Education Officer

AABRAR is a local Afghan non-government organization concerned with the rehabilitation and socioeconomic integration of disabled people and other vulnerable groups into the community.

Founded in 1992, AABRAR began a bicycle-training program for amputees to improve mobility and increase their independence, enabling them to travel to and from work, and save on transpositions costs. Since then, AABRAR has expanded its activities to offer a range of services to vulnerable people, designing special programs for women and children to address their needs. Programs include physiotherapy and health care, bicycle training, vocational trainings, numeracy and literacy classes, mine awareness, Education, health education, Livelihood, WASH and various sporting activities. AABRAR also works in the area of social development, helping to raise awareness of the rights of disabled people within Afghanistan and dispel negative attitudes towards disability.

AABRAR has widened its beneficiary classification to include other vulnerable groups such as widows, orphans, unemployed people, youth, ex-combatants, and street children, so as to reach those people most in need of assistance.

Job Summary:

The CBS (Community-Based Schools) Education Officer is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of community-based education initiatives in Herat. This role focuses on improving access to quality education in underserved areas, particularly for girls and marginalized groups. The officer will work closely with local community leaders, educators, and government authorities to ensure effective and sustainable educational programs.

Under the supervision of Project Manager, the incumbent of this position will perform the following specific activities:

1. Design and implement community-based educational programs tailored to local needs.
2. Ensure programs address the cultural, social, and educational challenges faced by communities in Herat.
3. Conduct training and workshops for teachers, community members, and school management personnel.
4. Promote the professional development of educators in instructional techniques and curriculum delivery.
5. Collaborate with local authorities, NGOs, and community groups to foster educational initiatives.
6. Build strong relationships with community leaders to promote education and address barriers to access.
7. Responsible for record keeping of the classes and the students available.
8. Develop tools and processes for assessing program effectiveness and impact.
9. Collect and analyze data on student enrollment, retention, and learning outcomes.
10. Raise awareness about the importance of education, particularly for girls and marginalized groups.
11. Advocate for community engagement in the education process to promote accountability and support.
12. Prepare regular reports on program activities, challenges, and progress to management and stakeholders.
13. Provide input for project strategy and improvement based on evaluation findings.
14. Prepare success stories per event highlighting the impact of the project activities on an individual participant or group under this project.
15. Act as team player and collaborate with the other project personnel in achieving the project planned outputs and outcomes.
16. Report any incident or challenge faced immediately to the attention of the Project Manager for timely assistance and solution.
17. Perform any other relevant task as assigned by the Project Manager.

• University degree (preferably from Education Faculty or similar)
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in education programming, preferably in a community-based context.
• Understanding of the Afghan education system and socio-cultural dynamics.
• Previous experience working with local communities and stakeholders.
• Core competency expertise
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Planning and delivering results
• Working with people
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Handling insecure environments
• Building trust in office and at field level
• Maintaining transparency in actions

• Prepare a comprehensive CV
• Email your CV to hr@aabrar.org.af
• Use the proper email subject format: "Application for [Position Title] - Vacancy #[Vacancy Number]."
• Include your contact information in your CV.
• Meet the specified application deadline.
• Wait for HR to review your application and contact you if shortlisted.
• Follow provided instructions for the interview process.
• Thank you for considering AABRAR as your potential employer. For inquiries, reach us at hr@aabrar.org.af