Social Mobilizer, CSG (WERP Project)

The Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan (AKF (Afg)) is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of international, private, non-denominational development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people in some of the poorest parts of the developing world. The Network’s organizations have individual mandates that range from the fields of health and education to architecture, rural development and promotion of private-sector enterprise and institutions that seek to empower communities and individuals, usually in disadvantaged circumstances, to improve living conditions and opportunities.

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a non-denominational international development agency established in 1967 by His Highness the Aga Khan. Its mission is to develop and promote creative solutions to problems that impede social development, primarily in Asia and East Africa. Created as a private, non-profit foundation under Swiss law, it has branches and independent affiliates in 19 countries.
AKF seeks to provide sustainable solutions to long-term problems of poverty, hunger, illiteracy, and ill health. In Afghanistan, AKF works with rural communities in mountainous, remote or resource poor areas to improve quality of life in the areas of natural resource management, market development, governance, education, and health.

POSITION OBJECTIVE
The Social Mobilizer CSG is a member of the Community Development (CD) team at the district or area level, providing support to the Provincial Coordinator SCG on all CD related matters for Implementation of the Day – to – Day Activities of CD program in the district level and supervision of field team.

He/she is responsible for efficiently coordinating and liaising with community-based institutions (CBIs), involving communities in all pertinent interventions, maintaining effective communication with CBIs and other relevant parties, and taking the initiative to spearhead community development’s indicatives at the village, community, area and district levels.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.    To pro-actively lead social mobilization at the community, cluster, and district level and he/she should ensure the meaningful participation of all community members.
2.    To maintain a good relationship with community-based institutions, stakeholders, and beneficiaries as well as benefit from and make them understand the programs.
3.    To effectively engage community-based institutions and other stakeholders in all CD-related interventions at the community, sub-district, and district levels. And we should make sure that all relevant stakeholders are consulted.
4.    The Social Mobilizer is responsible for ensuring smooth and on-time implementation of planned activities according to the yearly plan of operation (YPO) within his/her jurisdiction.
5.    The Social Mobilizer is responsible to ensure all the intervention/activities are implemented transparently and the targeted groups are accountable to community members. And he/she is responsible for facilitating organizing accountability events anytime required.
6.    Ensure effective coordination with CD team and AKF (Afg) other sectors and provide on time support at the district, area and provincial offices when assigned.

7.    Encourage community institutions (district-level community institutions) to reconstruct and develop their routine and how to identify, use, and deploy their local resources.
8.    Efforts to enable community-based institutions to foster understanding, unity, consultation, and coordination between each other, especially with government departments.
9.    Ensure that reports are prepared in accordance with the work plan previously given on the due date and will be collected and reported to the district.
10.    Increase the capability of target community institutions through workshops, training, conferences, and other planned activities.
11.    Having a work plan in coordination with the team and provincial officers for better implementation
12.    Encouraging community-based institutions to pay attention to women and their needs in the planning and decision-making processes.
13.    Have a detailed analysis of the impact of the programs on content and timely reporting to the subordinate authorities.
14.    To carry out the responsibilities of the role in a way which reflects AKF (Afg)’s commitment to safeguarding staff, beneficiaries and protecting children from harm and abuse in accordance with AKF (Afg)s Safeguarding policy.
15.    To report any suspicions or actual violations of the Safeguarding Policy and/or Child Safeguarding Policy as per the given training.

OCCASIONAL SIGNIFICANT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.    Liaising / Coordinating with the other AKDN Agencies, NGOs and Governmental Agencies in the District as required.
2.    Any tasks are assigned by the immediate supervisor or senior management at the area office level.

JOB SPECIFICATION
1.    Holds minimum a university/ bachelor’s degree (preferably in social studies field: Social science, rural development, Law, Business & Administration) from a well-reputed institution.
2.    At least 3-5 years Job related Experience as Social Mobilizer and in the equivalent positions with other agencies and familiarity with community driven- development programs.
3.    Good Interpersonal Skills; sound management experience, particularly people management.
4.    Good Communication and report writing Skills in English and Local Language, Dari or Pashto.
5.    Good Computer Skills especially in MS Office applications.
6.    Proven ability to work independently or in teams.
7.    Ability to perform well in stressful situation.

REQUIRED CORE COMPETENCIES
1.    Attention to the quality and details.
2.    Good communication skills (verbally & writing).
3.    Community mobilization, Familiarity with project Concepts.
4.    Creativity and flexibility.
5.    Attitude towards honesty.
6.    Writing, Reading and Accurate Listening Skills.

APPLICATION
Interested applicants should submit their CV along with a cover letter to hr.baghlan@akdn.org no later than 27th February 2024.

Important Notes: 
•    Please quote the Vacancy Number as the Subject of the e-mail when applying.
•    No supporting documents (e.g., diplomas, recommendation letters, identification card(s) etc.) are required at this stage.
•    Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment (local resident will be preferred).
•    Salary scale: Grade E Based on NTA Salary scale.

Aga Khan Foundation Afghanistan recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal opportunity and safeguarding of children, beneficiaries, partners, community members and employees in accordance with AKF(Afg)’s safeguarding policy.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Your details and information shared in this advertisement shall remain confidential.

hr.baghlan@akdn.org