Rehabilitation / Referral Officer

Afghanistan Rehabilitation and Growth Organization (ARGO) is a non-profit, non-governmental, and non-political and development-oriented organization established on February 6, 2020 and registered with the Directorate of Non-Governmental Organizations, Ministry of Economy, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

The Afghanistan Rehabilitation and Growth Organization, with a broad vision is committed to rehabilitate Afghanistan through providing services in education, health, peace building, capacity building, women and youths empowerment, human rights, child protection, social and welfare, and environment protection strata. The Organization is headquartered in Kabul, and with a wide access to all over the country, is able to cover activities and provide services in all 34 provinces of Afghanistan.

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the Rehabilitation / Referral Officer will coordinate rehabilitation-related support, assistive-device provision, and referral pathways for persons with disabilities under the project. The position will help ensure that persons with disabilities can access appropriate rehabilitation services, assistive products, and other inclusion-support services through coordinated engagement with service providers, relevant institutions, and community structures.

The Officer will work closely with the Livelihoods Officer, Social Mobilizers, persons with disabilities, their families, Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), and relevant service providers to identify individual needs, facilitate referrals, monitor service access, and support appropriate follow-up.

Main Responsibilities:

 1.Rehabilitation and Assistive-Device Support

Identify and coordinate support for persons with disabilities requiring rehabilitation services and assistive devices.

Liaise with rehabilitation centres, health facilities, and relevant service providers to facilitate appropriate assessments and access to required services.

Coordinate and follow up on assistive-device referrals and provision, ensuring proper documentation and beneficiary feedback.

2. Referral and Service Coordination

Identify available rehabilitation, health, and disability-support services and maintain updated referral information.

Facilitate referrals based on beneficiaries' identified needs and follow up to ensure access to appropriate services.

Coordinate with the Livelihoods Officer and Social Mobilizers to ensure timely identification, referral, and support for beneficiaries.

3. Community Engagement and Coordination

Work closely with persons with disabilities, their families, OPDs, community representatives, and relevant service providers.

Support awareness and information-sharing on available rehabilitation services, assistive devices, and inclusion-support opportunities.

Identify barriers to accessing services and communicate them to the project team for appropriate action.

4. Documentation and Reporting

Maintain accurate and confidential records of beneficiaries, referrals, assistive-device support, and follow-up activities.

Prepare regular activity updates and reports and share relevant monitoring information with the project team.

Ensure compliance with ARGO's safeguarding, PSEA, accountability, confidentiality, and data-protection requirements.

Academic Qualifications

High School Certificate (HSC) or Bachelor's degree in Community Mobilization, Disability Inclusion, Social Work, or a related field.

Professional Experience

Minimum 3–4 years of relevant experience in community mobilization and household-level engagement with persons with disabilities and their families.

Experience conducting household visits, community consultations, awareness sessions, and beneficiary identification.

Previous experience working with NGOs, community-based organizations, OPDs, or disability-inclusion projects is an advantage.

Language Requirements

Fluency in Pashto and Dari is required.

Working knowledge of English is an advantage.

Required Skills and Competencies

Strong community mobilization, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Ability to engage respectfully with persons with disabilities and their families.

Good understanding of community dynamics and disability inclusion.

Ability to conduct household visits and maintain accurate field records.

Strong listening, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Willingness and ability to work in the assigned communities and undertake regular field visits.

Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply for roles requiring household-level engagement with women and girls.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their updated CV along with a cover letter explaining their motivation for applying and highlighting their relevant qualifications, skills, and professional experience.

To apply, please send your application/CV, specifying the position title and vacancy number in the email subject line, to hr@arg.org.af, with a copy to info@arg.org.af.

Academic certificates, TIN forms, or references are not required at this stage. These documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates during the written test and interview process, where applicable.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in the written test and interview.

Applicants should clearly indicate their preferred duty station (District 3 or District 4) in their application.

ARGO is an equal-opportunity organization and strongly encourages qualified women and persons with disabilities to apply.