Social Mobilizer (Male )

Afghanistan Relief and Sustainable Development Organization (ARSDO) is a national, non-profit development organization established in 2017 and registered with the Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan (Registration No. 4190). ARSDO has a strong grassroots presence and extensive experience in designing and implementing community-based development and humanitarian interventions across Afghanistan.

ARSDO works through a three-pronged strategy: 1. Community Organization and Inclusion: Strengthening grassroots community institutions with a strong focus on inclusion of vulnerable groups, particularly women and children. 2. Capacity Strengthening: Enhancing the knowledge, skills, and capacities of local communities to actively participate as co-implementers in addressing existing and emerging social, economic, and humanitarian challenges. 3. Advocacy and Policy Engagement: Advocating for improved justice, policy reforms, and the development of laws and strategies to combat social, economic, and rights-based challenges at local, national, and international levels.

ARSDO implements multi-sectoral programs including Education, Health, Economic Empowerment, Humanitarian Response, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and Construction, combining advocacy with quality service delivery.

Job Purpose:

To mobilize communities and raise awareness about health and psychosocial support services, ensuring active participation of community members, strengthening referral pathways, and building trustful relationships with local leaders, elders, and women groups in line with ARSDO/MoPH standards.

Key Responsibilities

·       Develop field visit plan and implemented properly

·       Visit the community and give awareness about the activities of Health Center.

·       Distribute the Dignity kit to the beneficiary and keep the record properly

·       Coordinate and build relationships with communities especially religious leaders, community elders and women about Mental health and psychosocial counselling awareness and services

·       Mobilizes communities to utilize Health Center and psychosocial counselling services.

·       Strengths referral system among community and project service delivery points

·       During fieldwork support in the identification of Mental health and psychosocial sufferer and referral to psychosocial counsellors.

·       Conducts individual or group Mental health and psychosocial counselling awareness and health education as required in Health Center.

·       Helps the Health Center in charge to prepare schedules based on ground reality to ensure the successful implementation of a plan.

·       Supports team members in developing and implementing of community-related activities

·       Performs any other official tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Minimum completion of Grade 12; relevant education in social sciences, public health, community development, or a related field is an advantage.
• Previous experience in community mobilization, health education, or similar activities is preferred.
• Good knowledge of the local community and languages.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with community members and health facility staff.

PSEA

 The ARSDO maintains a strict policy of zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA). All employees are required to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and respect. Any violation of these principles will be subject to disciplinary action, and staff are encouraged to report concerns through established reporting channels.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit their applications the instructions below:
Through link: https://forms.gle/q8JBBhaWGxAMZTzB7 
Required documents:
Updated CV 
Cover letter (briefly explaining suitability for the position)
File format:
Documents must be submitted in PDF and word format
Application deadline:
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.