Afghanistan Development National Organization (ADNO) is a non-government, nonpolitical, and non-profit organization. Its main area of work is community development, including training/Capacity Building, advocacy and civil society, support to formal and non-formal education, emergency and income generation through implementing various skill trainings with participatory approaches. ADNO was founded in 2009 in Afghanistan. In general, ADNO works with Afghan society to improve their development skills. And endeavoring for a peaceful, developed, and prosperous Afghanistan and a world where all vulnerable populations have equal rights, access to essential resources, and a life free from discrimination, poverty, and violence.

 Important Note:

Important Note: Applicants are required to apply for the position located in their respective district, based on their current place of residence as specified in the list below. Applications submitted for districts other than the applicant's current residence will not be considered.

مهمه یادونه: غوښتونکي مکلف دي، چي د اولسواليو د لاندي ليست په اساس د خپلي هستوګنځي اړوند اولسوالۍ له مخي د دندي غوښتنلیک ورکړي. کوم غوښتنلیکونه چي د غوښتونکي د اوسيدني د اولسوالۍ پرته له بلي اولسوالۍ څخه استولسوی وي، هغه نه منل کېږي.

       Kandahar Names of District د کندهار ولايت د اولسواليو نومونه

1. Spin Boldak – سپین بولدک
2. Panjwayi – پنجوايي
3. Khakrez – خاکرېز
4. Daman – دامان
5. Nesh – نېش
6. Shawalikot – شاولیکوټ
7. Maywand – میوند
8. Dand – ډنډ

       Nimroz Names of District د نیمروز ولايت د اولسواليو نومونه

1. Kang – کنگ
2. Chakhansur – چخانسور
3. Khashrod – خاشرود
4. Dilaram – دلارام
5. Zaranj – زرنج
6. Charburjak – چاربرجک

Job Description

The Para-Social Worker (PSW) plays a vital role in community development, focusing on child protection (CP) through awareness-raising and the prevention of violence, neglect, and exploitation. PSWs engage directly with vulnerable families, often through home visits, and work closely with community members to promote child welfare. While their responsibilities align with those of social workers, PSWs operate within their own villages and refer complex cases to district and provincial social workers.

Purpose of the Role:

PSWs contribute to strengthening Afghanistan’s social welfare workforce by fulfilling the following responsibilities:

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of District Social Workers, the PSW will:
• Conduct community awareness campaigns to shift social attitudes regarding child protection.
• Educate parents on children's rights and relevant laws to encourage the reporting of child protection concerns.
• Identify children experiencing maltreatment or living in high-risk environments.
• Refer cases involving child protection and vulnerable individuals to appropriate services.
• Facilitate family mediation to resolve conflicts and promote harmony.
• Advocate for and support positive parenting practices.
• Provide Psychological First Aid (PFA) to children and families in distress.
• Activate and support Community-Based Child Protection Action Networks (CBCPAN), collaborating with local health workers, educators, community leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Foster peer support and self-care among fellow PSWs through knowledge sharing, capacity building, and case conferencing (both real and simulated), contributes to a strong community of practice.

1.ST/SGB/2003/13 United Nations Secretary-General’s Bulletin and Special measures for protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA)

• In the light of different reports and the statement of UN Secretary General regarding PSEA and in order to take prevention measures, ADNO strictly applies the PSEA guidance and policy to all of its staff, daily wagers, contractors, consultants, volunteers, vendors, beneficiary, etc. All ADNO associates are advised to avoid any kind of sexual exploitation (SEA) and abuse of any kind while working together with ADNO. Involvement in any form of SEA and violation of any set guideline in relation to SEA is prohibited.
• ADNO shall track and get information on involvement in SEA or corruption about the candidates who apply to ADNO and ADNO adopts zero tolerance policy on SEA and corruptions.
• As a humanitarian agency, ADNO strictly adheres to humanitarian Data Sharing Protocol (DSP) applied in Afghanistan. The sharing of data of any type of anyone associated to ADNO (Beneficiary detail, survey, assessment, reports, internal matters, confidential documents, etc. is prohibited and will require senior management approval to make sure the sharing is in line with Do NO HARM principles, DSP and ADNO data sharing policy

Data sharing

• As a humanitarian agency, ADNO strictly adheres to humanitarian Data Sharing Protocol (DSP) applied in Afghanistan. The sharing of data of any type of anyone associated to ADNO (Beneficiary detail, survey, assessment, reports, internal matters, confidential documents, etc. is prohibited and will require senior management approval to make sure the sharing is in line with Do NO HARM principles, DSP and ADNO data sharing policy

 Media participation

• No ADNO staff can participate in any media talks, interviews, debates, information sharing in social media or in any other media. No staff can represent any ADNO activities at any media platforms without ADNO management permission 

• High school.
• Two years of work experience in a related position
• Experience in working closely with team members.
• Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to gain trust and build relationships.

The interested candidates should submit their up-to-date CV and cover letter in soft copy to the email address provided below.
jobs@adno.af

Important Note: When applying via email, please make sure to include the vacancy number, province name, district name, and position title in the subject line of your email. Applications without this information will not be considered.

علاقه ‌مندان دي خپله تازه (سي وي ) او (کور لیټر) په سافټ ډول لاندي برېښنالیک آدرس ته واستوي.

مهم یادښت: کله چې د برېښنالیک له لارې غوښتنه کوئ، نو مهرباني وکړئ د برېښنالیک په سرلیک (سبجیکټ لاین) کې د خالي بست شمېره، د ولایت نوم، د اولسوالۍ نوم او د دندې عنوان واضح ولیکئ. هغه غوښتنلیکونه چي ذکر سوي معلومات پکښي شامل نه وي، نه شارټ لیستيږي.