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Vacancy id VAC-55872
Job title VAC-55872 Project Assistant (Protection/Screener)
Location Nangarhar
Apply by 26-May-2026
Start date 01-Jul-2026
Duration 6 months
Number of vacancies 1
Qualification Bachelors in political science, Social Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution (essential).
Sector experience Minimum of 1 year/s of demonstrable relevant experience in administration (essential).
Geographical experience Minimum of 1 year/s of experience in Afghanistan (essential).
Languages Working level in Dari (essential).
 Fluent in English (essential).
 Working level in Pashto (essential).

Job description

CTG overview

CTG was established in 2006, almost 20 years ago, in Afghanistan. We currently operate in 35 countries and have approximately 11,500 staff members committed to good!

But do you know who we are? And what do we do?

We provide tailored Human Resources and Staffing Solutions that support critical global initiatives across Humanitarian and Development sectors, and are now strategically foraying into new industries, including Construction, Energy, and IT, with a focus on high-risk regions.

Here’s a list of services we offer:
•Staffing solutions and HR management services
•Monitoring and evaluation
•Fleet management and logistics
•Facilities management
•Sustainability and Communications Advisory
•Election monitoring and observation
•IT professional services
•Medical assistance

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more.
Overview of position

Under the overall supervision of National Programme Officer (Protection) and the direct supervision of Senior Project Associate (Protection), and administrative supervision of relevant Head of Sub Office, the incumbent will be based at our client Reception Center and will assist the Protection Unit in conducting basic screening and referral of vulnerable undocumented returnees in the border crossing points.

 

The incumbent will work on a shift basis, including day, evening, night, and weekend shifts, depending on operational requirements. Working hours will follow the official eight (8) hour working day in line with our client rules and operational planning.
Role objectives

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

  • Maintain physical presence at border point during assigned day or evening shifts based on operational needs and return moments.

  • Provide help desk support, including information dissemination, access to free calling services, and appropriate signposting to available services, and maintain clear our client visibility so that returnees can easily identify, approach, and access assistance when needed. Timely notify the immediate supervisor of emerging returnee trends and identified gaps, including concerns related to PSEA, misconduct, and the application of protection mainstreaming principles, to support appropriate follow‑up and corrective actions.

  • Participate in briefing undocumented returnees on available our client Protection Assistance services.

  • Contribute to providing information to undocumented returnees about the Awaaz Afghanistan-UN call Center services as accountability and feedback mechanism at the border point.

  • Keep regular contact with DoRR staff, in coordination with the immediate supervisor, at the border point and with Protection staff in the province of duty station and in Kabul to support coordination related to return issues.

  • Assist in identifying, conducting basic screening, and referring vulnerable individuals requiring assistance based on established procedures and referral pathways.

  • Assist in organizing capacity building activities for partners at the border’s points on the identification, protection screening and referral of protection cases.

  • Compile and share regular updates and figures of the overall return movements, including pushed back, deported and spontaneous returnees, with Protection staff in Kabul.

  • Perform any other tasks assigned by supervisor.

 Required Qualifications and Experience

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in political science, Social Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with one (1) year of relevant professional experience;

            Or

  • High school diploma with three (3) years of relevant professional experience.

  Experience:

  • Minimum one (1) year experience of screening, identification, registration, or related field activities.

  • Experience working in the protection sector is an advantage.

  • Experience working closely with beneficiaries in field locations is an advantage.

 Skills:

  • Good written and oral communication skills, ability to liaise with external parties.

  • Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

  • Flexibility in working overtime when needed (required).

  • Computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Excel.

  • Ability and willingness to collaborate with and support people from different ethnic groups and different religions.

 Languages:

  • For all Applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

  • Working knowledge of Dari and Pashto is required.

  • Fluency in all national language(s) are highly advantages.

 

Note: Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Project reporting

Under the overall supervision of National Programme Officer (Protection) and the direct supervision of Senior Project Associate (Protection), and administrative supervision of relevant Head of Sub Office.
Key competencies

Required Competencies:

VALUES - All our client staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

  • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.

  • Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

  • Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

  • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.

  • Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

CORE COMPETENCIES - Behavioral indicators

  • Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration between and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

  • Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

  • Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

  • Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.

  • Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explaining complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Team management

This role has no team management responsibility.
Further information

  • Interested candidates are required to apply through Tayo. Also, please take note that CTG does not accept applications in hard copies.

  • Before applying the candidate must carefully read the advertisement.

  • Applicants are advised to fill in all mandatory fields otherwise they will not be able to apply and should fill in their correct and active e-mail address in the online application as any correspondence will be made by CTG through e-mail only.

  • Due to the high volume of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address and phone number that you will indicate are accurate.
Disclaimer:
· At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.
· CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility
· CTG encourages all candidates applying for this advertisement to ensure that their candidate profile is up to date with up to date experience / education / contact details, as this will help you being considered further in your application for this role.