Senior Social Organizer

About CARE International in Afghanistan

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.

Job Summary

SUMMARY OF KEY FUNCTIONS

The incumbent of this position is responsible to supervise the CCAP Operation and its staff at the district level; supervise that the project activities are in line with the OM of CCAP and policy of CARE International in all target communities. Supervise the mobilization of Community Development Councils (CDCs) for training, and program implementation at district level. Perform any other identical duty as assigned.

KEY RELATIONS

As Field Officer coordinate and correspond with all Programs, Department and all Field offices especially with CARE Sub Offices.

Partner NGOs, Training institutions and other training institutes and maintains professional liaison with and outside trainer’s/resource persons.

Duties & Responsibilities

KEY RESULT EXPECTED

• To manage and direct the planning and implementation of CCAP program according to plan, manual and policies of the MRRD Citizens Charter Afghanistan Program at district level.
• Preparing district level monthly and annual work plans in accordance with targets, timeframes and budget and in conformity to the CARE ACCP targets.
• Ensure all staff at his district are trained appropriately according to the training plan and ensure sustainable knowledge transfer to the target communities and relevant client's staff.
• Prepare training progress report on timely manner according to the requirements of the donor and CARE.
• Collect data from the district as instructed by the provincial manager. 
• Conduct precise economic mapping of target communities in his /her district.
• Actively liaise between CARE and ACCP provincial-office and target CDCs.
• Directly manage and supervise all social organizers/facilitators on planning, implementation, and quality controlling aspects of the CCAP program. 
• Provide regular information and feedback on project implementation to provincial manager office through monthly and quarterly reports.
• Organize and initiate meetings among relevant NGOs, government agencies and other actors in the district, for ensuring well-tuned coordination, collaboration and cooperation, at district  levels.
• Strictly control the quality and finical aspects of the program.
• Provide technical advice to ensure that the project activities are implemented in line with best practices and in compliance with CCAP manual and program plan.
• Liaise extensively with target CDCs, to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and full transparency during the program execution.
• Timely communicate any changes in situation, policies, procedures, and targets for advice and propose appropriate solutions. 
• Ensure project progress going in accordance with the plans, budget and pre-determined objectives.
• Chair all weekly and monthly program management meeting at district level.
• Represent, on behalf of CARE the CCAP program at district and community levels

Job Requirements

COMPETENCE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Ability to work in the team and create a good working environment in the team. Analyze issues. It                must be culturally sensitive and optimistic about the role and work of women and men in society. It            must create a workable work environment and encourage other people. Mobilize people, community and community and implement projects related to the development of the local people and the region

Core Competencies:

• Good communication with all stake holders including local people and local residents of all communities in the district of Ghazni center

      Education: 

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in rural development 

      Work Experience:

• Five years of relevant working experience, minimum of 3 years in designing, organizing, conducting and evaluating training programs. Experience in training needs assessment, human resource development training of trainers, preparation and delivery of training curricula and modules for different target  groups, including career planning for staff is required.  

Languages Skills:

Fluency in written and spoken Dari, Pushto English languages

   Skills and Experience:

• lit and transparent delivery of project and programme activities, including reporting against the programme;
• Maintain strong coordination with Government related departments, District administrative and traditional authorities, NGOs, Citizen Charter partners, Communities and other development organizations;
• Assure direct and effective communication and coordination with complementary programming

Submission Guideline

Interested candidates should submit their completed CARE standard job application forms (CARE application form is attached) along with the updated resumes and letters of interest to CARE HRD department in its Kabul Main Office or its Ghazni Sub office no later than January 08, 2020, candidates who have access to the Internet can send their applications to afgvacancies@care.org mentioning the exact job title and vacancy number in the subject line.

You are requested to send your application form along with the updated resume and letters of interest in Word or PDF file. Please do not email us heavy sized files such as your certificates, recommendation letters and etc. THOSE WHO DO NOT FULFILL THE APPLYING REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR SHORTLIST. Only short listed candidates will be contacted with, and called for the interview. The interview dates, time and place will be determined and communicated with the short listed candidates sooner after the deadline of vacancy announcement.

NOTE:

·      APPLYING WITHOUT CARE STANDARD JOB APPLICATION FORM OR NOT FILLING THE APPLICATION FORM PROPERLY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR SHORT-LISTING,

·      PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

·      ONLY RESIDENTS OF GHAZNI PROVINCE CAN APPLY TO THIS POSITION

·      CARE STANDARD JOB APPLICATION FORM IS AVAILABLE ON http://www.acbar.org/applicationform.

·      CARE IS COMMITTED TO CHILD PROTECTION POLICY

         CHILD PROTECTION POLICY LINK: http://bit.ly/CAREAFG_Child_Protection_Policy

Functional Area

General

Countries

Submission Email

afgvacancies@care.org

Attachments

CARE Application Form 2019.doc

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