Community Mobilizer Female

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 motivated and committed Female Community Mobilizers to support community-level engagement, awareness-raising, and beneficiary mobilization under a UN Women-funded project. The role focuses on strengthening women’s participation in project activities, ensuring inclusive outreach, and facilitating effective communication between communities and project teams.

Community Mobilizers will play a key role in building trust with communities, identifying beneficiaries, and supporting the successful implementation of field activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct community outreach and mobilization activities, with a focus on women and vulnerable groups.
• Identify, register, and verify eligible beneficiaries in coordination with project teams.
• Facilitate awareness sessions on project objectives, women’s rights, and available services.
• Support organization of community meetings, trainings, and consultations.
• Maintain regular communication with community members and local leaders.
• Collect feedback, concerns, and suggestions from beneficiaries and report them to supervisors.
• Assist in organizing training sessions and field activities.
• Support monitoring of project activities at community level.
• Maintain accurate records of beneficiaries and field activities.
• Promote women’s participation and inclusion in all project interventions.

Key Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred in Social Sciences, Education, Gender Studies, Development Studies, or related fields.
• Relevant experience may substitute formal education.

Experience

• Minimum 4–5 years of experience in community mobilization, fieldwork, or development projects.
• Experience working with NGOs or humanitarian organizations is an advantage.
• Familiarity with rural or community-based settings is preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work directly with communities, especially women and vulnerable groups.
• Good understanding of local culture and social dynamics.
• Basic reporting and documentation skills.
• Ability to travel to field locations.
• Teamwork, flexibility, and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto (mandatory).
• Basic English is an advantage.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)

ADF enforces a zero-tolerance policy toward Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), Sexual Harassment (SH), abuse of authority, and any form of misconduct.

The Community Mobilizer will be required to:

• Comply with ADF Safeguarding, Code of Conduct, and PSEA policies.
• Ensure safe, respectful, and inclusive engagement with communities.
• Report any safeguarding concerns or incidents through official reporting channels.
• Participate in mandatory safeguarding and PSEA trainings.

All employment is subject to background and reference checks.

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

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