Community Mobilizer

Afghanistan Rehabilitation and Educational Program (AREP) was established in 1994 as an independent non-governmental, non-profit organization, AREP's learning experience as a development organization comes from its working association with communities in different areas of Afghanistan. More importantly, the development and growth of the organization have been through an evolutionary process, AREP registered with the Ministry of Economy and member of Education international, ACBER, ANCB and DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S (The International Award for Young People).

AREP is working for women, youths, and children where disability is the top priority among the AREP three targeted groups in three  main  AREP  core  competencies/  technical  expertise,  a):  EDUCATION  (Formal  and  Informal education, b): CAPACITY BUILDING, Vocational Education Skills Trainings, Awareness Initiatives (Civic Education, Human Rights, Anti-Corruptions, Access to Justice, Peace Building & Conflict Resolution)  and  other  trainings for aforementioned target groups]  &  c): COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT providing them assistance in multi-cultural program, government and community dialog, peace building and Rehabilitation & Small Infrastructure) throughout Afghanistan.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The purpose of creating this position is to provide community mobilization-related support to the implementation of the Save the Children’s HF grant in Kandahar province. Particularly, the Social Mobilizer will be responsible for effective community mobilization so that project activities are well understood and accepted by the target communities and beneficiaries.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

• Directly reports Project Coordinator, and collaborates with the project team in designing effective community mobilization strategy, implementation and monitoring plans.
• Conduct outreach activities in the areas under coverage of the project, including community-based information-giving sessions concerning the project’s activities to make sure communities are fully aware of the project’s investments and related conditions.
• Perform needs assessments, focus group discussions, awareness-raising and information-sharing activities, and work closely with the project team to prepare community-based investment plans for construction activities  and related productive investment interventions;
• Take part in the identification and selection process of the FFS & Demo sites with the regional technical team
• Mobilize and assist the CDCs and associations to actively participate in the awareness of the community about the project work in a timely manner and according to a written agreement;
• help the community in gaining support through other programs likely undertaken by governmental and non-governmental organizations;
• Present mobilization and training sessions to the community according to the projects plans;
• Ensure communities maintain proper documentation of project-related activities
• Share information on successes and drawbacks with the team.
• In support from other project staff, support project location and project beneficiaries targeting strategy and criteria.
• Support implementation of project baseline, mid-term, and final evaluation.
• Assist joint monitoring visits with the government officials (Provincial/district relevant authorities) to the project sites.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning

• Facilitate project and activity information at all events such as training and workshops

QUALIFICATIONS 

University degree (Social science, BA economics, BBA, and development studies preferred)

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• 3 years of practical experience in the field of social Mobilization and community awareness with local and International NGOs.
• Familiarity with construction programming
• Maturity and confidence in dealing with the staff of government institutions, and communities.
• Excellent communication (both oral and written) in local languages, people skills for conflict resolution and negotiation;

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within the reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes (CV) with a detailed application letter and contact details, no later than Mar 20, 2025, to n.darwish@arep.org.af and copy to hr@arep.org.af

Please clearly indicate “Community Mobilizer” in the email's subject line.

Only short-listed candidates will be informed.