District Community Mobilizer -Local Recruitment (Re Announced)

WDIO Background:

Watan Development and Initiative Organization is a non-governmental, nonprofit, nonpolitical, and independent organization dedicated to empowering and uplifting communities through sustainable development, social justice, and the enhancement of well-being for individuals and families. Since its establishment in 2014, we have tirelessly worked towards poverty alleviation, economic empowerment, education and skill development, health and well-being, gender equality, women's empowerment, agriculture and livestock, and environmental sustainability. Our goal is to improve living conditions, provide quality education and essential skills to individuals, enhance community health and well-being, achieve gender equality, improve agricultural productivity, and promote environmental sustainability.

With a passionate team of over five hundred individuals and a strong network of partners and supporters, we strive to bring about positive change by preserving and celebrating cultural diversity and heritage, fostering social cohesion, and promoting cross-cultural understanding and respect. We ensure program effectiveness and accountability through continuous monitoring, evaluation, and data-driven approaches. Our commitment to integrity, sustainability, accountability, innovation, empowerment, advocacy, and respect for diversity guides our efforts as we address pressing challenges such as poverty alleviation, education, healthcare, environmental conservation, women's empowerment, child welfare, and sustainable development.

Our Value:

WDIO is committed to applying a ‘zero tolerance’ policy towards acts of sexual exploitation and abuse by its personnel. In 2003, the United Nations Secretary-General issued a Bulletin on “Special measures for protection from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse” (ST/SGB/2003/13) (“the Bulletin”). To support the system-wide implementation of the zero-tolerance policy, the Director-General has decided to adopt the standards of conduct and provisions on PSEA set by the Bulletin, adjusted as necessary, to be applied by WDIO personnel, as follows.

Job Summary:

The District Community Mobilizer is reportable to the Field Coordination Officer/ Master Trainer. The following items are the main responsibilities of a District Community Mobilizer:

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Support in the identification and selection of facilitators and learners based on pre-identified criteria.
• Will be responsible for the establishment of Literacy Committees.
• Ensure visibility and monitoring of the basic general literacy courses.
• Promotes gender equality and non-discrimination concerning ethnic, political, and religious backgrounds.
• Monitoring the teacher's teaching process regularly.
• Cooperation with teachers in making local teaching materials, lesson plans, and Student hygiene, in the management of class and school, and the Physical environment of the classroom.
• Checking education materials sent through the logistics unit and reporting to related units.
• Control of Attendance of Teachers and Students.
• Jointly visiting with DED members from classes.
• Conducting training if needed.
• Follow up on ASAS numbers for newly enrolled students.
• Follow up on student results.
• Follow up on handover, integration, and upgrading of classes.
• Monitoring of related Hub schools and Resource centers.
• Evaluation of the quality of learning of students.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community leaders, stakeholders, and members for collaboration.
• Conduct orientation or training sessions for teachers if needed
• Provide information about the availability and utilization of services to communities.
• Distribute educational materials and facilitate community-based training sessions.
• Report any obstacles to the project activities.
• Collect feedback and complaints from community members through various channels
• Ensure all data is handled confidentially and in accordance with organizational policies.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to address and resolve complaints.
• Communicate resolutions back to the community members promptly.
• Prepare activity report according to the established format and submit it to his/her supervisor.
• Other related tasks are given by the related line supervisor.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or any other related field and 14th Grade graduate.
• Minimum of 2 years working experience in similar positions with national and/or international NGOs.
• Required Languages – Excellent Pashto and Dari reading, writing, and verbal skills, Good in English, reading, writing, and verbal skills.  
• Skills and Competencies:
• Strong understanding of social and behavior change theories and methodologies.
• Proven experience in community engagement and participatory approaches.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent communication, coordination and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
• Travel – The position will be based in the province and residents of related districts are encouraged to apply for this position with frequent travel to the districts.
• The District Community Mobilizer is required to have his transportation/motorbike,

Interested applicants could submit their CV and cover letter via the link below:

https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/single/kMMUKi97

Note: due to the urgency of the role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis