Community Mobilizer

OCHR is a national non-governmental organization established in Afghanistan in 2015 to play a vital role in humanitarian and development settings, and to contribute towards the peace building in the country where the people can live in amity and harmony.

In humanitarian situations emerging as result of conflict or natural disasters, natural, the response encompasses the provision of tools and resources i.e. to reduces the suffering and increase self-sufficiency.

Our approach includes sustainable development, focusing on ultra-poor communities of Afghanistan. The endeavors focus on social and economic development of the people dwelling in remotes parts of the country.

Through peacebuilding efforts, we envision Afghanistan a socially inclusive society where peace and prosperity remains a fate for every individual living in this territory. Promote the social cohesion, curtailing extremism in all forms, inclusiveness of peace processes where children, women and marginalized groups have a voice.

The Community Mobilizer is responsible for engaging local communities and facilitating access to project activities under the AWD/cholera response and WASH interventions. Key duties include mapping target villages and vulnerable groups, coordinating with community leaders and local stakeholders, mobilizing households for awareness sessions and trainings, supporting community consultations and transparent beneficiary identification for emergency latrine kit distribution, and facilitating engagement in water-supply and sanitation activities. The role also involves identifying community concerns and access barriers, promoting inclusive participation, maintaining accurate activity records, disseminating approved public health messages, explaining feedback and complaint mechanisms, safeguarding confidential information, and ensuring compliance with OCHR policies and humanitarian principles.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Map target villages, community structures, vulnerable groups, access constraints and stakeholders to support timely AWD/cholera response activities.
• Coordinate with elders, shuras, religious leaders, schools, mosques and relevant local authorities to facilitate safe and equitable access for project teams.
• Inform households and community representatives about project activities, participation criteria, schedules and feedback channels without making unsupported commitments.
• Mobilize community members for hygiene promotion sessions, AWD/cholera awareness activities, the planned training and other WASH outreach as agreed with the Project Coordinator.
• Assist Hygiene Promoters in organizing household visits and community meetings, identifying underserved locations and addressing barriers to participation for women and people with disabilities.
• Support community consultation and transparent identification/verification for the distribution of emergency latrine kits, applying approved eligibility and safeguarding procedures.
• Facilitate community engagement around water-supply upgrading, sanitation rehabilitation, site access, ownership, operations and maintenance responsibilities.
• Support coordination of community contributions where agreed, without collecting unauthorized fees or promising assistance.
• Identify misinformation, community concerns, exclusion risks, security/access barriers and referral needs and communicate them promptly to the supervisor.
• Help disseminate approved AWD/cholera prevention messages and facilitate referral information while referring technical questions to Hygiene Promoters or appropriate health personnel.
• Assist with participant registration, meeting minutes, activity verification and sex- and age-disaggregated outreach records while protecting personal data.
• Maintain constructive relationships with women’s representatives and other community focal points through safe and culturally appropriate engagement arrangements.
• Explain OCHR complaint and feedback channels and confidentially escalate allegations of misconduct, SEA or child protection risks under established procedures.
• Comply with OCHR Code of Conduct, AAP, PSEA, child safeguarding, do-no-harm and impartial humanitarian assistance principles.
• Submit regular activity updates to the Project Coordinator and carry out other project-related tasks within the approved workplan.

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in community development, social sciences, public health or related field; relevant practical experience may be considered.
• At least two years of community mobilization, humanitarian outreach, social work or WASH-related field experience.
• Good understanding of local community structures and the operational context of Nangarhar Province.
• Ability to facilitate community discussions, negotiate access, and support inclusive, transparent participation.
• Basic understanding of AWD/cholera prevention messages, WASH interventions, safe referral and complaint pathways.
• Strong interpersonal skills, record keeping and sensitivity to confidentiality, safeguarding and PSEA.
• Fluency in Pashto; Dari and basic English/reporting skills are assets.

Interested applicants should submit an updated Cover letter and CV to vacancy.ochr@outlook.com

The email subject line must clearly indicate the position title and vacancy number : Community Mobilizer (VA#OCHR/2026/016)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a written test and/or interview.

OCHR is an equal-opportunity employer and maintains zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, fraud, and other forms of misconduct. Any appointment will be subject to satisfactory reference, background, and safeguarding checks.