We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

•             No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

•             All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

•             Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

SCI - Afghanistan

 Save the Children has been working in Afghanistan since 1976. Our way of working close to people and on their own terms has enabled us to deliver lasting change to tens of thousands of children in the country. The UN Convention of the Rights of the Child is the basis of our work.

We are helping children get a better education, we make it possible for more boys and girls to attend school, we help children protect themselves and influence their own conditions. We work with families, communities and health workers in homes, clinics and hospitals to promote basic health in order to save lives of children and mothers

General Responsibilities
•    Develop short-term (weekly/monthly) and long-term implementation plans aligned with the annual project work plan and in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
•    Lead coordination across thematic sectors (Child Protection, Education, WASH, Health) to ensure integrated and effective response for returnees.
•    Represent Save the Children in relevant coordination platforms, including border response meetings with stakeholders and local authorities.
•    Monitor border dynamics and lead rapid response planning and implementation.
•    Ensure timely and quality reporting, documentation, and data management across all thematic areas.
•    Coordinate with MEAL and other departments to ensure quality and accountability in implementation.

1. Child Protection (CP)
•    Coordinate cross-sectoral planning and implementation of CP activities, capacity building, and service mapping.
•    Design and deliver orientation sessions and training courses based on staff needs, including CPiE, PFA, positive discipline, and safe identification and referrals.
•    Provide on-the-job coaching and mentoring to staff and facilitators on CP themes and project management. And provide timely report and maintain proper documentation.
•    Supervise case management processes, including case conferences, monitoring, and coaching.
•    Facilitate monitoring and response to child protection concerns and feedback received through FRM. 
•    Develop case studies to capture project successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
•    Maintain secure and confidential filing systems for CP documentation.
•    Report child safeguarding concerns in line with SCI’s Child Safeguarding Policy.
•    Lead the returnee response team in protection-related interventions.
2. Education
•    Ensure implementation of educational activities in line with the CCLS manual, covering (Self-awareness and empowerment, Positive social skills, Literacy and numeracy skills, Life-saving learning)
•    Facilitate distribution of educational materials and ensure proper documentation.
•    Maintain and update databases on returnee children’s educational status and participation.

3. WASH
•    Plan, implement, and monitor WASH awareness activities.
•    Participate in project evaluations and assessments to measure impact and effectiveness.
4. Health
•    Support the Health and Nutrition Coordinator in daily implementation of border response activities.
•    Collect and compile daily, weekly, and monthly reports from health facilities.
•    Coordinate with procurement and HR teams to ensure timely recruitment and procurement for health-related activities.
•    Monitor health interventions and ensure timely delivery of supplies in coordination with the supply chain team.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
•    holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
•    holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
•    sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
•    widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
•    future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
•    builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
•    values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
•    approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
•    develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
•    willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
•    honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
QUALIFICATIONS  
•    A relevant bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, social sciences or a closely related field.

Desirable
Master’s degree in the humanitarian or returnees’ response. 

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLs:
•    Minimum 2 years’ experience in child protection or related sectors (Education, WASH, Health). Or in emergency response
•    Strong community engagement and coordination skills.
•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
•    Fluent in Pashto/Dari; proficient in English (especially for reporting).
•    Skilled in conducting meetings, training, and team management.
•    Proficient in MS Office and internet usage.
•    Willingness to travel to districts and provinces as needed.
•    Committed to Save the Children’s values and Child Safeguarding Policy
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 reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
 

QUALIFICATIONS  
•    A relevant bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, social sciences or a closely related field.

Desirable
Master’s degree in the humanitarian or returnees’ response. 

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLs:
•    Minimum 2 years’ experience in child protection or related sectors (Education, WASH, Health). Or in emergency response
•    Strong community engagement and coordination skills.
•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
•    Fluent in Pashto/Dari; proficient in English (especially for reporting).
•    Skilled in conducting meetings, training, and team management.
•    Proficient in MS Office and internet usage.
•    Willingness to travel to districts and provinces as needed.
•    Committed to Save the Children’s values and Child Safeguarding Policy
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 reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the position by filling in the online application form. In addition to the online application form, they can also attach their update CV and cover letter in the online system. Please note that only the applications received through the online portal will be considered for this position.

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It is recommended that you save your username and password for future job applications through the online system.

Save the Children International (SCI) is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as core to our vision and values. We provide equitable employment opportunities and aim to increase the representation of women, people with disabilities, and individuals from minority groups to effectively meet the diverse needs of the children and communities we serve.

At SCI, we value the authentic selves of everyone, including you! If you have any access needs or require support due to a disability or other reasons, please let us know at the time of your application. We are here to assist you and ensure an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience.

Please note: SCI does not request any fees during any stage of the recruitment process.