CARE is a non-governmental, non-political, non-profit, non-partisan and non-sectarian humanitarian organization, extending its relief and development assistance to those in need. CARE, as an International Confederation of 13 member organizations is one of the world's largest private humanitarian organizations working in more than 90 plus, countries committed to helping communities in the developing world achieve lasting victories over poverty.

The Early Childhood Educator is directly responsible for taking care of the children who accompany their mothers to the MCHC by engaging them in recreational activities in the safe environment of the child friendly corner. This position is part of the holistic approach of services provided in the MCHC. Under the supervision of the MCHC In Charge, the Early Childhood Educator will work in close collaboration with the MCHC team members including the Midwife, Psychosocial Counselors, Social Mobilizer, and Female Youth Educator.

Main responsibilities:

• Ensure that the child friendly corner is a safe environment for children.
• Develop and implement activities that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children.
• Engage children in recreational activities (story telling, play, creativity through art, crafting, painting and drawing) and create a secure environment that promotes the overall well-being of children.
• Plan innovative and age appropriate ways of keeping children actively engaged through fun and play activities.
• Assess abilities, interests and needs of children.
• Ensure a secure and supportive atmosphere for mothers, allowing them to participate and engage in PSS activities without concerns about their young children.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for children to thrive and ensure the safety of the children within the designated place.
• Regularly inspect and address any potential safety hazards for young children in the surroundings and collaborate with relevant personnel to address safety and cleanliness concerns promptly.
• Regularly communicate with mothers to address any specific concerns or needs of their young children.
• Provide emotional support to children and mothers within the MCHC.

Collaborate with other team members to enhance the overall effectiveness of the MCHC

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Uphold CARE’s Safeguarding Policy(https://www.care-international.org/resources/care-international-safeguarding-policy) and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
• Must read the Safeguarding Policy and either sign the Safeguarding Code of Conduct or sign a Code of Conduct that is consistent with or references this policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

• Preferably holds a 12th grade school graduation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working with children and in the field of child development
• Experience working in Child Friendly Spaces is an asset
• Fluent in Dari/ Pashto, in spoken.

Note:

The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. Additional responsibilities can be assigned as needed.

Safeguarding

CARE places human dignity at the center of its relief and development work. At the heart of CARE’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice is its engagement with marginalized communities, and vulnerable adults and children. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. CARE commits to the protection from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse and of vulnerable adults and children, involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. CARE takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse and child abuse involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel

CARE Afghanistan  participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All CARE Afghanistan’s offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

• Please submit your completed CARE Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form) along with updated CV to afg.vacancies@care.org.
• Applications after the closing date (12:00 AM) and without CARE Application form will not be accepted.
• Please Indicate the position title, Vacancy Number in the Subject Line (Early Childhood Educator CARE-AF-0789 Parwan) otherwise your application will not be considered.
• Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with and call for Interview.
• The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Background Check, Bridger check & Reference check and be compliant and sign up to Care Afghanistan’s Code of Conduct, PSHA (Prevention from Sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse) and other Care Afghanistan policies prior to a final offer being made.
• People with Physical Disabilities and Women are highly encourage to apply.
• CARE IS COMMITTED TO CHILD PROTECTION POLICY (Available at:  http://bit.ly/CAREAFG_Child_Protection_Policy)