Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a grassroots civil society organization dedicated to protecting and promoting the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women and girls in Afghanistan and New York. In particular, WAW works to help Afghan women and girls exercise their rights to pursue their individual potential to self-determination, and to representation in all areas of life—political, social, cultural, and economic. WAW relentlessly advocates for women’s rights and challenges the norms that underpin gender-based violence to influence attitudes and bring about change.

Job Summary:

The Protection Case Worker  is responsible for implementing the full Protection Case Management (PCM) cycle for vulnerable individuals facing protection risks. This role focuses on providing standardized, high-quality support to persons with specific needs (PwSN) by identifying risks, developing tailored response plans, and ensuring access to essential services through a rights-based approach.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify and register individuals at risk of protection violations through outreach, internal referrals, and community-based identification.
• Conduct detailed, individual-level assessments to identify protection threats, vulnerabilities, and existing coping mechanisms.Work directly with the client to develop an Individual Case Plan that outlines specific interventions, goals, and timeframes.
• Facilitate access to services (legal, medical, shelter, or material assistance) through a robust referral tracking system, ensuring the client receives the required support.
• Conduct regular follow-up visits or calls to monitor the implementation of the case plan and evaluate the effectiveness of the services provided.
• Ensure cases are closed or transferred based on established criteria and when protection goals have been met.
• Adhere to strict data protection protocols, ensuring that all physical and digital files are stored securely and shared only via "need-to-know" principles.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date case files using standardized PCM tools
• Prepare periodic qualitative and quantitative reports highlighting case progress, challenges, and emerging protection trends in the field.
• Assist in the ongoing mapping of service providers to ensure the referral pathway remains current and effective.
• Liaise with other NGOs, local authorities, and stakeholders to advocate for the rights of the individual and resolve barriers to service access.
• Provide emotional and practical support to survivors throughout the case management process.
• Contribute to the development of project reports and other relevant documentation.
• Build relationships with community members and key informants to identify and respond to protection cases.
• Ensure all work aligns with the core protection principles: Safety & Dignity, Meaningful Access, Accountability, and Participation & Empowerment.
• Constantly assess the impact of interventions to prevent any unintended negative consequences for the client or their community.
• Participate in relevant trainings and workshops to enhance professional skills.
• Any other task assigned by project manager.

• Bachelor's degree in Social Science, Law, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience working with protection survivors, preferably in a humanitarian or development context.
• Strong understanding of protection issues, including types of violence, risk factors, and available support services.
• Experience in case management, including needs assessment, safety planning, and referral pathways.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and counseling skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to travel to the Daikundi province and related districts when required.
• Strong ethical and professional conduct, including maintaining confidentiality.
• Fluency in Dari and Pashto.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Interested Afghan applicants should submit a cover letter along with their CVs in one PDF file explaining their interest in and suitability for the position. Please indicate the vacancy number (VA#1560 Protection Case Worker, Paktia clearly in the cover letter and in the subject line of your email and send it to: hr@womenforafghanwomen.org

Note: Kindly avoid sending your educational and work certificates at this stage of recruitment. Applications received after the closing date without mentioning the location in the subject line of the email will not be considered.