Community Mobilizer

The Liaison Office (TLO) founded in 2003 as an Afghan non-governmental organization (NGO) that emerged from a Swisspeace pilot project (supported by the Heinrich Böll Stiftung) with the aim of improving local governance, stability, and security through systematic and institutionalized engagement with customary structures, local communities, civil society groups, and government institutions. TLO is based in Kabul, with regional offices in Paktia, Khost, Paktika, Herat, Ghazni, Farah, Samangan, Balkh, Nangarhar, Maidan wardak and Baghlan and additional field offices across Afghanistan. TLO works to achieve its objectives through key program activities: research and analysis, dialogue facilitation for peacebuilding, access to justice and governance, humanitarian assistance, third party monitoring and evaluation, and environment & natural resources management.

Background:

Under the direct supervision of Provincial Coordinator/ Education Officer the Community Mobilizer will report to EO and lead on community mobilization, establishment of ECCD, Catch up and Remedial classes, facilitation of meetings, trainings and distributions, enrolment and registration of students, processing exam results with hub schools and DEDs, support school repairs in collaboration with Shuras, and assist in conducting assessments to understand and address the needs of the education system in the community, and coordination of project activities at community and districts levels.  

Duties and responsibilities:

Community Mobilizer will undertake the following responsibilities but not limited to;

• Lead on community mobilization, awareness raising, establishment of SMS shuras, MG and classes according to project requirements.
• Actively participate in the assessments for identification of qualified children for Catch-up, ECCD, classes in the targeted communities and district.
• Coordinate and organize the distribution of educational kits to classes as per project guidelines.
• Conduct coordination meetings with SMS, MGs, teachers and DED staff to share program implementation plans and resolve project related problems.
• Maintain records of distributed items, ensuring accountability and transparency throughout the process.
• Verify receipt of kits at each location, obtaining signatures, stamps, and any other required documentation.
• Act as a liaison between the project and government authorities for approvals related to kit distribution, school repair activities, and assessment processes.
• Facilitate regular meetings with Shuras to discuss school needs, repair priorities, and community involvement in education support.
• Assist Shuras in organizing and managing repair activities to ensure safe and conducive learning environments.
• Assist in conducting assessments to evaluate school infrastructure, learning environments, and other needs within public schools and community-based classes.
• Collect relevant data in collaboration with project and M&E teams to identify areas for improvement and support required.
• Successful distribution of educational kits to all targeted public schools and community-based classes, with completed documentation.
• Travel to project sites, including schools and community centers will be required to facilitate kit distribution, engage with Shuras, and oversee repair activities.
• Collect community mobilization and training data and assist EO in reports development.
• Collaborate on project various activities with project team linked to community mobilization such as exchange visits, social audit, TLCs.
• Report safeguarding concerns immediately following organizational protocols, and proactive in respect to child protection policy, PSEA and code of conduct.
• Any other tasks assigned by line supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Community Development, or another related field.
• At least (3-5) years of experience in project implementation, preferably in the education sector and within an NGO or community-based setting.
• Priority will be given to local residents.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working collaboratively with local communities and government departments.
• Familiarity with educational structures, community engagement practices, and record-keeping procedures.
• Proficiency in local languages and English is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and other relevant software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with strong organizational skills and attention to details.

Only short-listed candidates whose application responds to the above criteria will be contacted for the written test/interview. Interested candidates should fill the form in this link: https://forms.gle/pC55iqrimGNfC1Ah9