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Closing date: 2019-08-19

Role & Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage the main support functions including general administration, base management, finance, human resources, logistics and security. With line management responsibility for staff involved in support roles the Program Support Manager also represents Medair at relevant meetings with contractors, local authorities, NGOs and other stakeholders. Assisting the Country Director in providing leadership and strategic direction, this position will play a key role in representation, legal compliance and programme leadership.

Project Overview

Medair Afghanistan is a complex and dynamic country programme due to instability related to politics and security. Medair has been operating in Afghanistan since 1996 and 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 local partnerships.

Workplace & Conditions

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

Starting Date/ Initial Contract Details

October 2019. Full time, minimum 12 months contract.

Key Activity Areas

Project Support Management

• Facilitate cross cutting communications with the programme teams supporting programme strategy through the support functions.
• Supervise all financial activities to ensure all cash management needs, reporting deadlines and internal and external audit requirements are met.
• Ensure all internal financial controls are in place and that Medair and donor guidelines are followed.
• Oversee all human resource activities, supporting line managers as required in areas such as recruitment, induction, training, appraisals, disciplinary action, etc.
• Ensure all national and international legal requirements relating to employment are adhered to, including contracts, statutory deductions, record keeping, etc.
• Provide logistical support to programme staff and field bases, including managing the supply chain, vehicles, assets, IT and communication equipment and the training of logistics staff.

Financial Management

• Supervise the budget management and expenditure for support and shared costs, in collaboration with field managers and GSO staff, ensuring budgets are spent according to donor proposals and regulations and within the appropriate time frame.
• Monitor programme spending, ensuring relevant guidelines and procedures and being followed and that systems are in place for the prevention and detection of possible fraud.

Security Management

• Support CD in overall security management and coordination.
• Provide cover in absence of CD, which will largely include representation, briefings for visitors or new IRS and initial response to any incidents that may occur.
• Oversee the Security Management System adopted by the programme and the implementation of its respective parts, making suggestion and implementing improvements.
• Support the consolidation of existing and develop new security related standard operating procedures.

Staff Management

• Line manage designated staff, including direct supervision and development; develop direct reports and assist other managers to improve their knowledge, competence and performance.
• Reflect the vision and live the values of Medair at all times, especially when interacting with team members and provide leadership, advice and support as needed.
• Manage and oversee the assigned programme support staff including recruitment, day-to-day management, development and training, appraisal, etc.
• Hold regular team meetings with the assigned programme support staff, reviewing team and individual objectives and ensuring team members are kept informed of issues relevant to their work.

Communication & Coordination

• Develop and maintain a transparent, honest and supportive communication structure with colleagues to ensure they are kept informed of support related activities and requirements.
• Facilitate cross cutting communications between the programme teams and support functions in Kabul.

Quality Management

• Promote and use the Medair e-library and other operating procedures, ensuring that all standardised formats are used and guidelines are followed.
• In conjunction with relevant manager s review, develop and implement systems to improve transparency and to detect and ultimately prevent loss or fraud.

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 a relevant subject such as Management/ Development Studies/ Business Administration or in a relevant technical subject.
• Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written).

Experience / Competencies

• 2 years post-qualification experience in a management position.
• 1 year post-qualification experience in a complex humanitarian context.
• Advanced planning and analytical skills, as well as good numerical and report writing skills.
• Committed to team-building and able to develop, coach and support other team members.
• Problem solving ability and excellent communication skills.
• Able to oversee multiple tasks, prioritising and delegating as required.
• Self-motivated, energetic, hard-working, servant-hearted.

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 this vacancyon our Medair page.

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

Closing date: 2019-08-19

1.Introduction to ACBAR

ACBAR, the Agency Coordinating Body for Afghan Relief and Development, is an Afghan independent body bringing together 154 National and International NGOs working in Afghanistan. ACBAR was created in Peshawar (Pakistan) in August 1988 in response to the demand from NGOs working with Afghan refugees in Pakistan and across the border in Afghanistan to coordinate assistance and delivery of services more effectively and efficiently. ACBAR s main office has been based in Kabul since 2002. The vision as formulated in the Strategy Plan 2016 - 2019 is Effective NGOs,Stronger Communities and the mission is to provide an efficient platform for members to carry out effective humanitarianand development activities in Afghanistan. ACBAR's core values are to abide the humanitarian principles of independence, neutrality, impartiality and humanity as well as the NGO Code of Conduct which is a set of shared norms, principles and values that aim to guide the conduct of NGOs in Afghanistan.

2.Background and rationale

The Government of Afghanistan (GoA) initiated the World Bank-supported National Solidarity Program (NSP) from 2003 to 2016 which was one of Afghanistan s largest development projects and carried a $ 2.5 billion price tag. It has been celebrated as one of the more successful development programs in Afghanistan involving more than 92 percent of the country s rural communities. At the Brussels Conference in 2016, the international community pledged the equivalent of $ 15.2 billion aid to Afghanistan for the next five years. The GoA also presented its five-year strategy Afghanistan National Peace and Development Framework (ANPDF) and made 24 commitments to be achieved during 2017 - 2018. These commitments are summarised under the Self-reliance through Mutual Accountability Framework (SMAF) and these SMART indicators encompass six thematic areas, one of which was reforming development planning and management, and ensuring citizen s development right.

The GoA officially launched the Citizens Charter National Priority Program (CCNPP) in September 2016 as a step towards achieving its development agenda; however, the field activities began in May 2017. CCNPP is considered one of the key national priority programs of the government which aspires to improve socio-economic conditions for communities. According to the GoA, CCNPP is designed to improve mechanisms for service delivery in education, health, basic rural infrastructure and agriculture services. The aim of CCNPP is to reduce poverty and break the cycle of fragility and violence, using Community Development Councils (CDCs) as the entry point for both governance and development activities at the micro-level. The Citizens Charter is key to the development vision and it is a whole-of-government effort that will link rural communities, districts, provinces and on the central level to promote inclusive development and help overcome the fragmented development approaches of the past.

CCNPP put communities at the center of the development process, provide them with the tools and mechanisms to monitor service delivery and decide on development priorities. CCNPP allows communities to play an integral role in beneficiary identification, demand creation, as well as operation and maintenance. Similarly, the Citizens Charter program builds the capacity of CDCs and put in place necessary downward-accountability measures to help ensure that vulnerable groups, such as women, returnees, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), widows and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) are included in the development process. Even though several development interventions by the government have not achieved the desired outcomes during the past years, it is presumed that certain initiatives such as CCNPP have been effective to achieve the desired outcomes to improve development and governance capabilities which are vital for reconstruction and state-building. To unpack the underlying factors and review the implementation of CCNPP, ACBAR intends to commission the study with the title of Development Effectiveness in Afghanistan: monitoring research of Citizens Charter Afghanistan Project.

3.Purpose of the study

The purpose of this study is to assess or review the effectiveness of development activities with a focus on Citizens Charter Afghanistan Project which is essentially that part of CCNPP funded by the ARTF and the IDA for the first phase of CCNPP. The study should come up with specific recommendations for alignment of the developmental interventions with the needs and priorities of communities. The findings of the study will be used to guide and support an evidence-based advocacy for development effectiveness in general and community-driven development in specific.

The focus will be on the participation mechanism of CCAP wherein the components of the project cycle will be assessed or reviewed as stated in the Operational Manual (CCAP OM) and the Social Manual (CCAP SM). This entails collecting, analyzing, reporting and monitoring on the implementation of the development activities by some of the community development actors of CCAP s cycle. Especially, the level of inclusion of marginalized groups of citizens in the development process of CCAP s cycle, the measuring of perspectives on benefits of the minimum services and the level of institutionalizing of community mobilization and building a social-economic public infrastructure.

Specific objectives:

• Review the extent to which the Afghan government is on-track with the implementation of CCAP,
• Assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the roles and responsibilities of the following actors in CCAP s cycle: Community Development Councils (CDCs), Sub-Committees and Social Organizers,
• Review the efficiency and effectiveness of the poverty analysis and needs assessments,
• Review the efficiency and effectiveness of the community development planning (e.g. vision, milestones and activities),
• Review the development processes in communities on participation (e.g. election), inclusion, learning and action-orientation, transparency and accountability, especially on pro-poor and pro-women collective action,
• Assess the community participatory monitoring, evaluation, social audit and grievances handling processes of CDCs,
• Assess if the participation mechanism of CCAP s cycle contributes to an increase in citizen satisfaction and trust in the government and other stakeholders such as NGOs.
• Identify the challenges of a least developed country in a protracted conflict such as insecurity, social exclusion and others and in which level they have constrained the roll out of CCAP and the associated lessons learned.

4.Scope of the work

The following should be considered in this study:

• Specific literature and data related to CCNPP/CCAP from Ministries and other stakeholders should be collected and analyzed,
• Availability, functions and effectiveness of monitoring and accountability mechanisms of CCAP first phase will be assessed or reviewed,
• Citizens engagement and public participation in planning, implementation, management and monitoring processes of CCAP first phase.

5.Approach and methodology

This research is a case study of several provinces and does not intend to entail a survey sample. The consultant(s) is required to do the research covering both urban and rural areas in Kabul and in three other provinces3in Afghanistan. The primary data in Kabul will be collected from Ministries, including face-to-face meetings with key officials in Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development, Independent Directorate of Local Governance and others e.g. (I)NGOs. Also from the CDCs, Sub-Committees, Social Organizers and beneficiaries. The consultant(s) will collect both qualitative and quantitative data from primary and secondary sources.

The consultant(s) is expected to do:

Desk research:

• Compile and analyze relevant literature about CCNPP/CCAP. The literature could be obtained from direct contact with relevant government entities and donors, in addition to online data,

• Collect literature and data from other national and international actors and from research reports done by Think Tanks, (I)NGOs, and civil society organizations.

Qualitative research:

• Arrange and conduct interviews with government officials in relevant Ministries, on provincial level, major donors and development agencies, contractors of large projects and (I)NGOs.

• Interviews and focus group discussions with Citizens Charter beneficiaries, CDCs, Sub-Committees, Social Organizers, NGO Facilitating Partners (FPs) and other NGOs in Kabul and at least three other provinces of Afghanistan. The purpose of these interviews and discussions is to get insight of the key interlocutors on qualitative aspects of CCAP s implementation.

Report:

Produce a report with an analysis of the compiled data and specific recommendations to all relevant stakeholders such as the GoA, parliament, civil society and international actors. The recommendations should be tailor-made to specific stakeholders. Therefore, it is important that the study lists these stakeholders and examines their role and agency vis- -vis development projects.

6.Management of task

Management:

ACBAR will form a joint management committee of 3 persons (2 persons not from ACBAR - selected by ACBAR) plus ACBAR staff to oversee the study from recruitment of the consultant(s) up to the end of the consultancy including the launch of the report. ACBAR will assist the consultant(s) with necessary documents and in accessing documents that provide contextual information and support arrangement of both internal and external meetings to the possible extent.

Consultancy:

The consultant(s) will provide for their own transportation, accommodation and other work material related support for the duration of the study. Also for the translation of the report (which should be available in English, Dari and Pashto and report printing as leaflets).

7. Professional qualifications required for the assignment and application process

The consultant(s) to undertake the study should meet the following criteria:

• Master s degree in e.g. social sciences and development studies,
• Evidence of conducting similar study(ies) in developing countries preferably in conflict or post-conflict context,
• Experience in the field of community-led development is preferable,
• Experience working with governments, UN agencies, civil society and diverse cultures,
• Refined skills in research, statistical analysis, data interpretation and strategic communication.

Key competencies should be:

• In-depth knowledge about the national social-political context of Afghanistan,
• Excellent research skills,
• Data collection, data analysis and reporting writing skills,
• Profound knowledge in gender analysis in a developing country,
• Excellent communication skills.

8. Proposal submissions

Interested individuals or firms are required to submit the following documents to ACBAR:

A Technical proposal containing the following:

1. An understanding of the Terms of Reference;
2. Individual/Company profile;
3. Methodology for data collection with details on which methods will be used for which kind of target population,
4. Data quality control and analysis plan,
5. Financial proposal detailing the consultant(s) professional fees and any other costs related to this consultancy. The proposed cost should also include Afghanistan government tax.
6. 1 sample of previous research conducted by the consultant(s) or consulting company.
7. Applicant CV including three work related references.

Technical questions related to this consultancy should be emailed to advocacymanager@acbar.org

9. Deliverables and timeline

After signing of the contract, prepare and submit an inception report within 15 days. The inception report should include the detailed plan on how the consultant(s) is intending to complete the tasks including data collection from Kabul and three other provinces, data analysis, preparing report and presentation of the report. Mapping of CCAP roll out will be provided by ACBAR to the consultant(s) to choose the three provinces (besides Kabul).

Upon approval of the inception report by ACBAR and the joint management committee, data collection should start.

Compile and analyse collected data, prepare a summary presentation on initial findings of the study, present it to ACBAR and the joint management committee for comments on two occasions and continue research as required.

Prepare a first draft of the full report and share it with ACBAR and the Advisory Committee for comments. Incorporate comments, produce a final draft of report, and submit it for approval to the Advisory Committee. After approval translating and making the report available in English, Dari and Pashto including leaflets printing (total 1500). The translation in Dari and Pashto acquires also approval.

Support ACBAR in the launch of the report by presenting key findings and recommendations of the study.

The consultancy should start preferably 1 September 2019 and end at 30 November 2019.

The deadline to submit a proposal is Monday 19 August 2019 Kabul time 5 PM toapplications@acbar.org

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Duration of the consultancy is 62 days over a period of 3 months (September, October and November 2019).

Closing date: 2019-08-19

Context:

In Afghanistan, based in Helmand

As a politically fragmented, natural disaster-prone nation, Afghanistan has long faced levels of chronic insecurity, internal displacement, and widespread poverty that has subjected its populations to ongoing hardships and recurring humanitarian crises. Communities remain food insecure for a range of reasons, from the cumulative impacts of multiple droughts, erratic climate shocks and seasonal flooding, a lack of infrastructure and limited access to markets, problems that are especially acute among vulnerable populations in remote regions. As a result, Afghanistan ranks poorly on basic human development indicators, with millions dependent on external humanitarian assistance for their daily survival and an estimated four million refugees living abroad in Pakistan and Iran. Although education and health have improved in urban areas, rural populations remain largely vulnerable to maternal and perinatal mortality and infant mortality and diseases, malnutrition being a major concern.

Presentation of the mission:

In 2017, ACF implemented several integrated project in Nutrition and Health, WASH, FSL and MHCP responding to the needs of the most vulnerable in Helmand, Ghor and Kabul. Moreover, ACF extended its ERM approach into more provinces such as Helmand, Ghor, Daykundi, Nimroz and Bamyan. 1,973 IDPs increased their access to sanitation and hygiene through latrines and hygiene kits, and 21,724 IDPs benefitted from multi-purpose cash distribution. Moreover, through this project, ACF Afghanistan organized a well-received photography exhibition in Kabul and Brussels, to raise awareness about the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan.

Through its Nutrition Surveillance department, ACF implemented with its partners 12 assessments (SMART, SQUEAC and RNA) across Afghanistan addressing current humanitarian data gaps and ensuring informed strategic programming decisions.

In Helmand, ACF implemented three integrated projects in WASH and Nutrition, one also including MHCP. The base is composed of around 100 staff and you will manage a team of 5 person. The main donors are ECHO, UN-OCHA, GAC, for a total financial volume of the base around 3 Million euros. Current projects are covering the following sectors of intervention : Health, Nutrition & WASH integrated project "Mobile clinic, health facility and community level", Emergency response, Mental Health.

Helmand, has a yearly average temperature of 20 C with very low precipitation. In the guest house, you will find all the comfort you need (internet, electricity, living room with large TV and stationary bicycle), and garden. The office is located on the other side of the same compound, and really closed to others NGOs. The context remains highly volatile and security conditions can change very quickly. Movements are limited and going out of the compound is highly restricted.

The position:You ensure the high quality implementation of Helmand base projects respecting ACF technical standard

More precisely your missions will be:

• Contribute in strategic planning and the positioning of ACF in Helmand
• Identify needs and contribute to projects elaboration
• Projects planning and monitoring
• Ensure appropriate Coordination and partnership relationship
• Management of projects team
• Ensure reporting and contribute to capitalization and advocacy

The applicant:

• You own at least a bachelor degree in humanitarian project management or equivalent
• You have at least three years of working experience with humanitarian NGO with at least 1 year in a managerial role
• You have substantial knowledge regarding program management on the field,
• You have proven experience in conflict / war zone
• You have proven reporting skill
• You have interpersonal, organizational, multitasking and communication skills and a high capacity of work, able to overcome stress and work under pressure, with high degree of flexibility
• Languages: You are fluent in English (written, spoken, read).
• Computer skills: You have good computer skills (Microsoft office package, internet, GIS)

Contract: 9 months fixed term contract under French legislation

Remuneration and benefits:

• Monthly gross salary: 1600 to 1975 upon experience
• Per diem and living allowance: 383 (cf eurocost) net, field paid.
• + 12 % of monthly gross salaryas country allowance.
• + 16% of monthly gross salaryas reimbursement of retirement insurance for non-French citizen.
• + Child allowance, limited to 5 children.

Transportation and accommodation:

• Coverage of transportation costs to and in the mission.
• Individual room in guesthouse covered

Medical coverage: 100% coverage of medical expenses + repatriation insurance.

Leaves and RnR:

• 25 days of paid leaves per year
• 20 RnR per year.
• 215 at each RnR period every 10 weeks for the 2 first breaks, then every 8 weeks.
• Coverage of the transportation expenses to the RnR area of reference (Thailand)

Training:

• Free and unlimited access to the certifying e-learning platform Crossknowledge .
• Technical trainings at HQ or regional level (averagely 1 per year).
• Intermission Workshop once a year.
• Participation to external trainings costs upon eligibility of the request.

To apply, please visit our website: http://recrutement.actioncontrelafaim.org/positions/view/4290/a-Field-Manager-Helmand/

Closing date: 2019-08-20

Terms of reference

Job Title:Project Manager / Head of Base - Afghanistan

Code:28-1122

Duty station:Kandahar

Starting date:01/10/2019

Contract duration:12 months

Reporting to:Head of Mission

Supervision of:approx 50 staffs

Dependents:n/a

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 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.

Activities include:

Hire and train (female) dedicated health staff for RH1at 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[2] 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[3])

Run WASH HP sessions for different target groups.

[1] Reproductive Health (RH)

[2] Outpatient Department

[3] Persons with Specific Needs (PwSN)

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) . As Head of base, he/she is responsible for overseeing (in collaboration with respective coordinators / managers) the Administrative, HR, Logistics and Security units in Kandahar.

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

Oversee the Administrative, HR, Logistics and Security units in Kandahar

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 proactive manner to the 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 spreadsheets (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 HoM.

Ensure regular updates to donor representatives.

Coordinate with relevant line-ministries and assure the timely signature of sub-agreement with MoPH and MoEc 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-sectoral coordination meetings at national level.

Ensure systematic information and update sharing with the HoM and other programme staff.

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

Head of Base:

Represent INTERSOS in relevant meetings

Support the security analysis and support the HoM in updating the CPPs in the field base, the SOPs and in any other security-related task.

Support the HoM on the promotion of accountability and commitment to INTERSOS charter and prevention on power of abuse.

Oversee the Administrative, HR and Logistics units in Kandahar

Cooperate with the Logistic Manager for any logistic and procurement-related tasks in the field base.

Cooperate with the Country Finance Coordinator for the supervision of the financial and administrative aspects in the field base.

Cooperate with the HR manager for the implementation of the HR procedures at field level.

Perform any other related duties as required.

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 and logistics responsibilities.

Prior work experience in INGO in humanitarian project management.

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

Demonstrate minimum 1 year experience in security context analysis and involvement in security management

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 multicultural 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 (proactive)

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

For further information and to apply, follow the linkbelow:

https://www.intersos.org/posizioni-aperte/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5d31ebb649ea01001087363e/

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS platform, you can also apply by sending your CVand motivation letter(both in PDFversion) via email to recruitment@intersos.org, with subject line: **SR-28-1122 - Project Manager / Head of Base - Afghanistan** .

Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least two references, including the line manager during your last job. Family members are to be excluded.

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

Closing date: 2019-08-20

1.Afghanistan s urban context

Afghanistan s on-going urbanization is rapidly transforming the country s demographic, social, cultural, and economic spheres, and presents an immense opportunity for propelling the country towards growth, prosperity and peace-building. The country s urban transition has already commenced with a third of its population residing in urban areas, and by 2060, one in two Afghans will live in cities. This urban transition is occurring alongside significant quality-of-life, economic, and territorial changes which must be adeptly steered for leveraging the benefits of urbanization and minimizing negative externalities.

Afghanistan s urban population is amongst the world s fastest growing with a growth rate of 4% per year. By 2015, approximately 8 million persons lived in the 34 Provincial Municipalities of Afghanistan, with another one to two million in district municipalities. It is estimated that the urban population will double in the next 15 years. However, the most significant aspect of urban demography is the youth bulge. Over three-quarters of the country s total population is under 35 years, and in urban areas, nearly a quarter of the population was estimated to be between 15 and 24 years in 2012. Over the past decade, urban areas have also provided stable residence to large sections of vulnerable groups, specifically returnees, internally-displaced persons (IDPs), and nomadic communities.

Rapid urbanization over the past decade has undoubtedly improved the overall quality-of-life and incomes of large shares of urban residents relative to rural areas. Generally, urban residents have better access to improved drinking water source (71%), sanitation (29%), electricity (95%), literacy rate (54%), and have lower poverty headcount (29%) compared to national averages. On the other hand, serious shortcomings pertain to growing income inequality (29.2 Gini index) and food insecurity (20.3% of population with calorie and protein deficiency) relative to rural areas and national averages. Furthermore, urban areas are experiencing concentrated poverty, which is not evident in the overall national poverty ratio. For instance, even with a relatively low poverty rate of 24%, Kabul province accounts for almost 1.1 million persons living in urban poverty.

In the absence of adequate and effective urban planning, legislative and regulatory tools, Afghan cities have taken the form of unplanned low-density urban sprawl. The most evident pitfall of rapid urbanization has been unplanned urban growth manifested in informal settlements, which account for around 70% of the built-up areas in the cities. It is estimated that one-third of urban population resides in overcrowded dwellings, which when combined with the staggering amount of informal housing demonstrates the urgency to address the critical housing deficit. The most adverse impacts of urban sprawl currently confronting Afghan cities is provision of public transportation, urban services and amenities which become cost prohibitive in low-density urban settings. Another important characteristic of Afghan urbanization is the regional imbalance in development. Specifically, the east, west-central and north-east have consistently

lagged behind across all basic services, including health and education. As well, the spatial structure of Afghan cities is unbalanced, with Kabul accounting for 40% of the total urban population.

Urban-based services in Afghanistan contribute more than 50% to the national GDP. The services sector comprising of telecommunication, information technology, transportation, retail trade, is the main contributor to the national economy. Agriculture sector s share in the economy has been declining and currently accounts for a quarter of the national GDP. However, it must be noted that more than 90 percent of manufacturing sector depends on agriculture sector for inputs and raw materials, highlighting the importance of rural-urban linkages. The informal sector, which accounts for 90 percent of the economic activity, is pervasive across all cities. With 40 percent of the workforce considered unskilled there are few avenues for employment besides the informal sector, which is the main driver of employment with 80 percent of the new jobs as day labourers. While underemployment in urban areas is half of the national average, unemployment rate in urban areas (9%) is also higher than national average, reinforcing the skills mismatch and jobs in the informal economy. Youth unemployment (13.6%) and underemployment (23.4%), and low percentages of women in the labour force participation shows the untapped potential of these important human resources.

A rank-size distribution identifies the urban hierarchy and relationship between urban areas of different sizes within a region. Kabul, along with seven other cities, Herat, Mazar-i-Sharif, Kandahar, Jalalabad, Lashkar Gah, Kunduz, and Taloqan, account for 69% of the total urban population in the 34 Provincial Capitals. Kabul has emerged as a primate city with more than a third of the total urban population residing within its municipal boundaries. The regional centres are evenly distributed at regular intervals indicating that a network of cities based on population hierarchies is emerging. In addition, Afghanistan has a network of over 150 municipalities of much smaller population size. These municipalities consist of 34 Provincial Municipalities, which are also the capital of the provinces, and District Municipalities , which are main urban centres in their respective rural districts. Some of these District Municipalities, for instance Spin Boldak, has an estimated population of 120,000 persons, making it the 14th largest city in the country, larger than 21 Provincial Capitals. This urban hierarchy is likely to be stable assuming that there are no dramatic changes in population growth rates of urban areas. Unravelling this pattern shows the social and economic interdependency between the largest urban areas such as Kabul and regional centres with municipalities. Furthermore, it illuminates the need to balance urbanization by increasing policy support in cities in the periphery that are lagging behind.

2.UN-Habitat

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme is the United Nations agency for human settlements. Sustainable urbanization is central to the realization of the global development goals set out in the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Starting in 2019, through its normative and operational work and particularly its coordination and focal point role within the UN system for SDG 11 and the New Urban Agenda (NUA), UN-Habitat s objective is to advance sustainable urbanization as a driver for development and peace to improve living conditions for all. UN-Habitat s strategic plan for 2020-2025 aims to support member states and partners to meet the following goals:

1. Reduced spatial inequality and poverty in communities across the urban - rural continuum;

2. Enhanced shared prosperity of cities and regions;

3. Strengthened climate action and improved urban environment; and

4. Effective urban crisis prevention and response.

In Afghanistan, UN-Habitat aims to promote prosperous, inclusive and equitable human settlements that reduce poverty and contribute to national stability and development. UN-Habitat s strategy in Afghanistan is focused on three thematic focus areas:

1. Planned and well governed settlements with inclusive systems of planning and governance and effective delivery of municipal services

2. Inclusive settlements with increased access to services, infrastructure and public facilities and effective participation of residents in the development of human settlements

3. Prosperous settlements with enhanced fiscal capacity of municipalities for local service delivery and increased economic activity and opportunities for skills development for job creation

UN-Habitat has offices at regional and country level and assist the member states in localization of SDG implementation utilizing the New Urban Agenda. In Afghanistan through its country office based in Kabul, in partnership with government and communities, the agency is providing technical assistance to several programs and projects with strong support to institutional strengthening and capacity enhancement of national counterparts

3. Programme description: Afghanistan Urban Safety and Security Programme (AUSSP)

The Afghanistan Urban Safety and Security Programme (AUSSP) is a three year programme (May 2018 to April 2021) developed to scale-up and expand the urban interventions promoting safety and peacebuilding based on the experiences and lessons learnt from the Afghanistan Urban Peacebuilding Programme (AUPP) that was implemented from May 2015 to April 2018 with financial support of Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Based on the tested theory of change, methodologies and approaches, AUSSP continues the momentum of improving the state-society relations to advance the safety and security in the communities and urban areas over a longer period to ultimately embed the principles of urban safety within the communities and government entities. AUSSP further enriches the urban safety outcomes in the target cities by addressing the residual needs of the communities, especially of women, youth, IDPs/ returnees and the most vulnerable and marginalized groups through trust building between people and the government, empowerment of communities and marginalized groups as a key actor of participatory governance and societies, improved safety and security service delivery at the municipal level and more integral, evidence-based national approach for the area of safety and security. AUSSP works in eight strategic cities: Kabul, Herat, Mazar-e-Sharif, Jalalabad, Kunduz, Farah, Nili and Bamyan.

AUSSP objectives and expected results

Expected Result/ Impact

The expected impact of the programme is: "Women and men, girls and boys, strengthen trust with the local and national government entities in urban areas to uphold rights and achieve safe, secure and inclusive cities, and empowered as an active stakeholder of the governance and social systems.

This is a vital long-term expected result/ impact aimed since AUPP and continues to AUSSP. Improved legitimacy of government and trust between citizens, especially the Police and Municipalities, are essential for further building safer and secure cities, improve state-society relations, and strengthening fragile context still facing significant security risks.

To achieve the overall impact, the programme includes three outcomes:

Outcome 1

Community level:

Increased engagement of and benefit to communities, particularly excluded and under-represented groups (women, children, youth and IDPs/ returnees) in municipal governance and urban safety services.

Outcome 2

Municipal level:

Improved municipal governance and delivery of safety services

Outcome 3

National level:

Enhanced national framework on accountable municipal governance in the area of safety and security

4.Purpose of the Post

The objective of the assignment is to conduct survey for informing the Government of Afghanistan, donors and urban stakeholders for an effective urban planning, management and implementation.

Responsibilities:

The International Survey and Data Analysis Expert (the Consultant) will be required to conduct a household survey AUSSP programmes. Under the direct supervision of, Programme Manager and Chief Technical Advisor (AUSSP), and in close coordination with the Senior human Settlements Officer at the UN-Habitat Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP), and Country Programme Manager, the Consultant will carry out the following responsibilities for each of the surveys:

1. Review the programme documents including but not limited to the Project Document, logical framework, existing surveys reports, assessments and research reports, and programme progress reports;

2. Conduct a preliminary assessment by arranging meetings with the relevant programme staff and other UN-Habitat staff to clarify the purpose, scope, methodology, timeline, resources and outlines for survey report and work plan;

3. Submit an inception report which will include: the purpose and objectives of the survey, indicators to be covered, scope, methodology (methods, sources of data, sampling, data analysis plan, data quality assurance), team and resources required, questionnaires and survey tools, survey protocols (manuels etc.), outlines for the report, and detailed work plan; adhere to international survey procedures and quality standards

4. Assist in recruiting the survey team (enumerators, supervisors, and database expert), provide them with training, pilot testing and monitor data quality;

5. Take lead in managing the data (innovative data collection techniques, data cleaning, data analysis and reporting);

6. Produce a draft report and share it with UN-Habitat relevant staff for their review, input and comments;

7. Finalize the report and present the findings to UN-Habitat and its stakeholders.

8. General service feedback, case studies or stories captured from beneficiaries or partners of the program thorough enumerators grievance redressal system for both projects.

9. The final report for both outputs should be comprehensive and follow UN-Habitat branding manuel for publications. In addition, an abridged edition or a summary of main findings and indicators with five key recommendations for a follow-up action plan for each project.

4.1 Overall goal of survey

The survey is to attain two overarching goals:

Assist Government s evidence-based urban policies and planning through providing safety and security survey data and analysis

Assess the AUSSP impact and give lessons learnt and recommendations

4.2 Purpose of survey

To survey people s perception on safety and security over the course of 3 years

To assess possible correlations between safety and security and urban and economic development

4.3 Specific areas of survey

With special focus on women and girls, youth and IDP/ returnees:

Safety and security at national, subnational and neighborhood level.

Neighborhood/ household level economic situation

5.Expected outputs

Time: By end of 1^stweek

Tasks: Design, preparations and conduct survey, and data verification

Deliverable: Inception report

Time: By end of 2^ndweek

Tasks: Questionnaires

Deliverable: Questionnaires in English

Time: By end of 10^thweek

Tasks: Analysis and report

Deliverable: Draft survey report

Time: By end of 12^thweek

Tasks: Analysis and reporting

Deliverable: Final survey report

In addition to the deliverable above, the consultant is required to deliver:

Training for staff and surveyors;

Presentations to the stakeholders

The timing will be consulted and mutually agreed.

6.Payment schedule

The deliverables/ reports are to be prepared as per the schedule above. The payments shall be made on satisfactory completion of work and approval of submissions by National Programme Manager, Chief Technical Advisor, Country Programme Manager in Kabul Office and Senior Human Settlements Officer in ROAP.

Installments

1. Deliverable: Inception report and Questionnaires, Deadline: By the end of 2^ndweek

Payment Amount: 50%

1. Deliverable: Final survey report, Deadline: By the end of 12^thweek

Payment Amount: 50%

The travel costs (DSA and ticket) will be separately arranged and paid.

7.Education / Work experience / Other skills/ Language

(i) Advanced university degree (Master s degree or equivalent) in any one of the following: Statistics, Social Sciences, Demography, Economics or Public Policy, or a first-level university degree in combination with 2 years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Training in monitoring and evaluation will be an added advantage (ii) at least 5 years of experience in designing or formulating international standard quantitative assessments of social sector projects and writing professional reports for multi-year programmes, (iii) experience in dealing with government officials, international organizations at senior levels; (iv) fluent in English with excellent drafting skills; (v) excellent computer and data analytic program literacy and skilled in its use for report writing. Prior work experience with international organizations in Asia and the Pacific countries is desirable.

8.Competencies

Promotes UN s core values and ethical standards (professionalism, integrity, respect for diversity)

Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Capability to engage in team-based decision making and lead technical discussions

Ability to formulate and manage work plans and a self-starter

Good listener and responsive to views of government counterparts

Respectful and helpful relations with UN international and national staff

9.Administrative arrangements

International Travel (Home-Kabul)**:**

For all international travels that are expected of the consultant, a returned air ticket on least-cost economy to Afghanistan and visa fee will be paid only after completion of the mission and upon submission of Travel Claim form, copy of E-ticket, used boarding passes, visa receipt and other relevant travel documents. Three quotations from the reputable travel agents shall be submitted for UN-Habitat s clearance prior to purchase of tickets.

Local Transportation:

For local travels that are expected of the consultant, such as vehicle and flight arrangements to provinces will be covered by UN-Habitat.

Travel Advice/ Requirements:**

The consultant shall abide by all UN security instructions. Upon arrival in Kabul security briefing will be provided by UN-Habitat while the Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) will arrange security briefings in other cities.

Applications should include:

Cover memo (maximum 1 page)

CV in the PHP format, accessible through the INSPIRA website (inspira.un.org) Please note, if using INSPIRA for the first time, you need to register in order to activate your account, which will allow you to log in and create a personal History Profile.

* PHP can be also download from UN-Habitat/ROAP-vacancy website: www.fukuoka.unhabitat.org

The PHP should be attached to the application as a PDF file.

Summary CV (maximum 2 pages), indicating the following information:

1. Educational Background (incl. dates)

2. Professional Experience (assignments, tasks, achievements, duration by years/ months)

3. Other Experience and Expertise (e.g. Internships/ voluntary work, etc.)

4. Expertise and preferences regarding location of potential assignments

All applications should be submitted to:

UN-Habitat Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific

ACROS Fukuoka, 8th Floor

1-1-1 Tenjin Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, 810-0001 Japan

1-1-2 habitat.fukuoka@un.org

Please indicate the Post Title: **Survey for AUSSP** in your e-mail subject.

Please note that applications received after the closing date stated below, will not be given consideration. Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will be contacted for an interview. The fee will be determined according to the qualifications, skills and relevant experience of the selected candidate. In line with UN-Habitat policy on gender equity, applications from female candidates will be particularly welcome.

Deadline for applications: 20 August 2019

UN-HABITAT does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. If you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of these offices and requesting the payment of a fee, please contact:recruitment@unon.org

Closing date: 2019-08-20

Terms of reference

Job Title:Project Manager / Head of Base - Afghanistan

Code:28-1122

Duty station:Kandahar

Starting date:01/10/2019

Contract duration:12 months

Reporting to:Head of Mission

Supervision of:approx 50 staffs

Dependents:n/a

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 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.

Activities include:

Hire and train (female) dedicated health staff for RH1at 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[2] 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[3])

Run WASH HP sessions for different target groups.

[1] Reproductive Health (RH)

[2] Outpatient Department

[3] Persons with Specific Needs (PwSN)

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) . As Head of base, he/she is responsible for overseeing (in collaboration with respective coordinators / managers) the Administrative, HR, Logistics and Security units in Kandahar.

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

Oversee the Administrative, HR, Logistics and Security units in Kandahar

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 proactive manner to the 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 spreadsheets (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 HoM.

Ensure regular updates to donor representatives.

Coordinate with relevant line-ministries and assure the timely signature of sub-agreement with MoPH and MoEc 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-sectoral coordination meetings at national level.

Ensure systematic information and update sharing with the HoM and other programme staff.

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

Head of Base:

Represent INTERSOS in relevant meetings

Support the security analysis and support the HoM in updating the CPPs in the field base, the SOPs and in any other security-related task.

Support the HoM on the promotion of accountability and commitment to INTERSOS charter and prevention on power of abuse.

Oversee the Administrative, HR and Logistics units in Kandahar

Cooperate with the Logistic Manager for any logistic and procurement-related tasks in the field base.

Cooperate with the Country Finance Coordinator for the supervision of the financial and administrative aspects in the field base.

Cooperate with the HR manager for the implementation of the HR procedures at field level.

Perform any other related duties as required.

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 and logistics responsibilities.

Prior work experience in INGO in humanitarian project management.

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

Demonstrate minimum 1 year experience in security context analysis and involvement in security management

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 multicultural 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 (proactive)

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

For further information and to apply, follow the linkbelow:

https://www.intersos.org/posizioni-aperte/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5d31ebb649ea01001087363e/

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In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS platform, you can also apply by sending your CVand motivation letter(both in PDFversion) via email to recruitment@intersos.org, with subject line: **SR-28-1122 - Project Manager / Head of Base - Afghanistan** .

Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least two references, including the line manager during your last job. Family members are to be excluded.

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

Closing date: 2019-08-20

Terms of reference

Job Title:Head of Mission

Code:SR-28-1069

Duty station:Kabul - with travel to other provinces

Starting date:01/09/2019

Contract duration:6 months

Reporting to:Regional Director

Supervision of:Direct line management of 5 expats and 1 national staff

Dependents:no

General context of the project

INTERSOS has been present in Afghanistan since October 2001, with its main office in Kabul and sub-offices in Jalalabad, Maimana, Kandahar and Lashkar Gah. Currently, INTERSOS is present with operation capacity in Kandahar and maintains its office in the capital city (Kabul) for representative purposes, supervising also some operational activities.

Currently, INTERSOS humanitarian response strategy for Afghanistan is paying attention to emergency needs of the conflict-affected population, in particular IDPs, documented and undocumented returnees (from Pakistan and Iran) and vulnerable/isolated host communities. INTERSOS strategy is to provide for emergency response capacity in 4 main sectors: protection (including Education in Emergency), health-nutrition, livelihoods and WASH. As such INTERSOS has also ongoing multi-sector humanitarian programs (with its 4 priority sectors integrated), opting for an area- and community-based approach in Southern Region and targeting both returnees coming from Pakistan and conflict affected IDPs.

In the last 15 years, INTERSOS has been working on various aspects of the Afghan emergency, mainly focusing on repatriation and returns, protection, water and sanitation, reconstruction, humanitarian demining, mine risk education, and institutional building. For INTERSOS Afghanistan remains a key humanitarian emergency for its geopolitical importance and because of the internal dynamics related to manmade and natural disasters. Humanitarian gaps and needs are high in the provinces where we are currently operating and even more in others. In order to respond to the ongoing emergency in the country and given the shortage of players currently engaged, INTERSOS considers really important its contribution to bring aid and assistance to those affected by the crisis.

The main strategic objective that the Head of Mission should pursue is to boost INTERSOS presence in the capital city while consolidating and expanding operations in the southern provinces.

General purpose of the position

Be INTERSOS referent in Afghanistan vis- -vis international donors, main stakeholders and national team in Kabul and Kandahar;

Define country priorities and strategy based on a needs assessment and the analysis of the context of the country.

Main responsibilities and tasks

Actively participate to the main humanitarian coordination meetings and fora

Ensure a steady and active representation of INTERSOS at clusters level (Health/Nutrition and Protection).

Maintain daily relationship with the Donors and involve the Regional Director whereas strategic opportunity can arise.

Maintain ongoing surveillance of the developing humanitarian situation, monitor donor s priorities and intervention strategies in the country and propose activities accordingly.

Keep constant relation with international donors at Kabul level

Identify opportunities for new emergency intervention and develop project proposals and concept papers

Coordinate and supervise international and national staff in the central and southern regions and recruit new staff following the start up of new interventions

Organize and participate to assessment in new area of intervention with the support of INTERSOS technical staff

Re-organize and enlarge INTERSOS office in Kabul and Kandahar and ensure respect for the values, Code of Ethics and Organization Management and Control Model of INTERSOS

Establish, guarantee and periodically monitor government s recognition and accreditation procedures and any other formalities required by the hosting country, ensuring their timely renewal;

Manage human resources in the country and in particular, ensuring direct supervision and appraisal of performances as well as personnel compliance with procedures foreseen by INTERSOS Organization Management and Control Model

Be responsible for security, providing the definition of specific procedures and behaviours, and monitoring the implementation of regulations and protocols in line with INTERSOS Security Manual

Required profile and experience

Education

Master degree in Social Science, Community Development, Social Work and/or equivalent practical field experience, preferably with a humanitarian organisation

Professional Experience

Minimum 5 years professional experience in emergency programs: technical focus on health and nutrition, protection, population movements and reintegration is an asset;

Previous experience in humanitarian program management is required;

Previous experiences in complex emergency context are an asset

Professional Requirements

Deep knowledge of the cluster system and humanitarian country system

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

Good interpersonal skills to work effective with different stakeholders including different communities in the target areas, humanitarian actors, service providers, local and national authorities;

Programme Management skills, including new proposal writing;

Good problem solving attitude

Excellent organisational, team-building and participatory training skills and experience is required, as well as ability to work as part of a team;

Strong representation and negotiation skills

Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills

Previous working experience in Afghanistan will be an asset

Languages

Fluency in written and spoken English, good reporting and communication skills are required;

Personal Requirements

Comfortable to work in a High Risk Environment.

Team worker and flexible in job planning

Ability to travel frequently to different areas in Afghanistan working in stressful situations and at times, in hardship field locations.

For further information and to apply, follow the linkbelow:

https://www.intersos.org/posizioni-aperte/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5cf4fa702d1f47000a6219b2/

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In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation lettervia email to recruitment@intersos.org, with subject line: **SR-28-1069 - Head of Mission - Afghanistan** .

Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least two references, including the line manager during your last job. Family members are to be excluded.

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

Closing date: 2019-08-21

Background and Context

UNESCO Office in Kabul has been supporting the Ministry of Education through the Enhancement of Literacy (ELA) programme since 2008. ELA programme began as a multi-dimensional project with two distinct kinds of activities: first, provision of literacy, and second, building capacity within the MoE s Literacy Department to plan, manage and implement literacy programmes. ELA phases 1 and 2 were designed as a six-year project, launched in 2008 with implementation starting in 2009. It aimed to deliver literacy classes to over 600,000 youth and adult (aged 15 years and above) by April 2013, 60% of whom were to be female. The first and second phases of ELA aimed at putting processes and systems in place for gradual extension of the programme across the country. The third phase of ELA embarked with the aim to cover all the 34 provinces and therefore expanding delivery of literacy classes to an additional 600,000 youths and adults for 3 years, by April 2018.

In June 2018, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) approved a programme titled Better Education Systems for Afghanistan s future with a budget of $20 million USD awarded to UNESCO Kabul Office.The objective of this 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 incumbent will be responsible for leading the component within the quality and relevance outcome relating to reform of the formal general education curriculum. Within this component, UNESCO will support the on-going reform process of general education curricula, with strong focus on the implementation and operationalization of key curricular documents and teacher training.

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-UIL, in particular, given UIL s role in supporting key activities within adult literacy and non-formal education in the context of lifelong learning

Overview of the Post functions

Under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Office in Kabul and immediate supervision of the Chief of Education Unit of the UNESCO Office in Kabul and in close collaboration with the section for Literacy and Non-formal education section at HQ, the incumbent will contribute to coordinate and implement activities of education programmes and projects in Afghanistan. S/He shall directly collaborate to overall planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and documentation of the programme. Specifically, s/he will undertake the following tasks and responsibilities:

1. Programme Planning and Management :

Ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness of the programme implementation, delivery and accomplishment on programme goals an objective from the operational aspect.

Draft donor progress/annual reports and to draft project proposal for potential donors.

Ensure quality and timely delivery of the youth and adult basic education curriculum development, development of teaching/learning materials and learning achievement assessment tools by coordinating technical work of national technical staff and facilitating activities of the international technical experts in close consultation with relevant technical institutes (e.g. UIL), government counterparts and field operation of the Youth and adult literacy component of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) funded project Better Education Systems for Afghanistan s Future , including the management of the project team.

2. Networking and partnership building: -

Identify potential local partners within the NGOS, Civil Societies and private sector for participation in youth and adult literacy sub sector planning and execution of programme activities.

Expand and strengthen partnerships with the Ministry of Education, other line Ministries, Institutes, Universities and NGOs for implementation of Better Education Systems for Afghanistan s Future programme.

3. Liaison with UNESCO HQ, Regional and Field Offices and Specialized Institutes: -

Promote in-house cooperation across UNESCO Education Sector and collaborate with UNESCO Headquarters, UNESCO Regional for Asia Pacific, UNESCO Institute of Lifelong Learning, as well as with other project partners, for effective coordination, planning, implementation and monitoring of Better Education Systems for Afghanistan s Future programme.

4.Expected Results: -

Implement all activities outlined in the project document, specifically under Adult learning and education component, within the provided timeline.

Prepare briefs as necessary on the project for supporting donor(s) and for internal use, based on country programme support and regional reports.

To consolidate the information from adult literacy team and contribute in drafting donor progress reports, annual reports, and terminal report.

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 (Masters or equivalent) in education, International Development, social sciences, development studies or related area.

A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

Minimum 4 years of professional experience in managing complex multi donor education programmes/projects of which 2 years acquired at the international level.

Work experience in leading multicultural teams.

Experience in working in conflict or post conflict /humanitarian context is an added advantage.

Skills and competencies

Primary expertise in coordinating of highly technical cooperation.

Proven expertise in institutional capacity building and system strengthening for government ministries, preferably in conflict /post conflict and reconstruction/recovery contexts.

Good understanding of development partners expectations and trends in education sector.

Proven expertise in project design, planning, management and reporting, and donor communication.

Strong experience in management and implementation of education programs and coordinating teams in planning, implementing, monitoring and reporting

Strong sensitivity and adaptability in post conflict countries and diversity (cultural, gender, religion, race and nationality)

Ability to interact with a wide range of high level partners

Excellent strategic and analytical skills.

Excellent computer and other IT skills.

Assessment

An assessment exercise may be used in the evaluation of candidates

How to apply

To apply, please send your application letter and UNESCO CV (CV Form to be used) in English to k.human-resource@unesco.orgbefore 21 August 2019 (Kabul time).

Please note that only pre-selected candidates will be contacted.

Benefits and entitlements

UNESCO s salaries are calculated in US dollars. They consist of a basic salary and a post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, as well as exchange rates. Other benefits include 30 days annual leave, family allowance, home travel, education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. More details can be found on the ICSC Website.

Please note that UNESCO is a no-smoking Organization

Closing date: 2019-08-21

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Adopts adequate emergency preparedness measures through the development and updating of country contingency plans and establishment of early warning mechanisms, to ensure effective preparedness and response to specific emergencies. Participates in the formulation and development of plans of action in preparation and response to emergencies, monitors compliance of all sectors with emergency plans of action, including financial resources. Ensures coordination of the management of emergency preparedness and response. Provides technical advice related to emergency preparedness and response, including on programme management related issues. Provides advice to the country office in the implementation of emergency preparedness measures in the field to strengthen preparedness and response mechanisms in the country faced with impending emergencies. Develops and maintains databases on country/regional information and ensure the flow of information and communication crucial for the planning and implementation of emergency preparedness and response management particularly on humanitarian performance indicators. Identifies availability of resources in emergency prone areas and establish logistics plans to be implemented during an emergency operation, to ensure a timely and effective emergency response. Plans, organizes and conducts training for the office s staff capacity building in emergencies preparedness and response. Assists in developing and conducting emergency training courses. Provides training and/or briefing, as required. Participates in other emergency training workshops in the region and builds up the emergency preparedness and response capability of UNICEF staff as well as implementing partners.

Emergency Response

In the event of an emergency, takes prompt action as a member of the Emergency Response Team which is deployed immediately to establish UNICEF's presence and implement the initial operational tasks relating to emergency assistance. Immediately verifies the nature and extend of the emergency with staff, government officials, other UN agencies or local organizations and media. Ensures that the office is provided with effective telecommunications facility and staff security assistance in an emergency, as necessary. In coordination with the programme and operations groups, establishes contact with all UNICEF staff, their dependents and visitors to ensure their safety and whereabouts, and informs supervisor and senior management of their status. Participates and assists with assessment of local emergency and security situation affecting children and women in the locality, in conjunction with the interagency, clusters and field offices. Visits the location to conduct an initial rapid assessment of the magnitude of the crisis and its implications for children and its impact on the community. Assesses the validity of the office preparedness plan and ability of the office vis- -vis the current crisis as well as immediate and additional needs. Determines corporate priorities and an appropriate intervention (supply procurement and staff development) by UNICEF. Coordinates with other partners to make a rapid assessment covering priority areas as defined by the Core Commitment for Children in Emergencies. Establishes contact with community groups, government, UN agencies, media and other partners to keep abreast of emergency situations. Applies the emergency preparedness and response plan as necessary and identifies urgent staffing requirements and redeploys country office staff as required. Executes the timely delivery of assistance and procurement of supplies, monitors the appropriate and effective use of UNICEF resources/inputs. Identifies problems and constraints in order to ensure effective project delivery. Certifies the disbursement of funds, monitors expenditures and submits financial status reports. Sets up a reporting system and sends daily/weekly/monthly situation reports to concerned parties as required.

Emergency Programme Management

Participates in the implementation of plans of action and work plans for emergency projects. Implements and manages project activities. Undertakes field visits to emergency project areas, to assess local conditions and monitor project progress. Makes technical decisions on project administration (e.g., activates, requests or re-programmes allocation of emergency funds). Prepares inputs for appeals and updates related to emergencies. Works with programme sections and senior management to mobilize donor response and recovery/rehabilitation-related funding, including annual or multi-annual humanitarian appeals and documents (e.g., pitch documents). Identifies longer-term requirements of the emergency operation/interventions. Help smooth transition process from the Emergency Response Team towards a more regular operational structure when required. Maintains continuous, effective and strategic coordination, communication, consultation and liaison with Authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, donors and allies to appeal for aid for children and women with special needs resulting from the emergency situation requiring an effective emergency response in all sectors. Identifies implementing/operational partners and establishes implementing arrangements. Ensures that the UNICEF support is effectively provided to the government with respect to sectoral coordination within the framework of the cluster approach and based on the Core Commitment for Children. Participates in all humanitarian and recovery related forum and keeps management informed of all humanitarian developments in the country in terms of policies, strategy, situation developments, potential threats and opportunities/issues in partnership. Promotes that disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness and response strategies are mainstreamed in the country office's workplans. Prepares sectoral input for the country programme documents, plan of action, annual work plans, and all related documents of the office s Emergency Preparedness and Response. Contributes towards the preparation of the Situation Analysis, donor reports and the Country Programme Document.

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The functional competencies required for this post are: Leading and Supervising [II] Analyzing [II] Deciding and Initiating Action [III] Persuading and Influencing [III] Applying Technical Expertise [III] Planning and Organizing [II] Adapting and Responding Change [III] Coping with Pressure and Setbacks [III] View our competency framework at:

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Terms of reference

Job Title:Medical Coordinator

Code:SR-28-955

Duty station:Kandahar with regular visits to Kabul

Starting date:26/08/2019

Contract duration:6 months

Reporting to:Head of Mission

Supervision of:PMR, Pharmacists

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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.

General purpose of the position

In close collaboration with the HoM and the Medical Department, defining and implementing the medical strategy of the mission. Being responsible for the planning and coordination of all medical activities and resources in the mission, according to INTERSOS charter, policies, and ethical principles with consideration of international and national protocols, in order to ensure the delivery of quality medical care for patients and their communities as well as to improve the health condition and humanitarian living conditions of the target population.

Furthermore, the medical coordinator provides technical inputs to the health and Nutrition strategy and programme development at Mission level.

Main responsibilities and tasks

Responsible for defining, monitoring and updating the medical content of the INTERSOS country policy, medical strategy, annual plan and budget, translating the identified health needs into a medical strategic vision and project objectives, priorities and resources needed in order to cover the medical and humanitarian needs of the population at risk, and ensuring that the objectives and goals set in the Mission s annual plan and project plans are achieved

Overall responsible for the appropriateness and quality of medical interventions conducted by INTERSOS projects and being expected to identify and work on removing barriers to better patient safety, effective medical care, and better patient-centred activities

Continuously monitor the medical and humanitarian needs in the Mission country in new areas of intervention or in areas where INTERSOS is already present through exploratory missions, monitor and review project proposals, determining necessary resources in order to define health and nutrition priorities and potential new programs to cover medical and humanitarian needs of the population at risk

Coordinate with the HQ Medical Referent for the validation of the project proposals he/she designs to be submitted to international donors and private foundation

Responsible for the supervision and monitoring of the medical technical aspects, humanitarian needs and in coordination with the Logistics Coordinator, the material aspects of the programmes through regular field visits, analysing difficulties during the implementation and reporting deviations as they appear, in order to proactively provide the necessary solutions and achieve operational results

In close collaboration with the HR Coordinator, participate in the planning, definition and sizing of the health-workforce in the mission and supervise the associated processes (recruitment, validation of medical staff, training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, development and internal / external communication). Coach and directly support the medical teams in the implementation of the medical activities making sure that internal protocols are respected as well as the ones of local Ministry and Health Department

Responsible for defining and sizing other resources (pharmacy and medical equipment management in collaboration with logistics) and timelines, procedures and protocols. Ensuring preparation of all medical orders in collaboration with the Logistics Department and the submission of all medical purchase requests. Being accountable for the proper management of the pharmacy in the Mission, including projects. Provide reports on the mission s evolution from the medical perspective, as required

Represent INTERSOS before local medical authorities and guarantee constant presence and active participation to the health and nutrition coordination fora (clusters meetings, other technical coordination meetings) and keep regular contact with other counterparts in the mission (NGOs, local organizations, donors, authorities) in order to broaden the medical-humanitarian situation analysis, strengthening the impact of the medical intervention and supporting advocacy actions

Responsible for medical data collection, analysis and reporting to HQ Medical Referent to ensure a proper monitoring of the program and, where needed, to adapt them to existing programs

Required profile and experience

Education

Advanced university degree in medicine or other paramedical studies.

Desirable specialization in Tropical Medicine or a degree in Public Health

Professional Experience

Minimum 3 years relevant work experience as Medical referent in the humanitarian sector especially in fragile and unstable environment

Strong experience in trainings and capacity building and development of local staff and partners in related subjects

Prior experience in working in complex emergency setting, involving internal displacement.

Strong experience with monitoring tools and systems, including remote monitoring

Experience with participatory approaches and working with vulnerable groups, including gender mainstreaming and with persons with disabilities.

Previous experience in developing and implementing M&E activities

Previous experience in working in Afghanistan (desirable)

Professional Requirements

Good/In-depth knowledge and understanding of Humanitarian Principles and H&N frameworks, tools, and minimum standards.

Knowledge of the cluster system

Experience with main donors compliance and reporting

Strong representation and negotiation skills

Proven experience in management and supervision of teams

Good communication skills, both oral and written, and Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills

Mastery of IT tools (MS Office package, internet, e-mail, etc.)

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

Languages

Excellent written and spoken English Pashto would be asset

Personal Requirements

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders

Excellent analytical skills

Ability to take initiative and work autonomously

Ability to achieve results effectively, considering the need for speed, scale and quality

Ability to plan ahead and output oriented (proactive)

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

Ability to integrate and work well within multiethnic and multicultural teams

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

Ability to adhere to deadlines and respect line management

For further information and to apply, follow the linkbelow:

https://www.intersos.org/posizioni-aperte/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5c78dbeac9d280567e0fb9a7/

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation lettervia email to recruitment@intersos.org, with subject line: "SR-28-955 - Medical Coordinator - Afghanistan". Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least two references, including the line manager during your last job. Family members are to be excluded.

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