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Closing date: 2018-08-21

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a non-denominational international development agency established in 1967 by His Highness the Aga Khan. Its mission is to develop and promote creative solutions to problems that impede social development, primarily in Asia and East Africa. Created as a private, non-profit foundation under Swiss law, it has branches and independent affiliates in 19 countries.

The Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan (AKF (Afg)) is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of international, private, non-denominational development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people in some of the poorest parts of the developing world. The Network s organizations have individual mandates that range from the fields of health and education to architecture, rural development and promotion of private-sector enterprise and institutions that seek to empower communities and individuals, usually in disadvantaged circumstances, to improve living conditions and opportunities.

Background

Project overview

Steps towards Afghan Girls Education Success (STAGES) is a UK DFID funded project implemented by Aga Khan Foundation, CARE, Save the Children, CRS, AKES and AEPO. The project undertakes a comprehensive combination of activities designed to address the multiple interrelating barriers which keep girls in Afghanistan from attending and thriving in school. Our holistic model includes establishment of community-based education (CBE) classes, Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) classes, community mobilization, teacher and shura training and mentoring, infrastructure and improvement projects for CBE and government classes, provision of textbooks and learning materials, small grants for TTC students and a teacher apprenticeship program.

School management shuras are a council of locally selected community members who take responsibility for the day to day management of a class. They are a critical component for success of community based education programming. In remote, rural areas shuras are responsible for the everyday management of CBE classes, and form a bridge between the implementer, the class and the rest of their community. Shuras responsibilities include classroom observation, following up on absenteeism, identifying and addressing issues with the class, generating community support and contributions for education, advocating with local education authorities on behalf of the community.

Objective of consultancy

Anecdotal evidence from STAGES II has demonstrated that peer learning is extremely useful for shuras. Previous research has also indicated that multimedia such as video would be a useful supplement to shura capacity building in addition to training and mentoring. This consultancy will aim to film a day in the life of a strong shura. The shura members will model their day to day duties to support the class, including examples of the activities noted above. The resulting film will be cut, edited and disseminated to STAGES implementing partners to use during mentoring sessions to demonstrate model shura behavior and facilitate discussion. One version will be shot in Dari language and one version in Pashto language. A smaller film will also be cut for wider communications purposes and to showcase the work of shuras under STAGES for a broader audience.

Content of film

The film will show a day in the life of a strong, successful shura. The film-maker will shadow the shura members as they conduct their duties including:

• Holding regular shura coordination meetings to discuss issues with the class

• Observing the class and providing feedback and guidance to the teacher

• Mobilizing community members to support the classes and provide in-kind contributions

• Meeting with students to discuss their issues

• Meeting with parents of students who are absent and following up on their reasons for absenteeism

• Advocating with local education authorities to support the classes

In addition to footage of shura activities, the film should also include interviews with shura members, teachers, parents and students about the shura s role.

Planning will be conducted beforehand with the shura members in order to include the relevant footage. Unnecessary footage will later be cut during the editing stage. Separate films will be made in Dari and Pashto languages to meet the different linguistic backgrounds of communities targeted under the project. A separate shorter film should be produced for general communications purposes to showcase the work of shuras to a broader audience.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Oversee the creative and technical aspects of the film, including the pre-production, production and post-production (shoot and edit).

2. Work with STAGES PMU team on film content, discussing script and key messages of the film.

3. Collaborate with STAGES PMU to set the production schedule, logistics, pre-production arrangements and orientation, security clearances.

4. Work with partners field teams during field production to visit project sites, conduct interviews with shura members and other participants and collect the necessary footage

5. Collaborate with translators on-site and during post-production to ensure that the film is able to be viewed in Dari and Pashto languages

6. Obtain release forms from shura members, teachers and students that include name, location and permission to be filmed (as per STAGES PMU standard release form and according to AKF Child Safeguarding Policy)

7. Based on footage and interviews collected during field production, develop script for editing the film. Building on shooting script, craft script for final edited program and consult with STAGES PMU for script approval; includes 3 drafts of editorial review.

8. Provide all available footage logs.

9. Download all footage on hard drive and deliver to STAGES PMU.

10.Edit a program of the agreed length (post-production); all editorial decisions are approved with STAGES PMU team sequentially through 3 passes: rough cut, fine cut, and final program

Deliverables

1. For field production, be equipped with all necessary video/audio equipment to conduct interviews and b-roll.

2. Deliver all raw unedited footage taken during production on a hard drive upon completion of field shoot.

3. Deliver the following interim work products in the following sequence: (a) script based on interviews and footage obtained in field production; (b) edited rough cut; and (c) edited fine cut.

4. Deliver the final approved version of the films of the agreed length in high resolution format

Qualifications

Filmmaking: Theoretical and professional background in filmmaking with at least two years experience, script-writing, editing and story-telling. Ability to plan, produce and direct films. Demonstrates up-to-date knowledge of new technologies and trends in filmmaking and production. Commitment to ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all aspects of the production.

Planning and organizing: Ability to plan and develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts to priorities as required; allocates appropriate time to complete the work.

Technology awareness: Technical training in film/video production. Fully proficient in film/video and computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications, e.g., Final Cut Pro or PremierePro video editing.

Communication: Strong communication (spoken and written) skills and ability to articulate ideas in a concise style; display flexibility, openness and patience in situations requiring translation. Dari and Pashto language skills preferred.

Teamwork: Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Good interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective working relations in a multicultural, multiethnic, environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Familiarity with the education sector and Afghan culture is strongly preferred.

Reporting line

The consultant will report to STAGES Project Management Unit (PMU) Manager, on all aspects related to the assignment.

Work locations

Field production will take place in two locations to meet the two language requirements. Locations will be nominated by STAGES partners and will be safe to visit and conduct filming.

Schedule

The duration of the consultancy services include the following:

2 days of pre-production, including coordination with Aga Khan Foundation Afghanistan to organize contract, travel, logistics, and other arrangements; and discussion of production script

8 days for field production are estimated, including on-site location filming at two locations for interviews and b-roll coverage, and round-trip travel to and from field locations and Kabul.

8 days of post-production over approximately three-week-long period.

Field production will take place in September. Exact dates remain flexible within this time frame. Two days of filming is planned in each location, with a day of travel to and from Kabul planned for each trip. Exact travel time may vary. Scripting and editing the film will take place immediately after the filming. The time period of one month factors in the time needed for the seven partner organizations to review each editing round: script, rough cut, and fine cut, final.

Remuneration

Payment for videographer and video editor services shall be made in instalments pending delivery of the following milestones:

10% upon delivery of the work plan and video reel

50% upon completion of field production and receipt of raw footage

40% upon completion and delivery of final program

Expenses for travel, visa, daily accommodations and meals during field production will be provided and/or reimbursed by Aga Khan Foundation Afghanistan. If the consultant contracted is international, insurance will be provided as per AKFA policy.

Application:

Individuals or production houses meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a technical and cost proposalto Jobs.afghanistan@akdn.orgno later than Aug 21^st, 2018or submit hard copy to AKF, National Program Office, Kabul, Afghanistan.

The technical proposal shall be no longer than 10 pages in length. It shall contain the following sections:

1. Introduction, background, statement of purpose, succinct summary of proposal.

2. Outline

3. Detailed methodology. Description of the proposed methods to be employed in achieving the goals of the terms of reference (ToR).

4. CV of the consultant highlighting the required education, skills and experience including list of completed studies.

5. Detailed timeline

6. Budget

Important Notes:

Please quote the Vacancy Number as the Subject of the e-mail when sending your application.

Supporting documents, e.g. diplomas, recommendation letters, identification card(s) etc., are not required at this stage, therefore not to be sent along with the application.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment.

Aga Khan Foundation Afghanistan is an equal opportunities employer. Women are encouraged to apply.

Aga Khan Foundation Afghanistan recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safeguarding of children from abuse.

Closing date: 2018-08-22

Organization:iMMAP

Program Title:Information Management for Emergency Response in Afghanistan

Country/Region:Kabul, Afghanistan

Applications are only accepted through LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/772772189/

ORGANIZATION

iMMAP is an international not-for-profit non-governmental organization (NGO) that provides targeted information management support to partners responding to complex humanitarian and development challenges. For more than 15 years, we have promoted measurable change in people s lives through our core philosophy: better data leads to better decisions and, ultimately, better outcomes. Our expertise in data collection, analysis and presentation has revolutionized the decision-making process for our diverse, multi-sectoral partners who seek enhanced coordination and sustainable solutions through information management. iMMAP s mission is to be the first port of call for Information and Knowledge Management expertise within the humanitarian and development community.

iMMAP was formed in late 1998 to lead the first internationally-coordinated effort to combine information management, sociology and Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to define the scourge of landmines and Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) and measure their impact on communities. In 2001 the United Nations asked iMMAP to take what it had learned and developed in addressing the ERW threat and apply this to coordinating humanitarian activities in Afghanistan. Since that time, iMMAP has deployed at the request of the United Nations and international donors to most major humanitarian crises on the global scene.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Country Representative (CR) is the senior iMMAP management position in host country, with supervisory and managerial responsibility for all in-country personnel, programs and policies. The CR is responsible for developing the overall iMMAP strategic direction for programming in concert with the iMMAP senior management team and local and international partners. S/He is also responsible for developing and implementing systems, policies and procedures for iMMAP operations in country. As the iMMAP senior manager in country, the CR is also responsible for financial oversight, strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation, staff safety and security, human resource management, and representation in the field. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, the CR ensures that country program operations meet the highest standard and are supportive of regional and global iMMAP strategies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy and Vision

• Formulate and plan, in consultation with key stakeholders, a clear vision of present and future program goals and strategies which can be clearly communicated to team members, local beneficiaries, international partners, governmental counterparts, and donors.
• Set direction by prioritizing and organizing actions and resources to achieve program and organizational objectives.
• Evaluate program priorities within the country and participate in regional prioritization.
• Explore, evaluate and present new country and project funding opportunities that leverage impact and integrate initiatives and activities; support and direct related fund-raising activities with both institutional and private donors.

Team Management

• Develop and maintain an adequate human resource plan consistent with iMMAP s policies, including current position descriptions for all iMMAP in country positions, personnel orientation and professional development plans, personnel evaluation system, field personnel policy manual, and personnel grievance procedure system.
• Recruit, manage and motivate an informed, skilled and efficient team with an emphasis on excellence and achievement; encourage a team culture of learning, creativity and innovation, incorporating staff development strategies and performance management systems into the team building process.
• Establish leadership and personal credibility with the iMMAP team, and implement and create an organizational culture of accountability, responsibility and quality of services.

Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation

• Ensure the program is based upon sound principles of design and utilize iMMAP and donor required monitoring and evaluation systems.

Representation

• Represent the iMMAP Country Program with national and international donors, partners, media, and participate in local community activities as appropriate.
• Maintain effective and positive internal contacts with iMMAP headquarters officers and staff, and external contacts with the Embassy of the United States, national and local

government officials, international non-governmental organizations (NGOs), donor agency officials, vendors, media, and the general public.

Fiscal, Compliance Management and Accountability

• Coordinate overall country budget; manage budget within approved spending levels and establish an annual cash flow plan to ensure a steady and adequate supply of funds for program activities.
• Oversee budget management of sub-grantees/sub-contractors if any.
• Build and maintain operational structures that ensure proper segregation of duties between finance, administration and logistics and fully support field programs.

Security

• Manage safety and security of the entire iMMAP country team and assets according to best practices, operating standards and field realities.
• Liaise with securityofficials of the local government and other Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) and relief and development stakeholders concerning crucial events, periods of increased risk, incident reporting, and security policy changes.

Organizational Learning

As part of the iMMAP commitment to organizational learning, and in support of the understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, it is expected that all team members will commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit iMMAP as well as individual professional development.

Accountability to Beneficiaries
iMMAP team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to beneficiaries of iMMAP programs, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of field projects.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

All offices and all team members in country.

CHAIN OF COMMAND

The iMMAP CR reports to the iMMAP Geneva Representative. He /She works in close consultation with iMMAP headquarters-based CEO, Operations, Administration/Finance and Technical Support units.

QUALIFIC**ATION**S**

Job requirement:

• University degree in Relevant Field is required. Courses related to advocacy and, project cycle management are assets. Master degree is desirable.
• Excellent written and oral communication in English is essential. French language is a plus.
• Excellent Microsoft Office application.
• A minimum of six years of relevant work experience at management level within IM sector.

Skills-set:

• Prior experience of setting up and/or expanding new program project
• Proven experience in project design, implementation and evaluation
• Awareness of and sensitive to working in multiple socio-economic settings and with multi-cultural groups
• Ability to work closely and establish positive relationships with local structure and to engage with various stakeholders
• Proven experience in budget management at senior level
• Ability to liaise with institutional donors
• Knowledge of IM sector and need

Competencies:

• A high impact relationship supported by strong interpersonal skills
• Leadership excellence in managing the resources and programs
• Flexibility and team approach to programmatic work
• Analytical and problem-solving approach
• Ability to multi-task effectively, including having excellent planning, organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure
• Ability to communicate in a clear, precise and structured way, presents effectively

Applications are only accepted through LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/772772189/

Closing date: 2018-08-22

UNICEF works in some of the world s toughest places, to reach the world s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, inspire

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society s most disadvantaged citizens addressing inequity not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

Work for UNICEF: https://youtu.be/43aiG4w2q_M?t=2

How can you make a difference?

Web stories, blog entries, photo essays, Facebook posts, Twitter campaigns, and videos for distribution via the UNICEF Afghanistan digital media platforms all are a part of our digital storytelling. By measuring and testing our efforts, we also use data to inform content and engagement choices.

Under the supervision and guidance of the Communication Specialist, the Communication Associate, Graphic Design, designs and prepares layouts of engaging visuals for digital media posts and banners, advocacy publications and displays; provides creative concepts, brand guidance and quality assurance for multiple design materials.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

Impact of Results:

With growing global emphasis on communication via digital media (including within UNICEF) in-house design capacity will strengthen ACOs ability to create imaginative and engaging visuals on its social media platforms to grow voice leadership on child rights issues and motivate people to take action for children.

Creative design skills will make facts, data and key information accessible to a wider audience in support of UNICEF's public advocacy agenda, providing concepts, brand guidance and quality assurance for proofs of design materials, publications and exhibitions, including any materials produced under design LTAs.

The post will enable Communication Section to be nimbler in responding to design requests from Programme Sections, even at short notice e.g. for C4D materials in emergencies.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

Education:

Experience:

Language Requirements:

For every Child, you demonstrate

UNICEF s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

Functional Competencies:

Core Competencies:

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

Remarks: Only attested education degrees from accredited universities will be considered.

How to apply:

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=514946

Closing date: 2018-08-22

Role Title - Consultant, Review of Cash Transfer Modalities in Afghanistan

Location: Kabul, Afghanistan

Contract length: One month and 10 Days (1st September - 10 October 2018)

ROLE PURPOSE:

Background:

The EU's humanitarian aid funds relief operations for survivors of natural disasters and conflicts outside the European Union. Aid is provided impartially, directly to people in need, without discrimination on the grounds of race, ethnic group, religion, gender, age, nationality, or political affiliation. Funded by the European Commission's Humanitarian Aid Department (ECHO), the Emergency Response Mechanism (ERM) was established in Afghanistan in 2011, as a response to emergencies triggered by on-going conflict and sudden-onset natural disasters. The ERM programme ensures that a network of humanitarian aid organisations, with operations across Afghanistan, have sufficient resources (staff, cash reserves) to urgently and directly respond to localised crises in a coordinated, timely and principled manner[i]. The ERM is implemented by a partnership of seven international NGOs: Action Contre la Faim, DACAAR, Danish Refugee Council, Norwegian Refugee Council, International Rescue Committee, PU AMI, and ACTED. The ERM partners are covering 27 out of 34 provinces of Afghanistan.

In 2017 the ERM moved to provide the majority of support through Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance through a cash-in-hand modality using the hawala system for transfers across the country. Only DACAAR, as the specialised water and sanitation agency, kept a considerable in-kind component in their programming; other partners follow the ERM common rationale regarding cash feasibility and impact, providing clear justification if an in-kind modality is planned. The recently completed evaluation of the ERM suggested that cash transfers have an economic multiplier effect of between 1.2 and 1.8[ii]. Cash provides households with greater choice, cost-effectiveness in comparison to other alternatives, relatively low distribution costs, faster delivery of the assistance and makes up for lack of variety in food rations[iii]. Related, the UN Central Emergency Response Funds (CERF) committed to ensure that the Fund remains "cash-ready" to effectively facilitate the delivery of cash-based interventions, as well as improve tracking and analysis of its support for cash-based interventions and to mitigate potential obstacles in funding cash interventions[iv]. Although literature cites several advantages of using cash transfer programming in Afghanistan, there is limited documentation of the current cash transfer/programming modalities in Afghanistan.

In partnership with ECHO, Save the Children is commissioning a review seeking to examine the existing cash transfer mechanisms being used by the various organisations in Afghanistan and documenting the best practices for replicability.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• The lead technical consultant must have technical expertise in cash transfer programming in humanitarian contexts and be acquainted with the relevant information by other national and international actors.
• The lead technical consultant must have sound understanding of Food Security and Livelihood options for displaced populations and the vulnerable communities.
• Experience of working directly with community without any prejudice and commitment to meaningful beneficiaries' participation;
• Experience of using participatory techniques in data collection;
• Experience of qualitative and quantitative data analysis
• Fluency in English

Preferred:

• It is preferred that the consultancy should have an office and/or a liaison in Kabul. If the selected consultancy will have presences in eastern and northern regions of the country that will be a plus point.
• Knowledge of local languages

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Expressions of Interest

Expressions of interest are requested from suitably qualified candidates and addressing the following:

• An outline of the proposed methodology to complete the assignment.
• Response to the criteria as set out in the 'consultant requirements'.
• Consultant daily rate.
• Examples of at least two similar reports or studies produced in English, and for which the consultant is sole or lead author.
• Details of three professional referees.
• Consultant qualifications.

Closing date for this advert is 22 August 2018.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=ZGlhbmEuNzMwMDAuMzgzMEBzYXZldGhlY2hpbGRyZW5hby5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20

Closing date: 2018-08-22

Role Title - Consultant, Evaluation of ECHO funded MPHSS interventions in Afghanistan

Location: Kabul, Afghanistan

Contract length: One month and 10 Days (1st September - 10 October 2018)

ROLE PURPOSE:

Background:

The EU's humanitarian aid funds relief operations for survivors of natural disasters and conflicts outside the European Union Aid is provided impartially, directly to people in need, without discrimination on the grounds of race, ethnic group, religion, gender, age, nationality, or political affiliation. Funded by the European Commission's Humanitarian Aid Department (ECHO), the MHPSS interventions are implemented by three Partners in Afghanistan, a). Premi re Urgence - Aide M dicale Internationale, b).Handicap international and c). International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in the Western Part of Afghanistan.

In partnership with ECHO, Save the Children is commissioning a review seeking to evaluate the existing the current MHPSS interventions being implemented by ECHO partners in Afghanistan and document the MHPSS programming in the Country.

Purpose of the Review

Strategic Objective:

The evaluation should improve the understanding of and document the impact of the ECHO funded Mental Health and Psycho-Social Support (MHPSS) programmes, and provide recommendations to improve the relevance and effectiveness of MPHSS programmes in Afghanistan.

The evaluation should concentrate as far as possible on MHPSS programming in Afghanistan in its entirety, but specifically evaluate the performance of the individual ECHO partners, document partners' practices when relevant in order to draw lessons learned for improved overall performance.

Qualifications and experience

Qualifications

• The consultant must have technical expertise in Mental Health Programming and acquainted with the relevant information/ study by other national and international actors on the subject.
• The consultant must have sound understanding of MHPSS options for Afghanistan or similar context.
• Fluency in English essential

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Experience of working directly with community without any prejudice and commitment to meaningful beneficiaries' participation;
• Experience of using participatory techniques in data collection;
• Must have experience of qualitative and quantitative data analysis

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Expressions of Interest

Expressions of interest are requested from suitably qualified candidates and addressing the following:

• An outline of the proposed methodology to complete the assignment.
• Response to the criteria as set out in the 'consultant requirements'.
• Consultant daily rate.
• Examples of at least two similar reports or studies produced in English, and for which the consultant is sole or lead author.
• Details of three professional referees.
• Consultant qualifications.

Closing date for this advert is 22 August 2018.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=ZGlhbmEuMTMwMDQuMzgzMEBzYXZldGhlY2hpbGRyZW5hby5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20

Closing date: 2018-08-23

1.Terms ofReference

Job Title:Project Manager Multi-Sector

Code:SR-28-538

Country:Afghanistan

Duty Station:Kandahar

Starting date:01/09/2018

Contract duration:12 months

Reporting to:Head of Base / Program Coordinator

Supervision of:Direct supervision of: 1 Health-Nutrition Activity Coordinator (national) 1 Protection Activity Coordinator (national) 1 WASH Activity Coordinator (national)

Dependents:no

2.General context of the project

The program s general objective is to contribute to a reduced morbidity and mortality associated with malnutrition, diseases and hazards resulting from deficient (or non-existing) health and nutrition services, environmental health conditions and protection environment in conflict-affected communities in Kandahar province Afghanistan. The program will target 72.241 individuals > 12% men, 48% women, 20% boy and 20% girls > 23% IDP, 4% documented returnees (DR), 12% undocumented returnees (UR) and 61% is most vulnerable local (host) community (HC).

The proposed program aims on the health and nutrition side to address the inadequate coverage and quality of life-saving services (especially for reproductive health and nutrition services) for the most vulnerable communities in Maywand, Spin Boldak and Zheray. The project will also address some of the key determinants of malnutrition and child and maternal mortality through promotion of improved Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices, safe delivery and healthy behaviors. Hygiene/WASH promotion is closely linked to health and nutrition and can further help to decrease mortality rates. Lastly the project will seek to enhance the psycho-social wellbeing and protective environment of the most vulnerable population groups. WASH and protection components will also be implemented in the informal settlements of Kandahar where IDP and (mostly) undocumented vulnerable returnees are concentrated.

Activities include:

Structural rehabilitation/upgrade of HFs; hire and train (female) dedicated health staff for RH (and/or nutrition services) at HF level (static), run mobile teams to support the outreach capacity of the HFs for provision of RH and nutrition services; identify and train new additional community health workers and supervisors; conduct community awareness sessions on health and nutrition related topics; and secure the OPD nutrition services at HF level by dedicated trained nutrition staff;

Conduct training in CP, GBV and PSS for different stakeholders, actors and volunteers; conduct awareness sessions for community members on protection related issues; provide individual case management services for individual protection cases (CP, GBV and PwSN ) , and run collective PSS for most vulnerable population groups at community level (CP, GBV and PwSN);

Run WASH HP sessions for different target groups.

3.General purpose of the position

The Project Manager is in charge of the implementation and the supervision of the project entitled: Multi-sector emergency response for the conflict affected population (IDPs, returnees, vulnerable (host) communities) .

4.Main responsibilities and tasks

Main responsibilities:

Ensures the planning, implementation and monitoring/evaluation and sets targets as included in the project description;

Guarantee an efficient financial management for the project in compliance with INTERSOS model and donor regulations;

Team management and project integration assurance across the 3 sectors;

Deliver quality project activities reporting, including the findings in terms of impact/changes at the level of beneficiaries achieved through the project.

More specifically:

Ensure the full and timely implementation of the project proposal as approved, pro-actively respecting deadlines for reporting;

Team recruitment, liaise with HR department and technical Coordinators to secure up to date HR files;

Prepare and organize training for volunteers and teams;

Project kick-off and presentation/sharing of project with teams;

Review and prepare a detailed activities plan with team;

Agree and establish clear reporting and communication lines;

Verification on the targeting of beneficiaries;

Ensure sector SOPs and guidelines are properly applied and adhered to;

Permanent on-job coaching of teams to work on quality in delivery;

Ensure security assessment for teams daily movement and report incidents/concerns in a pro-active manner to the Head of Base, Head of Mission and Security Focal points.

Financial management and procurement:

Prepare, monitor and implement financial and procurement plan;

Prepare weekly liquidity plan;

Approval of all purchases/contracting and budget line allocations;

Verify on a weekly basis the bookkeeping entries in the INTERSOS accounting spread sheets (PN): verify budget line allocations, budget expenditure status against actual delivery and the financial plan for the remainder project implementation period;

Ensure for all purchases/contracting of goods/services/supplies the correct INTERSOS procurement guidelines are applied and properly documented (also for the procedures applied by the municipalities), in close coordination with the admin-fin and logistics department;

Verify the list of expenditures prior to finalizing the interim and final financial reports;

Holds final responsibility for verification of all support documents completeness and correctness.

Manage team and to provide relevant capacity building and on-job coaching to the project team:

Manages and evaluates the performance of the project staff;

Conduct weekly and monthly meetings with the team to review the planning and discuss the main concerns to focus on for the upcoming period;

Ensure use of correct/relevant forms for assessments and reporting by the team;

Ensure fluent chain of information/data transfer from field to supervisors;

Ensure timely processing of information/data and conduct coaching for teams on the analysis of the processed data;

Continuous/fast verification of data quality collected and received from field staff;

Establish a participatory process to inform/develop relevant response strategies for conflict mitigation and enhanced social cohesion;

Undertake (if security situation allows) field visits to provide technical guidance and supervision to the team and to monitor the progress and quality of the different project activities;

Ensure good practice and system for internal and external referral of most vulnerable cases, in close coordination and collaboration with other INTERSOS programmes/project staff;

Oversee team attendances and authorize holidays, liaise with HR department to secure up to date HR files;

Ensure teams respect INTERSOS rules and guidelines to the mission and adhere to INTERSOS code of conduct and charter of values.

Monitoring & evaluation:

Ensure monitoring and verification for the targeting of beneficiaries;

Applying a result-oriented approach, monitor the project outcomes, in addition to the outputs and activities, including changes at the household and community level achieved through the project.

Reporting:

Ensure quality reporting on achievements through daily short briefings, monthly and weekly planning presented against weekly and monthly performance reports containing clear quantitative and qualitative information related to the activities;

Secure weekly and monthly reporting per team and compile, review and analyses reports on monthly bases to be reflected in INTERSOS PAT reporting tool;

Prepare ad hoc progress reporting for the donor and official required interim and final project reports: Prepare interim and final narrative reports for the donor in a timely and qualitative manner, looking into achievements against outcomes and output and reflect lessons learnt clearly into recommendations for future programming. Reporting must at all times be gender and age disaggregated;

Holds final responsibility for all support documents (means of verification) and general project documents;

Delivers regular communication products (including pictures) on the project to be used by the INTERSOS communication department in different outlets.

Coordination and representation:

Attend the relevant cluster meetings and ensure timely reporting of highlights to HoB and HoM;

Ensure regular updates to donor representatives;

Coordinate with relevant line-ministries and assure the timely signature of sub-agreement with MoPH and MoE for the implementation of the project;

Support INTERSOS with the implementation of the Country Strategy, in particular for the development of specific and detailed sector strategies;

Contribute to the coordination between the different project-teams for the projects in Afghanistan. Proactively participate in cluster meetings and other relevant working groups for Afghanistan, also relevant inter-sectorial coordination meetings at national level;

Ensure systematic information and update sharing with the HoB, HoM and other programme staff;

Coordinate with other INTERSOS projects/sectors in Kandahar for effective and efficient referral of cases between INTERSOS projects/sectors;

Perform any other related duties as required.

5.Required profile and experience

Education

Hold an advanced degree in social science or any related field.

Professional Experience

At least 3 years of direct professional experience working as project manager on humanitarian project/programme, including financial management responsibilities;

Prior work experience in INGO in humanitarian project management;

Demonstrate minimum 1 year experience in the implementation of multi-sector humanitarian programming;

Experience managing health and protection programs (desirable);

Prior experience in working in complex emergency setting and insecure countries.

Professional Requirements

Admin, finance and budget management skills;

Demonstrable experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with donors and government counterparts;

Experience with donor compliance and reporting;

Strong representation and negotiation skills;

Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills;

Excellent computer skills (proven computer literacy, in particular Excel knowledge is a must);

Demonstrated experience in staff supervision and remote management models;

Strong experience with monitoring tools and systems;

Readiness and ability to move around in Afghanistan;

Readiness to commit and adhere to the values, mission and vision of INTERSOS.

Languages

Excellent written and spoken English.

Personal Requirements

Strong team spirit, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment;

Excellent analytical skills, observation and analysis capacity;

Attention to detail and structured way of approaching tasks (very organized);

Ability to plan ahead and output oriented (pro-active);

Able to ensure quick quality delivery in stressful environment (stress-resilient);

Ability to adhere to deadlines and respect line management;

Very strong interpersonal skills: strong communication and diplomatic skills;

Practical and problem-solver;

Ability to deal with heavy work pressure.

HOW TO APPLY:

For further information and to apply, follow the linkbelow:

https://www.intersos.org/en/work-with-us/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5af075695ce8172fe72a9d69/

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter and 2 references via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: "**SR-28-538 PM Multi-Sector - Afghanistan**".

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

Closing date: 2018-08-24

Job location:Kabul, Afghanistan

Starting date:1^stof January 2019

Vacancy closing date:24^thof August 2018

Duration position:3 years (with opportunity for extension)

Workhours:Fulltime (40 hours)

ZOA is a Christian international NGO which offers RELIEFto people who are affected by conflict or natural disasters. ZOA wants to contribute to a new perspective of HOPEin which people work together for a promising future in dignity and mutual trust. Together with the affected communities we work on the RECOVERYuntil they can provide to take care of their livelihoods. The work of ZOA is coordinated from Apeldoorn, the Netherlands. From Apeldoorn operates ZOA in multiple countries in Africa, Middle East Region and Asia. ZOA works approximately with 1000 employees worldwide.

ZOA is looking fora Country Director in Afghanistan

According to its mandate ZOA is assisting people in Afghanistan, who are victims of conflict and disasters. This includes WASH, livelihood, and Shelter projects for IDPs in Jawzjan, Sar-e Pul, Balkh, Uruzgan, and Zabul provinces, and similar projects for Returnees from Pakistan in the province of Nangarhar. There are a number of smaller helping farmers with agriculture improvement, women in prison, and women in self-help groups. Recently water and livelihood support is also given to families who suffer from the 2017/2018 drought.

ZOA has a total of 130 employees (3 expats), with main offices in Kabul and Sheberghan. Field staff works out of sub-offices in the above mentioned provinces. ZOA Afghanistan staff is self-implementing projects in the North, while partnering with 2 local organizations in Zabul and Nangarhar.

Your challenge

The Country Director is responsible for the programmes and activities of ZOA in Afghanistan within the framework of ZOA s Policy- and Business Plan and agreed Country Annual Plan.

Your main tasks and responsibilities

• The Country Director is the legal representative of ZOA in Afghanistan;
• Overall Leadership and Management of the ZOA organisation in Afghanistan;
• Formulation and implementation of the Country Annual Plan;
• Programme formulation, development, implementation, and supervision;
• Project Cycle Management, including formulation, budgeting, integration with programme planning, proposal writing, fundraising, monitoring, and reporting;
• Overall responsible for the financial position;
• Human Resource Management for all staff;
• Maintaining relationships with all relevant actors in the country;
• Supervision and control of the administrative and financial organisation;
• Participate in organisation wide programme and knowledge development;
• Security planning & management responsibilities.

Your profile

Identity

• Being a Christian adhering to the Christian identity of ZOA;
• The candidate is expected to fully support the vision and mission of ZOA.

Knowledge

• University graduate;
• At least five years of cross cultural experience;
• At least five years of relevant management experience in an international setting;
• Good spoken and written command of English, knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.

Skills

• Vision and strategic thinking;
• Decision making ability;
• Command of operations and finance;
• Conceptual and writing skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Networking;
• Anticipation;
• Organisational sensitivity;
• Participative leadership;
• Staff development.

Attitude

• Flexibility and adaptability;
• Interpersonal and cross cultural sensitivity;
• Able to work under pressures and meet deadlines;
• Able to work in a sometimes fluid and insecure environment.

Special conditions

• Frequent field visits/work and travels are required;
• This location is a non-family duty station.
• Rest and recuperation conditions apply for these post

We offer

ZOA offers you a challenging job, an inspiring and motivated team in de programme country and good benefits and remuneration which suits the charities sector.

Do you need more information?

For more information about ZOA, please visit at our website www.zoa-international.com.

If you have questions about this vacancy, you can contact Mr. Wil Omlo, HR Director, email zoa.vacancies@zoa.ngo

Interested and you want to apply?

ZOA operates with an equal opportunities policy and is committed to diversity in the workplace. Qualified women and men, people of all nationalities, and cultural backgrounds, and candidates with disabilities are welcome to apply.

If you are interested in this position, please apply directly via our website: https://www.zoa-international.com/vacancy/country-director-afghanistan/.

CV s of no more than 5 pages in length are appreciated.

Please provide at least 3 references related to your previous employment listed in the application. References of previous positions held should not be older than five years.

Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of recruitment. It is our aim to inform all other candidates of their status in the recruitment process within 4 weeks after the vacancy has closed. A written test will be part of the recruitment procedure. Documents that do not match the profile above will not be considered. Internal candidates will have priority, in case of similar results.

Closing date: 2018-08-25

Position:Program Development Consultant

Location:Afghanistan, or remotely depending on the circumstances

About RI:Relief International is a leading nonprofit organization working in 20 countries to relieve poverty, ensure well-being and advance dignity. We specialize in fragile settings, responding to natural disasters, humanitarian crises and chronic poverty. Relief International combines humanitarian and development approaches to provide immediate services while laying the groundwork for long-term impact. Our signature approach which we call the RI Way emphasizes local participation, an integration of services, strategic partnerships, and a focus on civic skills. In this way, we empower communities to find, design and implement the solutions that work best for them

Position Summary:RI is seeking a consultant to develop three health proposals, supporting the delivery of health services in multiple provinces in Afghanistan. The consultant will play a leading role in ensuring the proposal aligns with donor interests, responds to the public health strategy of the Afghan government and, most importantly, addresses the challenges and opportunities faced by the healthcare system in rural contexts.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Main Objectives:

1. Lead the process of proposal design with staff from RI s partner organization, Medical Refresher Courses for Afghanistan (MRCA)
2. Lead, coordinate and finalize the project components internally and externally with consortium partners

Key Deliverables:

1. Develop draft timeline for proposal development
2. Final draft of proposal narrative
3. Final draft of budget

Reports to:Asia Regional Program Development Manager

Timeframe of consultancy:20 days, during August/September NB: This can be spent partly in Kabul.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.

• Proven experience in coordinating successful, complex funding proposals, preferably in the area of public health and specifically on the government s BPHS and EPHS
• Knowledge of World Bank/Ministry of Public Health proposal requirements, preferably in the Afghan context
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills;
• Ability to convene partner members and achieve results;
• MA in public health, international relations, business administration or other relevant field;
• 5 years minimum experience INGO or private sector context;
• Proven success in grant writing, networking and liaising with field and HQ staff when necessary.

RI Values:

We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities. We value:

• Inclusiveness
• Transparency and Accountability
• Agility and Innovation
• Collaboration
• Sustainability

Application Procedure:To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a cover letter, resume, salary history, and three professional supervisory references (with contact information).

Please submit your application package here:

http://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=RI&cws=4&rid=1219

Closing date: 2018-08-25

ICT Assistant/ Software Developer, Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund(ARTF), Afghanistan

Company Profile:

MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, DC metro area international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. Our core expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation (M&E), institutional development, public sector management, governance and anti-corruption. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Jordan, Kenya, Indonesia, Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Colombia, and Mexico. As one of the leading companies in our field, MSI has partnered with organizations across all sectors of international development to support clients ranging from large bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the World Bank and the UNDP to national and local governments, NGOs, think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com. **
Project Summary: **

Since 2015, the World Bank has engaged Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech company, to provide third party monitoring (TPM) and verification for select ARTF projects. The World Bank established the ARTF TPM program to achieve the following objectives:

1. Given an increasingly challenging security environment, the TPM program provides critical data from the field as input to the World Bank's implementation support and GoA line ministries' own monitoring systems. The TPM program provides data on nationwide project sites, including asset verification and quality assurance, where World Bank staff are not always able to systematically visit the sites of geographically widely disbursed projects.
2. The TPM program provides additional evidence that World Bank-funded programs are being implemented correctly, provides assurance to donors, focusing on infrastructure quality assurance and social and environmental safeguards, gender issues and select financial/fiduciary aspects.
3. MSI serves as the Supervisor Agent (SA) which provides GoA line ministries with project monitoring and data collection support and shows how such practices could improve GoA project performance and results. This also helps strengthen GoA line ministries' own monitoring programs. The SA reports directly to the World Bank, but also works closely with GoA line ministries responsible for project implementation at local and central levels.

Please note: Only Afghan nationals are eligible to apply for this position.

Position Summary:

• This position is responsible for managing all organization technologies and providing technology support and training.
• Primary duties include: analyzing systems and processes, maintaining work stations, networks and maintaining IT policies and preparing the ICT equipment, smart-phones and training material for efficient use of technology.

Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities of the ICT assistant/software developer include:

• Design, build, maintain, and modify code for mobile applications and web application.
• Assist, develop/maintain web-based dashboard for ARTF third party monitoring program.
• Assist the ICT specialist to define required functionalities and resulting specifications for each ICT and application development assignments.
• Develop ICT and data collection system operation and maintenance manuals.
• Train and support local national ICT and field user groups.
• Provide field support and visit field offices whenever required.
• Maintain the integrity of data, including regular back up and off-site storage of back up media.
• Ensure that company IT networks and smart phones in regional, satellite offices, company residences and offices are operational always.
• Update/Maintain IT hardware and software inventory.
• Assist in the planning, procuring and installation of IT equipment facilities.
• Other duties as assigned by MSI senior management.
• Reports to ICT specialist.

Qualifications:

The required qualifications for this position are as follows:

• A university degree from a recognized higher education institution in computer science or a related field.
• Minimum two (2) years demonstrable work experience as a hardware and/or software developer.

Skills

• Good knowledge of IT Technologies (Troubleshooting, Windows Platform, Microsoft Office, Printers, Scanners, Servers, Smartphones and alike).
• The applicants must be skilled in integrating one or more of the following Web Face design technologies in system architecture: Java, CSS, JQuery, JavaScript, C#/C++, Objective C, Android Studio, Eclipse, MySQL, XML, Web services.
• Excellent spoken and written English.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

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Closing date: 2018-08-25

CIVIL SOCIETY ANALYSIS

1. BACKGROUND/INTRODUCTION

1.1 Introduction of Swedish Committee for Afghanistan

The Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA) is one of the largest development organizations working in Afghanistan. SCA s operations in Afghanistan encompass programmes for education, health, support to persons with disabilities and rural development. The main target group is the population in rural areas, especially women, girls and persons with disabilities. Five regional offices lead the operations in Mazar-e Sharif, Taloqan, Wardak, Jalalabad and Ghazni, with support from the management office in Kabul (KMO). SCA activities include service delivery as well as advocacy work and capacity development. SCA started the implementation of its new 4-year Strategic Plan 2018-21 with increased focus on moving from a needs-based to a rights-based approach including strengthening its gender and human rights prospective.

1.2 Context and Problems addressed

In 2018, SCA started the implementation of its new strategic plan 2018-21. The plan has increased focus on advocacy and strengthening the rights-based perspective to support ordinary Afghan citizens, especially the poor and vulnerable, in advocating their basic human rights. It considers Islamic and Afghan traditional values in the formulation of these rights. It also emphasizes the responsibilities of duty bearers, especially the government and the international community, in ensuring the realization of these rights.

The intensified conflict situation and rapid changing security and socio-political environment has increased the challenges for the development actors operating in Afghanistan. This is especially true for those who are using the direct service delivery approach such as SCA.

At the same time, new trends on the modality of the development aid are emerging, especially in the context of SCA donors, such as SIDA and EU. These are two of the biggest donors in Afghanistan and globally, calling for increased engagement of local Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), both as service deliverers and as key actors in governance. This increased engagement of local CSOs would increase the impact of their development funding and ensure local ownership and sustainability. This shift in trend will have an obvious impact on how SCA may run its activities in the long term. SCA needs to be able to understand the impact of these trends and align itself with those ground realities in order to take proactive measures.

The SCA civil society intervention began in 2009 with the aim of building capacity of the Community Based Organisations (CBOs) at the grassroots level. So far, this intervention has been functioning more as an instrumental extension of SCA s activities in each programme. The current strategic plan has mandated each programme unit more strongly to develop the capacity of the CBOs in their respective program area. However, the above mentioned international trend increasingly stresses that local CSOs should be supported. The expectation is that those local NGOs should have strong enough capacity to implement their own local development programmes fully supported by established administrative and financial systems and staff capacity. In recent years, the outcomes of this trend have become visible as more and more local CSOs in Afghanistan have become active development actors.

Considering these trends and factors, there is a need to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the civil society work beyond the strengthening internal strengthening and clarification of the current civil society interventions in the Strategy Plan 2018-2021.

SCA engagement with CSOs needs to be assessed with those external trends in mind, analysing the mandate and scope of work of the current CSOs work, options for expansion, organisation structure, system and grant management capacity, monitoring and evaluation tools with key recommendations on the way forward. The inputs from the civil society context analysis will be one key content to be discussed and included at the Mid-Term Review (MTR) of current Strategic Plan or saved for the next strategy planning.

2. ASSIGNMENT

2.1 Analysis purpose and objectives

Purpose:

The purpose of the analysis is for SCA to fully understand the external context in relation to the local civil society work in Afghanistan, in terms of their function and engagement, capacity enabling environment, key challenges and obstacles faced by both men and women led CSOs, key actors, and existing platforms for CSOs advocacy both at the national and sub-national level. The analysis will also deepen SCA understanding by exploring the different service delivery models and mechanism utilized by other similar organizations. The analysis will include recommendations, potential entry point and a roadmap for SCA support.

Furthermore, to assess SCA internal capacity and system to manage, civil society interventions in a larger scope, including the grant management capacity for third party financing assessing the current on-going CSOs program will be the potential areas coming under the scope of this analysis.

The analysis will also provide key inputs and a detailed roadmap for establishment/expansion of current CSOs intervention, mandate that better reflect SCA Mission & Vision and Values as well as aid modalities which is to be discussed and included in the SCA SP in the future revision and next version.

Objectives:

To analyse local CSOs engagement in service delivery and advocacy, in terms of their challenges (both men and women lead CSOs), enabling environment, opportunities and key platforms for engagement in advocacy at the national and sub-national level, capacity development needs, including recommendations and potential entry point for SCA engagement;

• To assess SCA's current organisation structure, capacity and system in relation to the civil society support program in larger scope, including on-going CSO interventions, to identify key areas to be optimized, expended and capacitated to better support the expansion or modification of SCA civil society intervention;

To increase SCA knowledge on the different CSOs capacity development models and tools used by other stakeholders and how those complement the existing models used by SCA, the analysis will entail mapping key models, tools and describing approaches used by other stakeholders and its comparison with SCA existing models and recommendation on areas for enhancing the current model.

2.2 Scope of the Analysis

The consultancy work will be consisting of two parts; the first part of the analysis will be consisting of: proceeding from a preliminary context analysis in which CSOs are functioning, capacity, enabling environment, platforms and challenges for CSOs work both at the national and subnational level, discussion with CSOs networks, relevant government institutions, UN agencies and international development actors, exploring various CSOs capacity development interventions and service delivery models/mechanisms. The second part of the analysis will be focused on the internal assessment of SCA organization structure, system, capacity in relation with CSOs program in larger scope, and the current CSOs program, its mandate in comparison, with the expected function, mandate and goals. The analysis will be carried out, at the national and subnational levels including Kabul as well as northern, eastern and central regions through SCA Regional Management Offices in Mazar-e-Sharif, Jalalabad and Wardak.

3. METHODOLOGY

The SCA Strategic Analysis Taskforce (SATF) will be responsible for overall management of the assignment. It will select one of its members as focal point for the assignment, who will be responsible to facilitate and utilize the work of consultant for the analysis.

For broader discussion and deeper analysis, a reference group consisting of the staff from the relevant programme units will be established and will be engaged and convened as per the needs for discussion, ideas and suggestion during the analysis period.

The consultant will carry out the analysis according to the ToR and will include necessary tools and exercises to meet study objectives. Some of these tools and areas of enquiry include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) secondary literature review, (b) SCA internal literature review, (c) key informant interviews, and (d) focus group discussions.

Detailed methodology, including the design of data-collection tools and formulation of specific questions will be developed by the consultant/s.

3.2 Outputs/Deliverables

• Inception report containing a detailed civil society assessment methodology with accompanying analysis work plan and tools;
• Detailed civil society analysis report, consisting of the current CSOs work in service delivery, advocacy, challenges, enabling environment, key platforms, CSOs capacity, including the scenario of different service delivery models used by national and international organizations, options and recommendations for SCA engagement;

Assessment report of SCA internal organization capacity in relation to CSOs work in a larger scope in the areas of financial management, grant management, monitoring and evaluation, and the needs for staff training, with the key recommendations and way forward;

Presentation of analysis, results and recommendations at a special post-evaluation seminar to be attended by SCA management and Heads of Programmes.

SCA Inputs

• Gathering of documentary materials relevant to civil society in Afghanistan and to SCA programmes
• All relevant SCA organisational and programme documents including policies, strategies, project plans, situational analyses and evaluations
• Accommodation, subsistence and transportation costs for the duration of the work carried out in Afghanistan
• Organise meetings with relevant respondents

4. DURATION AND WORK SCHEDULE

The Civil Society Analysis will take place from early September to October 2018 over a period of approximately 28 days. The number of days shall be divided between the international and local consultants, if working as a team.

Proposed schedule:

• Document review and preparation of methodology 3 days
• National level meetings and interviews: SCA program units, CSOs Networks, UN Agencies, International Development Organizations, IDLG and other relevant Government Departments 7days
• Fieldwork 8 days
• Stakeholder workshop in Kabul after the completion of field work 2 days
• Analysis of data, report writing 5 days
• Briefing session to SCA management on finding and recommendations 1 day
• Draft report to be submitted no more than 8 days after completion of fieldwork
• Final report to be submitted within 5 days of receiving feedback and comments from the SATF 2 days

5. BUDGET AND PAYMENT

5.1 Fees

The Consultant shall specify the fee per working day (8 hours) including all taxes, social costs and VAT.

5.2 Reimbursables

The consultant is to specify anticipated reimbursable costs. The details of the budget for reimbursables shall be indicative only. Revisions and re-allocations will be decided in a dialogue with SCA, along the course of work.

SCA will arrange local transport and accommodation in Afghanistan. No reimbursables for these costs should be indicated in the cost proposal.

5.3 Invoicing and Payment Procedures

An advance payment of 30% of the total costs will be settled as soon as SCA has approved the workplan. A second instalment of 30% will be settled after completion of field work as indicated in the schedule. The final 40% will only be paid once SCA has approved the Final Report. A final invoice should be submitted upon the completion of the assignment.

6. CONSULTANT QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for individual consultants (not a firm), preferably a team of Afghan and international experts to carry out the civil society analysis. The consultant will have specialised knowledge and research expertise in civil society, service delivery, conflict analysis, advocacy and rights-based approach and with experience of development practice and theory. The consultant will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Significant experience of conducting civil society analysis in conflict and post-conflict context, its causes and impact on the work of CSOs and other development actors;
• Sound theoretical knowledge of development theories and/or experience of project management for an NGO or UN agency in delivering development projects;
• Experienced in the use of participatory methods for conducting research and planning;
• Considerable professional experience of working in Afghanistan at the community, village and district levels, with a clear understanding of traditional forms of social organisation and systems of local governance, as well as official systems of local administration;
• High level of competence in the English language particularly in writing, and in case of Afghan consultant fluency in Dari and Pashto is also required;
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate detailed concepts clearly and concisely both in writing and verbally;

The international expert will be responsible for the quality of the report and will bring in the international perspective and experiences on civil society development strategies and recommendations in the report. The Afghan consultant will be responsible for bringing the contextual aspect and local experiences in the analysis of findings, proposed strategies and recommendations. However, the team will agree on the roles and responsibilities proposed in the schedule of activities.

The contract will be issued to the name of the lead consultant. Payment for the other will be arranged internally among the parties.

7. APPLICATION SUBMISSION

7.1 Documentation and information required

Since the contract will be issued to the name of the lead consultant, he/she will be responsible for managing the consultancy and quality assurance of the study. The lead consultant shall present the CVs of those that will have the main responsibilities for this consultancy, at the most 2 CVs, with relevant experience and background for the assignment. The following information will also be considered in evaluating the proposal:

• Detailed workplan

• Description of the approach and methodology applied

• Budget indicating Consultant fee per day and all other costs included

• Two studies/reports similar to this assessment

• Three References, one preferably related to the work

Questions concerning the announcement can be posed to the contact persons indicated below until 15 August 2018. SCA reserves the right not to accept any of the applications submitted.
In addition, SCA reserves the right to take references on the proposed candidate.

7.2 Final date of Submission

The application, including all required information, is to be submitted to evaluations@sca.org.afat the latest 25 August 2018. The applications will be reviewed on on-going basis, as applications are received; early applications are most welcome.

8. CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, kindly contact: Marissa Espineli, marissa.espineli@sca.org.af

7. APPLICATION SUBMISSION

7.1 Documentation and information required

Since the contract will be issued to the name of the lead consultant, he/she will be responsible for managing the consultancy and quality assurance of the study. The lead consultant shall present the CVs of those that will have the main responsibilities for this consultancy, at the most 2 CVs, with relevant experience and background for the assignment. The following information will also be considered in evaluating the proposal:

• Detailed workplan

• Description of the approach and methodology applied

• Budget indicating Consultant fee per day and all other costs included

• Two studies/reports similar to this assessment

• Three References, one preferably related to the work

Questions concerning the announcement can be posed to the contact persons indicated below until 15 August 2018. SCA reserves the right not to accept any of the applications submitted.
In addition, SCA reserves the right to take references on the proposed candidate.

7.2 Final date of Submission

The application, including all required information, is to be submitted to evaluations@sca.org.afat the latest 25 August 2018. The applications will be reviewed on on-going basis, as applications are received; early applications are most welcome.

8. CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, kindly contact: Marissa Espineli, marissa.espineli@sca.org.af