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| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Herat, |
| Categories | Admin-Clerical, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2023-08-21 | Close Date | 2023-08-27 |
| Vacancy No | MCA034-2023 | Gender | Female |
| No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | Three years of experience in Child Care |
| Education | Ability to lift/carry toddlers (at least 8 kg) ● Good communication skills with mothers and children. ● Knowledge of first aid. | Experience | Three years of experience in Child Care |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | As per MCA Salary Scale |
About Company
About Mercy Corps: About Mercy Corps Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, and in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future. Country Summary Mercy Corps works in places of transition, where conflict, disaster, political upheaval, or economic collapse present opportunities to build a more secure, productive, and just communities. Providing emergency relief in times of crisis, we move quickly to help communities recover and build resilience to future shocks, and promote sustainable change by supporting community-led and market-driven initiatives. Recognizing both the great potential and the complex challenges faced by Afghanistan, since 1986 Mercy Corps has been implementing a range of humanitarian assistance and development programs tailored to the specific needs of the country and of those communities where we work. Mercy Corps has been working in Afghanistan continuously since 1986 with a large portfolio of programs addressing the promotion of sustainable licit livelihoods, agriculture development, youth vocational training, Renewable Energy, and natural resource management; it has helped more than 2.5 million Afghans through this wide-range of community–based agriculture and economic development programs. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today. Equal Employment Opportunity Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact. We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, colour, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work. Safeguarding & Ethics Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants, or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary-General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and adhere to the Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct eLearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.
Job Description
The Position (General Position Summary)
The Babysitter will ensure that all children (including toddlers) are in a safe and sound environment where their health and wellbeing is considered of the utmost importance. She will take care of the children including their feeding, entertainment and learning. These will ensure that the mothers will work with a peace of mind and increase their productivity.
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
This role is to run the childcare service for Mercy Corps staff in the Herat Office. The postholder is responsible for up to a maximum of ten children, during Mercy Corps office hours.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Oversee the safety and well-being of all children.
- Adhere to all schedules laid out by Parents, Guardians or Educators
- Provide meals at scheduled times.
- Engage children in healthy educational and developmental activities.
- Conduct herself as a person of authority and worth.
- Keep a safe and clean care environment.
- Be punctual and on occasion stay late to help with unforeseen issues.
- Maintain Mercy Corps stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements and community culture.
- Any other task requested by the supervisor.
Accountability
Reports Directly To: Operations Officer
Job Requirement
Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills
- Three years of experience in Child Care
- Ability to lift/carry toddlers (at least 8 kg)
- Good communication skills with mothers and children.
- Knowledge of first aid
Submission Guideline
While sending your CV & Cover letter, please state the title/ subject line as:
MCA034-2023 Application for Babysitter
*Applications received after the closing date or with a different subject line will not be given consideration.
Only short-listed candidates whose application responds to the above criteria will be contacted for an interview. Interested candidates should send their Applications to: af-vacancieskbl@mercycorps.org