| Job Location: | Kabul |
|---|---|
| Nationality: | Afghan |
| Category: | Supply Chain |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Salary: | As per Organization salary scale |
| Vacancy Number: | HR/WC-028 |
| No. Of Jobs: | 1 |
| City: | Kabul |
|---|---|
| Organization: | War Child |
| Years of Experience: | Minimum 3-5 years of experience in safety and risk management, including experience in an NGO, humanitarian, or development context. |
| Contract Duration: | 4 Months (with possibility of extension) |
| Gender: | Male/Female |
| Education: | Bachelor’s degree in international relations, Political Science, or a related field. Additional training or certifications in risk management is a plus. |
| Close date: | 2025-08-16 |
War Child Canada is a registered Canadian charity based in Toronto that works to accelerate peace and disrupt the cycle of violence by investing in and empowering local communities to build brighter futures through comprehensive, evidence-informed programs that foster resilience, self-reliance, and self-determination.
War Child Canada is globally recognized for our grassroots, community-driven model of humanitarian action that’s rooted in collaboration and entirely locally led. We have developed a solid track record of long-term, sustainable impact supporting children and families living in areas dominated by conflict.
War Child Canada works with some of the most vulnerable populations around the world and is a leader in developing and implementing programs specifically targeting and protecting children, women, and displaced people living in the most complex humanitarian environments in Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, Uganda, and Yemen.
War Child Canada began working in Afghanistan in 2001 by supporting the reintegration of Afghan refugees returning from Pakistan. It formally launched in-country programming in 2009 and has since developed a strong portfolio across multiple sectors, including protection with a focus on child protection, MHPSS, education, livelihoods, and access to justice. These programs address critical protection concerns affecting children and youths and promote community-based protection and support mechanisms. Following August 2021, the Afghanistan Country Office sustained and adapted its programming to prioritize lifesaving and humanitarian interventions. These include the delivery of MHPSS and essential health services, and livelihoods support interventions while maintaining a focus on long-term development and recovery. The country program continues to bridge humanitarian and development needs through integrated, community-based solutions.
Currently, War Child Canada supports women, girls, boys, men, and persons with disabilities in the provinces of Kabul, Kandahar, Nangarhar, Laghman, Bamiyan, Balkh, Samangan, Sar-e-Pul, Kunduz, and Baghlan through its health, education, protection, including child protection, youth empowerment, economic development, and emergency response programming. The Afghanistan program is enhancing its focus on market-oriented and community-led interventions. These include vocational training and entrepreneurship support, particularly for youth, to promote self-reliance and sustainable livelihoods. A key component of the program strategy involves capacity building for local organizations and strengthening community-based protection and support approaches. This includes promoting local leadership in service delivery and creating platforms for inclusive, participatory engagement. In a complex setting with evolving needs and limited resources, War Child Canada remains committed to responsive, adaptive, and context-driven programming that supports recovery, dignity, and resilience for conflict-affected populations in Afghanistan.
The Senior Access and Liaison Officer is responsible for supporting the continuity and effectiveness of program operations by conducting regular access assessments, maintaining up-to-date operational plans, and fostering strong relationships with relevant local authorities, community representatives, and coordination networks. The role involves facilitating clear communication between field teams and external stakeholders, monitoring contextual developments, and providing timely updates to inform decision-making. In addition, the Senior Access and Liaison Officer will support operational readiness by coordinating briefings, training, and practical measures that enable staff to operate effectively and in line with organizational procedures.
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All interested applicants are invited to submit their application through this link.
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be notified. We regret that we cannot entertain phone calls. War Child Canada is an equal-opportunity employer.
War Child Canada is committed to providing a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
Final candidates will be vetted in accordance with War Child Canada’s Child Safeguarding Policy and Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Policy, including appropriate reference and background checks.
Aligned to War Child Canada’s commitment to localization, we strongly encourage applications from qualified Afghan nationals, War Child Canada is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve, and we welcome candidates who bring local knowledge and a deep understanding of the national context.
War Child Canada is committed to providing an accessible workplace. Accommodation is available upon request for individuals with disabilities.
