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Closing date: 2018-04-27

Do you have solid experience as a humanitarian security professional?

Are you knowledgeable in humanitarian operations and passionate about supporting access and facilitating programme implementation?

We are looking for an experienced security professional to work as the Security Manager in one our biggest humanitarian operations. Someone who is a skilled negotiator, has a knack for information management, and exudes confidence when leading critical incident responses. If this sounds like you, read below for more details about the position and we look forward to receiving your application.

NRC in Afghanistan

Afghanistan remains a protracted and complex emergency. Conflict-induced displacement and recurrent natural disasters occur at the same time as ongoing return of Afghan refugees from Pakistan and Iran. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) established operations in Afghanistan in 2003. We respond across Afghanistan, including in hard-to-access provinces, by providing Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance, Education, Shelter, Food & Livelihoods, Camp Management and Emergency programmes. For the past 2 years the NRC Afghanistan programme has grown exponentially. Funding has grown to over 190 million NOK in 2018, with a dedicated team of over 1400 staff, in 5 areas offices and 8 field offices, our operations are spread across Afghanistan reaching highly volatile environments with lifesaving assistance and protection.

NRC has been a champion for principled humanitarian access and this position will contribute towards the ambition to stay and deliver assistance as well as to reach people in hard-to-reach areas. The government, UN agencies, donors and other stakeholders now recognize NRC as one of the most significant and important humanitarian players in Afghanistan.

About the position

This position manages security staff in Kabul and provides technical assistance and compliance monitoring to dispersed operational offices. In the coming year, the position will concentrate on ensuring that structures and systems for security management are in place and being utilized. The position provides strategic advice to the Country Management Group on security, staff safety and risk management.

The Security Manager reports to the Country Director.

Our Ideal Candidate:

We are seeking a university graduate in relevant field, with a minimum of 5 years of experience working as a Security Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context. Expertise in responding to security incidents, establishing security policy procedures, conducting security assessments, and documented results related to the position s responsibilities. A seasoned manager who will manage and build the technical capacity of our security national staff. Fluency in English, both written and verbal; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities**:**

• Development and implementation of the NRC Security Management System at national level.
• Conduct Security Risk Analysis (SRA) according to minimum operational requirements (MOSS).
• Minimize security risks to the operations of NRC.
• Management of security staff at country office.
• Supporting the development/implementation of a robust security structure in Area offices.
• Provide the security context for programme implementation.
• Facilitating principled humanitarian access negotiations.
• Monitoring compliance to security plans and Standard Operating Procedures.

What we offer:

• Contract period: 24 months
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC s salary scale and terms and conditions.
• Duty station: Kabul, Afghanistan
• Grade 9 (See the NRC Global Job Grade Below)
• Travel: Approximately 50% travel to field offices in Afghanistan

Additional Information:

This is an unaccompanied post/non family duty station, with shared housing/ accommodation of moderate standard.
Due to the unstable security situation, recreational and social facilities are limited.
All international staff working and residing in Afghanistan are obliged to pay income tax to the Afghanistan authorities.
Approved health certificate will be requested before contract start.
Selected candidate need to provide certified University diplomas prior to applying for visa to Afghanistan.

Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV. There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the "Company name" field for both company and location.

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Closing date: 2018-04-30

Date: 2 April 2018

To: Interested Bidders

From: Swedish Committee for Afghanistan, Kabul Management Office

No. of Pages: Nine (9) with three sections (Sections 1-3)

Subject: RFQ ref: PD/CCU 2018-2

Study Program on Civil Society Capacity Development for SCA Staff

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) No. PD/CCU 2018-2

Dear Sir/Madam:

The Swedish Committee for Afghanistan, Kabul Management Office (hereinafter called the SCA invites you to submit your quotation for study program (hereinafter called the Service ) for SCA staff on Civil Society Capacity Development as specified in the Request for Quotation and attachments hereto (hereinafter called the RFQ Documents ).

Tender Instructions

1. You must submit your technical and financial proposal for all service in respect to this RFQ.

2. Your quotation shall be addressed and submitted at the below specified address or email address no later than 30 April 2018 at 4.00 PM (Kabul Time):

Swedish Committee for Afghanistan

Jalalabad Main Road, Paktia Kot

PO Box 5017

Kabul Afghanistan

Attn.: Procurement Unit, Administration Department; Mr. Milad Ahmadi Procurement Manager

Email for online submission: bids@sca.org.af

1. SCA rejects any quotation received after the deadline.

2. Your quotation and all correspondence will be in English language.

3. Your quotation shall be according to these instructions:

5.1 It shall contain the completed forms in Sections 2 and 3. Failure to complete these forms may result to rejection of your quotation

5.2 All prices quoted shall be made on the terms specified in the RFQ documents

5.3 All prices shall be quoted in dollars

5.4 All prices shall be quoted including taxes: Ref: Article 72 of Afghanistan Tax Law. International companies 7%

5.5 Your quotation shall be valid for a period of 30 days past deadline for receipt of quotation

5.6 Your quotation shall bear the RFQ Reference Number and Title indicated above.

1. SCA will examine the received quotations to determine its completeness and whether there are computational or arithmetical errors, whether documents are properly signed, and whether the quotations are general in order. Arithmetical errors will be rectified as follows:

6.1 If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the line item total, the unit price shall prevail and the line item total shall be corrected, unless there is an obvious misplacement of the decimal point in the unit price, in which case, the line item total as quoted shall govern and the unit price shall be corrected.

6.2 If there is an error in a total corresponding to the addition or subtraction of subtotals, the subtotal shall prevail and the total shall be corrected.

1. Prior to the price evaluation, SCA will determine the substantial responsiveness of each quotation. A substantially responsive quotation is one, which conforms to all the terms and conditions of the RFQ documents without material deviations. Deviations from, or objections or reservations to critical provisions will be deemed to be material deviation. The SCA may waive any minor informality, or irregularity in a quotation, which does not constitute a material deviation, reservation or omission.

2. During evaluation of the quotations, the SCA, at its discretion, may ask you for a clarification of your quotation. The request for clarification and the response shall be in writing, and no change in the prices or substance of the quotation shall be sought, offered, or permitted. Failure to respond timely to a request for clarification may result in the rejection of your quotation.

3. If a quotation is not substantially responsive, it will be rejected by the SCA and may not subsequently be made responsive by correction of the nonconformity.

4. In case SCA receives offers from more than one country, during the financial evaluation, SCA will add in your price quotation the cost of return tickets for 7 individuals from Kabul to host country and other costs (air tickets in India or Pakistan, cost of visa and food and accommodation for 2 days)

5. The SCA shall compare all substantially responsive quotations to determine the quotation containing the best Quality and Cost.

6. Award will be made to the company whose quotation is determined substantially responsive to the requirements of the SCA and whose quotation contains the best-evaluated price, based on Quality and Cost Selection described above.

7. The SCA reserves the right to accept or reject any quotation, and to annul, in whole or in part or to suspend the process and reject all quotations at any time prior to the award, without incurring any liability to the affected company or companies or any obligation to inform the affected company or companies of the reasons for the SCA s action.

8. Nothing in or relating to this RFQ shall be deemed a waiver, expressed or implied, of any of the privileges and immunities of the SCA.

9. Please note that the SCA will notify unsuccessful companies.

10. Please address all your queries or questions in writing at the address given below and kindly refrain from any telephone calls or personal visits. All questions and answers will be presented to all known bidders.

Milad Ahmadi

Procurement Manager

Swedish Committee for Afghanistan, Kabul Management Office

Email: bids@sca.org.af

Requirements of the Company

1. Valid certificate of business registration (Copy of business license must be attached with offer)

2. Company Bank Account (Proof of this must be attached with offer)

3. Local firms must have Tax Identification Number (TIN)

Proof of the above must be provided along with quotation otherwise the offer will be disqualified.

Section 1

Terms of Reference for a Study Program on Civil society Capacity development for SCA staff

BACKGROUND OF SCA

Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA) is a membership-based, non-governmental organisation working in Afghanistan since 1980. SCA s vision is an independent Afghanistan in peace, where human rights are respected, rural communities are empowered and all Afghans have the right and opportunity to democratic participation in the governance of their country.

The work encompasses programmes for education, health, support to persons with disabilities and rural development. There are also support units for all programme activities relating to civil society, human rights & gender, communication and advocacy. SCA s main target group is the rural population, specifically women and girls. SCA s operations include capacity development, advocacy and service delivery. The management office is situated in Kabul, while operations are carried out in 14 provinces from five Regional Management Offices (RMOs) and four Liaison Offices (LOs).

Partnerships with different kinds of civil society actors are becoming increasingly important for SCA. It defines civil society as the arena outside of the state and the private sector, where people work together under democratic principles with a common drive to achieve positive change, development, advocacy, and/or action, owned by themselves. The arena includes a wide range of actors, including formal NGOs, professional associations, formal and informal community-based organisations and self-help organisations. SCA s mission mentions partnerships with civil society organizations (CSOs) as one of the ways to achieve our goals. Our Mission is to empower individuals, communities and local organizations, primarily in rural areas and with particular focus on women, girls, boys and vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities, so that they may participate fully in society and influence their own development.

SCA tries to achieve this by working closely with communities, local and national civil society organizations and relevant levels of government, and by combining capacity development, advocacy and service provision. SCA collaborates with almost 100 civil society organizations in Afghanistan. These partner organizations implement development interventions either at the national level or in provinces where SCA operates.

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY PROGRAM

The Civil Society and Capacity Development Unit (CCU) at the Kabul Management Office (KMO) and the Capacity Development and Method Unit (CDMU) in five Regional Management Offices (RMOs) are responsible for capacity development of CSOs and the local government agencies (LGAs). SCA established these units in September 2015.

The overall objective of SCA capacity development for CSOs is:

To enhance the capacity of CSOs to advance the rights of women and girls including persons with disabilities and other marginalized groups and the LGAs to support the CSOs initiatives in the communities where SCA operates.

This contributes to SCA Strategic Objective 3: SCA target groups are more engaged in community-driven development and are able to secure their means of living, providing them with resilience against shocks and emergencies.

Specifically contributing to the achievement of the following outcomes:

1. SCA target groups have enhanced existing livelihoods and/or diversified livelihood options
2. CBOs/CSOs in target communities are more self-organized, representative and fulfill their responsibilities for accountable services (education, health, livelihood, etc.) that respond to the rights of those that they represent and advocate for accountable and responsive community-driven development;
3. Local government authorities (LGAs) have enhanced capacity to secure sustainable, effective and inclusive services, respond to the demands of SCA target groups, and create a positive environment for CSOs by engaging them in participatory local governance practice;

It has identified the following approaches to implement its capacity development agenda:

• Systematic approach to context specific CSO capacity development support following a 5-step process of engagement, assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, it has identified priority areas for capacity development of each CSO partners.
• Monitoring performance milestones - monitor the progress in organizational functionality and maturity for each of the partners.
• Strengthened cascade approach to training through regular follow-up on learning application CCU trains the CDMU team and programme focal points to train the relevant staff of CSO and LGA partners.
• Enhanced participatory governance practice by LGA partners - partnership between LGAs and CSOs can enhance the delivery of key services by engaging citizens more effectively and ensuring inclusive participation
• Small grants for strengthening CSOs SCA support CSOs in awareness raising and advocacy, organizational and individual competence and strengthening systems and processes that support relevant, efficient, effective project development, and management practice.
• Creating robust learning platforms bring partners together and exchange knowledge on successful project implementation
• Development of tools and methods for effective and efficient decentralization of CSO capacity development develop appropriate tools and methods that partners can adjust towards meaningful application.

DESCRIPTION OF PARTICIPANTS

Seven SCA staff from CCU and CDMU will attend this study program. These staff occupy the positions of (1) Civil Society and Capacity Development Senior Officer, (1) Grants Controller and (5) Capacity Development and Method Unit Coordinators. These staff have been with SCA for more than 2 years and have been dealing with civil society and local government authority partners. They have an average of 5 years experience in their respective roles and responsibilities.

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY PROGRAM

Enhanced competences in dealing with issues and developing possibilities for capacity developmen of SCA CSO and LGA partners towards more effective programming is the main purpose of this study program.

The program is structured such that there are sessions and discussions in the host organization before the visits to the various organizations that will provide them the experience to:

• Learn good practices and lessons in capacity development of partner organizations such as engaging, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating including provision of grants as an approach to capacity development of partners;
• Learn from civil society organizations and local government agencies on the need and efforts for working together;
• Learn about CSO project related to promoting and advancing the rights of those that they represent, capacity development provided to partners and service delivery initiatives by CSOs and the support provided to them by the government.
• Exchange views on how to improve the capacity development of civil society and coordination with local government agencies.

EXPECTED OUTPUTS

At the end of the study program, the participants will prepare a report and action plan. The report shall include the following:

• Lessons and experiences learned from the study program especially from each of the stakeholders that were visited
• Action plan on how the participants can implement and share their learnings from the study program
• Recommendation on strategies and approaches for capacity development of CSO and LGA partners of SCA.

TIMETABLE

The study program is expected to be completed no later than June 30, 2018 following the time table below:

No

Activity

Date

1

Announcement of the request for audit quotation

02/04/2018

2

Evaluation of received quotations

30/04/2018

3

Award of contract

15/05/2018

4

Finalization of the study program

30/05/2018

5

Study program

10/06/2018 to 16/06/2018

6

Report by participants

23/06/2018

Contractual Conditions

Contact Person:

The Manager, Civil Society and Capacity Development Unit is the contact person for the this request for proposal.

Confidentiality:

All information in the contract between the two parties shall be considered as confidential and not be shared with anyone unless legally obliged to do so.

Payment terms:

The contracting party shall invoice SCA for the fee in accordance with the deliverables of the work mutually agreed by SCA and the consultant based on the following terms of payment:

Terms

Payment %

Time of Payment

First

30 %

will be paid after the approved study program design

Second

40 %

Will be paid when the participants arrive in country for the study programme

Third

30%

will be paid when the final report has been approved by SCA

Currency:

Invoice and payment will be in United States Dollar (USD).

Transportation/Accommodation:

The proposed budget should include local transportation, accommodation, food and associated fees during the period of the study program.

Documentation

SCA will provide relevant information as requested by the host organisation.

Evaluation

The evaluation is quality and cost-based selection, 40% for quality and 60% for the cost. SCA will provide the contract to only one service provider.

Quality Evaluation (technical)

Institutional capacity/credentials maximum 12 points

1. Individual/company profile, relevant to the TOR

2. Individual/organizational capacity to conduct the scope of work, experience with similar organization

3. Previous experience in organizing similar study programs

4. Profile of the organizing and facilitating team, CVs to be attached with offer

Each is scored 0-3 points, minimum is 8 points (2 each) to qualify.

Technical proposal maximum 15 points

1. Learning objectives (specific), aligned to TOR

2. Schedule of the 7-day study program including arrival and departure

3. Methodology/approach to the study program

4. Relevance of the organizations to be visited (a paragraph description of each organization)

5. Topics/themes covered during the program

Each is scored 0-3 points, minimum is 10 points (2 each) to qualify

Technical proposal comprehensiveness demonstrates understanding of all aspects of the technical design, maximum 6 points

1. Understanding of the TOR, relevant and good proposal
2. Completeness of the proposal

Each is scored 0-3 points, minimum score is 4 (2 each) to qualify.

Maximum points: 33

The Consultant needs to reach a minimum of 8/10/4 in each category (1-3) above. The minimum technical score to pass is 22. Each quotation will be given a technical score and rejected at this point if it does not respond to important aspects of the TOR or it fails to achieve the minimum technical score. Quotations that passed the minimum technical score is qualified for financial evaluation.

Financial evaluation

SCA will add to all the price quotations the cost of return tickets from Kabul to host country and cost of visa application (airfare for Pakistan or India, visa fees, room and board for 2 days). See item #10 in the Tender Instructions. The lowest priced will be calculated based on the lowest priced quotation plus the tickets and cost of obtaining the visa. The lowest priced based on this will be given the maximum financial score of 33 points. The financial scores of other qualified quotations will be computed as follows: Financial score = 33 x Lowest price/price of relevant quotation.

Final evaluation score

The quotations will be ranked according to the combined Quality Evaluation and Financial Evaluation scores using the following weights: T = Quality evaluation weight, 40%; F = Financial evaluation weight, 60%

Final score = 0.4 x T + 0.6 x F

Award of contract

Award will be made to the company whose quotation achieved the highest combined technical and financial score. If the final score is equal between two bidders, the score of quality will prevail.

Section 2 Quotation Forms

(Complete and sign the Quotation Forms and Section 2 Additional Requirements)

Section 2 A QUOTATION SUBMISSION FORM

Date: (Bidder to insert the date)

RFQ No. PD/CCU 2018 2; Service for External Audit for SCA Granted Partners

To: Swedish Committee for Afghanistan

Kabul Management Office

Dear Sir/Madam:

We acknowledge receiving your RFQ Documents and its accompanying attachments. We, the undersigned, have examined the same and offer to provide the external Audit of your granted partners that conforms with your RFQ No. PD/CCU 2018 2.

We agree to abide by this quotation for a period of 30 calendar days past the deadline for the receipt of quotation as specified in RFQ. Our quotation shall remain binding upon us and may be accepted at any time before the expiration of that period.

We understand that you are not bound to accept the lowest or any quotation that you may receive.

(Bidder to insert name and signature of duly authorized representative)

Section 2 B QUALIFICATION INFORMATION FORM

General Information

1. Name of Bidder:

2. Street Address: Postal Code:

3. P.O. Box and Mailing Address:

4. Telephone Number:

5. Fax Number:

6. E-mail address:

7. www Address:

8a. Contact Name:

8b. Contact Title:

1. Type of Business:

2. Year Established:

3. Number of staff employed:

4. Brief on experience in organizing similar study program:

Section 3 CONSULTANCY COST/PRICE SHEET

Items

Unit

Qty

Price per unit (USD)

Sub-total (USD)

Fees (briefing/debriefing, inputs, honorarium)

Day

Transportation (local)

Each

Accommodation

Day

Food

Day

Others (indicate details here), you may add more rows as needed

Total

Comments

Note: Reference to article 72 of Afghanistan Tax Law, please include all applicable taxes in your unit price. International suppliers are required to consider 7%

1. Interested bidders can obtain complete PDF form for this RFQ by sending an email request to Bids@sca.org.afat least one week before the deadline.

2. You must submit your quotation for all service in respect to RFQ. While submitting your offer, please make sure you submit all necessary documents as required in RFQ document. Failure to submit the required supporting documents will result in disqualification

3. Your quotation shall be addressed and submitted at the below specified address or email address no later than 30 APRIL2018 at 4:00 PM (Kabul Time):

Swedish Committee for Afghanistan Jalalabad Main Road, Paktia Kot PO Box 5017 Kabul Afghanistan

Attn.: Procurement Unit, Administration Department; Mr. Milad Ahmadi Procurement Manager

Email: bids@sca.org.af; The subject should clearly state the REF: PD/CCU 2018-2

Closing date: 2018-04-30

In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, Asia plays a crucial global role. Would you be excited at the prospect of employing your knowledge and skills to improve lives, expand opportunities, and help societies flourish across this dynamic region?

You could have this opportunity at The Asia Foundation. Informed by six decades of experience and deep local expertise, we address critical issues affecting Asia in the 21st century: governance and law, economic development, women's empowerment, environment, and regional cooperation. We work with innovative leaders and communities to build effective institutions and advance path-breaking reforms. Together with our partners, we are committed to Asia s continued development as a peaceful, just, and thriving region of the world.

The Asia Foundation (the Foundation) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization committed to the development of a peaceful, prosperous, just, and open Asia-Pacific region. Drawing on 60 years of experience, the foundation supports initiatives to improve governance, law and civil society; women's empowerment; economic reform and development; sustainable development and the environment; and international relations. The Asia foundation has offices in 18 countries throughout Asia and is headquartered in San Francisco. In Afghanistan, the foundation supports four primary themes: governance and law, women s empowerment, education, and survey/research and knowledge development.

Project Background: Funded by Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL), the Foundation through the Legal Aid through Legal Education (LALE) project supports the provision of legal aid by strengthening legal education in Afghanistan. The project goal is to strengthen legal education and increase access to justice to improve the rule of law in Afghanistan.

JOB SUMMARY: The Foundation seeks a Rule of Law Specialist to advise on rule of law policy and interventions including the LALE project. The Specialist will be assisting the national rule of law team with developing and implementing policies and projects that create a more unified and uniform justice system in Afghanistan, increase access to justice, and improve legal education. The Specialist will maintain and build relationships with international donors and national stakeholders including the Ministry of Justice, Attorney General s Office, and Supreme Court. The Specialist reports to and works under the direct supervision of the Director of Governance and Law Department. The position is located in Kabul, Afghanistan with regular travel to provinces. The duration of the position is for twelve months with a possibility of extension.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Rule of Law Specialist will have the following duties and responsibilities: Provide comparative legal analysis and expertly researched advice on rule of law interventions and development ideas. Write, edit, review and annotate project reports, proposals, substantive reports, course handbooks, manuals, and other documents, including English translations of documents authored in Persian and Pashto. Ensuring national rule of law staff and implementing partners understand and follow guidelines and parameters set out in grant agreements and project contracts. Create or review budgets, work plans, action plans, and other project planning documents. Represent the Foundation at donor meetings, conferences, and other international fora. Maintain close professional relationships with donors, implementing agencies, government institutions, and civil society. Advise on and assist in the implementation of the Foundation s rule of law advocacy strategy. Any other task as assigned by the Director of Governance and Law Department.

Skills: The successful candidate for this position must have the following skills: Ability to smoothly integrate into project that has been ongoing for some time. Ability to create innovative rule of law intervention and projects. Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines. Strong communication skills (oral and written) Persian or Pashto language skills highly desired. Ability to work with local community and travel to provinces. Must have the ability to maintain cordial working relationships between experts and VIPs who may strongly disagree on substantive and procedural issues. Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills and proven experience of contributing to legal analysis. Experience of delivering training and conducting workshops, seminars and conferences. Ability to manage resources, and work well with others. Flexible approach to working hours.

QUALIFICATIONS: The consultant is required to have the following qualifications: Master s degree in law or sharia is required. Minimum of three years of relevant professional experiences working as a legal professional with at least some experience working with an international development organization. Experience as a practicing lawyer is highly desired.
Experience working with universities or on academic development projects desired.

Education: Masters or PhD in Law or Sharia, Juris Doctorate, or similar.

Who are we looking for? The ideal candidate is passionate about leading programs and people in a collaborative, innovative, culturally sensitive way that advances the impact of the Foundation s work. You are a detail-oriented manager and clear communicator who establishes shared goals and ensures accountability in carrying out programs to the highest standards. You harness the talents and ideas of program teams and Foundation partners, and excel at fostering a culture of mutual respect and learning. You are adept at analyzing and solving problems, managing multiple responsibilities, prioritizing issues, and maintaining stability in a challenging and insecure context.

Why work at The Asia Foundation? You will have the opportunity to contribute to development in Myanmar and, more broadly, to the development, stability, and growth of the dynamic Asian region. You will help promote a more effective and constructive engagement between government and citizens, strengthen the role of women and minorities, and advance learning and awareness about the country. In Myanmar, other Asian countries, and with headquarters, you will work with and learn from dedicated, smart, and accomplished colleagues, program partners, and local leaders. In the process, you will improve your skills and grow as a development professional.

HOW TO APPLY: Applications should be submitted by visiting our website: http://asiafoundation.org/about/careers/and selecting Regular Employment . We will only consider applicants who apply online and include both their cover letter and resume. Please upload both in one document. You do have the option to upload both in separate documents but please note, to do so, sign out of the system and go back into your record for (any) additional documents. Applicant must submit their application prior to the closing date of 5:00 PM PST on Monday, April 30, 2018. The Asia Foundation offers excellent benefits and salary commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.

Closing date: 2018-04-30

Are you passionate about assuring the quality of assistance to the displacement affected?

Do you have solid experience leading programme development at the same time overseeing implementation?

You could be our next Area Programme Manager. Read below for a fuller description of the position and we look forward to receiving your application.

NRC in Afghanistan

Afghanistan remains a protracted and complex emergency. Conflict-induced displacement and recurrent natural disasters occur at the same time as ongoing return of Afghan refugees from Pakistan and Iran. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) established operations in Afghanistan in 2003. We respond across Afghanistan, including in hard-to-access provinces. For the past 2 years the NRC Afghanistan programme has grown exponentially. Funding has grown to over 190 million NOK in 2018, with a dedicated team of over 1400 staff, in 5 areas offices and 8 field offices, our operations are spread across Afghanistan reaching highly volatile environments with lifesaving assistance and protection. The government, UN agencies, donors and other stakeholders now recognize NRC as one of the most significant and important humanitarian players in Afghanistan.

With its main office in Jalaladab and a smaller office in Kunar, NRC East is one of the largest area offices, and growing, with a total of 495 staff members and over 10 active projects. We are responding in this region by providing Education, information Counseling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Shelter, Water Sanitation and Hygiene, and emergency Camp management (UDOC). In addition to these the Area office additional manages 8 community centers that supports programme implementation and reach out to the displacement affected populations.

About the position

The Area Programme Manager will be in charge of all the programme portfolio at all levels of the Project Cycle Management with the support of her/his project managers. The candidate is expected to work on improving programme quality to achieve both upward and down ward accountability working closely with critical interfaces in Kabul main office. He/She will also be in charge of the successful implementation of the M&E framework, updating the Area Management team on challenges and recommending solutions.

The Area Programme Manager reports to the Area Manager with technical guidance from the Head of Programme at Country office where necessary.

Our Ideal Candidate:**

We are seeking a university graduate in relevant field, with a minimum of 4 years of experience working at management position in a humanitarian/ recovery context. Expertise in one of NRC's programmes or area management level expertise. Knowledge of donor proposal, reporting regulations. and budgeting processes. A seasoned manager who will manage and build the technical capacity of our national staff. Fluency in English, both written and verbal; Knowledge of the Afghanistan context is an advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Line management for Area Level Project Managers
• Responsible for ensuring programme support to integrated programme, coordination and technical quality in Area Office.
• Responsible for compliance to donor standards, grant management, and regular reporting to donor at Area Level.
• Identify funding opportunities and develop funding strategy and forecasts at Area Level
• Ensure compliance with contractual commitments and extracting and implementing key learning from project implementation.
• Responsible for approval of Area Emergency Response Mechanism, Area needs assessments, development plans, and program implementation.
• Conduct systematic capacity building for project managers on proposal writing, report writing and programme related components.
• Responsible for technical issues involving sectorial coordination with Clusters and Working Groups at Area Level, including promoting the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with NRC Advocacy Strategy (specific for Afghanistan)
• The Area Programme Manager is expected to cover for Area Manager in his/her absence.

What we offer:

• Contract period: 12 months (with possibility for renewal)
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC s salary scale and terms and conditions.
• Duty station: Jalalabad, Afghanistan
• Grade 9 (See the NRC Global Job Grade Below)
• Travel: Approximately 30% travel

Additional Information:

This is an unaccompanied post/non family duty station, with shared housing/ accommodation of moderate standard.
Due to the unstable security situation, recreational and social facilities are limited.
All international staff working and residing in Afghanistan are obliged to pay income tax to the Afghanistan authorities.
Approved health certificate will be requested before contract start.
Selected candidate need to provide certified University diplomas prior to applying for visa to Afghanistan.

Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV.There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the "Company name" field for both company and location.

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Closing date: 2018-04-30

Purpose of the Position

The Grants Manager will be working under the direct supervision of the Program Director and will closely work with a team of fundraising. S/he will be required to consistently look for funding opportunities, develop concept notes and proposals according to guideline and bases on factual information that provide the reader with necessary details to make a decision about the future financial contribution for SDO. Similarly, s/he is expected to develop budgets and work plans based on the announced RFPs. Besides looking for the newly announced funding opportunities, the position holder is expected to approach the current or previous donors with any possible idea in line with the SDO's organizational strategy. S/he is primarily involved with writing, packaging and delivery of the final proposal documents and maintenance of the proposal content library, application of best proposal practices and ensuring proposal process is followed by team of programs. S/he will be responsible for ensuring quality and effective management of SDO's fundraising related activities as well as to provide technical support and required consultations to Programs Management Team. S/he will have a specific focus on protection and gender mainstreaming into SDO s Humanitarian programs and projects. S/he will play key role in relationships building among SDO and its targeted donor agencies and will be responsible for donor coordination activities and will be representing SDO at donor meetings.

Scope:

This position is for dynamic, detail-oriented Grants Manager, who will write and coordinate strategic marketing content for proposal and presenting other material to support SDO financial acquisition and donor retention efforts. The Grants Manager will be based in Programs Department at SDO Main Office. The position holder will be leading the taskforces established for fundraising purposes under Programs Management Office and will be undertaking the above mentioned activities in collaboration and support with the team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develops proposals, concept notes, budgets and work plans based on the requirements of donors;

Oversights and leads in the design of new projects and review of existing programs across all of SDO intervention areas;

Attends donor meetings and project briefings;

Represents SDO in sector/cluster meetings and coordination fora focused on Protection, Gender, Health, Nutrition, WASH and Child Protection;

Motivates and coaches the programs team members on writing wining proposals;

Leads the fundraising taskforces to research, analyze, prepare, and submit proposals for donors;

Reviews requests for proposals (RFPs) or requests for information (RFIs) requirements; develops response approach and ensures agreed upon elements are incorporated into a cohesive and persuasive format;

Systematically reviews all programs, MEAL and other essential interventions to ensure adherence to essential standards (SPHERE Standards, Protection Principles, Child Protection Standards, Gender and Gender in Emergencies, the Core Humanitarian Standard);

Participates and oversights the design and implementation of all MEAL systems and mechanisms

Responds to inquiries and coordinates activities with programs management team to ensure that appropriate level proposal section responses are fulfilled in a timely manner;

Coordinates with programs management team as needed to ensure production, quality control and past performance requirements are met. Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel;

Provides comprehensive reviews and proofreading of materials developed to ensure accuracy, consistency and appropriate style;

Manages SDO's communications, public and donor/media relations and events;

Works on SDO's visibility and lobby for SDO with potential targets; and

Any other tasks assigned by Program Director or Executive Director.

Education and Skills:

Candidates who have the following qualities are eligible for the position:

Master degree in development studies or any other relevant field.

At least 5 years of experience in project design and proposal development field.

Experience working with proposal development, preparation, writing and analysis.

Excellent oral and written command of English Language.

Good communication skills to create documentation and to communicate with donors and management.

Have an understanding of development trends and progress in Afghanistan.

Excellent project management skills.

Able to work in multi-cultural and tough environment.

Excellent Microsoft Office Package skills.

Leadership skills to guide and mentor the work of less experience professionals in the programs management office.

• Interested qualified candidates should submit a complete CV along with a cover letter explaining their motivation in applying for the job and highlighting their relevant skills and experience
• To apply online please send your application/CV to sdokabul@gmail.com

• Subject of the email must be: Grants and Program Development Manager/SDO/MO, Otherwise, your application may not be Considered

• Academic certificates or references need not to be submitted at this time. These will be requested if called for interview.

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Closing date: 2018-04-30

The Colombo Plan for Cooperative Economic and Social Development in Asia and Pacific, which has its headquarters in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is an inter-governmental organization with a membership of 27 countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

Applications are invited from the firms of Auditors for the above requirement in Kabul, Afghanistan which meets the required criteria:

Objective:

To undertake a financial audit of Afghan Women s Shelter Fund (AWSF) project and Afghan Children Support Center Fund (ACSCF) project for the accounting period June 2015 to May2018 to ensure compliance with implementing partners (policy, procedures and guidelines, to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, and to establish that systems and procedures are managed with due regard for economy, efficiency, and effectiveness.

A.AWSF Project - 7 National Implementing Partners HQs, 14 shelters, 13 Family Guidance Centers, 2 Legal Advice Centres.

B.ACSCF Project - 3 Children Support Centers and 1 National Implementing Partners HQ

Scope of Work:

The audit will be carried out in accordance with International Standards of Auditing. Audit will include examination of all financial components of the AWSF and ACSCF projects. The concerned auditor will specifically audit the finance, human resources, procurement and asset management, internal control aspects of the projects as mentioned below. The concerned auditor will also ensure that the releases and expenditures are duly separately reflected in the program financial statements.

Finance:

1. Check the adequacy of the accounting and financial operations and reporting systems. These include budget control, cash management, certification and approving authority, receipt of funds, and disbursement of funds.

2. Check the recording of all financial transactions in expenditure reports, records maintenance and control.

3. Check that all disbursed funds have been used in accordance with the approved budget and signed MoUs, with due attention to budget value, and only for the purposes for which the financing was provided, including goods, equipment, staff and all services.

4. Check that the expenditure for the project was actually incurred by and for the project only. For this purpose auditor should examine supporting documents such as invoices, contract and proof of payment, and signatures, verifiable by originals of supporting evidence.

5. A balance sheet showing accumulated funds of the project balances other assets of the project, and liabilities, if any.

6. Check that all necessary supporting documents, financial records, invoices, and accounts are properly documented and available as per reported project expenditures.

7. Clear linkages should exist between the accounts and reports submitted to the Colombo Plan and those submitted to Ministry of Economy and other Ministries/Government offices.

*Human Resources:**

1. Review the process for recruiting project personnel/consultants and assess whether it was transparent and competitive (specifically checking on nepotism, ethnic biases, whether direct management line is hiring relatives etc.) and include performance appraisal, attendance control, calculation of salaries and entitlements, payroll preparation and timely payment, and management of personnel records.

The expenditure relating to Project Staff have been paid within the approved budget and there are no ghost employees within the project payroll. For this purpose the auditor needs to match records of Finance and HR.

Procurement and Asset Management:

1. Review the process for procurement/contracting activities and assess whether it was transparent and competitive.

2. Check the effectiveness of the procurement activities of the project in order to ensure that the equipment and services purchased meet the requirements.

3. Check that all procurement documents are signed by designated authorities and that procurement thresholds, call for bids and proposals, evaluation of bids and proposals and approval/signature of contracts and purchase orders are all available.

4. Review the process for asset management and whether there is record and documentation of all assets and inventory.

5. Check that the agency has receiving and inspection procedures, inventory, asset control and management (typically for vehicles and office equipment) purchased for use of the project. The procedures for receipt, storage, and disposal shall also be reviewed.

Internal Controls

1. The review of progress and internal controls should also include the following:

a) Review monthly/quarterly financial report/work undertaken, expenditure/payments and their timeliness and their compliance with the project documents (proposal, MOU and budget). Review available annual report as relevant.

b) The assessment should be according to established internal control standards.

c) Review and check that proper measures are in place for all cash funds held by the project and review existing procedures for safeguarding of cash.

d) Review the accounting records and assess their adequacy for maintaining accurate and complete records of receipts and disbursements of cash; and for supporting the preparation of the monthly and quarterly financial reports.

e) The audit shall also cover travel activities, vehicle management, office premises and lease management, office communications, and records maintenance.

f) The audit shall also cover the information and communication systems and the control and security of equipment and data.

Audit Deliverables:

The audit is expected to be completed between 01 June 2018 to 31 August 2018.

1. An auditor opinion as to the overall financial situation of the project for the period June 2015 to May 2018. (Annex of projects are given).

2. Certifying Statement of Use of Funds showing expenditures of the project under HQ office and each project center for the period June 2015 to May 2018.

3. Certifying the status of assets and equipment held with implementing partners during June 2015 to May 2018.

4. The auditor should prepare a reconciliation between the amounts shown as received and spent by the agency and that reported to the Colombo Plan.

Consultations with Concerned Parties

Prior to the start of audit work, the auditors will be required to consult with the Colombo Plan HQ Officials,. Upon completion of the draft audit report and management letter, the auditor will be required to meet and debrief the Colombo Plan Officials and INL Officials on its major findings from the audit and its recommendations for future improvements.

The auditor will have full and complete access at any time to all records and documents (including books of account, MOUs, bank records, invoices and contracts etc. from the implementing agency and all employees of the entity. The auditor will have a right of access to bank, contractors, vendors, agencies and other persons engaged by the agency for the project.

Key Qualifications for the Auditor/Agency:

1. Experienced in applying either ISA or international audit standards, as applicable.

2. Should have staff with appropriate professional qualifications and suitable senior experience with ISA or INTOSAI standards, including minimum 5 years experience in auditing the accounts of entities comparable in complexity to the entity being audited. Auditing team should be led by a chartered accountant with minimum 8 years experience in audits.

3. The auditor must be completely impartial and independent from all aspects of management or financial interests in the entity being audited.

4. The audit company should be registered with Afghanistan Government.

5. The audit company should have a previous background in auditing gender, children protection, or other sensitive projects.

6. The auditor should not, during the period covered by the audit nor during the undertaking of the audit, be employed by, serve as director for, or have any financial or close business relationships with any participant in the management of the implementing agency entity.

7. Any staff/team member involved in the audit should disclose a Conflict of Interest statement showing they are not related/engaged in any manner with the entity being audited.

Application Procedure:

Curriculum vitae (CVs) should be provided to the client by the principal of the firm of auditors who would be responsible for signing the Audit report/Management letter, together with the CVs of managers, supervisors and key personnel proposed as part of the audit team. CVs should include details on audits carried out by the applicable staff, including ongoing assignments indicating capability and capacity to undertake the audit.

Last date of Application: 30 April 2018.Title of Application: Audit Application for CPGAP

Applications to be sent to: cpgapproposal@colomboplan.org

Closing date: 2018-04-30

Job Title: External Monitoring Agent (Individual Consultant)

Location: Kabul Afghanistan

Organization: Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL)

Project: Afghanistan Agricultural Inputs Project (AAIP)

Vacancy/REOI No: MAIL/ARTF/AAIP/S.273

Nationality: AnyInternational Citizen

Publication date: 16-April-2018

Closing Date: 30-April-2018

Language: English (Essential) Dari and Pashto (Preferable)

Duration of Assignment: (Three Months)

I.Background of AAIP:

The overall Project Development Objective (PDO) of the AAIP is to strengthen institutional capacity for safety and reliability of agricultural inputs and sustainable production of certified wheat seed. The Project has four components: (A) Improved Seed Production; (B) Quarantine Networks and Quality Control of Agro-Chemicals; (C) Improved and Expanded Input Delivery System and (D) Project Implementation and Management.

Component Aaims to strengthen a sustainable, commercially viable, and technically efficient seed production and certification system.This component has three sub-components that are as follows. A1: Assistance to Agricultural Research Institute of Afghanistan(ARIA) including varietal selection and Production of Breeder Seed, A2: Assistance to Improved Seed Enterprise (ISE) including production of Foundation Seed and A3: Coordination of Seed Sector. Under sub-component A1 and A2 there are three major project elements: a) training, b) support to production, and c) infrastructure renovation / development.

Component Baims to build and strengthen the institutional capacity and physical infrastructure required for quality control of agro-chemicals and plant quarantine. Furthermore, this component involves the establishment of physical infrastructure such as 'Border Quarantine Stations (BQS)' and capacity to prevent the introduction of exotic quarantine insect, pests and diseases, in addition to facilitating the export of plant materials by issuing proper quarantine/phytosanitary certificates.

Component Caims to analyze current agricultural input delivery systems and to develop a plan of action, to be followed by a pilot input delivery system. Specific activities under this component includes piloting a voucher system for wheat seed, which is the primary seed produced under the project. The main goal is to explore the possibility of replacing the currently insufficient government-led seed distribution system that is mainly based on providing subsidized seeds to a limited number of farmers. This approach is an attempt to improve the situation by creating an environment which strengthens linkages between seed producers and farmers while the government phases out its involvement in seed distribution and focuses on its regulatory role.

Component Dhosts the Implementation Management and Support Team (IMST) in MAIL with overall responsibility for Monitoring and Evaluation, Management Information System, Procurement, Financial Management, and implementation of the ESMF, RPF and PMP.The following main technicalDirectorates from the MAIL side have been involved in thepreparation and implementation of the project: (i) for Component A: the Agricultural Research Institute of Afghanistan (ARIA), the Improved Seeds Enterprise (ISE) and the National Seed Board (NSB)

(ii) for Component B: the Directorates for Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQD) and Food Quality Control & Agriculture Inputs (FQCAID).

(iii)Component C will be implemented by the IMST (mainly the national M&E Specialist supported by an international M&E Specialist).

II.Assignment Background:

As part of the project preparation, initial environmental and social assessments are being carried out under the World Bank Operational Policy on Environmental Assessment and related policies.The main outputs of the environmental and social assessments include the following: Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) project specific Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP)s, Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM), Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF), Pest Management Plan (PMP) and the IPM Approach implementation. The findings and the recommendations of these different documents are being incorporated in the engineering designs of the proposed project or are at an advanced stage. These terms of reference are for an External Monitoring Agent (EMA) to undertake an independent mid-term review of the process and outputs of ESMF, ESMPs, GRM, RPF, PMP and the IPM approach implementation being undertaken by the AAIP for the sub-projects in Afghanistan.

III.Objectives of the Assignment:

The overall objective of the assignment is to ensure that the social and environmental safeguard and GRMprocesses and outputs are in line with all applicable World Bank operational and safeguard policies and Afghanistan Environmental Law, mainly the Project Environmental and Social Management Framework, Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) and Project Greivence Redress Mechanism.

IV.Methodology:

Our suggested methodology is in three phases.

Phase-Iis the preparatory phase where the EMA is required to review and understand the ESMF, RPF, GRM, PMP and all associated project documents. Define the monitoring parameters, roles and responsibilities, frequency and the preparation of monitoring and compliance templates.

Phase-IIis the so-called interactive phase where the EMA is required undertake site visits, surveys and discussions with relevant representatives of the project team and public to fulfill the requirements of this review assignment. Site visits need to be carried out to collect data from the sub-project locations in different regions of Afghanistan by planning of objectives and targets. Target area will be Nangarhar from east region - Balkh, Badakhshan, Kunduz and Takhar from north region - Kandahar, Helmand and Khost from south region - Herat and Nimroz from west region - Kabul, Parwan and Bamiyan from central region. More details on sub-projects can be provided on request.

Phase-IIIis reporting phase where the EMA is required to submit a detailed quality report on the project outputs and compliance of the sub-projects.

V.Scope of the assignment:

The scope of the consultant shall include but not limited to the following three main components that needs to be monitored.

Environment

To review the process and the outputs of the ESMF, ESMPs and related reports in order to confirm that all the applicable World Bank Operational Policies have been complied with;

To Review the implementation of the project PMP and the IPM approach, find shortcomings, their relevant reasons and give appropriate recommendations;

Assess how much the PMP and the IPM approach are mainstreamed in the relevant project cycle, M&E, Extension Work, reporting, training and Capacity Development and etc;

To confirm that the ESMF and RPF are closely integrated with the project s economic, financial, institutional, and technical analyses to ensure that environmental and social considerations are given weight and influence design decisions;

Assess compliances with national environmental policies, laws, NEPA regulations, and standards as well as World Bank Safeguard polices;

To review the approach adopted in developing the project in a comprehensive manner that minimizes adverse impacts on natural and social environment;

Propose remedial measures in case of failing ESMF and PMP implementation

Assess the progress of key PMP and IPM approach requirements, e.g., establishing functional Steering Committee, creating functional and useable MIS System for Pest and diseases management, preparation and application of relevant legislation and regulations.

Social Safeguards

To assess and verify that the outputs of the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) , Grievance Redress mechanism (GRM) and Resettlement Policy Framework (RPF) have been adequately addressed in the project s engineering design and in its implementation plans.

Assessment of the stakeholder consultation process which have been carrying out among the project stockholders, beneficiaries and involvement of women in the project design and do heir feedbacks have been reflected into project design or not?

According to project RPF, assess the social risks, negative impacts, the land acquisition and land related issues, loss of livelihood, land documentation and the status of squatters and encroachers under each sub-project

Assessment of how environmental health and social issues have been addressed across sub-projects

Based on the findings of the current assessment, propose how to increase women s participation in the project

To review the status of the site specific ESMPs which have been implemented by the contractors (outputs from implementation of ESMPs)

The consultant will assess that do the project stakeholders and beneficiaries receive the project information and social safeguard and GRM awareness during planning and implementation stages and their feedbacks have been reflected in the project design or not?

Based on findings of current assessment, provide and propose clear recommendations that what actions the ministry should take to address the social safeguard issues

GRM

Based on GRM manual, monitor and assess the establishment of GRCs at both headquarter and sub-project level

Based on GRM manual, to verify thatthe Grievance Redress Mechanism has been addressed and complaints have been recorded during the sub-project implementation

To assess the effectiveness of GRM and public perception about GRM and its utilization.

Verify the status of grievances have been addressed properly and also the unresolved grievances

The EMA will interact with the MAIL/AAIP on a continuous basis throughout this review assignment. The EMA will collect any information required from the World Bank if required.

The Consultant will prepare a draft review report and discuss the same with the AAIP team for environmental and social safeguards.

AAIP will provide comments to the EMA on the draft review report that will focus on the required modifications to the ESMF, ESMPs, PMP/IPM approach and RPF.

EMAs deliverables shall also be reviewed by the World Bank and Environmental and social safeguards team of AAIP, and comments have to be incorporated by the consultant.

VI.Reporting Requirements:

A.The Consultant should submit the inception report within 1 week of the commencement of services. This will include the suggested methodology proposed for sampling of the sub-projects to be audited.

B.The EMA will prepare a comprehensive review report with the following suggested contents:

1. Executive Summary: This will include a summary of the strengths and weaknesses identified in the review of the ESMF process and outputs. This will clearly identify the major deficiencies in the ESMF outputs along with a justification and also outline the modification requirements. This will also carries a summary of the reviewer s conclusion.

2. Introduction: This section will state the purpose of the terms of reference, objective, scope and explain the arrangements for the review of the Environmental and Social Management Framework.

3. Review findings-overall Environmental and Social assessment process: This will include a comparative analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the Environmental and Social screening process that were adopted. This will also identify, recommend and provide the details of any additional requirements to the EA and SA process, which are imperative. This will include:

i. Review findings-ESMF

ii. Review findings-ESMP

iii. Review findings-PMP and IPM approach

iv. Review findings-RPF

v. Review findings-GRM

vi. Review findings-Integration of Environmental and Social concerns

The final comprehensive report should include the three areas detailed in section 5 of the TOR, along with an estimated budget for the Capacity Building of the staff if required.

1. Conclusion:This will contain with a clear recommendation as to the endorsement (without conditions) of the project ESMF and RPF prepared by the AAIP in as far as they meet the relevant World Bank requirements.

5.Recommendations:The EMA will come up with a list of corrective actions and recommendations that needs to be followed by the AAIP.

1. Appendices: List of references (published and unpublished), list of meetings with individuals or organizations met, reproduction of important reference materials or data /information, and recording of important consultation meetings conducted

C.Reporting Schedule and duration

The EMA will perform the required duties within a maximum period of up to 3 months following signing of the contract. The consultant will be responsible for the following deliverables. The time line of deliverables will be specified at signing of contract.

S.N

Reporting

Timeframe for submission of reports

1

Inception Report depicting the approach and methodology

Within 7 days of contract signing

2

Review Report (First draft)

Within 2months of obtaining approval for the inception report

3

Review report (Final draft) with a list of recommendations and corrective actions which needs to be followed by the project

within one weekof receiving the final comments

4

Submission of all data collected from field survey (hard and soft)

After approval of the final draft

VII.Qualifications and work experience required:

The consultant should have a clear understanding about environmental auditing system/process and requirements. The Specialist should have a minimum of 3 years work experience in Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan related auditing preferably in agriculture and livestock projects. The consultant should possess at least a Master's Degree in Environmental Sciences / Natural Resource Management or any other related field, including work experiences in developing countries. The consultant should have successfully completed at least one environmental audits in projects of environmental management plan implementation. Preference will be given to local consultants having relevant experience with the government or any donor/ international agencies.

For International applicantsexperience in international context in mentioned subject is a must.

Payment Schedule:

The payment to the consulting firm shall be made in three instalments as given below:

(i) First instalment: 20% of the contract amount upon attending the orientation meeting, submission of Inception Report along with the timeline of activities and work plan for all the staff for the assignment and staff deployment in the field.

(ii) Second instalment: 50% of the contract amount will be paid upon receiving the approved final report'.

(iii) Third instalment: 30% of the contract amount will be paid after submission of the data collected at the field survey (hard and soft) to AAIP's Environmental and Social Safeguard team.

Please submit your updated resumes along with a cover letter / Expression of Interest quoting the Job Title to the attention of Project Director AAIP.

aaip.jobs@mail.gov.af, copy to jehangir.gabar@mail.gov.afNo later than 30 April, 2018 the interview date/s and venue will be determined soon after the expiry of the deadline for applications.

Closing date: 2018-04-30

Career with BRAC International

BRAC is a development success story, spreading anti-poverty solutions born in Bangladesh to 10 other developing countries in Asia and Africa, making it a global leader in providing opportunities for the world s poor.

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 by Sir FazleHasan Abed, and is today one of the top leaders in developing cost-effective, evidence-based poverty innovations in extremely poor, fragile and post-disaster settings. BRAC started its first programme outside of Bangladesh in Afghanistan in 2002through the Stichting BRAC International, which is registered in the Netherlands. BRAC International is currently reaching over 19 million people beyond Bangladesh and creating opportunities to break the cycle of poverty.

With a holistic approach that uses a wide array of interventions including microfinance, education, healthcare, legal services and more, BRAC invests in communities own human and material resources, catalyzing lasting change and creating an ecosystem in which the poor have the chance to seize control of their own lives. Of the world s top development and humanitarian relief organisations, BRAC is one of the few based in the global south. In March 2018, BRAC was ranked as the number one NGO in the world for the second consecutive year by the Geneva-based NGO Advisor, an independent media organization committed to highlighting innovation, impact and governance in the non-profit sector.

BRAC International is seeking application from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position:

Head of Internal Audit

Job Location: Country Office, Kabul, Afghanistan

Key Responsibilities:

Assist the management by providing independent advice on operations and performances and by assessing the effectiveness of internal control and compliance. The function aims to add value, improve operational efficiency, economy and effectiveness of management process, risk management, internal control and compliance system.

Prepare and finalize Risk Based Annual Internal Audit Plan for BRAC Afghanistan.

Track and monitor the achievement of that Plan.

Delegate, allocate and assign resources to carry out the audit work.

Advise, supervise and oversee the audit activities carried out by the internal auditors as per the Plan.

Ensure that the audit engagements are conducted in accordance with Internal Audit Manual.

Initiate special/investigation audit as per the requirement of the senior management.

Supervise the annual inventory count at County Office, Area Offices & Branch Offices.

Robust communication with Head Office Internal Audit Team.

Educational Requirements:

Masters or MBA from any recognized university major in Accounting/Finance with minimum two 1st divisions/classes or equivalent GPA/CGPA. No 3rd division/ class or below CGPA 2.00 is acceptable.

CA/ ACCA/ CIA qualified. Preference will be given for the additionally CISA certified candidates.

Required Competencies:

Vast knowledge in Internal Audit, Compliance and Risk Management.

Excellent report writing ability

Robust communication skill in English.

Should have the ability of analytical and presentation skill.

Should have the ability to manage country internal audit team.

Ability to work with ERP Environment.

Experience Requirements:

At least five years working experience in the relevant field with minimum three years in managerial positions in renowned organizations (INGO experience adds extra value)

Employment type: Contractual

Salary: Negotiable

If you feel you are the right match for the above mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

External candidatesneed to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades, years of experience, current and expected salary at recruitment.bi@brac.net

Internal candidatesneed to apply with their latest CV including all job assignments in detail with BRAC PIN and email to internal.bi@brac.net

Please mention the name of the position and AD# BI 14/18 in the subject bar.

Only complete applications will be accepted and short listed candidates will be contacted.

Application deadline: April 30, 2018

Women are encouraged to apply

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer

Closing date: 2018-04-30

Career with BRAC International

BRAC is a development success story, spreading anti-poverty solutions born in Bangladesh to 10 other developing countries in Asia and Africa, making it a global leader in providing opportunities for the world s poor.

BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 by Sir FazleHasan Abed, and is today one of the top leaders in developing cost-effective, evidence-based poverty innovations in extremely poor, fragile and post-disaster settings. BRAC started its first programme outside of Bangladesh in Afghanistan in 2002through the Stichting BRAC International, which is registered in the Netherlands. BRAC International is currently reaching over 19 million people beyond Bangladesh and creating opportunities to break the cycle of poverty.

With a holistic approach that uses a wide array of interventions including microfinance, education, healthcare, legal services and more, BRAC invests in communities own human and material resources, catalyzing lasting change and creating an ecosystem in which the poor have the chance to seize control of their own lives. Of the world s top development and humanitarian relief organisations, BRAC is one of the few based in the global south. In March 2018, BRAC was ranked as the number one NGO in the world for the second consecutive year by the Geneva-based NGO Advisor, an independent media organization committed to highlighting innovation, impact and governance in the non-profit sector.

BRAC International is seeking application from competent, dynamic and self-motivated individuals to fill the following position:

Communications and Compliance Manager

Job Location:Country Office, Kabul

Programme Brief:

The Communications and Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring high quality, innovative and effective organisational communication to ensure capturing, promoting and disseminating best practices of BRAC Afghanistan programmes as a part of broader profile building. The job holder will enhance the image of BRAC Afghanistan through building relationship with wide range of stakeholders while maintaining sensitivity and integrity of information, meeting the donor compliance and demonstrate a collaborative approach in developing and leading the unit.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure the development and implementation of a flexible and results oriented communications strategy.

Conduct periodic reviews of procedures, policies, strategies, and frameworks in order to ensure that compliance procedures of Ministry of Education (MoE), BRAC International and donor are accurately followed.

Identify compliance issues and ensure necessary steps to address those.

Capture and disseminate knowledge/best practices from the projects/programme on a regular basis.

Assess projects/programme risks and develop risk management strategies.

Ensure development of consistent and high quality communications materials, using innovative and proven best practices for a wide range of audiences.

Conceptualize and organize special events or BRAC Afghanistan inputs to special events, with a view to reaching wider audience; and compile and generate relevant materials.

As a member of the Learning and Sharing team, to work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure excellence within BRAC Afghanistan's work is captured, promoted and disseminated.

Provide regular feed back to BRAC Afghanistan senior management with a view to coordinating communications and compliance initiatives; inform about BRAC Afghanistan activities; and seek advice and support.

Conceive media strategies and plan/implement those strategies to enhance the positioning of BRAC Afghanistan with the media, ministries, other organizations and donors.

Contribute to and provide regular advice on BRAC Afghanistan corporate materials, e.g. illustrated Annual Report, video production, etc.

Willingness to travel to different provinces/Districts in Afghanistan.

Demonstrated initiative and self-motivation in handling all assigned tasks.

Establish strong links with his/her counter parts in other ministries.

Draft and produce press releases, advisories, background information, brochures, media kits and success stories to inform media, line ministries, donors and others.

Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Educational Requirements:

Master degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Public Relation, Sociology or any relevant subject in the field of social science.

Required Competencies:

Excellent written and spoken fluency in English.

Ability to take necessary action/work under pressure.

Effective time management skills and ability to complete assigned tasks within deadlines.

Must be a confident communicator and presenter.

Strong writing, editing, proofreading, layout and design, professional printing/publishing skills are essential, including ability to present concepts verbally.

Must possess excellent organizational and planning skills.

Superior project management and time management skills.

A wide degree of creativity and latitude.

Strong knowledge and understanding of current trends in digital media/social media.

Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach to management.

Experience Requirements:

5+ years of relevant work experience.

Employment type: Contractual

Salary:Negotiable

If you feel you are the right match for the above mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly:

External candidatesneed to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades, years of experience, current and expected salary at recruitment.bi@brac.net

Internal candidatesneed to apply with their latest CV including all job assignments in detail with BRAC PIN and email to internal.bi@brac.net

Please mention the name of the position and AD# BI 17/18 in the subject bar.

Only complete applications will be accepted and short listed candidates will be contacted.

Application deadline: April 30, 2018

Women are encouraged to apply

BRAC is an equal opportunities employer

Closing date: 2018-05-02

Position Summary:

Creative Associates seeks a Deputy Chief of Party (COP) for an upcoming USAID-funded program in Afghanistan. The overall goal of the Afghanistan Competitiveness for Export-Oriented Businesses Program is to support and enhance the market-driven growth of Afghan SMEs associated with export-oriented value chains and enterprise clusters in Afghanistan. This will be achieved through a direct technical and in-kind support of leading afghan exporters and relevant supply/value chain. The DCOP supports the Chief of Party (COP), acts for the COP as needed, and carries out any other tasks assigned by the COP to ensure proper management of the Contract.

Reporting & Supervision:

The DCOP works under the leadership of the COP and supports the COP in appropriate technical and coordination aspects of program.

Primary Responsibilities:

The DCOP will oversee all aspects of project implementation through direct supervision of its project components, as directed by the COP.

• The DCOP will provide support to the Chief of Party (COP) in representational programmatic, strategic development and quality control duties; and liaise with USAID and government stakeholders to respond to their informational, data and monitoring requirements.
• Support the management and supervision of staff.
• Assist in the formulation of annual work plans, in cooperation with the Chief of Party, other project staff, USAID, and the GoIRA.
• Develop and deliver reports and written documentation related to technical activities to be reported to USAID, including weekly, quarterly and annual reports, and all relevant project deliverables.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• At least a Masters degree in business, economics, international development, agriculture, trade, or other relevant field (or, alternately, a Bachelor s degree in a relevant field and 5 additional years of relevant experience);
• Minimum ten years implementing complex economic growth assistance projects in developing countries; of which five years was overseas in a management position that involved supervising staff, and of which one year must be working experience in/on fragile or post-conflict states;
• Minimum five-years experience in value chain development, agribusiness and related sectors, agricultural value chains, private sector development, MSMEs strengthening, trade facilitation, export promotion, agriculture, or related field, ideally in support of donor-funded programming;
• Previous experience in private sector agriculture, agribusiness, export, trade, marketing, or other related sectors highly preferred;
• Experience effectively integrating gender and youth programming into development programs;
• Experience working collaboratively with host country governments and the local private sector, and coordinating activities with those of other donors;
• Experience managing culturally diverse teams and working with counterparts from other cultures; and
• Excellent oral and written English language communication skills; local Afghan language fluency highly desired.

Local and regional candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Position contingent upon donor funding.

Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Please apply on website: https://rew21.ultipro.com/CRE1010/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*2B2A07FF568A57C5