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The Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh), with headquarters in Lausanne and an office in Zurich, is the leading Swiss child rights organisation with more than 2000 employees worldwide. We stand together with children to uphold their rights, protect their lives and improve their well-being. We achieve this through innovative programmes focused on health, migration and access to justice, specially designed to have a positive and sustainable impact.

Tdh has been working in Afghanistan since 1995 and carry out projects related to Child Protection, Mother and Child health and Livelihood Programs in Kabul, Balkh, Kunar and Nangarhar provinces.

Job Summary :

Under the direct supervision of the Project Officer, the Social Worker adopts an ethical and professional approach to support vulnerable children and their families. The role focuses on empowering communities to actively participate in their own development while strengthening social ties and solidarity within their environment.

Main responsibilities:

• Conduct outreach activities for the identification of vulnerable children and their families’ specific needs either to provide direct support or refer to other service providers.

• Carrying out protection activities within the working area with the beneficiaries.

• Arrange and facilitate regular coordination meetings with community elders, shuras, and other community-based committees to ensure effective engagement, information sharing, and collaborative decision-making.

• Establishing good working relations with other aid agencies and the authorities in the working area.

• Regular collection of information regarding case studies and success stories and highlight the positive changes.

• Maintaining good relationships with community people and be aware of cultural and traditional values and norms of relevant communities.

• Referral of eligible families to specialized services/external service providers.

• Identification of the eligible families with protection needs (shelter, livelihood, sanitation, food etc) to provide them with direct support or refer them to other services providers.

• Report on a weekly basis to the Line manager on the progress of Project activities.

• Data collection and maintenance of records on the children database and shared with Data clerk.

• Provide case management support to children who are at risk of child protection concerns.

• Perform any other relevant tasks assigned by line supervisor

Education :

Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field.

Experience / Skills :

At least three years’ work experience in the same field.

• knowledge of health, psychosocial support, and basic mental health concepts

• Understanding of child protection, safeguarding, and protection principles (e.g., CPiE, PSEA)

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with patients and communities

• Case management skills (assessment, planning, referral, and follow-up)

• Ability to work with vulnerable groups (IDPs, returnees, women, and children)

• Cultural sensitivity and respect for local traditions

• Problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Basic training and facilitation skills for awareness sessions

• Teamwork and collaboration skills

Languages:

Strong and effective oral and written communication skills in local languages.

Tdh General Code of Conduct and Ethical Policies :

• Commits to promoting and complying with the Global Code of Conduct, systematically reporting any violations of the Code through Tdh's formal reporting mechanisms and dealing with any violations of procedures and processes appropriately.

• Raises awareness of the Foundation of the risks of policy non-compliance, violence and abuse, and related rights, towards children, community members and our own employees.

• Undertakes to comply with key ethical policies and guidelines, including the Safeguarding Policy, the Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy, the Conflict-of-Interest Policy and other policies related to the prevention of terrorist financing and criminal activities, as well as workplace behavior.

• Commits to putting values and principles into practice through exemplary behavior, in full compliance with the Code of Conduct, and always respecting established procedures and processes.

• Commits to developing a compliant and enlightened management culture within the organization and in our work with children and the communities in which we operate.

References :

Please note that all job offers will be subject to satisfactory references and checks (criminal record and anti-terrorism funding check). Terre des hommes will ask the Human Resources of previous organisations to provide references on any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment as well as fraud and corruption, during employment, or incidents under investigation at the time the candidate left employment.

Procedure:

Only complete applications (updated and accurate CV + covering letter) received through Tdh online application platform will be processed. It is essential that all information provided is complete, truthful and verifiable, as any discrepancies may affect your eligibility in the recruitment process.

Additional documents (diplomas, work certificates, etc.) will be requested at a later date. 

Please note that

- Only applications submitted through the online platform will be considered. Applications submitted by email, in person, or through other means will not be accepted.

- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process.

- Tdh upholds the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion, and maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward any harm, abuse, or exploitation of children or vulnerable adults by staff, representatives, or partners.

- Female candidates and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Tdh values the diversity, perspectives and contributions each individual brings to the team. 

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply through the Tdh online application platform via the following link:

https://jobs.tdh.org/en-GB/jobs/internal/b162176e-beed-4576-a19e-60de95c16c79

https://jobs.tdh.org/en-GB/jobs/internal/b162176e-beed-4576-a19e-60de95c16c79