ITB-Staff Self-Care and Resilience Support Initiative

Cordaid Afghanistan is transitioning to a lean and fit-for-purpose country office structure, as part of which a number of employees’ contracts are expected to conclude by December 2026. Recognizing the valuable contributions of outgoing colleagues, Cordaid intends to provide practical career transition, self-care and resilience support to help affected staff navigate this period and prepare for their next professional and personal challenges. The transition may create increased psychological, emotional and social pressure, including uncertainty about the future, financial concerns, changes in professional identity, loss of routine, anxiety, reduced motivation, interpersonal stress and concerns about family responsibilities. In this context, self-care plays an essential role in protecting psychological well-being, managing stress, maintaining emotional balance and strengthening resilience. The proposed Staff Self-Care and Resilience Support Initiative will therefore combine practical group training, confidential individual counselling and referral services for staff requiring additional psychological or mental health support, alongside career transition guidance to help participants recognize their transferable skills, build confidence and identify realistic employment or livelihood pathways. The career support component must reflect Afghanistan’s constrained labour market and the differences between employment opportunities in Kabul and the provinces. The service provider will be expected to validate available opportunities and relevant participation conditions before delivery and tailor the support to participants’ educational backgrounds, language skills, professional experience and access to technology. The initiative is intended as a staff care and transition support measure and does not constitute any commitment by Cordaid to future employment, recruitment or contract extension.
Purpose & Scope of the Trainings & Self-care and resilience support initiative:
In accordance with the requirements set out in the Terms of References (ToRs) attached.