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| CFRM Officer | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Kandahar, |
| Categories | Monitoring and Evaluation, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2024-10-09 | Close Date | 2024-10-12 |
| Vacancy No | 224 | Gender | Male |
| No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | 1 year |
| Education | Bachelor degree | Experience | 3 years in related field |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | As per AYSO policy |
About Company
About AYSO: Afghan Youth Services Organization (AYSO) is a National Afghan NGO registered in 2006 with the MoEc of Afghanistan with registration No:397.AYSO since came into being has developed, successfully implemented, and provided direct assistance services in different sectors such as health, educational, Food Security, Capacity building, GBV Prevention and Response, Peace, Justice Research, and Surveys human rights and awareness projects and programs with the technical and financial support of several UN Agencies such as UNDP,UNFPA, UNICEF, WFP, and WHO, AYSO has implemented projects with government ministries and departments as well as has been being implementing partner with AAH/USAID, FHI, BARC, AADA,HEWAD, and other National and International Organization
Job Description
Key responsibilities:
Strengthening Organizational Capacity:
- Establish and strengthen mechanisms to enhance organization’s efforts for community engagement and effective community feedback mechanisms (CFM).
- Train the frontline staff members on the importance of CFM and how to effectively communicate and manage feedback they receive from communities.
- Monitor and evaluate the organization's CFM activities to ensure they are in line with best practices and UNFPA’s guidelines on Accountability Affected Populations (AAP).
- Ensure that the information sharing and feedback mechanisms are based on preferences of the communities.
- Participate in relevant training provided by UNFPA to the implementing partners.
- Identify, assign, and train focal points at the community and SDP levels to act as the primary contacts for receiving, communicating feedback and facilitating timely response.
- Equip the community-based focal points with the necessary skills and tools to handle feedback professionally, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to feedback management minimum standards.
- Provide ongoing support and guidance to the community focal points on effective feedback management and information sharing with the affected communities.
- Conduct regular field monitoring to ensure information sharing and functional feedback mechanisms are in place in all UNFPA supported SDPs.
- Take responsibility for the implementation and monitoring of the Common Feedback System introduced by UNFPA.
- Conduct community meetings and FGDs to ensure that community insights are regularly collected and addressed.
- Ensure that feedback received through the system is properly documented, analyzed, and responded to in a timely manner.
- Undertake regular community validation and ensure data accuracy.
- Share the summary of feedback received from the community with the UNFPA AAP team on a biweekly basis.
- Any other tasks
- Community-based focal points for facilitating face-to-face feedback collection and response are assigned and trained at all service delivery points (SDPs) and the full list is maintained and recorded at the organization.
- All the community-based focal points are oriented with the organization’s feedback mechanisms, UNFPA’s Common Feedback System, and regularly share community feedback with the organization and UNFPA on a biweekly basis.
- Number of field monitoring visits, FGDs, meetings with community members in different provinces have been conducted and the reports have been shared with the organization and UNFPA for course correction.
- Number of community focal points and IP staff trained on managing community feedback, information sharing, and disability inclusion.
Training Community Based CFM Structures:
Managing the Common Feedback System:
Key deliverables:
Job Requirement
Education: University Degree in social science, health sectors or any other related fields.
Experience: At least three years’ experience working in community engagement, feedback mechanisms, monitoring and evaluation, or a related field with NGOs/INGOs.
Language: Fluency in spoken Dari, Pashto is required. Having excellent working knowledge of written and spoken English.
Analytical skills: The ability to analyze and interpret data, identify trends, and draw actionable insights from community feedback is required.
Cultural sensitivity: Understanding and respect for local culture, traditions, and social norms is essential for trust building with communities.
Computer skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant applications (e.g Kobo) for data collection and reporting.
Submission Guideline
Please submit CV to hr@ayso.org.af
Applications after the closing date (12:00 AM) will not be accepted.
Please Indicate the position title and vacancy Number in the Subject Line otherwise your application will not be considered.
Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and called for an Interview.
AYSO zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. AYSO also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.