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Director of Development, NY/HQ (US)

May 11, 2022 by Women For Afghan Women

ABOUT WOMEN FOR AFGHAN WOMEN Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is dedicated to securing and protecting the rights of disenfranchised Afghan women and children around the world, particularly their rights to develop their individual potential, to self-determination, and to be represented in all areas of life. To this end, WAW engages with both government and civil society, including religious and gender justice stakeholders. POSITION SUMMARY Job Title: Director of Development Reports to: Executive Director The Director of Development will proactively lead the development and the execution of a fundraising strategy to allow WAW to accomplish its growing U.S. operations and programmatic vision. We are seeking a seasoned, creative, and energetic fundraising professional to help build and support an engaged team and lead the organization’s U.S. efforts to increase, strengthen, and diversify our fundraising. The Director of Development will work closely on a team with the Executive …

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Caseworker, Queens, NY (US)

May 1, 2022 by Women For Afghan Women

Position Summary The CASEWORKER is a full-time position at WAW’s New York Community Center (NYCC) and reports directly to the Case Manager. The Caseworker is responsible for working on various client’s cases in a timely manner, supporting the Legal Advisor alongside the case management team. The Caseworker will provide services as needed, always using a strength based approach. The caseworker will work with external organizations and agencies to maximize support for WAW’s clients. Location: 71-19 162nd Street, Unit CF-D, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 Job Type: Full-time / Compensation: 45-50K Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assist in implementing service plans determined by goals of clients, including reviewing service plans, identifying progress, and revising the plan as needed. Conduct safety assessment and safety planning with domestic violence survivors and assist them in obtaining safe shelter while their case is being processed. Accompany or …

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Human Resources Officer, NY (US)

April 30, 2022 by Women For Afghan Women

Job Type: Full-time, In-person + Remote (Hybrid), Queens, New York Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is looking for a full-time Human Resources (HR) Officer for its US Operations. Under the supervision and guidance of the organization’s Deputy Executive Director, the job-holder will work (hybrid) in Queens, New York and perform the following duties: Reviews job applications, prepares offer letters and all applicable new hire paperwork; Schedules and coordinates all types of interviews; Conducts reference checks; Facilitates orientation for new hires and reviews all new hire paperwork for accuracy and completion; Enters new hires, re-hires, status changes, terminations into WAW US Human Resources Information System (currently Zenefits); Maintains all personnel files in compliance with applicable legal requirements; Is a point of contact for all HR-related inquiries from employees; Assists with planning and organizing employees events; Responds to internal and …

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Associate Financial Analyst, NY (US)

February 4, 2022 by Women For Afghan Women

Job Type: Full-Time, In-Person + Remote (Hybrid) in Queens, New York Women for Afghan Women (WAW) is looking for an Associate Financial Analyst (AFA) for its finance department. Under the supervision and guidance of the organization’s Financial Controller, the job-holder will perform the following duties: Payment to Venders: Will work with WAW's program and development staff to ensure the timely processing and payment of all approved payment requests to vendors. Accounts Receivable: Regularly check WAW’s financial accounts on payment processing portals to record incoming donations. It is important that classification of incoming funds (including donation checks) are done by their restrictive types and assigned to programs as they are intended to; Accounts Payable: Receive all incoming invoices, which include vendor invoices for payment, staff reimbursement claims, and any other requests for payment that are approved. Prepare checks for payment and arrange for checks to be …

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Mental Health Counselor, Queens, NY (US)

October 6, 2021 by Women For Afghan Women

Position Summary WAW is looking for a full-time mental health counselor who can support the women at our New York Community Center (NYCC). The NYCC provides direct side-by-side and comprehensive services to the Afghan, South Asian, Arab, and Muslim immigrant communities of New York City (NYC) and remote (phone or online) support to Afghans and other immigrants that reside outside of NYC. The position will be working closely with the NYCC’s Case Manager and will report to the US Country Director. The NYCC is strategically located in Fresh Meadows in Queens, which is home to an estimated 90% of New York’s Afghan community, and is within walking distance for many of WAW’s clients. Our success stems from our family-centered, culturally sensitive, and linguistically appropriate approach, which has enabled us to build trust with the community and work within it to foster positive change. This position is full-time, and will provide services onsite and in-person at WAW’s New York …

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New York Office/HQ
158-24 73rd Ave., 2nd Floor
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Tel:  (929) 519-5994

New York Community Center
71-19 162nd St, Unit CF-D
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
Tel:  (718) 591-2434

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5510 Cherokee Ave., Suite 110
Alexandria, VA 22312
Tel: (703) 658-5209

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Please contact: office@womenforafghanwomen.org  for queries related to WAW’s Afghanistan operations.

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