CP Case Worker/ Social Worker

Established in 1991 by a group of educated Afghan women in exile, the Afghan Women's Educational Center (AWEC) is a nonprofit, nonsectarian, nonpolitical, and nongovernmental organization dedicated to advocating for and raising awareness about the rights of women and children in Islam.

Our core activities focus on empowering women, eliminating violence, and increasing women's participation in both domestic and societal spheres.

With over three decades of experience, AWEC possesses a profound understanding of Afghanistan's socioeconomic, cultural, and political landscape. We are recognized as a leading organization that addresses the diverse needs of various communities, which are shaped by numerous social and economic factors.

Since 2002, AWEC has collaborated with women and communities to enhance access to education, health, and vocational services in Afghanistan. Our initiatives extend to livelihood improvement, protection, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), humanitarian aid, grant management, capacity building, social rehabilitation, cohesion, and justice. AWEC has successfully implemented projects in Logar, Faryab, Kapisa, Khost, Panjshir, Wardak, Kabul, Balkh, Herat, Nangarhar, Kandahar, Badakhshan, Parwan, Paktia, Paktika, Laghman, Nuristan, and Bamyan provinces, maintaining an active presence in Kabul, Balkh, Herat, Nangarhar, Kandahar, Badakhshan, Parwan, Paktia, Paktika, Laghman, Nuristan, and Bamyan.

Our vision in AWEC is “an inclusive and just society with sensitized and responsive public and private sector, where all women and children have access to opportunities to improve their quality of life in order to realize their full potential”.

AWEC has zero tolerance approach to the AWEC Code of Conduct including safeguarding, SH, and Fraud violations being committed by its staff, consultants, contractors, volunteers, interns, suppliers, vendors, sub-grantees/partners, implementing partners or any other associate.

The Child Protection Case Worker/ Social Worker is responsible for the implementation of child protection case management services for children at risk, including survivors of violence, abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The role involves identifying vulnerable children, conducting assessments, developing case plans, and ensuring appropriate follow-up and referrals to specialized services.

The Case Worker works closely with children, families, communities, and service providers to ensure that each child receives safe, confidential, and appropriate care in line with established child protection standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities:

Identify and register vulnerable and at-risk children, including survivors of abuse, neglect, and exploitation

Conduct Best Interest Assessments (BIA) and risk/needs assessments

Develop and implement individualized case plans based on children’s needs

Provide basic psychosocial support (PSS) to children and caregivers

Facilitate referrals to specialized services (health, legal, education, MHPSS) and ensure follow-up

Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date case documentation and reports.

Conduct regular home visits and monitor case progress until safe case closure.

Ensure adherence to child safeguarding, confidentiality, and Do No Harm principles

Coordinate with community structures, service providers, and stakeholders for integrated support.

Participate in awareness activities and strengthen community-based child protection mechanisms Ensure proper use, management, and maintenance of recreational kits, learning materials, and center equipment.

Maintain accurate records, including attendance, activity reports, and incident reporting.

Prepare and submit regular reports on CCC activities, progress, and challenges.

Any other task assign by the supervisor.

Education and Experience:

A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Psychology, Social Work, legal studies and Laws, or a related field.

A Minimum of 3 years proven experience preferably in child protection or humanitarian programs, community-based interventions, and coordination with Community Stakeholders.

Knowledge and Skills:

Strong communication skills (with children, families, and communities).

Active listening and empathy when dealing with vulnerable children.

Case management and assessment skills (BIA, risk assessment, case planning).

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Basic psychosocial support (PSS) skills.

Problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Coordination and referral management skills.

Strong documentation and report writing skills.

Time management and ability to manage caseload effectively.

Knowledge of child protection principles and safeguarding standards.

Cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Ability to work under pressure and in emergency contexts.

Teamwork and collaboration skills.

Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, data entry systems).

Interested candidates are requested to send their applications along with their CVs to the attention of following updated link: https://forms.gle/FHxChpgX97CEFak28

After submission your information. All eligible shortlisted candidates will be directly contacted for test/ Interview.

“Being committed to diversity & equal employment opportunity we highly encourage females & people living with disabilities to apply, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, language, religious sect.”