About Agha Khan Foundation:
The Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan (AKF (Afg)) is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of international, private, non-denominational development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people in some of the poorest parts of the developing world. The Network’s organizations have individual mandates that range from the fields of health and education to architecture, rural development and promotion of private-sector enterprise and institutions that seek to empower communities and individuals, usually in disadvantaged circumstances, to improve living conditions and opportunities. The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a non-denominational international development agency established in 1967 by His Highness the Aga Khan. Its mission is to develop and promote creative solutions to problems that impede social development, primarily in Asia and East Africa. Created as a private, non-profit foundation under Swiss law, it has branches and independent affiliates in 19 countries. AKF seeks to provide sustainable solutions to long-term problems of poverty, hunger, illiteracy, and ill health. In Afghanistan, AKF works with rural communities in mountainous, remote or resource poor areas to improve quality of life in the areas of natural resource management, market development, governance, education, and health.
Job Summary:
POSITION OBJECTIVE
The social organizer is a key member of the community development team at the district or area level, and he or she is in charge of efficiently coordinating and liaising with community-based institutions (CBIs), involving communities in all pertinent interventions, maintaining effective communication with CBIs and other relevant parties, and taking the initiative to spearhead community development’s indicatives at the village, community, sub-district, and district levels.
Duties & Responsibilities:
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• To pro-actively lead social mobilization at the community, cluster, and district level. The SO is responsible for leading the social mobilization at all levels in the district, and he or she should ensure the meaningful participation of all community members.
• To maintain a good relationship with community-based institutions, stakeholders, and beneficiaries. The SO should maintain a good relationship with CBI and all other relevant stakeholders, as well as benefit from and make them understand the programs.
• To effectively engage community-based institutions and other stakeholders in all CD-related interventions. The SO is responsible for ensuring effective engagement of community-based institutions and all other relevant stakeholders at the community, sub-district, and district levels. And we should make sure that all relevant stakeholders are consulted.
• To pro-actively lead on the implementation of the CD-related interventions. The SO is responsible for ensuring smooth and on-time implementation of planned activities according to the yearly plan of operation (YPO) within his or her jurisdiction.
• To ensure transparency and accountability. The SO is responsible to ensure all the intervention/activities are implemented transparently, and the targeted groups are accountable to community members. And he/she is responsible to facilitate organizing accountability events any time required.
• Ensure effective coordination with CD team, AKF other sectors and provide on time support. The SO is responsible to effectively coordinate with CD team at the district/area offices and provincial office and he/she is responsible to provide utmost support to AKF’s another sector and when assigned.
• To carry out the activities in a way that all AKF’s and donor standards are meet and implementation aligned with the SOPs, standards and ensure there is no effect on environmental.
OCCASIONAL SIGNIFICANT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• To ensure on-time and accurate reporting, support other trainers in organizing trainings/workshops when required.
• Perform any other job-related duty assigned by the supervisor.
Job Requirements:
• University degree in social science, rural development, law, and Business administration from a well-reputed institution.
• Very Good computer Knowledge of MS Office Packages.
• At least 3–5 years’ work experience as a Social Mobilizer, and social worker, and familiarity with community driven-development programs.
• Good Communication, Problem Solving, Community mobilization skills.
• Good Communication and Report Writing Skills in Local Languages (Dari or Pashto) and English
• Ability to perform well in stressful situations.
REQUIRED CORE COMPETENCIES
• Attention to details.
• Communication skills (verbally & writing).
• Community mobilization.
• Accountability, Attitude toward Honesty.
• Report Writing Skills, Accurate Listening.
• Creativity.
Submission Guideline:
APPLICATION
Interested applicants should submit their CV along with a cover letter to bamyan.hr@akdn.org no later than 20th February 2024.
Important Notes:
• Please quote the Vacancy Number as the Subject of the e-mail when applying.
• No supporting documents (e.g., diplomas, recommendation letters, identification card(s) etc.) are required at this stage.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
• Salary scale: Grade E based on NTA Salary scale.
Aga Khan Foundation Afghanistan recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal opportunity and safeguarding of children, beneficiaries, partners, community members and employees in accordance with AKF(Afg)’s safeguarding policy.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Your details and information shared on this advertisement shall remain confidential.