Gender Environmental & Social Safeguard Officer
DACAAR invites applications from suitable candidates for the following position:
Job Title: | Gender Environmental & Social Safeguard Officer |
Vacancy Number: | PB-006/2024 |
Nationality: | Afghan |
Department: | Programme / Operation Sub Department |
Duty station: | West - RO / Herat - Regional Office with traveling to Ghor, Badghis, Farah, Herat and Nimroz provinces. |
Required number: | One couple (Mahram Sharayee) |
Gender: | Male / Female (Mahram Sharayee) |
Contract: | Project Based till end of December 2024 (Extendable) |
Salary: | According to DACAAR / PB salary scale (PB-A1) including Government Tax |
Opening Date: | 10/07/2024 |
Closing Date: | 21/07/2024 |
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's primary responsibility is to ensure compliance with gender, environmental, and social regulations and standards within the organization/project. He/she plays a crucial role in identifying potential gender, ecological, and social risks, developing mitigation strategies, and monitoring their implementation to minimize negative impacts on the gender, environment, and society. The GESS Officer will collaborate with project teams, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to promote sustainable practices and ensure Gender Environmental, and Social protection. Based at the West Regional Office, the GESS Officer monthly activity plan includes visits to Project sites in Herat, Farah, Nimroz, Badghis, and Ghor provinces. These visits are essential to ensure that the progress of relevant activities aligns with the project mandate, donor, and organization policies. | |
Responsibilities: | |
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Education/ Qualification and Employment Benefits |
Education:University degree is required for both Male/Female, BSc in social environmental science / Gender Studies, Master in relevant field is preferred. |
Experience: At least 5 years of relevant experience in Community Driven Development projects. Familiar with community-based gender environmental and social aspects |
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 |