Community Outreach Officer (1 Male 1 Female or a couple )

Job Summary The Community Outreach Officer is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with communities, local leaders, stakeholders, and beneficiaries. The officer supports the implementation of community-based activities by conducting awareness sessions, mobilizing participants, identifying vulnerable individuals, collecting community feedback, and ensuring effective communication between the organization and the target population. Job Requirements Key Responsibilities Community Engagement Build and maintain positive relationships with community members, local authorities, religious leaders, and community representatives. Conduct community meetings, awareness campaigns, and information sessions. Mobilize beneficiaries to participate in project activities. Promote community participation and ownership of project interventions. Beneficiary Identification Assist in identifying eligible beneficiaries according to project criteria. Support registration and verification of beneficiaries. Ensure fair, transparent, and inclusive beneficiary selection. Awareness and Education Deliver awareness sessions on project-related topics. Distribute information, education, and communication (IEC) materials. Explain available services and referral pathways to community members. Monitoring and Feedback Collect community feedback, complaints, and suggestions. Report community concerns to the Program Manager. Support accountability and feedback mechanisms. Monitor community satisfaction with project activities. Coordination Coordinate with local government departments, health facilities, schools, community committees, and partner organizations. Facilitate referrals to specialized services when needed. Participate in coordination meetings and community events. Reporting Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly outreach reports. Maintain accurate records of outreach activities. Document success stories, lessons learned, and challenges. Compliance Follow organizational policies, safeguarding standards, and the Code of Conduct. Ensure confidentiality and protection of beneficiary information. Languages Fluent in Dari and/or Pashto Professional proficiency in English Working Conditions Based in main office with frequent national travel. High-level responsibility with potential extended working hours. ACWSO Commitments Equal opportunity employer committed to gender equality. Zero tolerance for fraud, corruption, and safeguarding violations. Commitment to accountability, transparency, and ethical programming. Required Qualifications Diploma in Social science, Nursing, Physiotherapy, public health or related field. At least 2 years of relevant experience in community outreach, humanitarian programs, or community mobilization. Candidates for the Community outreach officer positions must be residents of Shakardara District. Applicants who are not residents of Shakardara District will not be shortlisted. Experience working with NGOs or international organizations is preferred.