Social Mobilizer (Call for CVs)

Way of Hope to Life Organization (WHLO) is a non-profit, non-political, and non-governmental organization founded by 2002 by a group of Afghan intellectuals and youth with a shared vision of creating meaningful empowerment and a brighter future for Afghan communities. WHLO is officially registered with the Ministry of Economy under registration number 480.

Over the past 23 years, WHLO has successfully implemented more than 250 projects across Afghanistan in the areas of: Education, Health, Food Security & Livelihood, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), and Community Development.

WHLO strongly believes in human rights-based development, humanitarian cooperation, accountability, equality, and non-discrimination. Guided by these values, WHLO has earned a reputation as a trusted implementing partner among local communities, government stakeholders’ international donors.

Job Summary:

Under the guidance of the Project Manager, the Social Mobiliser engages target communities, builds their capacity through counselling and training, and supports community data collection to strengthen understanding, identify needs, and promote active participation in project implementation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Conduct awareness sessions and information-sharing meetings for target communities.

·         Promote active community participation in project activities.

·         Serve as a link between the organisation and community structures.

·         Support the implementation and monitoring of field-level activities.

·         Facilitate two-way communication and collect community feedback.

·         Carry out any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

·         To carry out the responsibilities of the role in a way which reflects WHLO’s commitment to protecting children in accordance with the Child Safeguarding Policy.

Required Qualifications and Experiences: 

·         Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field.

·         3 years of experience in NGO or community-based work, with strong communication and coordination skills.

·         Good knowledge of local culture, willingness to travel to field locations.

·         Fluency in Dari, Pashto, and good English.

Application Procedures:

·         Interested qualified candidates should submit a full CV with a cover letter explaining their motivation in applying for the job and highlighting their relevant skills and experience;

·         Please quote the Vacancy Number as the Subject of the e-mail when applying

·         To apply online please send your application / CV and cover letter through EMAIL Jobs@whl.org.af

 no later than 11-Aug-202

·         Academic certificates or references need not to be submitted at this time. These will be requested at the time of interview.

·         Only short-listed candidates will be invited for written test and interview.

Females are highly encouraged to apply.

WHLO is committed to the highest ethical standards and to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful working environment. Our work is guided by the core values of Responsiveness, Equality, Impartiality, Social Justice, and Integrity.

WHLO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse, exploitation, and neglect. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse, sexual harassment, discrimination, and all forms of misconduct.

Background, references, and other appropriate pre-employment checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process for the successful candidate.