure transparency and accountability in beneficiary selection and service delivery.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in agricultural training, extension, or livelihoods programming with NGOs, UN agencies, or government.
- Proven experience in community-based agriculture or climate-resilient farming projects.
- Strong technical knowledge of crop and livestock production, organic farming, and irrigation management.
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and mentoring skills, especially with rural women and low-literacy participants.
- Ability to prepare clear technical reports and training documentation.
- Fluency in Pashto and Dari; working knowledge of English is an asset.
- Female candidates with relevant agricultural experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Guidelines:
Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV and Cover Letter (in one PDF file) to hr@awdep.org.af no later than 20 October 2025, mentioning the position title and vacancy number eg: “Agriculture Master, AWDEP-UNW-10-25-001” in the email subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- HR and Admin Officer
Field
Details
Job Title
HR and Admin Officer
Project Title
Empowering Households to Strengthen Resilience to Shocks in Afghanistan (EWSRSA)
Duty Station
Kabul Province (with occasional travel to field sites)
Contract Type
Fixed-Term (6 Months, Non-Extendable)
Donor
UN Women
Reporting To
Project Manager
Vacancy Number
AWDEP-UNW-10-25-002
Gender
Female
Closing Date
20 October 2025
Email for Submission
hr@awdep.org.af
Organizational Background:
Afghanistan Women Development and Educational Programs (AWDEP) is a women-led, non-governmental, non-profit organization that empowers Afghan women, youth, and vulnerable households through education, livelihood support, and resilience-building initiatives. AWDEP implements humanitarian and development programs focusing on women’s economic empowerment, protection, and community engagement.
Position Summary:
The HR and Admin Officer will manage all human resources and administrative functions for the EWSRSA project, ensuring smooth operations, compliance with organizational policies, and timely support for project activities. The officer will serve as the primary contact for staff recruitment, administration, logistics, and coordination between field and head office.
Detailed Responsibilities:
1. Human Resources Management
- Assist in recruitment processes including job postings, shortlisting, interviews, and onboarding of project staff.
- Maintain personnel records, contracts, attendance, leave, and payroll-related documents.
- Support staff orientation and induction programs for new hires.
- Ensure compliance with AWDEP HR policies and labor regulations.
- Monitor staff performance and support Project Manager in implementing appraisal and feedback mechanisms.
- Support capacity-building initiatives by coordinating training programs and workshops.
2. Administrative and Operational Support
- Maintain project office logistics, including procurement, inventory, and office supplies management.
- Ensure proper documentation and filing of project correspondence, contracts, and official records.
- Coordinate transport, accommodation, and field travel arrangements for staff and project activities.
- Support financial and procurement processes in collaboration with the finance team.
- Ensure office equipment and assets are properly maintained and utilized.
3. Compliance and Reporting
- Ensure HR and administrative activities comply with AWDEP policies, donor requirements, and local regulations.
- Prepare HR and administrative reports for the Project Manager and Head Office.
- Assist in internal audits, project reviews, and donor visits by providing necessary documentation.
4. Coordination and Communication
- Act as a liaison between field staff and head office for administrative and HR-related matters.
- Facilitate communication between project teams, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders.
- Support team-building activities and maintain a positive work environment.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in HR and administrative roles, preferably in NGOs or donor-funded projects.
- Knowledge of HR policies, labor law, and administrative procedures.
- Strong organizational, coordination, and multitasking skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with diverse teams.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Fluency in Dari and Pashto; working knowledge of English is an advantage.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Guidelines:
Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV and Cover Letter (in one PDF file) to hr@awdep.org.af no later than 20 October 2025, mentioning the position title and vacancy number eg: “HR and Admin Officer, AWDEP-UNW-10-25-002” in the email subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer
Field
Details
Job Title
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer
Project Title
Empowering Households to Strengthen Resilience to Shocks in Afghanistan (EWSRSA)
Duty Station
Kabul Province (with possible travel to field sites)
Contract Type
Fixed-Term (6 Months, Non-Extendable)
Donor
UN Women
Reporting To
Project Manager
Vacancy Number
AWDEP-UNW-10-25-003
Gender
Male/Female
Closing Date
20 October 2025
Email for Submission
hr@awdep.org.af
Organizational Background:
Afghanistan Women Development and Educational Programs (AWDEP) is a women-led, non-governmental, and non-profit organization that works to empower women, youth, and vulnerable households through livelihood, vocational training, and resilience-building initiatives. AWDEP promotes gender equality and community development through evidence-based, inclusive approaches across Afghanistan.
Position Summary:
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will play a key role in ensuring that the EWSRSA project is effectively monitored and evaluated in line with the project’s results framework and donor requirements. The M&E Officer will lead data collection, verification, analysis, and reporting to measure progress against project outcomes, document lessons learned, and ensure accountability to beneficiaries and partners.
Detailed Responsibilities:
1. Monitoring System Development and Implementation
- Develop and operationalize a project-specific M&E plan and framework aligned with UN Women’s results-based management (RBM) system.
- Design, update, and maintain data collection tools, beneficiary tracking sheets, and indicator tracking tables.
- Develop monitoring checklists and ensure their consistent use by project and field staff.
- Ensure gender-sensitive and inclusive data collection that reflects the participation of women, men, and vulnerable groups.
2. Data Collection, Verification, and Analysis
- Conduct regular field monitoring visits to assess project implementation, verify data, and observe progress in line with the project work plan.
- Collect quantitative and qualitative data from field activities using digital tools such as Kobo, Excel, or ODK.
- Verify accuracy and consistency of reported data from field teams before submission to management.
- Maintain an updated and well-organized project database (disaggregated by gender, age, and location).
- Conduct spot checks to validate beneficiary lists, attendance sheets, and distribution reports.
- Compile and analyze collected data to identify trends, gaps, and areas requiring improvement.
3. Reporting and Documentation
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and final M&E reports summarizing key findings, progress against indicators, and recommendations.
- Support the Project Manager in preparing donor progress reports by providing accurate and updated M&E data.
- Draft case studies, human-interest stories, and success stories demonstrating project impact.
- Maintain a well-documented filing system (both hard and soft copies) for all M&E-related documents.
- Share key monitoring findings and lessons learned with project teams during review meetings.
4. Evaluation and Learning
- Support baseline, midline, and endline assessments in coordination with external evaluators or consultants.
- Facilitate learning sessions, after-action reviews, and reflection meetings to promote adaptive management.
- Identify and document lessons learned and best practices for future project design and improvement.
- Support in designing and implementing feedback and complaint response mechanisms (CRM) for beneficiaries.
5. Coordination and Capacity Building
- Work closely with project teams, partners, and community structures to strengthen M&E understanding and compliance.
- Provide technical guidance and training to project and field staff on data collection, reporting, and M&E tools.
- Coordinate with local stakeholders, government departments, and UN Women field teams for joint monitoring visits and reporting alignment.
- Represent AWDEP’s M&E work in coordination meetings when required.
6. Compliance and Quality Assurance
- Ensure M&E activities comply with AWDEP and UN Women’s data quality standards, ethical principles, and confidentiality requirements.
- Review data for completeness, accuracy, and reliability before submission to the donor.
- Support management in developing and updating project indicators, targets, and performance frameworks.
- Regularly assess progress toward achieving outcomes and recommend corrective actions as needed.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Economics, Statistics, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in M&E roles with NGOs or UN-funded projects.
- Proven experience in designing and managing M&E systems, data analysis, and reporting.
- Strong proficiency in data management tools (Excel, Kobo, Power BI, or similar).
- Excellent analytical and report-writing skills in English.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and under tight deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to gender equality.
- Fluency in Pashto and Dari; good working knowledge of English.
- Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Guidelines:
Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV and Cover Letter (in one PDF file) to hr@awdep.org.af no later than 20 October 2025, mentioning the position title and vacancy number eg: “M&E Officer, AWDEP-UNW-10-25-003” in the email subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
- Social Worker
Field
Details
Job Title
Social Worker
Project Title
Empowering Households to Strengthen Resilience to Shocks in Afghanistan (EWSRSA)
Duty Station
Nangarhar Province (Behsoud & Kama)
Contract Type
Fixed-Term (4 Months, Non-Extendable)
Donor
UN Women
Reporting To
Project Manager
Vacancy Number
AWDEP-UNW-10-25-004
Gender
Male/Female
Closing Date
20 October 2025
Email for Submission
hr@awdep.org.af
Organizational Background:
Afghanistan Women Development and Educational Programs (AWDEP) is a women-led, non-governmental, non-profit organization established to empower Afghan women, youth, and vulnerable households through education, livelihood development, and resilience-building initiatives. AWDEP implements humanitarian and development programs focusing on women’s economic empowerment, protection, and community engagement.
Position Summary:
The Social Worker will play a vital role in community mobilization, beneficiary identification, and the delivery of social support services to vulnerable households targeted under the EWSRSA project. The Social Worker will ensure effective community participation, provide continuous follow-up with beneficiaries, and support awareness, counseling, and empowerment sessions at the community level.
Detailed Responsibilities:
1. Community Mobilization and Beneficiary Engagement
- Conduct outreach activities and mobilize community members, local leaders, and households to participate in project interventions.
- Support in identifying eligible project beneficiaries according to selection criteria.
- Maintain regular communication and trust-based relationships with community members, especially women-headed households and vulnerable families.
- Organize and facilitate community meetings, awareness sessions, and focus group discussions.
- Ensure that all community activities are inclusive and culturally sensitive, promoting equal participation of women and men.
2. Case Management and Social Support
- Conduct household visits to assess the needs and vulnerabilities of selected beneficiaries.
- Provide counseling and basic psychosocial support when required, referring complex cases to relevant service providers.
- Maintain confidential, accurate, and up-to-date case files for all assigned beneficiaries.
- Follow up regularly to monitor progress of each beneficiary and document changes in their situation.
- Support beneficiaries in accessing livelihood, vocational training, and small business support services under the project.
3. Awareness and Capacity Building Sessions
- Facilitate awareness sessions on key social and household resilience topics (e.g., gender equality, family well-being, household finance, basic health and hygiene).
- Assist trainers and project staff in organizing life skills, business management, and vocational training sessions.
- Encourage active participation of women in project activities and promote positive social change at the community level.
4. Coordination and Reporting
- Coordinate closely with the Field Coordinator, Project Manager, and M&E Officer to ensure effective implementation and documentation of activities.
- Collect and submit attendance sheets, photos, and beneficiary reports for all field activities.
- Participate in regular coordination and review meetings with project teams and community representatives.
- Support the M&E team during data collection, surveys, and verification processes.
- Prepare short field activity summaries, case studies, and success stories for reporting.
5. Compliance and Accountability
- Adhere to AWDEP’s safeguarding, gender, and code of conduct policies.
- Ensure all activities are carried out in line with UN Women and AWDEP protection and ethical standards.
- Promote accountability and transparency at the community level and help facilitate feedback and complaint mechanisms.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related field.
- Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant experience in social work, case management, or community mobilization (preferably with NGOs or UN-funded projects).
- Strong communication and facilitation skills with community groups.
- Ability to work independently and conduct frequent field visits in rural settings.
- Good understanding of gender equality and women’s empowerment principles.
- Good reporting and documentation skills.
- Fluency in Pashto and Dari; basic English is an asset.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Guidelines:
Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV and Cover Letter (in one PDF file) to hr@awdep.org.af no later than 20 October 2025, mentioning the position title and vacancy number eg: “Social Worker – AWDEP-UNW-10-25-004” in the email subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
