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Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is an international, non-profitable, non-governmental humanitarian relief organization with its head quarter in Birmingham, UK. It enjoys consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for International Red Cross and red Crescent Moments and NGOs in Disaster Relief. Islamic Relief has been working in Afghanistan for more than 23 years, providing emergency relief and implementing life-changing development projects for some of the most vulnerable people in the country. Islamic Relief set up our first Afghanistan office in 1999. Since then, IRA continued providing assistances in emergency relief, food security, livelihood, education, health, nutrition, shelter, orphan sponsorship, Ramadan and Qurbani programmes.

Job Summary

At Islamic Relief Worldwide Afghanistan, we are committed to providing young talents with the tools and opportunities to advance and grow professionally, in alignment with our core values: Sincerity, Excellence, Custodianship, Compassion, and Social Justice. In this regard, we have launched a program under the HELP Project Youth Component, aimed at hiring and developing young graduates. This initiative equips them with the necessary skills to succeed in future positions across various departments, while enhancing their employability in the local job market.

The program focuses on building a talent pool that is well-rounded, strengthening both technical abilities and essential behavioral/life skills. Additionally, it provides young individuals with the chance to refine their skills, share their experiences, and contribute meaningfully in a professional context.

Key objectives of the program include:

• Providing young people with real-world work experience, enabling them to gain both technical expertise and the interpersonal skills needed for successful teamwork.
• Promoting personal growth by encouraging youth to step out of their comfort zones, take on new challenges, and assume greater responsibilities.
• Preparing young people for full-time employment by introducing them to workplace standards, expectations, and professional ethics.
• Equip Youths with Marketable skills.

Duties & Responsibilities

·      Assist in the planning and organization of training sessions, workshops, and other activities for youth development and education.

·      Support the Education and Youth Development Officer in executing project activities and ensuring smooth program operations.

·      Help collect and organize data on program participation, progress, and impact.

·      Facilitate youth participation in project activities, encouraging active engagement and feedback.

·      Provide logistical support for events, meetings, and training sessions, including preparing materials and coordinating schedules.

·      Maintain records, files, and documentation related to program activities.

Job Requirements:

 Bachelor’s degree in education, Social Sciences, Economics, BBA or a related field.

 Experience:

·      No Experience required, Fresh Graduated.

Competency:

·      Good communication skills in English, Dari, and Pashto.

·      Excellent Interpersonal skills.

·      Familiar with MS Office packages such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, etc.

Note: Females who have graduated from year 2020 until now are highly encouraged to apply.

Interested and qualified national candidates should submit a cover letter explaining their motivation and updated CV to the following:

https://jobs.af/jobs/education-and-youth-development-intern

The closing date for accepting applications is 11 February 2025.

Please clearly state the Vacancy Announcement number and title of the position you are applying for in the subject link

https://jobs.af/jobs/education-and-youth-development-intern