Gender Officer (subject to donor approval)

2026-07-05 Kabul Full Time 131

Job Location:	Kabul
Nationality:	Afghan
Category:	Program
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	As Per Organization Scale
Vacancy Number:	ADAO-KBL-150
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Kabul

Organization:	Afghanistan Development & Assistance Organization (ADAO)
Years of Experience:	At least 3 Years’ Experience
Contract Duration:	Project Based
Gender:	Female
Education:	Bachelor’s degree
Close date:	2026-07-05

About Afghanistan Development & Assistance Organization (ADAO):

Afghanistan Development & Assistance Organization (ADAO) is a national NGO registered under the Ministry of Economy which is established 17 years ago (founded in 2006) by a group of young and professional Afghans to work on the development of Agriculture, sustainable livelihoods opportunities to support most vulnerable communities both urban and rural areas consequently will have access to better education, primary health care, good governance, and eventually improved sustainable community development in Afghanistan.

Job Descriptions:

The Gender Officer is responsible for promoting gender equality and ensuring gender mainstreaming across all project activities. She supports the integration of gender perspectives into program design, implementation, and monitoring, and works to enhance women’s participation and empowerment within project interventions. The position also contributes to awareness-raising initiatives and capacity building on gender-related issues within the organization and target communities.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Development Studies, Sociology, or a related field.
At least 2–3 years of relevant experience in gender, protection, or community development, preferably in an NGO environment.
Strong understanding of gender equality, women empowerment, and protection principles.
Good report writing and communication skills.
Ability to work with communities and conduct awareness sessions.
Good coordination and teamwork skills.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to work under pressure and in field conditions.

Submission Guidelines:

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to submit their CV and cover letter to jobs@adao-afghanistan.org before the closing date. Please clearly mention the position title in the subject line of your email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment and interview.