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Bakhter Development Network (BDN) was established and registered in 2001 with the Ministry of Economics in Afghanistan as an Afghan, non-political, non-profit, and non-governmental organization. BDN operates in line with its constitution in three sectors: education, health, and agriculture and livestock. With its current focus on public health and nutrition services, BDN's mission is to assist communities in the achievement of their own development goals, while its vision is a world of enabled communities working toward a brighter future.

Currently, BDN is involved in implementing different health projects across multiple provinces of Afghanistan, such as BPHS-EPHS projects in Balkh, Maidan Wardak, and Kapisa provinces, as well as other vertical projects like CBNI, TSFP, PHNS, PHC-WHO, GC7, and RMNCAH/SRH and PSS services in provinces such as Balkh, Badakhshan, Faryab, Sar-e-Pol, Jawzjan, Samangan, Takhar, Kapisa, and Maidan Wardak.

BDN, in more than 20 years of its operation, has made impressive contributions in promoting access to quality healthcare and has developed a reputable track record in the effective implementation of numerous projects within the country. BDN adheres to the policy of equal employment opportunities, and its hiring process is based on evaluation by knowledge, skill, work experience, and ability, without regard to age, sex, race, religion, ethnicity, or physical status.

The Community Engagement Social Mobilizer will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager. S/he will be located in the district and will work with the targeted communities within the project area. Moreover, they are responsible for generating monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual, and project reports on capacity-building activities.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Community Engagement Social Mobilizer will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager. S/he will be located in the district and will work with the targeted communities within the project area.
• Conduct orientation or training sessions for actors on key SBC and AAP packages.
• Conducting and facilitating follow-up meetings with community influential people and networks within the communities.
• Conduct and facilitate community engagement sessions with households and communities on life-saving behaviors as well as healthy and protective behaviors related to health, nutrition, WASH, education, and child protection.
• Tracking and collecting and sharing the rumors from the community.
• Provide information about the availability and utilization of services to communities.
• Inform communities about the available mechanisms and channels to provide feedback on available services.
• Engage community structures/key influencers and communities in collecting/responding to community feedback.
• Raising awareness and mobilizing and engaging community structures and communities in communication activities during disease outbreaks, and health emergencies, national/international Campaigns.

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, public health, community development, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in community engagement, social behavior change (SBC), or humanitarian outreach.
• Proven ability to conduct orientation sessions, trainings, and community dialogues with diverse groups.
• Familiarity with Social and Behavior Change (SBC) and Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) principles and tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English and local languages (e.g., Dari, Pashto), with cultural sensitivity.
• Experience in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, especially on capacity-building and community engagement activities.
• Ability to build trust and collaborate with community leaders, influencers, and local networks.
• Skilled in mobilizing communities during health emergencies, outbreaks, and national/international campaigns.

We welcome prospective applicants to submit their resumes and a formal letter of application delineating their credentials and enthusiasm for the role via the provided link until the close of business on September 18, 2025. Please note that applicants may submit only one application for their chosen position.

https://forms.gle/VesH81tSHboYKi5A9

BDN has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the BDN, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. BDN also adheres to strict child-safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credentials and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

https://forms.gle/VesH81tSHboYKi5A9