Community Mobilizer (Couple)

The Canadian International Community Association (CICA) is an international humanitarian and development non-profit organization headquartered in Ontario, Canada, with a strong operational presence in Afghanistan. Since its establishment in 2019, CICA has been working to support vulnerable communities affected by conflict, poverty, displacement, and natural disasters through sustainable and community-driven programmes.

In Afghanistan, CICA implements a wide range of interventions focusing on youth empowerment, education, digital skills development, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), health, nutrition, women’s empowerment, and livelihoods. The organization works closely with local communities, authorities, and international partners to deliver inclusive and impactful programmes that respond to the urgent humanitarian and development needs of the country.

CICA places a strong emphasis on capacity building, skills development, and creating pathways for adolescents and youth—particularly girls and young women—to access education, employment, and self-employment opportunities. Through its experienced national teams and local networks, CICA ensures that programmes are implemented in line with international standards, including safeguarding, gender equality, accountability to affected populations (AAP), and environmental and social safeguards.

By combining local knowledge with international best practices, CICA continues to contribute to resilient communities, improved livelihoods, and sustainable development in Afghanistan.

Position Summary

The Community Mobilizer Couple (Mahram arrangement) will support community outreach, beneficiary identification, and safe participation of adolescents and youth—particularly girls and young women—in the Digital Science and AI-supported skills training programme implemented by CICA in Mazar-e-Sharif.

The couple will work together to engage communities, families, and local stakeholders to ensure inclusive access to training opportunities while respecting cultural and social norms. The female mobilizer will primarily interact with female participants and families, while the male mobilizer will support coordination with community leaders, local authorities, and male beneficiaries.

Key Responsibilities

Community Outreach and Mobilization

• Conduct community awareness sessions on the project objectives, training opportunities, and beneficiary selection criteria.
• Mobilize adolescents and youth aged 15–24 years, with a strong focus on girls and young women, to participate in the training programme.
• Engage community elders, religious leaders, youth groups, and local authorities to ensure acceptance and community support.
• Facilitate safe and culturally appropriate access for female participants through household visits and family consultations.

Beneficiary Identification and Registration

• Support the transparent identification and registration of eligible participants according to project criteria.
• Assist in collecting basic beneficiary information and maintaining gender-disaggregated records.
• Coordinate with the project team to ensure inclusion of vulnerable groups, including returnees, youth with disabilities, and economically disadvantaged youth.

Participant Follow-Up and Support

• Maintain regular communication with trainees to encourage attendance and continued participation.
• Support the electronic attendance system and verification of participants through E-ID cards or other monitoring tools.
• Assist trainers and project staff in resolving participation barriers, particularly for female beneficiaries.

Safeguarding and Protection

• Promote awareness of PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse), safeguarding principles, and safe participation practices.
• Ensure that community engagement activities respect child protection and gender-sensitive approaches.
• Inform beneficiaries about available complaint and feedback mechanisms (CFM/AAP channels).

Monitoring and Reporting

• Maintain records of mobilization activities, community meetings, and beneficiary engagement.
• Provide regular updates to the Project Manager and MEAL team on outreach progress and community feedback.
• Support monitoring visits and documentation of project activities.

• Minimum High School Diploma; Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, education, or related fields is an advantage.
• At least 2 years of experience in community mobilization, outreach, or social development programmes.
• Previous experience with NGOs or community-based projects is preferred.
• Understanding of gender-sensitive community engagement approaches.
• Familiarity with safeguarding, PSEA, and accountability to affected populations (AAP) principles is desirable.

Interested applicants are requested to submit their applications through the Google Form link provided below. Please complete all required fields and upload your updated CV along with the requested information through the form.

Applicants must ensure that all details are accurate and complete before submission. Incomplete applications or submissions sent through other channels will not be considered.

Application Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFVPciS87TUk1Wex4D39zdN7ALFhwiEgVWE2q5xt0ehrL2kA/viewform

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.