Disability Inclusion / Livelihoods Officer

About the role

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, the Disability Inclusion / Livelihoods Officer coordinates and facilitates disability-inclusive livelihood development activities at district level for the PEWASTOON project on Social Protection, Inclusion and Social Cohesion for Resilient Communities in Afghanistan. The role promotes the economic empowerment, independence and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities through inclusive vocational skills development, individualized livelihood planning, community engagement and continuous beneficiary support.

Key responsibilities

• Assess and coordinate with OPDs, community representatives and local authorities for transparent, inclusive beneficiary assessment, including household visits and individual assessments
• Maintain disaggregated beneficiary records and identify accessibility barriers and reasonable accommodation needs
• Develop Individual Livelihood Development Plans (ILDPs) and coordinate accessible, inclusive training with trainers, monitoring attendance, progress and accommodations
• Facilitate entrepreneurship and financial literacy sessions (business planning, budgeting, bookkeeping, marketing, financial management) and support income-generating activities
• Coordinate distribution of livelihood starter kits and link beneficiaries with local markets and service providers
• Promote disability rights and inclusion, run community awareness sessions, engage families and OPDs to reduce stigma, and ensure women with disabilities and other marginalized groups participate equitably
• Coordinate with the project manager, trainers and OPDs, visit the field to monitor quality and progress, keep records and submit activity and field reports
• Ensure compliance with disability inclusion, gender equality, LNOB, DNH and AAP principles, safeguarding and PSEA standards, and protect beneficiary confidentiality

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Rehabilitation Sciences, Special Education or a related field
• At least three years of experience designing, developing, organizing or delivering livelihood skills training and vocational programmes for persons with disabilities
• Experience working directly with persons with different types of disabilities and with beneficiary identification, needs assessment and community mobilization
• Fluency in Pashto and Dari; working knowledge of English is an advantage
• Willingness to undergo background and reference checks and to comply with safeguarding and PSEA policies

Required skills

• Good understanding of disability inclusion, accessibility and reasonable accommodation
• Strong communication, facilitation, coordination and reporting skills
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and make regular field visits within the assigned district

Candidates apply by sending an updated CV and a cover letter stating the position title and vacancy number in the email subject to the organization's HR contact, indicating their preferred duty station (District 3 or District 4).