Community Mobilizer (Re Announced)

WDIO Background:

Watan Development and Initiative Organization is a non-governmental, nonprofit, non-political, and independent organization dedicated to empowering and uplifting communities through sustainable development, social justice, and enhancing 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 seven 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.

Through innovative programs, advocacy efforts, and community engagement, Watan Development and Initiative Organization is at the forefront of driving sustainable solutions and empowering individuals to create a better future.

WDIO is nationally based in Kabul and maintains field operations through five regional offices, with over seven hundred staff members, located in Kabul, Bamiyan & Logar (Center-Region), Ghor & Herat (West-Region), Nangarhar, Laghman & Kunar (East-region), Takhar & Badakhshan (North-Region), and Kandahar (South-Region).

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.

 Summary:

The Community/Social Mobilizer is reportable to the Master Trainer/ DC. The following items are the main responsibilities:

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Monitoring of GPE classes regularly.
• Monitoring of GPE teachers' teaching process regularly.
• Cooperation with GPE teachers in making of local teaching materials, lesson plan, Students hygiene, in management of class and school and Physical environment of School.
• Checking of education materials which sent through the logistics unit and reporting to related unit.
• Control of Attendance of Teachers and Students.
• Filling of the Logbook of education materials, and distribution of them to students.
• Taking part in SMS meetings every month.
• Encouragement of SMS members to participate in school management, security of school, cooperation in students’ attendance, and cooperating in school building and construction.
• Jointly visiting with DED members from GPE classes.
• Conducting training if needed.
• Follow up on ASAS number for newly enrolled students.
• Follow-up on student results.
• Follow up on handover, integration, and upgrading of GPE classes.
• Follow-up on the findings of the Land for school construction.
• Monitoring of the related Hub school and Resource center.
• Taking part in education training, if needed, and facilitating some training for teachers and SMS members.
• Evaluation of the quality of learning of students.
• And other related tasks which are given by the related GPE Senior officer or Education Manager.

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Science, Education, or 14 Grade with 4 years of the same experience.
• 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 Social Mobilizer is required to have their transportation/motorbike; the office will pay for fuel.
• Required Languages – Excellent Pashto and Dari reading, writing, and verbal skills, Fluent in English, reading, writing, and verbal skills.
•  Travel – The position will be based in Kunduz, with frequent travel to the districts.
• Social Mobilizer is required to have his/her smartphone for ODK purposes.

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

https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/single/ujRSn7w3