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Title:Consultant (SDG 4/ Statistics planning)

Domain:Education

Grade:Mid-Level

Post Number:KAB/ED/Const/18/12/006

Duty Station:Kabul, Afghanistan

Type of contract:Consultant

Annual salary:Based on the organization s salary scale

Duration of the contract:Three months (with possibility of extension)

Deadline(midnight, Kabul time)**: 18/Dec/2018**

Application to be sent to: k.human-resource@unesco.org

Background and context:

The objective of this consultancy is to develop a plan for the Statistics component of the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida) funded project Better Education Systems for Afghanistan s Future , including the development of a pathway document linking work already done towards the National Education, SDG 4 mapping of existing government policies and a National Indicator Framework under the UNESCO Capacity Development for Education 2030 SDG 4 Pilot with plans for the Sida-funded Better Education Systems for Afghanistan s Future .

The objective of this Sida-funded project is to provide technical support to the Ministries of Education (MoE) and Higher Education (MoHE) in on-going education reform processes emerging from Afghanistan s National Strategic Education Plan III (NESP III). This project is organized around the three pillars of the NESP, (i) efficient and transparent management; (ii) quality and relevance; and (iii) equitable access. Through this project, UNESCO will support MoE and MoHE to strengthen capacity and develop, implement and monitor robust education sector plans integrating a gender perspective and underpinned by accurate and reliable education sector data, revise curricula and learning resources for formal general education (grades 1-12), non-formal adult education (levels 1-3), and higher education and research (Bachelor s and Master s), and increase access to general literacy and skills-based literacy programmes, with a particular focus on women. The consultant will be responsible for planning for the statistics component within the efficient and transparent management outcome. Within this component, UNESCO will support the on-going efforts to integrate and mainstream SDG 4 into MoE s planning processes and activities, and to improve and strengthen Afghanistan s Education Management Information System (EMIS) as a reliable tool for system-wide evidence-based decision making process and monitoring of NESP III objectives and SDGD 4 commitments, initiated through the support of the UNESCO Capacity Development for Education 2030 SDG 4 Pilot.

This project integrates a system-wide capacity development approach intended to provide comprehensive and seamless UNESCO support to the Ministry of Education (MoE) and Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE), to respond to key challenges facing the education sector in Afghanistan. The following UNESCO entities are associated in this project under the overall leadership and coordination of UNESCO Kabul: The International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP), the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL), the International Bureau for Education (IBE), the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), the Asia-Pacific Regional Bureau for Education in Bangkok, and UNESCO Headquarters. The incumbent will maintain strong liaison with UNESCO-UIS, in particular, given UIS role in supporting key activities within the statistics component.

The consultant will perform the following duties:

Support the Chief of Education to map linkages between the work carried out under the CapED SDG 4 pilot program and the new Sida-funded Better Education Systems for Afghanistan s Future project, producing a pathway document.

Support the Chief of Education to identify where and how the SDG 4 targets and activities to strengthen monitoring of progress towards them can be integrated into planned activities under the Sida project

Support the Chief of Education to identify how work carried out under UNESCO s CapED SDG 4 pilot program can transition into the Sida project s Statistics component

Liaise with UNESCO UIS and UNESCO staff in Kabul to develop a costed plan for the Statistics component of the Sida project.

Work with the Chief of Education Unit to liaise with MoE during the planning process for the Statistics work, identifying the MoE s priorities and areas for capacity development and aligning the action plan appropriately.

Ensure regular communication and consultation with national and international stakeholders (e.g. MoE, Sida, UNESCO UIS and UNESCO HQ)

Specific Tasks:

Develop a pathway document mapping linkages between the current CapED SDG 4 pilot and the new Sida-funded Better Education Systems for Afghanistan s Future multi sectoral program.

Develop a draft costed plan for the Statistics component of the Sida-funded Better Education Systems for Afghanistan s Future project, in coordination with UNESCO, UNESCO-UIS and MoE stakeholders.

UNESCO and UNESCO-UIS, and prepare a final costed action plan for the Statistics component of the Sida-funded Better Education Systems for Afghanistan s Future project.

Deliverables:

SDG 4/ Better Education Systems for Afghanistan s Future mapping and pathway document.

First draft of costed action plan for Statistics component of the Sida-funded Better Education Systems for Afghanistan s Future project prepared and shared with UNESCO, UNESCO-UIS and MoE stakeholders for feedback.

Final costed action plan for the Statistics component of the Sida-funded Better Education Systems for Afghanistan s Future project.

Supervisory arrangements:

The consultancy will be undertaken under the overall authority of the Director and Representative of the UNESCO Office in Afghanistan, and the direct supervision of the Chief of Education.

Competencies:

A successful candidate will be required to demonstrate the following competencies:

Core Competencies

Accountability

Communication

Teamwork

Innovation

Results focus

Planning and organizing

Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

For detailed information please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework

Required qualifications

Education:

An advanced university degree in education, social sciences, development studies or related area.

Work experience:

At least five years of relevant work experience, with two acquired at national and/or international level in the field of education, preferably related to education policy/planning, the Sustainable Development Goals and the Education 2030 Framework for Action.

Excellent analytical and report writing skills.

Candidates are requested to send their application to the UNESCO Kabul email k.human-resource@unesco.orgbefore midnight on 18 December 2018 (Afghanistan time).

All applications must be submitted by email, including the position title (KAB/ED/Const/18/12/006) in the email subject line. Applications should include the following:

a) An up-to-date curriculum vitae;

b) A statement indicating how their qualifications and experience make them suitable for the assignment;

c) A brief financial statement indicating the overall cost of the assignment. Any travel and subsistence requirements should be indicated separately.

Oxfam is a world-wide development organization that mobilizes the power of people against poverty.

The Afghanistan Country Office is looking for a Consultant for Protection support to Afghanistan Humanitarian team and Partners

40 hours/week, 30 working days excluding national holidays and weekends (August September 2018)

Location:Kabul with field visits to Kunduz and other provinces if required.

Objective of the assignment

• Oxfam in Afghanistan is scaling up its humanitarian response to meet the basic needs of vulnerable returnees, conflict induced Internally Displaced People (IDP) and drought affected communities. Oxfam is implementing its humanitarian response activities in Kunduz, Herat, Daykundi and Nangarhar provinces with its national NGO partners, Afghan Development Association (ADA), Assistance for Health, Education and Development (AHEAD) and New Consultancy and Relief Organization (NCRO). Oxfam s humanitarian response has been covering emergency WASH, Livelihoods protection and support, cash assistance, where gender and protection are mainstreamed. As of July 2018, Oxfam with its partners, Women for Afghan Women (WAW) and ADA, has started implementation of a new multisector project in Kunduz province including WASH, multipurpose cash, targeted protection assistance to gender based violence (GBV) victims. This project is funded through Global Affairs Canada (GAC).

• The main objective of this consultancy is to support Oxfam in Afghanistan humanitarian team and its partners in effective mainstreaming of protection in Emergency Food Security and Vulnerable Livelihoods (EFSVL) and WASH activities as well as build the capacity for implementation of the targeted GBV program. Consultant s key roles and responsibilities

• Participate in national protection coordinator recruitment (interview panel, written test)

• Review Oxfam and its partners programs and system in terms of Protection mainstreaming and targeted GBV protection in case of WAW

• Review existing protection mechanisms at the national and regional level (clusters, sub clusters, line ministers, departments, community based) and develop recommendations on how Oxfam and its partners can effectively interact and contribute to existing mechanisms

• Assess Oxfam and its partners team capacity on protection issues

• Develop training plan and materials based on capacity assessment of Oxfam and its partners on beneficiaries protection and Do No harm principles.

• Provide the trainings and mentoring support to Oxfam and its partners according to agreed training plan

• Provide practical trainings on handling protection related cases during the emergency response

• Provide technical support to Oxfam and its partners MEAL departments in monitoring of protection mainstreaming and targeted GBV protection assistance in emergency response

• Provide support in establishing system and approaches on protection needs assessment, analysis, documenting, planning and monitoring in emergency response according to Afghanistan context

• Develop contextualised and practical guidelines as a methodology for protection mainstreaming in EFSVL, WASH activities and targeted GBV protection programming.

Consultant requirements

Graduate in humanitarian/protection/health sector;

• Technical knowledge, skills in targeted GBV protection programming and mainstreaming of protection in EFSVL, WASH activities in emergency response and proven track record of similar assignments;
• Proven evidence of strong experience in capacity building;
• Experience of working with field team and partners;
• Demonstrated facilitation, coaching and mentoring skills;
• Sensitivity to cultural differences, and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural context;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively;
• Previous work experience in Afghanistan, knowledge of local languages is desirable;

Oxfam in Afghanistan roles and responsibilities

• Provide free accommodation and food in its Guest House in Kabul. Cover the food and accommodation costs during the field visits;
• Provide 1 round-trip flight ticket of consultant between the home destination and Kabul. Provide local transportation and domestic flights during field visits;
• Oxfam will be responsible for the security of consultant and provide security briefing, advisory. The consultant will sign and follow Oxfam s security and safeguarding policies and procedures;
• Support the consultant in the planning and arrangement of meetings with various internal and external stakeholders;
• Support the consultant in arranging the travel and logistics for field work;
• Support the consultant to the extent possible to have access to the targeted locations, communities;
• Support the consultant in accessing relevant documents from Oxfam;

Confidentiality

• All data collected during this assignment will become the property of Oxfam and will not be shared with third parties without the express permission of Oxfam.

Expression of interest

Expression of interest is requested from suitably qualified candidates and addressing the following:

• Cover letter including the information asset in the consultant requirements
• Requested price in USD for the accomplishment of the assignment or daily fee
• Details of three professional referees
• CV demonstrating consultant qualifications
• Expressions of interest that do not cover these requirements will not be considered.
• Deadline for submission of expression of interest is December 18, 2018. Submissions should be sent to Jobs.Afghanistan@oxfam.organd cc Reza.Mohammadi@oxfam.org

ACTED

Since 1993, as an international non-governmental organization, ACTED has been committed to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people s potential.

ACTED endeavors to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience; promote inclusive and sustainable growth; co-construct effective governance and support the building of civil society worldwide by investing in people and their potential.

We go the last mile: ACTED s mission is to save lives and support people in meeting their needs in hard to reach areas. With a team of 4,600 national staff 400 international staff, ACTED is active in 37 countries and implements more than 500 projects a year reaching over 14 million beneficiaries.

ACTED Afghanistan

ACTED has been present in Afghanistan since 1993, and operates across northern and eastern provinces. ACTED delivers lifesaving relief to the displaced communities with cash and in-kind assistance, shelters, and water and sanitation infrastructure, whilst contributing to long-term recovery and development by providing education and skills training, investing in agriculture and livelihoods, and strengthening local governance.

You will be in charge of

1.External Positioning

External Relations

• Act as key ACTED representative on Infrastructure in Afghanistan
• Ensure external representation of ACTED in Infrastructure sector, vis- -vis country and local authorities, other project stakeholders, donors and partners
• Participate in and report (internally) on Infrastructure technical and sectoral meetings, clusters and working groups involving all relevant stakeholders such as donors, NGOs, UN Agencies, inter-governmental institutions
• Ensure effective coordination and collaboration with key stakeholders and partners, i.e. NGOs, civil society organizations, community groups, and government counterparts who are working on Infrastructure
• Identify opportunities to collaborate and coordinate efforts with other organizations to ensure our activities build upon rather than replicate the work of others.

Project Development

• Collect and analyse primary and secondary data related to the Infrastructure sector in Afghanistan;
• Analyse the activities in the Infrastructure sector and relevant stakeholders
• Identify the needs of the most vulnerable populations through regular visits and literature review, and through the design and implementation of relevant needs assessments in close collaboration with AMEU
• Lead Infrastructure project conceptualization workshops
• Provide technical inputs into proposal design and ensure new or adapted projects for the Infrastructure sector focus on maximizing efficiencies, impact and integrated approaches

2.InternalInfrastructureTechnical Support and Coordination

Coordination

• Support the development and maintenance of a coherent Infrastructure strategy across ACTED s areas of intervention in Afghanistan
• Promote harmonization of approaches and methodologies across the different Infrastructure projects by developing and monitoring use of common tools, as well as creating opportunities for experience sharing and learning
• Brief Project Managers about main Infrastructure issues, and updating them on a regular basis.
• Organize internal Infrastructure meetings on a monthly basis.

Technical Leadership

• Define Infrastructure project implementation modalities and methodologies (including, but not limited to technical specifications, identification and registration of beneficiaries, distribution and sensitization)
• Lead the development of all technical tools related to Infrastructure projects (ToRs for consultants and evaluators, ad hoc reports, capitalization reports );
• Analyse the appropriateness, adequacy and potential impact of all interventions in the Infrastructure sector based on known contexts and needs
• Provide technical support to the Project Managers and other Infrastructure staff to implement the ACTED Infrastructure projects to a high quality standard;
• Liaise with Infrastructure technical staff on a regular basis to ensure technical assistance is provided to projects when needed
• Disseminate tools, research, best practices and lessons learned internally and externally through publications, networks, working groups, events, and conferences.

Staff Capacity Building

• Participate in the recruitment and training of Infrastructure sector staff members
• In coordination with Project Managers identify individual training needs and ensure access to training and professional development opportunities appropriate to the skill gaps and needs
• Provide training to projects teams on ACTED activities and Infrastructure best practices
• Develop training material for different trainings to share within the Infrastructure project teams
• Develop capacity-building programmes for local actors (including partner NGOs and relevant local services providers) on Infrastructure

Expected skills and qualifications

• Degree in relevant field of expertise
• At least 5 years of experience in project implementation on the field, preferably in an international context;
• Being a strong team player;
• Familiarity with the aid system, and ability to understand donor and governmental requirement;
• Excellent communication and drafting skills;
• Ability to coordinate and manage staff and project activities;
• Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;
• Ability to organize and plan effectively;
• Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people;
• Ability to travel and work in difficult conditions and under pressure;
• Fluent English skills required;
• Knowledge of local language and/or regional experience is an asset.

Conditions

• Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid depending on education level, expertise, security level and experience
• Living allowance of 300 USD
• Lodging and food provided in the ACTED Guesthouse / or housing allowance (depending on the contract lenght and country of assignement)
• Flight tickets in and out + Visa taken in charge by ACTED
• Provision of medical and repatriation insurances

Join us

Join our team today! Send your application by email at jobs@acted.orgunder Ref: InfraTC/AFG

ACTED

Since 1993, as an international non-governmental organization, ACTED has been committed to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people s potential.

ACTED endeavors to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience; promote inclusive and sustainable growth; co-construct effective governance and support the building of civil society worldwide by investing in people and their potential.

We go the last mile: ACTED s mission is to save lives and support people in meeting their needs in hard to reach areas. With a team of 4,600 national staff 400 international staff, ACTED is active in 37 countries and implements more than 500 projects a year reaching over 14 million beneficiaries.

ACTED Afghanistan

ACTED has been present in Afghanistan since 1993, and operates across northern and eastern provinces. ACTED delivers lifesaving relief to the displaced communities with cash and in-kind assistance, shelters, and water and sanitation infrastructure, whilst contributing to long-term recovery and development by providing education and skills training, investing in agriculture and livelihoods, and strengthening local governance.

You will be in charge of

1. Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation Systems

1.1. Technical and Systems Development

• Contribute to the development and updating of the country AME strategy, the consolidated AME work plan and AME frameworks for all ongoing projects;
• Ensure that AME findings are reflected and their recommendations are incorporated in future concept notes, proposals and implementation plans;
• Implement the AME policies and procedures as described in the ACTED AME standard guidelines and make sure that the tools are followed as applicable;
• Contribute to an effective roll-out of M&E collection and reporting systems to all staff and partners through training, site visits, manuals, and other technical support as needed.

1.2. AME Implementation and Management

• Develop the ToRs and mission plans and carry out assessments, monitoring and evaluations (baselines, mid-terms, endlines) as reflected in the ToR and mission plan;
• Develop and oversee the implementation of appropriate data collection and analysis instruments, methodologies (e.g. survey questionnaires, focus group discussions, key-informant interviews) and data/information dissemination/utilization plans;
• Closely supervise data collection activities and ensure that data collection teams are organized and resourced as needed, and that they deliver as per field mission plans and according to data quality standards;
• Maintain electronic and/or paper-based MIS systems for tracking and reporting all quantitative data and information including reporting on ACTED s 16 global strategic program indicators;
• Analyze AME data and produce reports, factsheets with useful statistical analysis and presentation (charts, tables, histograms, box plots) as necessary in a timely manner;
• Measure and report on qualitative and quantitative input, process, output, outcome, impact, objective, and goal-level performance indicators for all projects;
• Provide data to the Project Development Team for use in preparation of reports to donors and other stakeholders, as required;
• Contribute to donor proposals and fundraising efforts (particularly logical-framework designs, formulation of SMART indicators and AME budgets) and reports;
• Provide AME related capacity building and awareness to implementing partners and other institutions supported by ACTED as appropriate;
• Represent ACTED in different forums on AME related issues when required.

2. Learning

• Contribute to proactive dissemination and use of knowledge gained through AME activities among Project Managers, Technical Coordinators and Project Development Manager/Officers;
• Contribute to organizing and facilitating learning events in order to capture best practices and lessons learnt when a project closes or as required;
• Document and share the lessons learnt and best practices on time and ensure that the knowledge gained contributes to the improvement of projects and influence the strategic development of future projects and activities;
• Support project implementation and improvement by providing timely information around project successes to be scaled up as well as challenges to allow course correction throughout life of the program.

3. Beneficiary Complaints and Response Mechanism

3.1. Oversight of the Beneficiary CRM (only applicable in the absence of an AME Manager)

• Establish, implement and monitor the beneficiary Complaints and Response Mechanism (CRM) for the country mission in line with ACTED standard beneficiary CRM procedures;
• Ensure the effective functioning of the beneficiary CRM and that beneficiary complaints/feedback is adequately captured, analyzed, addressed and responded to in a timely manner and utilized by the program and coordination teams;
• Oversee the proper management of the project CRM central database;
• Build capacity and understanding among ACTED staff, partners and contractors on beneficiary accountability and CRM.

3.2. Contribution to the Beneficiary CRM

• Contributing to the implementation of the beneficiary Complaints and Response Mechanism (CRM) for the country mission in line with ACTED standard beneficiary CRM procedures;
• Contribute to the proper management of the project CRM central database;
• Build capacity and understanding among ACTED staff, partners and contractors on beneficiary accountability and CRM.

4.AME Team Management

• Ensure that staff under the direct responsibility understand and are able to perform their roles and responsibilities;
• Manage AME Assistants, Monitors and Enumerators delineating their responsibilities and follow-up the work plans and day-to-day activities;
• Ensure a positive working environment and good team dynamics;
• Manage interpersonal conflicts among team members;
• Undertake regular appraisals of relevant staff;
• Identify the AME training needs of team members and discuss plans with the AME Manager for both internal and external trainings;
• Coach, train, and mentor AME Assistants, Monitors and Enumerators with the aim of strengthening their technical capacity, exchanging knowledge within the AME team;

5. Other

• Provide regular and timely updates on progress and challenges to supervisors and other team members;
• Participate in AME-related conferences and workshops when possible and stay up to date of best practices and new knowledge created in the field of AME;
• Perform any other related activities as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Expected skills and qualifications

Master degree, preferably in a development/humanitarian related field

At least 1-2 years of professional experience in humanitarian and/or development organisations;

Experience with participatory appraisals and project cycle management encouraged.

Good organizational and communication skills with international and national staff and rural communities.

Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as well as the ability to plan, take initiative and work independently and under pressure

Excellent communication and drafting skills in English

Knowledge of the region an asset

Familiarity with basic office software programs

Conditions

• Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid depending on education level, expertise, security level and experience
• Living allowance of 300 USD
• Lodging and food provided in the ACTED Guesthouse / or housing allowance (depending on the contract lenght and country of assignement)
• Flight tickets in and out + Visa taken in charge by ACTED
• Provision of medical and repatriation insurances

Please send your application including cover letter and CV to jobs@acted.orgunder Ref: AMEO/AFG

Afghanistan | Fixed term | 12 months | ASAP

ACTED

Since 1993, as an international non-governmental organization, ACTED has been committed to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people s potential.

ACTED endeavors to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience; promote inclusive and sustainable growth; co-construct effective governance and support the building of civil society worldwide by investing in people and their potential.

We go the last mile: ACTED s mission is to save lives and support people in meeting their needs in hard to reach areas. With a team of 4,600 national staff 400 international staff, ACTED is active in 37 countries and implements more than 500 projects a year reaching over 11 million beneficiaries.

ACTED Afghanistan

ACTED has been present in Afghanistan since 1993, and operates across northern and eastern provinces. ACTED delivers lifesaving relief to the displaced communities with cash and in-kind assistance, shelters, and water and sanitation infrastructure, whilst contributing to long-term recovery and development by providing education and skills training, investing in agriculture and livelihoods, and strengthening local governance.

You will be in charge of

1. Accounting and treasury Management

1.1 Accounting management supervise the accounting cycle for the mission

• Ensure timely and accurate data entries in cashbook, bankbook and SAGA following the standard descriptions defined in ACTED s Global Finance Procedure Manual;
• Verify and coordinate the monthly compilation accounts from each area;
• Supervise cash and bank balance checking process when closing the monthly accounts;
• Communicate accounts on a monthly basis to HQ, respecting SAGA procedures and deadlines in line with the monthly accounting schedule as per ACTED s Finance Procedures;
• Manage the presentation, circulation, filing of vouchers and archiving of accounting and financial documents in compliance with FLAT and Finance procedures (maintain an up-to-date filing follow-up: A8.01_Red Cell Game); Review on a random basis quality and compliance of documentation from areas when centralizing;
• Supervise the Yearly and Midyear Accounting Closures for both General and Analytical Accountancy aspects (V1 and V2).

1.2 Treasury management ensure a controlled and smooth cash management

• Ensure justified bank selection process, open/close bank accounts under the authority of the CEO;
• Oversee the management of bank accounts: control, follow and make sure flows are properly lettered (advances, transfers, etc.), check balances and justifications, authorised visas; Report to HQ through the flows reporting tool A1_PRATIC;
• Supervise the management of safes and cash: available amount, balance checks, security instructions;
• Assess monthly cash-flow needs for projects and areas, fill and share the form A4.01_Cash Request on the 15th of each month;
• Manage money transfers, areas cash-supply and amounts in circulation, whilst defining payment procedures (bank transfer, cheque, cash etc.);
• Make sure donors are invoiced on time and report it through the tool A4.04_ATROCE, comply with good practices described in the Money In Acted HOUse Plan (MIAHOU).

2. Commitment of expenditures, budget control, & Financial Management

2.1 Commitment of expenditure guaranty budget availability and compliance to ACTED and donor s procedures before releasing payments:

• Collect visas of authorised staff members, set-up commitment ceiling in local currencies, define methods and timescales for payment;
• Before commitment / payment of any expenditure, check authorization levels, budget availability, budget line on which the expense is to be allocated to, ensuring full compliance with ACTED and donors procedures:
• In close coordination with the Country Logistics Manager (CLM) or equivalent, negotiate terms of contracts including payment schedule & taxes obligations; ensure that procurement procedures are adhered to; Follow-up commitments and payments through the tool A7.02_Contract Follow-Up (CFU); Ensure financial, compliance & budget control points during Purchase Committee meetings; review coherence between orders, quotations/offers, purchase orders, call for tender documentation, procurement memo, contract, invoices, receipts, works/services completion certificates; Check the receiver s ability to endorse payment;
• In close coordination with the Admin Team, ensure that staff contracts are in line with ACTED standard salary grid, available budgets and regulations; propose salary grids revisions based on benchmarks, national legislation and budget constraint; review and validate the payroll on the 25th of each month;
• Validate partner s accounting and documentation accuracy and compliance before payement.

2.2 Project budget follow-up, mission s cost control, internal & external audits anticipate and mitigate financial risks ensuring operations are run in a compliant and cost-efficient manner

• Lead Budget Follow-Up (A7.01) and Allocation Tables (A5) consolidation process;
• Analyse/report gaps between planned budgets and actual expenses; comply to the flexibility rule;
• Anticipate financial risks, present budget updates and mitigation plans during FLAT meetings;
• Analyse and report monthly running costs, fleet and communication of each area (A6.01-04)
• Prevent and report any financial and operational loss (A6.01 ACT follow-up);
• Submit to HQ all the annexes of the internal financial follow-up reporting tool (TITANIC) by the 15th of each month;
• Follow-up Exit Forms for international staff and make sure they are sent to HQ once validated;
• Take the lead on external audit preparation in support to the country compliance teams if any; Contribute to opening/closeout meetings, responses to audit reports, recommendations implementation plans.

3. Project financial cycle management

3.1 Develop project budgets and reports ensure the financial feasibility of projects, respecting ACTED and donors rules and deadlines

• Gather information from the relevant departments to consolidate budgets for project proposals according to project/mission needs and donor constraints; Propose sufficient programme and support budgets including mission s investment plans in close link with country coordination;
• Review and negotiate terms of grant contracts before signature (payment & financial reporting schedule, use of HQ cash-pooling system, etc.);
• Plan, consolidate, draft & crosscheck with Project Development Department (PDD) financial reports when required (ad hoc, interim and final), respecting contractual deadlines and rules such as flexibility, eligibility and liquidation period, etc.;
• Follow-up payments from donors and financial project close-out (contract liquidation).

4. Team leadership & other tasks

• Update the organization chart and ToRs of the finance and administration departments (if applicable) according to the mission development;
• Oversee the team, plan & conduct finance staff recruitments, undertake appraisals, follow career management, identify staff with potential and contribute to ACTED internal mobility policy; Ensure training and capacity building for finance team members of ACTED and Partners in order to increase the level of technical ability and skills;
• Actively promote strong & structured articulations with all teams (Logistics & PDD in particular); Represent ACTED with relevant finance & admin networks at country level;
• Improve information flows within the department and with other departments;
• Plan field monitoring missions;
• Perform any other related activities as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Expected skills and qualifications

• Master degree minimum in Finance or related area
• 3+ years of solid experience in financial management and monitoring systems, preferably of large development programs, possibly complemented by academic expertise
• Excellent financial and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting on programme financial performance
• Ability to manage a financial/monitoring team and demonstrate leadership
• Ability to monitor and evaluate financial and monitoring skills of communities through capacity-building efforts
• Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility
• Familiarity with the aid system, and understanding of donor and governmental requirements;
• Prior knowledge of the region an asset
• Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel and Project Management software

Conditions

• Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid depending on education level, expertise, security level and experience
• Living allowance of 300 USD
• Lodging and food provided in the ACTED Guesthouse / or housing allowance (depending on the contract lenght and country of assignement)
• Flight tickets in and out + Visa taken in charge by ACTED
• Provision of medical and repatriation insurances

Please send your application including cover letter and CV to jobs@acted.orgunder Ref: CFM/AFG

Blumont is seeking candidates as Chief of Party (COP) in Afghanistan. The COP will be responsible for overall project leadership, strategic guidance, managerial and technical oversight with final responsibility for achieving cost effective, timely, contractually compliant project results and impacts. In addition, the COP will have frequent and high level engagement with USAID, the host government, donors, local and International stakeholders. The Chief of Party will report to Assistant Vice President.

Essential Job Functions:

Represent (primary point of contact) the project with USAID, the host government and donors;

Serve as the strategic guide for program activities within all sectors ensuring the program meets all required targets and anticipated results.

Demonstrated experience implementing programs with a community stabilization focus or component in Afghanistan or in the region.

Must be innovative and resourceful in creating an awareness of new initiatives which respond to the needs and practices of the project.

Provides strategic direction and leadership to ensure all project objectives and activities align with Blumont s and USAID s standards and objectives.

Ensures implementation of targeted strategies to respond to stabilization priorities as identified by key stakeholders.

Facilitates collaborative partnerships between related Ministries, donors, and relevant stakeholders.

Ensures that all policies and practices instituted are compliant with USAID s performance monitoring, policy and compliance programming requirements set forth in the USAID Automated Directives System (ADS) and other rules and regulations.

Provides capacity-building workshops for prime and sub-partner staff to improve performance management.

Ensures the strategy for capacity building of national staff to achieve quality project management and to build sustainable national technical, administrative and management talent.

Manages and leads staff, consultants and contractors to ensure efficient and timely implementation of project. Provides regular policy and operational guidance to achieve this.

Ensures project implementation is in accordance with the contract and approved work plans; as needed, conducts project needs assessments to ensure project activities are continuously responsive to donor and stakeholder priorities.

Ensures the timeliness, cost and quality of all activities performed under the project.

Liaise with USAID, regional and central authorities, other development organizations involved in similar assistance programs in the region, and local communities to ensure support, coordination and satisfaction.

Prepares weekly and monthly reports to Blumont HQ that 1) provide a snapshot of progress against work plan activities and approved indicator targets; and 2) effectively identify technical, schedule or cost risks and/or issues.

Prepares quarterly and/or annual reports according to the contract requirements.

Identifies new projects and makes recommendations as needed.

Develops proposals for additional funding of existing programs and for new projects in country.

Prepares annual work plan, activity pipeline and budget that facilitate the achievement of key objectives and deliverables and identify responsible staff and potential roadblocks.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience:

• At least 10 years of progressively responsible international development experience in managing and implementing large agriculture and/or business development programs.
• At least 5 years of successful experience as Project Director or Chief of Party of large donor-funded technical assistance teams for projects of similar magnitude and complexity, particularly in transitional, Islamic, and/or post-conflict countries.
• Extensive experience in alternative livelihoods development within a counter narcotics context.
• Experience managing high profile programs, including experience in engagement with senior host government leadership.
• Demonstrated expertise in agriculture and alternative livelihood development, capacity building, and program design and implementation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to hold staff accountable for quality outputs and results as well as communication with external stakeholders such as governments, donors, etc.
• Professional fluency in English speaking, reading, and writing to a level 4 or native speaker.
• Professional oral presentation and concise writing skills in English (required) Dari/Pashto (desirable)
• Ability to interact regularly and professionally with senior host-government counterparts on policy and other strategic planning issues.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and strong track record in meeting deliverables and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other Contractors, local implementing partners, and teams implementing USG- and other donor-funded programs, including activities in different sectors such as infrastructure and democracy/governance.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Master s degree.

Prior experience in USAID funded projects.

Experience jointly coordinating and collaborating with civil-military-host country stakeholders.

Experience training staff.

Fluency in Dari.

Success Factors:

Demonstrated experience implementing programs with a community stabilization focus or component in Afghanistan or in the region.

Must be innovative and resourceful in creating an awareness of new initiatives which respond to the needs and practices of project beneficiaries.

Ability to train and facilitate dialogue among a diverse group of individuals with various skill sets and work styles. Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork.

Demonstrated ethical management approach.

Demonstrated team building and management skills

High motivation, initiative, and adaptability.

An ability to work successfully in remote and challenging settings with limited resources.

Travel Requirements:

This position will be based in Kabul, Afghanistan but it is expected that the candidate will be required to travel to remote and/or kinetic areas of within Afghanistan for up to 40% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

Normal Office Conditions.

Ability to carry body armor up a flight of stairs.

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Role & Responsibilities

Manage the implementation and coordination of the field projects in a specific province. Lead the team, providing strategic direction and managing security. Represent Medair at relevant meetings with contractors, local authorities, NGOs and other stakeholders.

Project Overview

Medair Afghanistan is a complex and dynamic country programme due to instability related to politics and insecurity. Medair has been operating in Afghanistan since 1996, and is currently implementing multi-sectoral projects in nutrition, WASH and food security in vulnerable communities in Kabul, the Central Highlands and Southern Afghanistan. There are plans to expand the current programme into new areas and potentially new sectors, as well as growing and strengthening partnerships. The Projects Coordinator will oversee all of Medair s projects and staff in the Southern region, which are currently focussed on nutrition, health and WASH sectors.

Workplace& Conditions

Field based position in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Take a look at Medair s work inAfghanistan.

Starting Date / Initial Contract Details

March 2019. Full time, 12 to 24 months.

Key Activity Areas

Security Management

Monitor and review the security status on a regular basis, liaising as applicable with local authorities, other NGOs, the UN or other relevant security bodies.

Oversee and monitor staff adherence to security protocols, including security incident reports.

Ensure all staff members working in the region and all visitors receive appropriate briefings and on-going training in security-related topics.

Ensure security plans and protocols for KHR are updated and implemented.

Train relevant Project Managers in security planning, implementation and monitoring.

Project Management

Oversee the overall implementation of the designated projects in accordance with the project proposals ensuring objectives are met within the required time frame and budget.

Support relevant Project Managers in day-to-day decision making as requested.

Ensure that regular monitoring and evaluation assessments against project objectives are conducted and reports made to the relevant people.

Maintain an overview of the regional context with a view to the strategic development of new projects.

Support the Country Director in the development and production of new concepts and proposals.

Representation

Represent Medair at meetings in the region and through relationships with external partners (e.g. community leaders, local and national government officials, UN agencies and other NGOs) in order to facilitate and ensure cooperation and partnerships.

Develop and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders (e.g. beneficiaries, community leaders, local and national government officials, donors, UN agencies and other NGOs).

Seek out and actively participate in relevant local networks or task groups on specific humanitarian aid issues.

Financial Management

Plan and construct the budgets for the designated projects, in collaboration with the relevant Project Managers and Sector Advisers and in accordance with donor guidelines.

Working with the relevant Project Managers, ensure that budgets are spent according to donor proposals and regulations and within the appropriate timeframe.

Monitor the spending of the designated projects to ensure they operate in line with Medair and donor guidelines for financial accounting and reporting practices.

Manage the base budget and expenditure.

Staff Management

Ensure that staff receive appropriate and adequate training by providing mentoring and coaching and through the promotion of capacity building of local staff.

Hold regular team meetings and, through a consultative leadership style and a transparent, honest and supportive communication structure, develop and build an effective team.

Provide oversight and line-manage the Project Manager(s), Security Officer, Logistics Team Leader and Senior HR & Finance Officer.

Team Spiritual Life

Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, beneficiaries, and external contacts.

Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based team settings. Fully contribute to the rich spiritual life of your team, including team devotions, prayers, and words of encouragement.

Encouraged to join and contribute to Medair s international prayer network.

This job description covers the main tasks that are anticipated. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary.

Qualifications

University degree in relevant subject or equivalent professional / technical qualification.

Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written).

Experience / Competencies

Post-qualification management experience in a relevant profession.

Experience working in a cross-cultural setting. Experience of security management in a previous role.

Capacity to work under pressure and manage personal stress levels.

Ability to work independently and willingness to live and work in remote locations.

Experience in the design, monitoring of implementation and evaluation of humanitarian programmes.

Problem solving ability, excellent communicator, strong organisational and time management skills.

Good numerical and report writing skills. Able to build trust and enforce procedures.

Able to oversee multiple tasks, prioritising and delegating as required.

Before you apply

Please ensure you are fully aware of the:

a) Medair organisational values.

b) Profiles and benefits packageprovided for Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS).

c) Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC)(which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions).

Application Process

To apply, go to the "Current Vacancies" page then:

a) apply for this vacancy (or another position that matches your profile), or

b) apply for a Medair ROC (where we can try and match your competencies to our vacancy needs).

Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed.

The primary role of the Programme Management Office (PMO) is to provide AFOC with the structures, tools and techniques needed to ensure that it has the right programmes and projects in place, that operational and change priorities are balanced, the governance and decision making is facilitated and it has the resources and capability to deliver them consistently well.

The functions and services of the PMO include:

Strategic Planning/Portfolio Support: Ensuring UNOPS is focused on doing the right projects by supporting management decision-making.

Delivery Support: Ensuring UNOPS is doing projects the right way, through the effective delivery of the programme and projects.

Best Practices: Applying UNOPS standards in project management, encouraging consistent working practices and ensuring appropriate application.

The primary role of PMO is to ensure that project management policies, processes and methods are followed and practiced according to the organization standards, while acting as the overall Project Assurance capacity within the business unit on behalf of the Director and Representative (Executive). The PMO strongly contributes to moving AFOC toward achieving its mission-focused goals and objectives.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of functions:

1. Development and planning

2. Set-up and closure

3. Monitoring and reporting

4. Stakeholder engagement

5. Quality assurance

6. Knowledge management and innovation

7. Personnel management

Development and planning

In conjunction with the PMO team, provides appropriate levels of programmatic management and administrative support to the Head of Sustainable Programme Management regarding all ongoing project activities, while maintaining and implementing appropriate standards and best practices in line with UNOPS policies and procedures.

Directly contribute to strategic oversight, advice and direction on programme and project management activities in line with service agreements and project documents.

Ensure proper development, implementation and, as and when appropriate, amendments, of project budgets and staffing resources, ensuring synergies across AFOC.

Develops and establishes resource tracking systems for use within the PMO, complementary to UNOPS' online tools, to ensure effective planning, forecasting and tracking of delivery across AFOC.

Identifies, and anticipates in a timely manner, potential risks and issues and advises mitigating measures to the Head of Programme.

Set-up and closure

Facilitate the development of high-level programme/project plans, including the collation of lower-level plans into programme/project-level milestones.

Develop, track and maintain dependencies.

Liaise closely and support the Head of Support Services in all project assets and finance related issues.

For project closure purposes, acts as (or nominates and supervises) a focal point between AFOC and donors throughout the process.

Oversee and coordinate all project closure activities, ensuring appropriate disposal of project assets, timely and effective final (operational) reporting, initiation of financial disbursements as appropriate during Defects Notification Periods (DNP), updating of information in the One UNOPS online system, and effective handover of closed projects to UNOPS HQ for financial closure processes.

Monitoring and reporting

Prepare and issues regular project reports, through the Head of Programme and the Office of the Director in accordance with donor guidelines for reporting.

Regularly review project status, evaluating performance criteria (scope, cost, schedule and quality).

Maintain diaries and progress reports as required by UNOPS standard procedures.

Identifies and anticipates in a timely manner, potential risks and issues specific to delivery forecasts, and advises mitigating measures to the Head of Programme.

Provides routine oversight and analysis of delivery data within the dashboard system, using UNOPS ERP system as required.

Performs routine maintenance and implementation of effective monitoring and evaluation systems of programme and project activities, in line with logical frameworks.

Within the context of monitoring and evaluation, ensures all projects submit and regularly update specific milestones and targets for the duration of projects' life-cycles, and tracks progress, or otherwise, against such information.

Provides editorial support to programmes and projects, ensuring effective and timely dissemination of reports, in line with project documentation and clients' expectations.

Provides the Head of Support Services with necessary project analysis reports and information to support areas relevant to the project management team (i.e. Locally Managed Direct Costs projections etc.).

Coordinates and oversees the implementation of requests or initiatives relevant to project management from the Regional Office, IPAS, and HQ Teams, as required.

Stakeholder engagement

Supports the development and maintenance of stakeholder profiles and facilitates the formulation of stakeholder engagement strategies.

Enables the formulation of programme and project communications plans in conjunction with the Office of the Director.

Supports stakeholder engagement and communication, ensuring effective timing and interdependency management of communications across programmes and projects.

Coordinates internal programme/project communications.

Helps monitor the effectiveness of programme/project communications.

Quality assurance

Works with internal audit and finance to ensure the programme complies with audit requirements.

Works with procurement staff to ensure effective interface with suppliers' quality systems.

Ensures compliance with UNOPS defined standards for programme/project management.

Coordinates quality reviews of programme/project documents and deliverables.

Provides quality control for management products (project documents, reports, etc.).

Represents the Head of Programme in supporting key stakeholders to continuously identify and improve operational processes relevant to project implementation.

Knowledge management and innovation

Acts as AFOC focal point for maturity enhancement initiatives, using P3M3 as a baseline.

Ensures routine and effective capacity building activities are conducted in order to build the long-term and sustainable capacity of national staff.

Participates in, and advocates PMs' participation in, relevant Communities of Practice.

Actively interacts with PMs and the wider PM community to share case studies, lessons learned and best practices in the Knowledge System.

Provides feedback to Practice Leads on policy and supporting guidance working to achieve continuous improvement of UNOPS policies.

Contributes to the oversight of lessons learned procedures, ensuring that lessons learnt are shared in a timely and appropriate manner.

Personnel Management [if managing a team]

Exercises control of all staffing issues within the PMO team including recruitment, on-boarding and staff performance reviews.

Directly contributes to the development and maintenance of budget and resource availability tables in conjunction with project managers and relevant project staff.

Promote and support a learning culture by empowering individuals and teams to identify critical learning needs and plan/provide easy access to learning opportunities to maintain personnel competency and flexibility.

Fosters a positive work environment, respectful of both men and women, and ensure that the highest standards of conduct are observed.

Impact of Results

The Head of PMO directly impacts on achievement of project results by assisting the Head of Programme to implement effective project management methods and strategies, reduced risks, cut costs and improve success rates. This consequently reinforces the visibility and image of the UNOPS as an effective service provider in project services and management and strengthens its competitive position as a partner of choice in sustainable development and project services.

Recruitment Qualifications

Education: A Master s Degree in Project Management, Business Administration or related field (e.g. International Relations).

Certification: PRINCE2 Foundation is required.

PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification is highly desirable.

MSP certification (Foundation and/or Practitioner) is an advantage.

Experience: A minimum of least 5 years of relevant and progressive professional experience, specifically in the field of Project Management with experience of successful implementation and/or oversight of programmes and projects.

Previous experience of working within a PMO environment is an advantage.

Strong experience with data analysis, management reporting and project management tools and information management systems.

A combination of Bachelor s degree with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.

Knowledge of UNOPS project management tools, UNOPS financial and procurement rules and regulations, and financial management tools, is considered an asset

Language Requirements: Full working knowledge of English is essential.

Fluency in Dari / Pashtu / Farsi is an advantage.

https://jobs.unops.org/pages/viewvacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=16957

Operator, Multiple positions

Job categoriesCommunications

Vacancy codeVA/2018/B5101/16971

Department/officeAR, AFOC, Afghanistan

Duty stationKabul, Afghanistan

Contract typeLocal ICA Support

Contract levelLICA-6

DurationOngoing

Application period11-Dec-2018 to 24-Dec-2018

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

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Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners peace building, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner. Working in some of the world s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners expectations. With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.
A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale.

Background Information - Afghanistan

With more than 20 years of experience in the country, the UNOPS Afghanistan office supports national reconstruction and development efforts by providing projects with goods and services - from stand-alone, one-off solutions to long-term management and capacity development support. Based in Kabul, UNOPS Afghanistan has regional offices in most parts of the country. The team implements projects in support of the Afghanistan National Development Strategy, in a wide range of sectors including infrastructure, education, environment and agriculture, and governance and rule of law.

Background Information - Job-specific

The UNOPS Afghanistan Operations Center (AFOC) under the UNOPS Asia Region Office (AR) has been established to support, develop and oversee UNOPS portfolio of programmes and projects in Afghanistan and to ensure that synergies between programmes and projects are effectively developed. AFOC plays a critical role in ensuring quality services to UNOPS partners that meet stringent requirements of speed, efficiency and cost effectiveness.
UNOPS strategy for Afghanistan is aimed at providing maximum support to the Government and people of Afghanistan though the delivery of projects and services in line with the government s own priorities. UNOPS Afghanistan has been established as an organizational mechanism to deliver a range of projects for which UNOPS has been designated as the implementation agency. At present, UNOPS Afghanistan is implementing a number of projects in a range of sectors including infrastructure (roads and schools) development, capacity building to various ministries, and environmental protection, among others, on behalf of the Government of Afghanistan and the donor community.
On behalf of partners, UNOPS is implementing the Inter-Agency Information Centre (IAIC), a toll-free humanitarian helpline that connects people to assistance and functions as an information exchange platform between affected populations and humanitarian and development partners. Feedback and complaints from affected populations is channeled to partners to improve programming and the timely delivery of a relevant response.

Functional Responsibilities

UNOPS is seeking to an IAIC Call Handling Agent ( Operator ) to be responsible for answering and making calls, sharing information with and gathering information from callers, inputting accurate data entry, and flagging urgent issues. The Operator must be proficient with written and spoken English, Dari and Pashtu. Knowledge of Urdu is an asset. The outcome of this consultancy is to further strengthen and streamline IAIC s management processes as part of its overall objective to strengthen accountability to affected populations in Afghanistan. The IAIC is currently open seven days per week, from 7am to 7pm; Shift schedules are open to change depending on operational requirements. Female operators are available during working hours.

This result of this consultancy achieves IAIC s objectives through the provision of:

• Information sharing, information gathering, inputting data accurately, and escalation of urgent issues;
• Professional-grade call handling ability, displaying sensitivity, neutrality, and patience, and adhering to confidentiality and data protection principles;
• Knowledge and implementation of protection standards

The incumbent reports to the Project Manager, who reports to the Head of Programme Afghanistan Operations Centre (AFOC) - Kabul, Afghanistan.

The Operator will perform the following duties with transparency and integrity, and in adherence to the humanitarian standards for information management as provided by the Active Learning Network for Accountability and Performance (ALNAP), the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) and the Sphere Handbook:

• Capture and relay accurate and timely information to callers in a professional manner while conducting inbound and outbound calls ensuring absolute data entry accuracy and adherence to protection, data protection, and confidentiality principles;
• Liaise with supervisors, other operators, and third parties to gather information and resolve issues. Represent the call centre in meetings, when required;
• Receive inbound calls and make outbound calls, including for monitoring and evaluation purposes;
• Handle calls in a timely and professional manner, including distressing calls. Ensure that all calls are treated with the degree of empathy, respect, dignity, and understanding commensurate with the sensitivity of the call and the vulnerability of the caller;
• Write clear and concise caller notes in English, ensuring a rapid call handling time;
• Build and foster an effective workplace environment;
• Attend briefings, meetings, trainings, quality assurance performance improvement sessions called by supervisors. Maintain and advance core skills (active listening, stress management) and to augment existing skills, knowledge, and capacity on specific areas, including protection and gender-related issues. When required, represent the call centre in meetings;
• Remain informed of accurate and up-to-date information on the humanitarian response and information relevant to affected communities;
• Support visibility efforts to raise awareness of the IAIC among affected populations and humanitarian actors this may involve field visits and/or representation at meetings, among other activities;
• Support internal and external information management structures to ensure the timely accurate delivery of information to both affected populations: Flag information gaps and call trend analysis to supervisors. Ensure that enquiries that fall beyond the scope of developed scripts, intake forms, and guidance notes are referred to the supervisor for further action;
• Demonstrate an ability to learn quickly, follow procedures, and act professionally at all times especially under times of stress;
• Conduct self-appraisals and apply for leave in accordance to guidelines;
• Perform duties in line with key performance indicators (KPI) (eg time to resolve issue, time per interaction, optimisation rate, number of interactions handled per day, performance indicators);
• Be flexible in undertaking the duties and responsibilities attached to their job; incumbents may be asked to perform other duties which reasonably correspond to the general character of their job and their level of responsibility, including taking meeting minutes. Perform Acting Supervisor duties as required;

The interview process will include a technical examination and a phone/in-person interview. Duration and Timeline: initial two-month contract, with possibility to extend depending on performance.

The incumbent will receive relevant training to implement their duties professionally and to the highest standard. The incumbent must be willing to work flexible hours on a shift schedule.

Impact of results

The outcomes of the role impacts UNOPS IAIC project. The work of the Project Manager contributes to achievement of UNOPS mission and vision:

• To expand the capacity of the United Nations system and its partners to implement peace building, humanitarian and development operations that matter for people in need.
• To satisfy UNOPS partners with management services that meet world-class standards of quality, speed and cost-effectiveness.

In particular, the results of the Project Manger contribute to the following strategic goals:

• Enhanced accountability and transparency, through the delivery of services that meet or exceed expectations
• Enhanced UNOPS operational capacity through improved process efficiency and effectiveness of UNOPS practices

Monitoring and Progress Controls

• Assessment of task completion
• Successfully meeting deadlines

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

• Secondary education required, Diploma or University Degree, preferably in international relations or IT.**
  Experience: **Required:

• 6 years of related work experience, in the humanitarian or development field, customer service, call centre, IT, administration

• Strong communication skills, demonstrating active listening skills and patience

• Proven experience in usage of computers and office software packages (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Advanced experience in usage of computers and office software packages (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Proven experience of working in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual, diverse team.

Desired:

• Experience in accurate data entry
• Experience in gender sensitivity, gender-based violence, sexual exploitation and abuse, mine-risk awareness, active listening techniques, basic counselling, and UN referral pathways.
• Strong knowledge of protection issues
• Experience working in a call centre or other related field handling customer enquiries.
• Experience working in the humanitarian field
• Knowledge of current political, economic, and social fabric of Afghanistan
• Working knowledge of communicating with disaster affected populations, accountability to affected populations, and protection response infrastructure

Languages

Fluency in written and spoken English, Pashtu, and Dari is required.

Competencies

Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only:Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits.
Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Local Individual Contract Agreement
Contract level: LICA-6
Contract duration: Ongoing ICAOpen-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance
For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

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