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Social worker
Country Afghanistan Province Bamian, Kunduz, Nangarhar,
Categories Nonprofit-Social Services, Type Full Time
Post Date 2024-10-30 Close Date 2024-11-05
Vacancy No 605 Gender Male
No Of Jobs 6 Contract Duration 10 Months, possibility of extension
Education University degree in social work, psychology, Sociology or another relevant field. Experience Minimum 3-5 Year of professional experience working in child protection programs.
Organization Opportunities for you Salary As per Organization Salary Scale

About Company

About Youth Health and Development Organization (YHDO): YHDO is a non-governmental and non-for-profit organization established in 2009, registered with ministry of economy in Afghanistan. YHDO works with interdisciplinary professionals to develop and implement innovative, culturally appropriate, evidence based intervention

Job Description

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Engage with local communities and families on child protection issues.
  • Prepare and perform public awareness programs on children rights, violence against children and social support for children’s victims of violence.
  • Facilitate organizing public events for promoting children rights in the target locations.
  • Assist in the development of resources and tools to enhance social work interventions.
  • Provide support to youth networks for organizing advocacy campaigns on children rights.
  • Support organizing awareness session for members of local community structures.
  • Distribution and keeping record of IEC materials to the project beneficiaries. 
  • Document cases of violence and support in providing social and legal support for survivors.
  • Advocate for the rights and needs of vulnerable individuals and groups.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with external partners, including, social service providers NGOs, government agencies, and educational institutions.
  • Facilitate referral of violence cases for other specialized services
  • Ensure high quality of social services, and uphold the highest standards of professional ethics and confidentiality within overall project
  • Keep and maintain daily accurate and up-to-date case record and documentation in a confidential and safe manner
  • Report regularly on client outcomes, program challenges, and successes.
  • Adhere to the organization's code of conduct and national social work standards.
  • Perform any other tasks assigned by direct supervisor

Job Requirement

Skills and Qualifications Required:

  • University degree in social work, psychology, Sociology or another relevant field.
  • Minimum 3-5 Year of professional experience working in child protection programs.
  • Proven experience in social work and community engagement programs.
  • Good knowledge about children rights and child protection sector
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong reporting and presentation skills
  • Excellent oral and writing skills in Pashto, Dari and English
  • Able to facilitate child protection trainings
  • Able to provide reports within due deadlines
  • Able to work under pressure, manage crises, and handle challenging cases.
  • Proficiency in relevant computer programs (e.g., case management software, MS Office)
  • Analyze cultural sensitivity and awareness of diverse social, cultural, and economic contexts.

Submission Guideline

Please indicate the Position Title, province name and Vacancy Number in subject of your email and application, otherwise your application will not be considered

Please send your CV and application to :  recruitmentyhdo@gmail.com

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