| Job Location: | Balkh |
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| Nationality: | Afghan |
| Category: | Education Communication |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
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| No. Of Jobs: | 1 |
| City: | Mazar e Sharif |
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| Organization: | Professional Employers Private Limited |
| Years of Experience: | Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience working with caregivers and very young children. - Deep understanding of the cultural and social context in Afghanistan, with sensitivity to local customs, traditions, and challenges faced by caregivers. - Strong i |
| Contract Duration: | 31st January 2026 |
| Gender: | Female |
| Education: | The ECD facilitator must have at least graduated from the 12th grade, with preference given to those with a 14th grade and bachelors degree |
| Close date: | 2025-09-30 |
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Title of Extender: ECD facilitator Only females
Duty Station: Balkh (Mazar-e-Sharif), Afghanistan
TASK TO BE PERFORMED:
Sign and adhere to standardized Code of Conduct (CoC): Sign standardized Code of Conduct (CoC) and adhere to all behavioral standards outlined in the CoC following receipt of orientation to the CoC by the LTA Holder.
Establishment of ECD parenting centers: in close collaboration with UNICEF team as well as ECD officer and master trainers, establish ECD parenting centers in existing and new spaces according to guidelines given and register caregivers and children to these centers.
Development of parenting syllabi, modules and lesson plans: working with other project team members (ECD officers and master trainers) and an international consultant, design and develop a comprehensive and culturally sensitive parenting syllabi, modules and lesson plans focusing on responsive care-giving, positive and playful parenting, caregivers mental health, and children early stimulation for enhancing pre-literacy and language skills tailored to the needs and context of caregivers in Afghanistan, and contribute to parenting program material development.
Participation at Training of Trainers (ToT): Participate in training of trainers (ToT) sessions arranged by the ECD master trainers in center of provinces.
Facilitation of Group Sessions: drawing upon learning from the ToT sessions, conduct engaging and informative group sessions to caregivers, utilizing interactive techniques and adult learning methodologies to ensure effective knowledge transfer and skill development.
Monitoring and Evaluation: assess the impact of the parenting program, gather feedback, and make necessary adaptations to enhance effectiveness. Submit weekly/monthly reports outlining project progress, achievements, challenges, and recommendations. These reports should be submitted to the Client's central Management Information System (e.g., Activity Info). Participate to weekly/monthly meetings to discuss project progress.
Collaboration and Networking: collaborate with other ECD parenting team members (ECD officers and master trainers) and create good working relations with relevant stakeholders, including local authorities, community leaders, and other organization working in the field of child and family welfare. Participate at relevant Communities of Practices (CoPs).
Compliance with Environmental and Social Safeguarding (ESS):
- Conduct and document stakeholder engagement activities, including ESS and GRM awareness sessions.
- Engage in ongoing collaboration and communication with the required stakeholders to support ECE program.
- Ensure CBE classes have GRM systems, including GRM logbook, incident logbook designated focal points, and Client's call center posters.
- Record and resolve grievances within the reporting month.
- Ensure that implementation of ESS measures is monitored on regular basis
Reporting: All ECD Facilitators will submit regular monitoring reports including ESS requirements through activity info (the ECD facilitator will receive orientation on how to report through activity info).
- The ECD facilitator must have at least graduated from the 12th grade, with preference given to those with a 14th grade and bachelors degree
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience working with caregivers and very young children.
- Deep understanding of the cultural and social context in Afghanistan, with sensitivity to local customs, traditions, and challenges faced by caregivers.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish trust and rapport with caregivers from varying backgrounds.
- Ability to collect and report data.
- Fluency in local languages. Proficiency in English is an advantage.
- Knowledge of early childhood development and early education and gender issues in Afghanistan is an advantage.
- Previous work experience with Client's Afghanistan ECD and parenting programs is an asset.
Apply through the link below:
https://www.careers-page.com/professional-employers-pvt-ltd/job/V6W85736
