Support Children and Afghan Women in Need Organization (SCAWNO) is a non-profit NGO registered with the Ministry of Economy of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, registration number 1174 in 2028. Established by a group of dedicated and qualified Afghan professionals, SCAWNO aims to promote community development, good governance, democracy building, and capacity building. The organization was founded by members of Local Youth Councils, with a mission to contribute positively to the development process of communities in Afghanistan through capacity building, women's rights awareness, gender-based violence, children's protection awareness, legal consultation, economic sustainability, income generation projects, literacy, vocational training, health education, and teacher training. SCAWNO's vision is to create a peaceful, free, and developed Afghanistan based on good Afghan cultural values, where the population lives in peace, with self-dignity and self-sufficiency, and where people manage their own personal development and the development of the society in which they live.

Community Engagement and Mobilization

• Conduct outreach activities to raise awareness about literacy and skills development programs.
• Facilitate community meetings and focus groups to encourage participation and gather feedback.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, elders, and other stakeholders to foster support for program initiatives.

Beneficiary Identification and Support:

• Assist in identifying and selecting eligible participants for literacy and skills development programs.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to beneficiaries throughout the program duration.
• Address any concerns or challenges faced by participants, ensuring their needs are met effectively.

Program Implementation and Monitoring:

• Coordinate with facilitators and trainers to ensure the smooth delivery of program activities.
• Monitor the progress of literacy and skills development sessions, ensuring they align with program objectives.
• Collect and maintain accurate records of participant attendance, progress, and feedback.
• Conduct success stories to ensure the effectiveness of the skills on leaners abilities and generating income for live sustainability
• Mobilize local resources and encourage leaners to effectively used local for sustain the family income.
• Regulary doing observation for all established classes and solve the leaners problem on spot and if any issue remained to be reported to management for further action and resolving the issue.
• Have the ability to effectively communicate with VSC members and attract their support and contribution for the implementing the planned activities.
• Have the ability to Kobo and enter the data in online and offline kobo data platform on daily bases.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly work plan and report regularly  and  submit reports  on project activities, program progress, and challenges encountered.
• Document success stories and lessons learned to inform future program improvements.

 Coordination with Local Authorities and Stakeholders:

• Establish effective relationships with district-level authorities, including the district governor's office and relevant departments.
• Effective coordination with Vellage Skill development committee members, to ensure the well coordination mechanism are in place for proper implementation of the project activities. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Community Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in community mobilization, particularly in literacy and skills development programs.
• Proven experience in engaging with diverse communities and facilitating participatory approaches.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with community members and stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in local languages (Pashto and Dari); knowledge of English is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in challenging environments.
• Familiarity with the socio-cultural context of Afghanistan, particularly in relation to education and community development.
• Fluent oral and written skills in Pashto and Dari, fluent in English is a plus point

Application Procedures:

• Qualified candidates should submit a CV and cover letter explaining their interest and relevant skills.
• Send CV + cover letter (motivation and relevant experience) to hr.admin@scawno.org and cc: info@scawno.org
• Include the vacancy number and job title clearly.
• Certificates and references are not needed now and will be requested only from shortlisted candidates.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for tests and interviews.
• Late applications will not be accepted.