We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

•            No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

•            All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

•            Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

SCI - Afghanistan

 Save the Children has been working in Afghanistan since 1976. Our way of working close to people and on their own terms has enabled us to deliver lasting change to tens of thousands of children in the country. The UN Convention of the Rights of the Child is the basis of our work.

We are helping children get a better education, we make it possible for more boys and girls to attend school, we help children protect themselves and influence their own conditions. We work with families, communities and health workers in homes, clinics and hospitals to promote basic health in order to save lives of children and mothers

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

Level 2: either the post holder will have access to personal data about children and/or young people as part of their work; or the post holder will be working  in a ‘regulated’ position (accountant, barrister, solicitor, legal executive); therefore a police check  will be required (at ‘standard’ level in the UK or equivalent in other countries).

ROLE PURPOSE:

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: CP CM Supervisor or CP Officer/CP Cordinator

Staff reporting to this post: Nil

Budget Responsibilities: Nil

Role Dimensions: Nil

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY : The Child Protection Case Worker is responsible for providing safe, ethical, and child‑centered case management services to children who are at risk of, or survivors of, abuse, neglect, exploitation, violence, or harmful practices.

The role ensures that the best interests of the child are respected at all stages of the case management process, in line with inter‑agency standards, organizational procedures, and the Afghanistan child protection context.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage child protection cases in line with inter‑agency case management standards, applying the Best Interests of the Child, Do No Harm, confidentiality, and informed consent principles at all times.
• Identify, register, assess, plan, implement, review, and close child protection cases in accordance with approved SOPs and case management procedures.
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with children, families, community leaders, teachers, and relevant authorities, ensuring regular and meaningful contact.
• Facilitate safe referrals and case management processes, ensuring informed consent/assent and confidentiality are respected.
• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date, and confidential case files, including safe storage of documentation and controlled information sharing on a need‑to‑know basis.
• Develop and regularly review individual case plans in coordination with children, caregivers, and community‑based child protection structures.
• Update case notes and assessments regularly to reflect changes in children’s situations and revise case plans accordingly.
• Provide basic psychosocial support, guidance, and counselling to children and caregivers, including facilitation of group PSS sessions where appropriate.
• Support access to specialized services (health, MHPSS, education, legal, and protection services) through referrals and follow‑up.
• Conduct and regularly update service mapping, and raise awareness among communities on available services and referral pathways.
• Facilitate community awareness sessions on child protection issues, reporting mechanisms, CPiE, NEVA, and Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting.
• Strengthen the capacity of community‑based child protection structures and networks to safely identify and refer child protection cases.
• Support Child‑Friendly Spaces (CFSs) through regular visits, monitoring, and technical guidance to facilitators.
• Participate in case conferences, case reviews, and coordination meetings, especially for complex or high‑risk cases.
• Report any child safeguarding or PSEA concerns immediately in line with organizational policies.
• Develop weekly, monthly, and longer‑term work plans aligned with project objectives.
• Collect and submit weekly, monthly, and quarterly activity data and reports through CPIMS+ and other reporting channels accurately and on time.
• Maintain an effective filing and documentation system in line with organizational procedures.
• Support and perform any other child protection related tasks assigned by the supervisor.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength

• approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's Degree in Law & Political Science, Social Work, Sociology, Education, Economics, in any other field of Social Sciences, for females 14^th Grade education in any field with relevant experience.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• At least 2 Years of work experience in child protection case management as CP case worker or CP case management supervisor with National or International NGOs only.
• Experience working with vulnerable children and families in Afghanistan is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of the dominant language in the province.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Cultural sensitivity and respect
• Strong documentation, CPIMS+ and organizational skills
• Ability to manage time and caseloads effectively
• Ability to work in multi-cultural environment
• Good communication skill especially with the communities and children
• Ability to travel within project coverage villages and districts

Desireable

• English and computer skills  

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties from time to time which are reasonable in relation to their level of skills and experience.

In the event of a significant humanitarian emergency, the post-holder will be expected to work outside their normal job description; vary their working hours; and occasionally work from a different location should the need arise.

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Child Safeguarding:

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the position by filling in the online application form. In addition to the online application form, they can also attach their CV and cover letter in the online system. Please note that only the applications received through the online portal will be considered for this position.

Applicants can login to the online application system by copying and pasting the following link intro their web browser. Returning users will need to enter their username and password, first time users will need to create a user account.

It is recommended that you save your username and password for future job applications through the online system.

Link:https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/16186/?utm_medium=jobshare&utm_source=External+Job+Share

Save the Children International provides an equal employment opportunity and does not ask for money at any stage of recruitment.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.