Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is a grassroots civil society organization dedicated to protecting and promoting the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women and girls in Afghanistan and New York. In particular, WAW works to help Afghan women and girls exercise their rights to pursue their individual potential to self-determination, and to representation in all areas of life—political, social, cultural, and economic. WAW relentlessly advocates for women’s rights and challenges the norms that underpin gender-based violence to influence attitudes and bring about change.

Job Overview

The Liaison / Community Mobilizer is responsible for serving as a key link between the project and the communities where activities are implemented. The role focuses on enhancing community participation, safety, and well-being through effective coordination, engagement, and protection-sensitive programming.

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordination and Liaison

• Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, local committees, and relevant stakeholders to foster trust and collaboration.
• Represent WAW in coordination meetings with local authorities, partners, and community structures.
• Support project implementation by facilitating communication between the community and project teams, addressing challenges, and ensuring accountability to affected populations.
• Identify and refer protection-related concerns to appropriate service providers in line with established referral pathways and confidentiality principles.

Community Mobilization and Engagement

• Conduct community consultations and assessments to identify risks, vulnerabilities, and coping mechanisms.
• Facilitate inclusive community meetings to promote awareness of rights, available services, and community safety initiatives.
• Support the establishment or strengthening of community protection networks and committees.
• Promote inclusive participation of women, men, youth, and persons with specific needs in project planning and decision-making.
• Facilitate awareness and information sessions on protection, safety, and well-being in coordination with field teams.
• Ensure community feedback is collected, documented, and addressed appropriately.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitor protection risks and trends within target communities and provide regular updates to the Project Manager.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation activities by collecting field data, success stories, and feedback from participants.
• Prepare timely and accurate reports on activities, achievements, and emerging challenges.
• Support the development of lessons learned and best practices for community-based protection approaches.

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in community mobilization, protection, or humanitarian fieldwork.
• Demonstrated experience in engaging with local communities and promoting participatory approaches.
• Solid understanding of the social, cultural, and protection context of the assigned area.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
• Strong computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Fluency in Pashto, Dari, and English.
• Willingness to travel frequently to field locations.
• Experience in community-based protection, Livelihood, CM support, or awareness initiatives.

Core Competencies and Values

• Teamwork: Promotes cooperation and collective responsibility.
• Delivering Results: Ensures high-quality, timely, and accountable outputs.
• Accountability: Demonstrates transparency and ownership of assigned tasks.
• Communication: Listens actively and conveys information with clarity and respect.
• Integrity and Professionalism: Upholds ethical principles, confidentiality, and respect for diversity.

Personal Skills

• Strong coordination, planning, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in complex environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and community-centered protection approaches.

Interested Afghan applicants should submit a cover letter along with their CVs in one PDF file explaining their interest in and suitability for the position. Please indicate the vacancy number (VA#1547 Liaison/Community Mobilizer Roster, Samangan & Sarepol Provinces) clearly in the cover letter and in the subject line of your email and send it to: hr@womenforafghanwomen.org

Note: Kindly avoid sending your educational and work certificates at this stage of recruitment. Applications received after the closing date without mentioning the location in the subject line of the email will not be considered.