Social Safeguard Officer
DACAAR invites applications from suitable candidates for the following position:
Job Title: | Social Safeguard Officer |
Vacancy Number: | PB-003/2024 |
Nationality: | Afghan |
Department: | Programme / Operation Sub Department |
Duty station: | East – Regional Office / Nangarhar - Provincial Office with travelling to Provincial and district offices in Laghman, Nuristan and Nangarhar provinces. |
Required number: | One (1) |
Gender: | Male / Female |
Contract: | Project Based till end of December 2024 (Extendable) |
Salary: | According to DACAAR / CRLP salary scale PB-A1 including Government Tax |
Opening Date: | 18/04/2024 |
Closing Date: | 06/05/2024 |
Organization Background: |
DACAAR is a non governmental, humanitarian organization that supports sustainable development in Afghanistan through promoting the ability of local communities to decide upon and manage their own development process. The organisation employs around 900 staff of whom 05 are expatriates. Core thematic areas are: Water, Sanitation & Hygiene; Natural Resource Management; Small Scale Enterprise Development; Women’s Empowerment. |
Position Description: |
The Social Safeguard Officer (SSO) role is to ensure that social aspects and impacts of a project activities are effectively managed and aligned with social safeguard standards. The SSO will be responsible for assessing and addressing potential social risks, implementing mitigation measures, and promoting social sustainability. He/she work will involve collaboration with project teams, stakeholders, and communities to safeguard the interests and well-being of affected individuals and communities. Based at the Nangarhar provincial office, the SSO's monthly activity plan includes visits to Laghman and Nooristan provinces. These visits are essential to ensure that the progress of relevant activities in Laghman and Nooristan aligns with the project mandate. |
Responsibilities: The Social Safeguard Officer (SSO) should conduct social impact assessments (SIAs) to identify potential social risks, impacts, and stakeholder interests associated with organizational activities or project operations.
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Education/ Qualification and Employment Benefits |
Education: Bachelor degree (BSc) in Social, environmental science, Civil Engineer or related field is required. |
Experience: At least three (3) years of relevant experience in Community Driven Development (CDD) projects. Familiar with community-based environmental safeguarding. |
Other qualifications’ an advantage:
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Languages: Pashto, Dari and English. |
Employment benefits: |
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Procedure for submission of applications:
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a DACAAR Job Application Form along with introduction letter and CV online to jobs@dacaar.org or a Hard copy to HR Department in DACAAR main office Kabul. |
Important Note: |
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DACAAR is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the society. While all applicants will be strictly assessed on their individual merit, qualified women, people with disabilities and members of minority communities are especially encouraged to apply. |
Kabul Office Address: Postal address: Central P.O. Box 208, Kabul, Afghanistan |