Community Based Humanitarian & Development Organization (CBHDO) is an Afghan non-governmental organization established in 2020, committed to supporting vulnerable and marginalized communities across Afghanistan. CBHDO delivers programs in Child Protection, Education, WASH, Health, Emergency Response, Nutrition, and Livelihoods.

CBHDO is partnering with Save the Children International (SCI) to implement the project “Child Protection Assistance for Vulnerable Populations Affected by the Earthquake in Eastern Region.” This project aims to provide lifesaving child protection services, psychosocial support, WASH facilities, and education support for earthquake-affected children and caregivers in Kunar Province.

The Child Protection Officer will be responsible for coordinating, supervising, and implementing all child protection activities assigned to CBHDO under this project. The role requires strong technical knowledge, field supervision, community engagement, and coordination with SCI technical teams.

Key Duties:

1. Child Friendly Space (CFS) Establishment & Management

• Oversee establishment and operation of 2 CCC/CFS, ensuring safe, inclusive, gender-sensitive, and child-friendly environments.
• Support CFS facilitators in delivering structured and unstructured activities, psychosocial support, recreational sessions, and learning activities.
• Ensure accurate registration, attendance, and activity documentation at CFS.

2. Case Identification & Referral

• Identify children at risk, unaccompanied and separated children (UASC), and children requiring psychosocial support through CFS activities and community outreach.
• Maintain strong coordination with SCI case management teams for referral and follow-up.
• Ensure confidential and ethical handling of all child protection cases.

3. Awareness Raising & Community Engagement

• Support delivery of 144 community awareness sessions with elders, caregivers, and religious leaders on child protection, positive parenting, and Kafala alternative care.
• Facilitate participation of communities in project activities and strengthen community-based child protection mechanisms.

4. TLS Establishment & Education Support

• Support setup and monitoring of 15 Temporary Learning Spaces (TLS) with functional WASH facilities.
• Ensure inclusive access for girls and children with disabilities.
• Coordinate with SCI Education Officers to ensure learning continuity.

5. Distribution Oversight

• Supervise distribution of:
  • 270 winterization kits
  • TLM and recreational materials for 1,000 children
  • Assistive devices for children with disabilities (based on assessment)
• Ensure distribution transparency, documentation, and safe processes.

6. Hygiene Promotion & EORE Activities

• Supervise delivery of hygiene promotion and EORE sessions for 2,000 children at CFS/TLS.
• Coordinate with SCI technical teams to obtain approved IEC materials.

7. Reporting, Documentation & MEAL

• Prepare weekly and monthly activity reports.
• Ensure attendance sheets, distribution lists, and session documentation are accurate and timely.
• Support SCI and CBHDO MEAL teams in monitoring visits and complaint/feedback mechanisms.

8. Compliance and Safeguarding

• Ensure full compliance with Child Safeguarding, PSEA, and Code of Conduct.
• Report safeguarding concerns immediately following organizational protocols.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in child protection, child-centered programming, with NGOs or humanitarian agencies.
• Experience managing CFS, TLS, or community-based protection projects.
• Experience working with vulnerable children, including UASC and CwD.
• Ability to coordinate community awareness sessions and lead training activities.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of child protection principles and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and community engagement skills.
• Strong coordination and reporting skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and travel to field sites.
• Knowledge of local context and fluency in Pashto and Dari (required).

Application process:

Interested? Then apply for this position by email and write the position name and location in the subject of your email.

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language.

Application Email: vacancy@cbhdo.org