HI has been supporting the Afghan people since 1987, starting its operations in Pakistan. Since 1996, HI has been operating across Afghanistan in order to launch victim assistance interventions, working at different levels of the society and adopting a cross-sectoral approach. While present on the ground to directly support victims of the conflict through the provision of a range of services – from physical rehabilitation, to mine risk education and inclusive livelihoods – HI has been continuously advocating to increase the rights of victims and other people with disabilities in the country. In particular, and in line with its global strategy and priorities, HI has been advocating to reduce the use of landmines and conventional weapons. Acknowledging the need to respond to the urgent emergency crises combined with longer term, chronic gaps in the provision of services, HI has steadily expanded its range of activities and services in order to support the most vulnerable people, enhancing their resilience while strengthening participation and inclusion of all individuals.

Job Purpose:

Under the line management of the Project Manager, the Social worker will form part of the with project field team together with the Psychosocial Workers (PSSs) and the Physiotherapist (PTs) Worker. The Social workers will:

• Support the Project Manager, and mapping the relevant services, useful resources and stakeholders working in social, protection, psychosocial and mental health sectors, health, rehabilitation, P&Os or any other relevant sectors according to the needs of the beneficiaries.
• Conducting of awareness sessions in the heath facilities and communities to identify the venerable beneficiary for project team.
• In coordination with the other team workers, ensure a qualitative and regular follow up of the cases referred by the whole rehabilitation team toward external actors
• Ensure the Identification of persons in need of PSS and/or rehabilitation services in the community.
• Contribute to the design and implementation, under the guidance and support of the Community Liaison Officer, of PSS community awareness sessions, PSS group sessions and recreational activities.

In collaboration with the PSS team and the Physiotherapist, contribute to the provision of tailored and comprehensive services, within the framework of the project, to individuals, families and community groups.

The Duties and responsibilities may include but not limited to: 

Key Responsibilities:

Under the line management of the Project manager, the Community worker will form part of the project field team together with the Psychosocial Workers (PSWs) and the Physiotherapist (PTs). The community workers will:

• Support the Project Manager, and mapping the relevant services, useful resources and stakeholders working in social, protection, psychosocial and mental health sectors, health, rehabilitation, P&Os or any other relevant sectors according to the needs of the beneficiaries
• In coordination with the other team workers, ensure a qualitative and regular follow up of the cases referred by the whole rehabilitation team toward external actors
• Ensure the Identification of persons in need of PSS and/or rehabilitation services in the community.
• Contribute to the design and implementation, under the guidance and provide awareness sessions, to the communities.
• In collaboration with the PSS team and the Physiotherapist, contribute to the provision of tailored and comprehensive services, within the framework of the project, to individuals, families and community groups.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS DESCRIPTION:

1. Mapping of relevant stakeholders and potential partners

• In coordination with the Project Manager, visit the stakeholders and potential partners linked to the HI global intervention (Mental Health, Rehabilitation, Health, Social and Protection Services)
• Fill and compile the actor sheets
• Disseminate the actor sheets among the team members in order to promote and facilitate the referral of beneficiaries according to their needs
• Ensure the whole team has the same level of information regarding the mapping of actors
• Update regularly the actor sheets

2. Referral follow up

• In coordination with the Project Manager, and in close collaboration with the all the workers (PSWs, PT) ensure a qualitative follow up of the cases referred.
• Recognize emergency situation or situations that need immediate medical care or protection measure and react in consequence making efforts to ensure that beneficiary get the appropriate services.

3. Ensure the Identification of potential PSS and Rehabilitation beneficiaries in the communities

• Through regular contact with the community stakeholders, humanitarian actors and HI partners and through the implementation of PSS awareness and information sessions and recreational activities, pre-identify individuals and families that might need the services provided in the framework of the project
• Refer these cases internally to the PSS Workers and/or the Physiotherapist.

4. Organize and co-facilitate Disability and PSS Awareness Sessions and Recreational activities

• In coordination with the rest of the team, under the coordination of the technical guidance of the Project Officer, organize and co-conduct awareness sessions and on Disability and PSS issues. 
• Ensure that those sessions are documented and submitted to the team leader
• Under the supervision and guidance of the Project manager and in coordination with the rest of the project team, design and implement recreational activities at community level.

5. Participate in the implementation of the comprehensive support approach of the project.

• Support the PSWs and the PT in the implementation of common activities, especially group sessions for PWD/Is and persons affected by psychological distress including children, and their caregivers
• Work in a constructive way with the PTs, PSS Workers and the MRE Workers.

6. Report, develop the tools and planning

• Maintain complete documentation for each activity following the recommendations and template under the supervision of the Project manager.
• Respect all guidelines and documentation within the project
• Document any protection concerns and report them to your line manager
• Ensure a daily quantitative and qualitative reporting through the tools and system in place
• Any other reports to be made upon line manager request.
• Participate to the improvement of the activities protocol, tools and guidelines to ensure a qualitative comprehensive intervention
• Actively participate to each the project meetings, technical follow-up, internal and external trainings related to your position according to your line manager instructions
• Contribute to the organization of the weekly plan within the disciplinary team, with the support of the team leader

7. Materials Management

• Identify material, equipment, recreational kit needed, timely formulate requests, and ensure appropriate use/distribution

8. Demonstrate willingness to improve professional competences and abilities to increase care quality:

• Demonstrate motivation at work.
• Demonstrate willingness to improve his/her own knowledge and skills by participating actively in any training sessions, capacity building activities.
• Participate in the different activities that are common to all team members (identification of needs of beneficiaries, internal and/or external referrals)
• Respect each team member’s positions, work, and specificity
• Adapt to special situations or demands from supervisor (reporting, etc.)

9. Respect hygiene and security rules

• Respect and apply basic hygiene rules;
• He/she maintains equipment clean and secured.
• He/she observes at all times strict commitment to Handicap International Security & Safety regulations as per procedures in place at mission level
• He/she supports information internal dissemination to relevant focal persons at mission level aiming at reinforcing security and safety of Handicap International staff and assets
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10. Demonstrate an ethics and professional practice:

• Show professional ethics, respect and promote Handicap International mandate
• Among others, he/she respects beneficiary’s privacy and confidentiality (he/she only share medical information with medical staff/persons directly involved in beneficiary’s care)
• Respect the Handicap International protection of children policy and protection of beneficiaries from sexual exploitation and abuse policy and report to your line manager any non-respect of HI’s policies amongst the teams or partners.
• Report any incident or act that causes any harm to beneficiary or to others.
• Always interact with children with the presence of their parents or caregivers
• Always respect a refusal of service.
• Work with the best of knowledge and abilities to offer a good quality service
• Show abilities and competences to execute an efficient rehabilitation intervention.

Qualifications and Skills:

• University degree in Social Science education, community development or a similar field
• Minimum 3 years of experiences in social work with INGOs.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in community development
• Strong comprehension of the psychosocial issues of conflict-affected communities, PwIs and PwDs
• Experience in community mobilization, awareness raising and/or recreation
• Experience in mapping of actors
• Experience in hospital settings is an asset
• Familiar with MS Office (Word, Excel) and internet
• Eexcellent written & spoken in Dari and Pashto
• Fluent in written and spoken English is an asset
• Ability to work within a disciplinary team and collaborate
• Ability to work with diverse beneficiaries
• Strong interpersonal, communication skills and active listening skills
• Able to work both independently and in a multicultural team environment
• Willing to learn and develop professionally
• Open and interested in disability issues
• Capable of goodwill and humanity behaviours
• Good organization skills
• Abilities to properly communicate with patients, families/caretakers, medical staff, actors, community elders, etc.
• Ability to represents Handicap International, its values, its mandate
• Adheres to the project’s vision: a world in which all forms of disabilities can be prevented, cared for or integrated, and in which the rights of people with disabilities are respected and applied

Application Process:

Applicants can login to the online application system by copying and pasting the following link into their web browser https://airtable.com/appKT5Y24A60E4idT/shrhk96fYujkEABWi to submit their details and upload their required documents prior to the deadline.

Important notes:

• Please note that only the applications received through the online platform will be considered for this position.
• It is important to note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Therefore, timely submission is crucial.
• After the review process, please be aware that only candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process. If you do not hear from us within one week from the closing date , please consider that your application has not been shortlisted for further process.

- HI has got strong stand on protection of beneficiaries.

"The Role Holder will have to create and maintain an environment which prevents sexual exploitation and abuse and promotes the implementation of the code of conduct"

HI promotes and upholds the principles of equal opportunities and its policies (PSEAH, Child Protection etc). HI has a zero tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or a child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. Recruitment to all jobs in HI includes, in particular, criminal
record checks and the collection of relevant references. Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do.

Individuals with disabilities and female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly value the unique perspectives and contributions that you can bring to our team.