ACBAR

The Sustainable Goals Organization for Afghanistan (SGOA) is a non-profit NGO established in 2020 and registered with the Ministry of Economy and Ministry of Public Health. It operates in various sectors, including WASH, health, education, food security, and livelihood support, providing emergency response and relief to returnees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in remote and underserved areas. Partnering with organizations such as UNDP, UN Women, and NRC, SGOA aims to enhance livelihoods, promote socio-economic inclusion, and deliver humanitarian assistance. Committed to upholding human rights and aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), SGOA focuses on economic empowerment, improving quality of life, and integrating individuals with disabilities, while valuing honesty, integrity, teamwork, and respect for diversity.

Job Summary

The ECCD Trainer (Officer Level) will support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Early Childhood Care and Development programs implemented by SGOA. The position focuses on improving equitable access to quality early learning, care, and developmental services for young children, particularly those from vulnerable populations including returnees, internally displaced persons, and underserved communities.

The ECCD Trainer (Officer Level) will work closely with caregivers, facilitators, community leaders, local authorities, and partner organizations to ensure holistic child development through integrated early learning, health, nutrition, protection, and psychosocial support interventions. The position is based in Kabul, with regular field travel required.

Key Responsibilities

Program Implementation and Field Support

Support the implementation of ECCD interventions including early learning centers, child friendly spaces, and parenting education sessions.
Assist in planning and coordinating daily ECCD activities to ensure safe, inclusive, and child centered learning environments.
Conduct routine and structured visits to ECCD classes and learning spaces to observe teaching practices, child engagement, and learning conditions.
Provide on-site guidance and feedback to facilitators during classroom visits to improve the quality of early learning delivery.
Ensure ECCD activities are aligned with national standards, donor requirements, and SGOA strategic objectives.
Monitor field level implementation and contribute to continuous program improvement.

Facilitator Training and Capacity Building

Conduct initial and refresher training sessions for ECCD facilitators, caregivers, and community volunteers on early childhood development principles.
Support facilitators in applying age appropriate, play based, and child centered teaching methodologies.
Assist in the development, adaptation, and effective use of ECCD learning materials and educational kits.
Provide regular coaching, mentoring, and technical support to ECCD staff and facilitators based on classroom observations and performance assessments.

Community Engagement and Parenting Awareness

Engage parents, caregivers, and community leaders to promote awareness of the importance of early childhood care and development.
Organize and facilitate parenting education sessions focusing on early learning, child health, nutrition, protection, and psychosocial wellbeing.
Promote community ownership and active participation in ECCD activities.
Support community based mechanisms that strengthen child protection and positive early childhood development outcomes.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

Collect, verify, and analyze data related to ECCD activities, attendance, and child development indicators.
Maintain accurate records, attendance registers, and program documentation.
Prepare regular progress reports, success stories, and case studies for internal review and donor reporting.
Support baseline assessments, periodic evaluations, and lessons learned exercises to assess program impact and effectiveness.

Coordination and Partnership Development

Coordinate with local authorities, community structures, NGOs, and SCI and their other IPs involved in ECCD, education, and child protection.
Participate in ECCD and education sector coordination meetings at local and regional levels.
Support the ECCD Supervisor or Coordinator in strengthening partnerships and ensuring effective collaboration with stakeholders.
Ensure alignment and integration of ECCD interventions with other SGOA programs where relevant.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Early Childhood Development, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field is required.
A Master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.

Experience

Minimum of proven three to five years of relevant professional experience in ECCD, early learning initiatives, education programs, or child focused development projects.
Proven experience in ECCD program implementation, facilitator or caregiver training, and community based education activities.
Previous experience working with NGOs, INGOs, or UN funded projects is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

Strong understanding of early childhood care and development principles, including play based and child centered learning approaches.
Knowledge of child development stages, early learning curricula, and age appropriate teaching methodologies.
Experience in field monitoring, data collection, activity tracking, and report writing.
Familiarity with donor funded programming, humanitarian education standards, and integrated ECCD approaches covering education, protection, health, and nutrition.
Basic computer skills including MS Word, Excel, and reporting tools.

Soft Skills

Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills for effective engagement with facilitators, caregivers, parents, and community leaders.
Ability to work effectively in multicultural, resource limited, and challenging environments.
Good problem solving skills, flexibility, and adaptability.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, accountability, and reporting accuracy.

Language Skills

Fluency in Dari and Pashto is required.
Working knowledge of English is preferred.

Other Requirements

Willingness and ability to travel regularly to field locations, including remote and potentially insecure areas.
Strong commitment to child safeguarding, child protection, gender equity, and inclusive programming.
Adherence to organizational values and a strong commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Candidates who meet the above-mentioned criteria are invited to apply through the submission link provided below. Applicants are required to upload their updated CV and cover letter and ensure that all requested documents are clear and complete. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Qualified local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given priority consideration.

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