Community Mobilizer (Mahram Pair)

We World-GVC is an independent organization that has been working in international cooperation and humanitarian aid for 50 years. It supports people in overcoming emergencies, and it strives to guarantee that everyone can have a decent and dignified life as well as opportunities and a better future. WeWorld works in 27 countries around the world, including Afghanistan, with more than 120 emergency, humanitarian aid and development projects. Focused on projects concerning Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid to guarantee the rights of the most vulnerable communities, especially women and children. In Afghanistan, We World-GVC, support Food Security/Livelihood, ES/NFI, Education and Child Protection interventions in Herat Province.

WeWorld-GVC in the framework of its programs in Afghanistan is recruiting local staff to implement the project "

Integrated Education, WASH, and Child Protection Support for Vulnerable Children and Communities in Badghis,

Herat, Samangan, and Wardak).

We World-GVC is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law.

We World-GVC has also a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a child or a vulnerable adult by any of our staff, related persons or partners. Safeguarding checks are part of the selection process.

We World-GVC commitment to being a safe organization begins with the staff recruitment process which includes meticulous checks, such as criminal records check or check disclosure of previous convictions, to ensure children and vulnerable people are safeguarded and abuse is prevented.

We World-GVC promotes a welcoming, diverse and discrimination- and harassment-free workplace and expects the highest standards of behavior from all its staff, who are requested to adhere to the principles and behavioral rules defined in the CoEC and the Organizational Policies.

The Code of Ethics and Conduct (CoEC), PSEAH, Child safeguarding and all the organizational policies can be found here: https://www.weworld.it/en/about-us/transparency.

Job Description:

• Implementation of WW programme activities at district level (Herat). 
• Conduct daily visits to project sites, ensuring close coordination with relevant team members and providing necessary support to facilitate effective, timely, and high-quality project implementation. 
• Conduct regular monitoring and follow-up of project activities to ensure effective implementation, assess progress against planned objectives, and contribute to timely and accurate progress reporting. 
• Responsibilities for Motivation and Mobilization Target Communities for high-quality standard programme implementation. 
• Maintain good relationships with Communities and be aware of the sensitivity about the communities’ cultures and tradition. 
• Facilitate community meetings and awareness sessions to support Education, Child Protection, and emergency response activities, including in cases of sudden-onset disasters or displacement, while promoting community participation and ownership. 
• Support community-level coordination with implementing partners and local stakeholders to facilitate project activities and strengthen community engagement and trust.
• Establish working and coordination partnership among the local authorities, CDCs and community elders for overcoming the challenges ahead of the project. 
• Conduct surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions using mobile data collection tools (KoboToolbox/ODK), ensuring informed consent and data protection.
• Assist Programme Department in Beneficiary selection.
• Contribute to timely reporting from the field ensuring quality, accuracy, and consistency with the project operating procedures (namely timely data collection) and expected standards, being mindful of WWs Code of Conduct and Data Protection Policies. In addition, ensuring collection of information is gathered in a transparent and respectful manner. 
• Assist with organization during cash or in-kind distributions. 
• Deliver weekly work plan in high-quality standards and provide work progress reports to line supervisor and MEAL department.
• Ensure the effective and efficient use of all WWs resources to keep costs low and ensure workplace safety. 
• Regular collection of information regarding case studies and success stories to highlight positive changes.
• Support in conducting base line, midterm review project, end participatory community assessments and evaluation in project coverage area.
• Any other task given by line supervisor.

Other Duties 

•       Provide logistical and administrative support for the preparation and organization of project activities and distributions, as required.
•       Assist in communicating practical arrangements to selected beneficiaries to facilitate safe and timely access to assistance.
•       Participate in joint humanitarian assessments and other field activities as requested by WeWorld.
•       Identify child protection concerns during field activities and refer them safely and confidentially according to WeWorld’s referral pathways and child safeguarding procedures.
•       Inform communities about WeWorld’s CRFM and support all community members, including women, children, and persons with disabilities, in safely providing feedback and submitting complaints. 
• Maintain and submit required supporting documentation in accordance with organizational procedures and established timelines.

Knowledge/Experience  

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or training in education, social sciences, community development, or related fields is preferred.
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience in community mobilization, community engagement, or humanitarian project implementation, preferably in Herat Province.
• Previous experience supporting Education, Child Protection, or emergency response activities is highly desirable.
• Good understanding of local community structures, cultural practices, and socio-economic conditions in the targeted districts of Herat.
• Experience working with vulnerable and crisis-affected communities, including internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and host communities.
• Practical experience in community assessments, beneficiary identification, field monitoring, and assistance distributions.
• Familiarity with mobile data collection tools, particularly KoboToolbox and ODK, is an advantage.
• Ability to facilitate community meetings, awareness-raising sessions, and participatory discussions.
• Sound knowledge of child safeguarding, child protection principles, confidentiality, and accountability to affected populations, with the ability to apply these principles in community-level activities.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and community engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with local stakeholders and implementing partners.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to project locations within the targeted districts of Herat.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain accurate field records and meet reporting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, adapt to changing field conditions, and respond effectively to operational challenges.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles, professional conduct, and WeWorld’s policies and procedures.
• Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto, with knowledge of both languages preferred. Working knowledge of English is an asset.

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to send their CVs via the following form including the required information:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdO6GD8ebVExQewNGFNdbZZEaCcLxKkZ1F87EPPiU3zt7ryVA/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the deadline. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.