CEP Program Officer

Position Title: CEP Program Officer

2026-02-19 Kabul, Parwan Full Time 32

Job Location:	Kabul, Parwan
Nationality:	Afghan
Category:	Program
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	As per project budget
Vacancy Number:	BDN-0260211002
No. Of Jobs:	2
City:	Kabul and Charikar

Organization:	Bakhter Development Network - BDN
Years of Experience:	At least 3 years of work experience in conflict mediation, community safety, youth engagement, or other relevant areas.
Contract Duration:	11 months
Gender:	Male/Female
Education:	University degree in Social Sciences, Political Law, or any other relevant degree
Close date:	2026-02-19

About Bakhter Development Network - BDN:

Bakhter Development Network (BDN) was established and registered in 2001 with the Ministry of Economics in Afghanistan as an Afghan, non-political, non-profit, and non-governmental organization. BDN operates in line with its constitution in three sectors: education, health, and agriculture and livestock. With its current focus on public health and nutrition services, BDN's mission is to assist communities in the achievement of their own development goals, while its vision is a world of enabled communities working toward a brighter future.

Currently, BDN is involved in implementing different health projects across multiple provinces of Afghanistan, such as BPHS-EPHS projects in Balkh, Maidan Wardak, and Kapisa provinces, as well as other vertical projects like CBNI, TSFP, PHNS, FSAC, PHC-WHO, GC7, and RMNCAH/SRH and PSS services in provinces such as Balkh, Badakhshan, Faryab, Sar-e-Pol, Jawzjan, Samangan, Takhar, Kapisa, and Maidan Wardak.

BDN, in more than 20 years of its operation, has made impressive contributions in promoting access to quality healthcare and has developed a reputable track record in the effective implementation of numerous projects within the country. BDN adheres to the policy of equal employment opportunities, and its hiring process is based on evaluation by knowledge, skill, work experience, and ability, without regard to age, sex, race, religion, ethnicity, or physical status.

Job Descriptions:

To support community safety, social cohesion, and youth engagement initiatives through training, stakeholder coordination, and data-driven reporting. The role contributes to humanitarian disarmament and peacebuilding efforts by strengthening local capacities and promoting inclusive dialogue.

Key Responsibilities

Organize and conduct trainings and workshops on community safety, alternative dispute resolution, social cohesion initiatives, and youth engagement
Support in designing and/or updating training methodology, content, and materials.
Maintaining regular communication with community leaders (ARBAB), particularly women and youths, on humanitarian disarmament & peacebuilding unit activities.
Working closely with BDN provincial staff for arranging, conducting, and following up on training and other activities.
Assist the community leaders in updating information on community safety, mediation, and youth engagement.
Ensure follow-up and support to communities in relation to the key activities
Establishing and maintaining linkages among relevant stakeholders.
Support the project manager to generate qualitative and quantitative data to document milestones of project progress and submit weekly, monthly, and quarterly updates as required.
Assist the project manager in conducting regular analysis, monitoring, and reporting.
Keep the project manager updated on the progress of the activities and any issues that may arise during the course of the implementation that need senior officers’ attention.
Update the area manager on any information related to security.
Collect and compile village/district data and information into an agreed system, including performing quality checks to ensure information is correct and adequate.
Any other tasks assigned by the project manager.

Job Requirements:

University degree in Social Sciences, Political Law, or any other relevant degree
At least 3 years of work experience in conflict mediation, community safety, youth engagement, or other relevant areas.
Strong analytical and technical skills in community safety and conflict mediation.
Ability to clearly express one’s thoughts and to analyze and present information clearly and concisely.
Ability to set priorities and to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Submission Guidelines:

We welcome prospective applicants to submit their resumes and a formal letter of application delineating their credentials and enthusiasm for the role via the provided link until the close of business on the mentioned deadline. Please note that applicants may submit only one application for their chosen position.

https://forms.gle/ePY2Ye3iEWp7bLrt6

BDN has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the BDN, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. BDN also adheres to strict child-safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credentials and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.