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.

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:
Level 3: The post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ROLE PURPOSE: The Project Officer is responsible for supporting the effective planning, coordination, and implementation of winterization interventions under the ECHO-funded project. The role focuses on ensuring timely delivery of winter assistance (cash and in-kind support), compliance with Save the Children and donor (ECHO) requirements, and strong collaboration with internal departments and external partners.
The position holder will ensure that all activities are implemented in line with humanitarian standards, Save the Children’s policies, and in coordination with local authorities, community representatives, and relevant clusters.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

•    Support the planning and implementation of winterization activities (e.g., distribution of winter kits, blankets, heaters, and winter cash assistance).
•    Ensure that beneficiary targeting, registration, and verification processes are conducted transparently and according to SCI’s selection criteria.
•    Facilitate community engagement and awareness-raising sessions on winterization support and eligibility criteria.
•    Supervise field-level implementation, ensuring adherence to program guidelines, quality standards, and safety protocols.
•    Work closely with logistics, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure timely procurement and distribution of winter items.
•    Conduct regular field monitoring visits to ensure quality delivery and verify beneficiary feedback.
•    Prepare accurate activity reports, distribution lists, and field visit summaries, and submit them to the Project Officer/Manager on time.
•    Support in data collection for post-distribution monitoring (PDM) and lessons learned exercises.
•    Ensure proper documentation of all distribution and cash transfer activities as per SCI and ECHO compliance requirements.
•    Coordinate with local authorities, community leaders, and humanitarian actors to ensure effective implementation and avoid duplication.
•    Participate in relevant cluster or coordination meetings when assigned.
•    Maintain positive relationships with community committees and ensure accountability mechanisms are functioning.
•    Ensure all project activities adhere to Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), and Anti-Fraud policies.
•    Promote beneficiary feedback and accountability systems throughout project implementation.
•    Support adherence to donor (ECHO) and SCI operational and reporting requirements.
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.

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.
Equal Opportunities 
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Child Safeguarding:
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Health and Safety
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS  
    Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
    Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant experience in humanitarian programming, preferably in winterization, NFI, or cash assistance projects.
    Strong understanding of humanitarian principles, accountability, and protection standards.
    Experience in community mobilization, beneficiary targeting, and field monitoring.
    Good knowledge of local languages and strong communication and reporting skills.
    Computer literacy (MS Office, Excel, data collection tools).
    Knowledge of Computer (Ms. Office, Excel, outlook and using internet)
    Excellent English (Able to write the reports in English)
    Accuracy with responsibilities interpersonal and communication skills.
Desirable:
Experience working with Save the Children or other international NGOs.
Familiarity with ECHO donor requirements and compliance standards.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks under pressure.

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.

Applicants can login to the online application system by copying and pasting the following link intro their web browser. Returning users will need to enter their username and password, first time users will need to create a user account.

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

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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.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.