Job Detail

The Women’s Activities and Social Services Association (WASSA) was established in 2002 as Afghanistan's first women’s independent organization. WASSA aims to promote the women’s equal participation in socio-economic sectors and support the current humanitarian crisis by providing emergency humanitarian and livelihood assistance to vulnerable households, especially women.

To support WASSA’s vision and mission, some potential candidates are needed to be recruited for a project funded by UN Women to strengthen women’s livelihoods through increased access to skills and resources. The project will be implemented in three districts of Herat Province for a period of 15 months.

• Assist in the implementation the community mobilization strategy in a manner that promotes gender equality, democratic decision-making and is all-inclusive.
• Participate in the design of the Project community mobilization strategy and come up with a workable implementation plan within the Project time-frame and WASSA policies.
• Conduct and analyses needs assessments and participatory rural appraisals as needed.
• Identify target communities and mobilize community male/female groups.
• Prepare and conduct trainings and learning tools/materials for communities and/or other trainers.
• projects according to the guidelines and schedules set by the WASSA community mobilization strategy.
• Coordinate effectively with government representatives, including, DoRR and provincial and district leaders.
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of community groups ‘progress and make recommendation for the improvements;
• Provide regular written activity reports to the Project Manager.
• Promote and adhere to the principles and objectives of WASSA;
• Engage women in community participation in a way that promotes gender equality respecting the local environment and adapts to the western Afghanistan cultural values.
• Adhere to all WASSA administrative procedures and policies;
• Adhere to all WASS and security policies;
• Assist with general program operations and field-based activity;
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to WASSA and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in Afghanistan.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Influence & Representation
• Identify, build and manage collaborative partnerships with local governments and other stakeholders relevant to the project.
• Communicate effectively to ensure overall project targets and donor obligations are met.
• Security
• Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country security strategy and regular advisory.
• Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

• Interested qualified candidates should submit a full CV with a cover letter explaining their motivation in applying for the job and highlighting their relevant skills and experience.

• To apply online please send your CV along with cover letter mentioning the vacancy number (W-HRT-118) in the subject line before VA closing date to email hr@wassa.org.af

• Academic certificates or references not need to be submitted at this time. These will be requested if called for interview.

• Only short-listed candidates will be invited for written test and interview.