Gender & Advocacy Officer

About Afghan Development Foundation (ADF)

The Afghan Development Foundation (ADF) is a national, non-governmental, non-political, and non-profit organization established in 1996 and registered with the Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan. Founded and managed by Afghan professionals, ADF is committed to improving the lives of vulnerable communities through humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and resilience-building initiatives.

With nearly three decades of experience, ADF has implemented projects across all regions of Afghanistan, including rural, remote, and hard-to-reach areas. The organization works in a wide range of sectors, including women’s empowerment, livelihoods, food security, humanitarian response, legal aid, education, community development, climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, construction and rehabilitation, and social cohesion.

ADF works closely with communities, government institutions, UN agencies, donors, and development partners to deliver impactful, accountable, and sustainable interventions. Guided by principles of integrity, transparency, and community participation, ADF remains dedicated to strengthening resilience, improving livelihoods, and supporting the long-term development of Afghanistan.

Job Decription:

ADF is seeking a qualified Gender & Advocacy Officer to support the implementation of a UN Women-funded project. The position will be responsible for promoting gender equality, supporting women's participation and leadership initiatives, coordinating advocacy activities, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring gender-responsive approaches are integrated throughout project implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support implementation of project activities related to gender equality, women's empowerment, and leadership development.
• Conduct community awareness sessions, advocacy campaigns, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Coordinate with women-led organizations, civil society groups, community leaders, and relevant institutions.
• Support the development of advocacy materials, success stories, case studies, and communication products.
• Ensure gender considerations are integrated into project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Facilitate trainings, workshops, consultations, and community dialogues.
• Support beneficiary outreach, mobilization, and participation in project activities.
• Collect, analyze, and report gender-related data and project results.
• Prepare activity reports, meeting minutes, and project documentation.
• Support monitoring, accountability, and learning activities.

Key Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Law, Human Rights, , or a related field.
• Master’s degree is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in gender, advocacy, women's empowerment, community development, protection, or humanitarian programming.
• Experience working with NGOs, UN agencies, or donor-funded projects is preferred.
• Experience conducting trainings, awareness campaigns, and community engagement activities.
• Experience working with women's groups and community stakeholders.

Skills and Competencies

• Good knowledge of gender equality, women's rights, and social inclusion principles.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent report-writing and documentation skills.
• Strong stakeholder coordination and networking abilities.
• Ability to organize events, workshops, and community consultations.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English and Dari and/or Pashto (written and spoken).

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)

ADF has a zero-tolerance policy towards Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), Sexual Harassment (SH), abuse of authority, discrimination, and all forms of misconduct.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Adhere to ADF’s Code of Conduct, Safeguarding, and PSEA policies.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for staff, beneficiaries, and partners.
• Report any safeguarding, SEA/SH, fraud, or misconduct concerns through established reporting mechanisms.
• Participate in mandatory safeguarding and PSEA trainings.

All employment offers are subject to satisfactory reference checks and compliance with ADF safeguarding requirements.

The interested candidates should submit their up-to-date CV and cover letter in soft to the below email address:

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