ActionAid is a non-governmental & non-profit international organization working towards achieving a world without poverty and injustice in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

ActionAid started its activities in Afghanistan in 2002 and was registered in Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan as non-governmental international organization “INGO”.

ActionAid-Afghanistan committed itself a long-term work with poor and excluded sections of the society through the Human Rights Based Development Approach, WASH, and livelihood programs in multiple provinces of Afghanistan.

Job Summary:

Afghanistan faces severe climate vulnerability due to a combination of environmental and socio-political factors. Recurring climate-induced disasters, particularly droughts and floods, have significantly undermined food security, rural livelihoods and agricultural productivity. The agriculture sector, which is crucial for the economy and sustenance, has been severely impacted, leading to crop failures and reduces livestock health. Projections indicate a future with rising temperatures, declining rainfall, and more frequent extreme weather events, further threatening agricultural yields and pastoral systems.

These impacts are compounded by decades of conflict, which have weakened the population's adaptive capacity. The influx of returnees from Pakistan and Iran has strained natural resources, intensifying conflicts over land and water access and deepening existing social divides.

The role of Community Mobilizer becomes vital in this context. They engage communities, building trust, and facilitating the implementation of project activities. The role involves mobilizing community members, identifying their needs-particularly in agriculture and livestock - fostering collaboration, and ensuring their active participation in project activities for sustainable outcomes. By addressing the interconnected challenges of climate vulnerability, food security, and resource management, community mobilizers can significantly contribute to the resilience and rural communities.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Build strong relationships with local communities, leaders, and stakeholders.
• Have a good capacity for communication project coordination activities.
• Conduct awareness sessions to inform community members about the project's goals and activities.
• Mobilize community members for participation in meetings, training sessions, and project interventions.
• He/she should have experience in conducting data collection/survey using Kobo platform.
• Conducting community needs assessments and surveys to collect relevant data.
• Collect feedback from beneficiaries and stakeholders to ensure the project aligns with community priorities.
• Organize and facilitate community meetings and discussions.
• Coordinate with local authorities, NGOs, and other stakeholders to support project implementation.
• Act as a liaison between the organization and the community, ensuring smooth communication
• Monitor community participation and the impact of project activities.
• Prepare and submit regular reports, documenting activities, challenges, and success stories.
• Identify risks or conflicts and propose solutions to the management team.
• Train and support community volunteers and groups to take ownership of project activities.
• Promote Inclusion and Equity in terms of beneficiaries’ selection and overall project implementation.
• Ensure that all community members, including women, youth, and marginalized groups, are included in project activities.
• Able to create or establish CB-EWS (community-Based Early warning system) committees and mobilize it.
• Prepare all required documentation such as GRN (good receive notes) BDLs (beneficiaries distribution lists) and attendance sheets for training beneficiaries.
• Understanding of CFM (complaints and feedback mechanism) able to collect complaints and feedback from beneficiaries.

Job Specification Education & Training:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in agriculture university or a related field.

Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience in community mobilization or related roles in development projects with NGOs/INGO.
• Proven ability to work with diverse communities and manage stakeholder relationships.

Technical Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in local languages and understanding of cultural norms.
• Report writing and data collection skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability of coordination and communication with stakeholders, CDCs heads and BNF

OTHER criteria:

• From the same province
• Community engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in challenging environments.
• Commitment to the organization’s mission and values.
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities.

If you have the expertise to take on this exciting opportunity, please apply online by sending your CV and motivation cover letter to jobs.kabul@actionaid.org up to September 10, 2025. Please clearly indicate Community Mobilizers-Paktika-1162 in the subject of your email, otherwise, your application will not be considered.

ActionAid Afghanistan welcomes applications from all sections of the community and promotes diversity.  Although all applications will be considered on their individual merit, suitably qualified women candidates are especially encouraged to apply.  

Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short-listed applicants. Should you not have received feedback on your application within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. ActionAid Afghanistan will not consider unsolicited candidates from recruitment agencies. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. 

ActionAid is an equal opportunity employer.

Women are highly encouraged to apply.