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About CARE AFGHANISTAN:

CARE’s Introduction (Who We Are?)

As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people in over a hundred countries. We do this by focusing on our mission and living the values that drive our organization. A career at CARE is an opportunity to be part of a movement that brings communities together to solve complex problems and foster lasting change throughout the world. We seek individuals who are passionate about humanitarian and development work, collaborate well with others, embrace learning and innovation, and deliver results.

CARE’s Work Culture (What It’s Like to Work at CARE?)

CARE is a mission-driven international humanitarian aid and development organization that offers an opportunity to work with people across the world. Not a day will go by that you won’t learn something profound, meet an expert, or write a sentence that can change a life. We are committed to an environment where everyone can succeed.

 • Register and undertake growth monitoring and promotion (GMP) including measuring weight, height, age and check oedema of all children under two years of age.
• Conduct GMP based counselling of mothers/caregivers of all children under two years of age on appropriate Maternal Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) practices and infection prevention.
• If the child is normal, encourage and counsel the mother to reinforce and promote age appropriate MIYCN practices.
• If a child is suffering from SAM, refer to the doctor of the clinic for adequate treatment and counselling.
• Counsel mothers/ caregiver to bring they’re under two children for the continues monthly GMP visit.
• Check whether child has received Vitamin A supplementation during the previous NID, if not then refer to the   administrator of Vitamin A in clinic
• Conduct complementary feeding demonstration once per month.
Counselling on Maternal Nutrition:
• Measure lactating mothers MUAC, weight, height and find BMI and categories as normal, underweight, overweight, and obese after the first PNC till the mother breastfeed her child.
• Provide individualized nutrition counselling on appropriate practices, based on the BMI findings.
• Check whether lactating mother receives adequate IFA tablets within three months after delivery.
At the Community level:
• Work and coordinate with social mobilizer during the monthly meetings (as much as possible) to:
• To Share the GMP defaulter cases list with social mobilizer and follow up.
• Mentoring social mobilier on topics such as GMP, counselling skills, proper home visit
Recording and Reporting:
• Maintain regular reports to monitor and track delivery of nutrition services.
• Using MCH handbook reporting in provinces the MCH handbook apply.
• Identify beneficiaries which require follow-up visits and share information with social mobilizer within the catchment area of the BHC.
Register and undertake growth monitoring and promotion (GMP) including measuring weight, height, age and check oedema of all children under two years of age.

Conduct GMP based counseling of mothers/caregivers of all children under two years of age on appropriate Maternal Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) practices and infection prevention.

Measure lactating mothers MUAC, weight, height and find BMI and categories as normal, underweight, overweight, and obese after the first PNC till the mother breastfeed her child.

Provide individualized nutrition counselling on appropriate practices, based on the BMI findings and check whether lactating mother receives adequate IFA tablets within three months after delivery.
 Regular reporting and maintain close coordination with community health supervisor for defaulter and do needful referrals.

Responsibilities on Safety and Security, Gender and Inclusion and Safeguarding and Child Protection:

[base location] at CARE are expected to adhere to Safety & Security responsibilities, emphasizing team and individual accountability to maintain a safe environment. This includes readiness, compliance, and active engagement to mitigate risks through awareness, reporting, and policy enforcement. 

Gender equality and inclusion are fundamental at CARE, promoting equal rights and challenging discriminatory norms to achieve social justice. We foster an inclusive workplace respecting diverse gender identities, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences through dialogue, training, and diversity initiatives. All CARE staff must uphold ethical standards, following codes of conduct to prevent abuse, including sexual harassment, exploitation, and neglect. Regular monitoring ensures accountability to uphold these principles and support our mission of social justice and poverty alleviation.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Uphold CARE’s Safeguarding Policy (https://www.care-international.org/resources/care-international-safeguarding-policy) and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
• Must read the Safeguarding Policy and either sign the Safeguarding Code of Conduct or sign a Code of Conduct that is consistent with or references this policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Safety and Security Responsibility:

We all have a responsibility to promote a safe and secure work environment, foster a safety and security culture, and ensure consistent application of, and compliance with, CARE Afghanistan safety and security policies and procedures.

Education: Graduated from 12 grade or A diploma in nutrition counseling or certification of receiving nutrition counseling initial training from a recognized institute or entity within the country or from abroad. Diploma or bachelor degree in medical/health sciences from a recognized or registered institute.

Experience: The candidate must have at least one-years’ relevant work experience in BPHS related health facilities or similar working context. More than one year relevant work experience in similar context of project with same scope.

She is basically responsible to conduct anthropometric measurement and organize nutrition counseling sessions for eligible clients, however for for any health facility or community level problem, the staff is bond to directly report to health facility in-charge and field supervisor for needful support.  

Submission Guideline:

• Please submit your completed CARE Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form) along with updated CV to afg.vacancies@care.org.
• Applications after the closing date (12:00 AM) and without CARE Application form will not be accepted.
• Please Indicate the position title, Vacancy Number in the Subject Line (Nutrition Counselor CARE-AF-1170 Balkh) otherwise your application will not be considered.
• Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with and call for Interview.
• The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Background Check, Bridger check & Reference check and be compliant and sign up to Care Afghanistan’s Code of Conduct, PSHA (Prevention from Sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse) and other Care Afghanistan policies prior to a final offer being made.
• CARE IS COMMITTED TO CHILD PROTECTION POLICY (Available at:  http://bit.ly/CAREAFG_Child_Protection_Policy)

Equal Opportunity Statement

CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

MDS (Misconduct Disclosure Scheme)

CARE participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from the candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Afg.Vacancies@care.org