Social Mobilizer Officer

AREP is an independent non-governmental, non-profit Afghan national organization that was established in 1994 and registered with the Ministry of Economy in 2005. AREP's learning experience as a development organization comes from its working association with communities in different areas of Afghanistan. More importantly, the development and growth of the organization have been through an evolutionary process. Besides AREP is a member of Education International (EI), the Agency Coordinating Body for Afghan Relief and Development (ACBAR), the Afghan NGOs Coordination Bureau (ANCB) and DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S (The International Award for Young People) AREP is also one of the few Afghan NGOs certified by the Afghan Institute of Civil Society (AICS) in 2018.

AREP is working for women, youths, and children, where disability is the top priority among the AREP's three targeted groups in three main AREP core competencies/ technical expertise, a,):  EDUCATION  (Formal  and  Informal education, b): CAPACITY BUILDING [Vocational Education Skills Training, Awareness Initiatives (Civic Education, Human Rights, Anti-Corruptions, Access to Justice, Peace Building & Conflict Resolution)  and  other training for aforementioned target groups]  &  c): COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT providing them assistance in the multi-cultural program, government and community dialog, peacebuilding and Rehabilitation & Small Infrastructure) throughout Afghanistan.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The purpose of creating this position is to provide community mobilization-related support to implement the Save the Children’s HF grant in Nangarhar province. Particularly, the Social Mobilizer will be responsible for effective community mobilization so that project activities are well understood and accepted by the target communities and beneficiaries.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

• Directly reports to the Project Coordinator, and collaborates with the project team in designing effective community mobilization strategy, implementation and monitoring plans.
• Conduct outreach activities in the areas under coverage of the project, including community-based information-giving sessions concerning the project’s activities to make sure communities are fully aware of the project’s investments and related conditions.
• Perform needs assessments, focus group discussions, awareness-raising and information-sharing activities, and work closely with the project team to prepare community-based investment plans for agriculture activities and related productive investment interventions;
• Take part in the identification and selection process of the FFS and demo sites with the regional technical team
• Mobilize and assist the CDCs and associations to actively participate in the sub-project survey, design, execution, and monitoring process and assure the target communities make contributions to the project work in a timely manner and according to a written agreement;
• help the community in gaining support through other programs likely undertaken by governmental and non-governmental organizations;
• Present mobilization and training sessions to the community according to the projects plans;
• Ensure communities maintain proper documentation of project-related activities
• Share information on successes and drawbacks with the team.
• In support from other project staff, support project location and project beneficiaries targeting strategy and criteria.
• Take part in the process of beneficiary identification and registration.
• Support implementation of project baseline, mid-term, and final evaluation.
• Assist joint monitoring visits with the government officials (Provincial/district relevant authorities) to the project sites.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning

• Facilitate project and activity information at all events such as training and workshops

QUALIFICATIONS 

University degree (agriculture and development studies preferred)

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Previous community mobilization experience and knowledge
• Familiarity with agriculture programming
• Maturity and confidence in dealing with the staff of government institutions, and communities.
• Excellent communication (both oral and written) in local languages.
• Having skills in conflict resolution and negotiation;

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within the reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

To apply for the Social Mobilizer Officer position, please submit a single PDF document that includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV), and contact information for three references. Send the document to hr@arep.org.af. Please include "AREP-HR-437 – Social Mobilizer Officer in the subject line of the e-mail.  Applications in languages other than English will not be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If selected, the successful applicant will be required to provide official academic degree documentation.

AREP is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and follows a strict non-discriminatory policy during the selection and employment processes. Applicants from all ethnic, religious, and economic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Please make sure to include the above-mentioned subject line in your application, otherwise, your application will not be considered.