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| Coordinator (Social Services and Child Protection) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Herat, Kabul, |
| Categories | Other, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2024-06-05 | Close Date | 2024-06-10 |
| Vacancy No | KBL-020-2024 | Gender | Female |
| No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | July-December 2024 (possibility of extension) |
| Education | Master’s/Bachelors degree in social work, social sciences, or related field (Master’s Degree is preferred) | Experience | 3 Years of Relevant Experience |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | As per JRS Salary Scale |
About Company
About JRS: (JRS), founded in 1980, is an international organization with a mission to accompany, serve, and defend the rights of forcibly displaced people. JRS facilitates involvement by individuals and communities and promotes regional and global co-operation and networking on behalf of refugees.
Job Description
Position Summary
Jesuit Refugee Service is seeking an experienced, dynamic Coordinator (social work and child protection) that will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, technical support, reporting, and capacity building of staff for all JRS social work activities in Kabul and Herat.
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Duties and Responsibilities
Program development and management
· Assess the diverse social needs, protection needs, and capacities of the population based on factors such as cultural, socioeconomic, gender, age, etc.
· Based on assessment results, work with the MHPSS Officer in MHPSS Global team to develop and implement programing
· Responsible for the appropriateness and quality of community-based work and child protection interventions conducted by JRS projects in Kabul and Herat.
· Ensure activities are consistent with established best practices and acceptable international IASC and national standards
· Work closely with the MHPSS Officer and field teams to determine the operational needs of the program within the scope of the grants and budgets and ensure program deliverables are met according to the highest standards.
Capacity building and technical support
· Provide capacity building of field staff (social workers, youth community volunteers) working within the program (case management, community-based activities, etc)
· Supervise community-based component of the programming, including social work and child protection and in particular integration of psychosocial approach in overall programming
· Conduct regular field visits for programmatic support and technical capacity building
· Support and oversee the technical quality of programming and technical expertise of the staff
Coordination and reporting
· Oversee the collection and timely reporting of data and statistics for all programs (including objectives, indicators and outcomes of health programs) according to internal and donor requirements
· Ensure all stakeholders and donors are provided with updates, following the established reporting structures
· Participate in required coordination meetings
Job Requirement
Work/education experience
· Master’s/Bachelors degree in social work, social sciences, or related field (Master’s Degree is preferred)
· Minimum 3 years of experience in implementing child protection programs, social work and case management, and work in humanitarian or development settings
· Knowledge of humanitarian field, human rights, international development, or other related field
· Knowledgeable in and has used the IASC community-based approaches to MHPSS and best practices as part of their previous work experience
· Previous management/supervisory experience in a cross-cultural setting
· Experience in staff capacity building
· Experience working with vulnerable children
· Demonstrable technical expertise in the assessment of and design and delivery of responses to pre-existing and emergency induced psychosocial needs
Skills/Competencies
· Understanding of humanitarian principles and standards
· Demonstration of humanitarian leadership
· Knowledge to ensure program quality and impact
· Ability to handle a dynamic, high-pressure environment
· Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
· Excellent listening and facilitation skills
· Strong supervisory skills
· Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment
· Technical competence
· Adaptable and flexible
· Team player
· Experience in working in the country or region is a plus
· Knowledge of English is essential.
· Report writing skills
· Bilingual in Dari and Pashto
Submission Guideline
Interested candidates can submit their Application Letter & CVs to the following email addresses
This position is open to candidates authorized to work in Afghanistan as local employees.
To apply, please send as a single PDF file including a cover letter and curriculum vitae (CV), to afg.hr@jrs.net. no later than Jun 10, 2024. Please, include Vacancy No and Job Title in the subject line of the email, otherwise the application will not be considered. Applications in languages other than English will not be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If hired, the successful applicant is expected to provide official proof of academic degrees and transcript to JRS office
JRS is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. JRS follows a strict non-discriminatory policy in its selection and employment practices. All applicants will receive equal consideration and applicants from all ethnic, religious and economic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.