Mission Statement
To positively contribute to Afghanistan's development process through collaboration with local communities and civil society organizations, and to provide effective and efficient services in the areas of humanitarian aid, education, institutional strengthening, workforce development programming, economic empowerment, gender-based violence, child protection awareness, legal consultation, livelihoods, small and medium enterprises, literacy, vocational training, health education.
Values
• Respect towards the local and international norms
• Commitment
• Honesty
• Collaboration
• Gender equality
• Respect towards traditions and customs
Vision
SEO desires to support the creation of a peaceful and developed Afghanistan. We strive for an Afghanistan in which the population lives in peace, dignity, and self-sufficiency, and where people manage their own personal development as well as the development of the society in which they live.
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTH
- Highly qualified, experienced, and devoted professionals and board members and staff
- Adaptability to cope up and meet the requirements of the diverse sociocultural environment of Afghanistan
- Overwhelming support of local people
- Acceptance as a representative of common people of the area
- Extensive network to undertake initiatives at the grassroots
- Availability of state-of-the-art modern equipment and tools
- Strong partnerships for undertaking innovative initiatives
WHAT WE DO?
SEO takes a participatory approach in all aspects of its work, influenced by the new development paradigm that prioritizes people over things. The traditional knowledge of the rural poor is valued and respected, and there is confidence that rural people can form self-sufficient organizations. On a practical level, the approach's central theme is decentralization and empowerment. In order for a community to be able to work for its own development and reduce its reliance, it must be fully involved at all stages of the development cycle. Participation of communities in project identification, planning, management, implementation, and evaluation is a critical component of SEO work. Internally, a participatory approach is used to manage the affairs of SEO. Externally, SEO's role as a "change agent" contributes to the development of community management structures capable of managing their own development. Through Access to Justice and fundamental rights, the community gains the ability to demand accountability from leaders and officials in all aspects of their affairs. It reinforces the community's belief in the worth of their own development choices and efforts. These community management structures are not parallel structures, but rather traditional institutions that promote equitable representation and participation. Human resource
development is an essential component of our development work. This includes ensuring that the community is trained and skilled, as well as organized, in order to maximize the community's ability to direct its own development. SEO is committed to maximizing its impact by transforming field experiences into knowledge that can be used to influence the development policies and practices of NGOs, donors, and government agencies. This is critical for achieving the long-term goal of eradicating poverty.
Our Team:
SEO as an NGO and Non-for-Profit Organization has qualified and adequate human resources, who are selected based on the SEO HR Policy and made up of qualified employees who have different skills and competencies depending on their job nature and position. SEO has the following human resource positions: Board of Directors (BoDs), Board of Executive (BoE) members, Managing Director, Program Manager, Communication Expert, Operations Manager, Curriculum and Training Specialists, Logistic Officer, Finance Manager, and Trainers. It is worth noting that the program unit is made up of professionals and experts with years of experience in various national and international organizations. The SEO staffing structure is based on its management procedure, which includes the Board of Executives (Director, Deputy Director, and Admin Finance personnel) and Departmental Heads. The appointment of other officers/assistants is approved by the Board of Executives as needed. The Senior Management Board for the organization was chosen by the BoE through an open competition, and it consists of Directors, Managers, and Senior Officers. Members of the Board of Directors are responsible for the proper management, coordination, and communication of issues pertaining to the organization's programs and projects. The BoE will hold monthly meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and any other pertinent issues. The performance of managers and officers will be monitored by the Board of Directors. It is essential to note that SEO is supported by a dedicated team of experts in fields such as community program management, education, surveys, project operations, training, and curriculum development, to name a few. The program unit is comprised of twelve professionals and experts who have worked for a variety of national and international organizations throughout their careers. In addition to its Project Management Unit, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, and Training and Capacity Building Unit, SEO's qualified team of Program Implementation, Operation, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting, as well as Administration, includes its Project Management Unit, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, and Training and Capacity Building Unit.
