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Closing date: 2017-07-31

Creative is pursuing a five-year Afghanistan Job Creation Program (AJCP) to introduce innovations that accelerate economic growth and diversification, resulting in a massive increase in sustainable job creation in Afghanistan. The program will provide technical assistance at the firm level to improve business competitiveness, upgrade value chains, promote the export of high-end Afghan products to regional and international markets and support enterprise development and entrepreneurship.

Position Summary:

The Deputy Chief of Party will provide technical and management leadership, develop technical strategies and oversee the design and implementation of the technical assistance to private sector companies, private enterprises and entrepreneurs. S/he will oversee the quality of all technical aspects of the Project, including the management of subcontractors and short-term consultants. The DCOP will assist with the management, development and monitoring implementation, work plans and budgets; will ensure appropriate levels of technical assistance for interventions; and will perform other duties assigned by the COP and represents the project in the absence of the COP.

Reporting & Supervision:

The Deputy Chief of Party will report to the Chief of Party.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Master s degree in international development, private sector development, entrepreneurship, monitoring and evaluation methodologies or a related field required;
• Minimum 7 years of experience required in the design, management and implementation of international development projects, preferably private sector development and entrepreneurship experience;
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, consultants, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of programs required;
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants, and recipients of assistance required;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Dari/Pashto required.

Please apply on company website: https://rew21.ultipro.com/CRE1010/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*912AFF356EAB084B

Closing date: 2017-07-31

Creative is pursuing a five-year Afghanistan Job Creation Program (AJCP) to introduce innovations that accelerate economic growth and diversification, resulting in a massive increase in sustainable job creation in Afghanistan. The program will provide technical assistance at the firm level to improve business competitiveness, upgrade value chains, promote the export of high-end Afghan products to regional and international markets and support enterprise development and entrepreneurship.

Position Summary:

The Chief of Party will be responsible for overall project management, quality and timeliness of deliverables, external representation, and coordination with USAID COR. S/he will be responsible for establishing an office in Afghanistan, recruiting Core Staff, and managing a network of qualified professionals to serve as short term technical advisors. The Chief of Party will provide strategic vision for managing the activities and will ensure the quality of work and compliance with contractual obligations and results, and will be responsible for the quality and performance of work that is sub-contracted to other partners.

Reporting & Supervision:

The Chief of Party will report to a Project Director based in Washington, DC.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Master s degree in education, international development, economics or other relevant area;
• At least 10 years of experience in international work with increasing responsibility, of which at least 7 years experience in private enterprise development, private sector development, and entrepreneurship ;
• Experience managing programs which focus on business development services, private sector partnerships, upgrading value chain, and entrepreneurship;
• Experience managing programs in Afghanistan or similar development contexts;
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and manage challenging projects with public and private sector stakeholders;
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, technical and analytical skills, including an ability to interact effectively with government counterparts and private sector executives;
• Fluency in English;
• Previous Chief of Party experience preferred.

Please apply on company website: https://rew21.ultipro.com/CRE1010/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*3D48648512A2604F

Closing date: 2017-07-31

Premi re Urgence Internationale (PUI)is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people in order to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency. The association leads in average 190 projects by year in the following sectors of intervention: food security, health, nutrition, construction and rehabilitation of infrastructures, water, sanitation, hygiene and economic recovery. PUI is providing assistance to around 5 million people in 20 countries in Africa, Asia, Middle East, Eastern Europe and France.

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Situation and humanitarian needs :

Afghan mission is the oldest PUI mission, with first medical intervention launched in 1980 just after the Soviet Invasion. Since then, the country has mostly been in conflict, with both national armed groups and international forces, causing mass casualties and massive movements of population, within or out of the countries: out of the 30 millions in country population, 805.000 are registered as IDPs 272 000 since January 2015, 3.703.000 Afghan refugees are registered in foreign countries (UNHCR, 2015).

The achievements realized by the international community following the post-2001 intervention are now endangered by the expansion of conflict and violence and fragile governance. With the armed opposition slowly expanding its area of influence the number of civilian casualties reaches new high every year. Despite continuous extended military, financial and political support, the still fragile Government of Afghanistan struggle to impose its vision of development.

Economical stagnation, unemployment and increased pressure on the delivery of services due to high rates of internal displacement and return are pushing many Afghans to risk their lives fleeing to Europe, as they see no future in Afghanistan; In this scenario, with elevated pressure on aid actors, attacks have not spared the humanitarian community: only earlier in 2017 workers from humanitarian organizations had been killed and kidnapped in several parties of the country, jeopardizing the capacity to deliver to the most in need in remote areas. There is then an humanitarian crises looming as actors are overstretched and resources oriented to other crises and access on field is jeopardized by conflict and presence of armed opposition groups. The humanitarian caseload is increasing on a yearly basis and this requires high organizational capacity to deliver aid in such a complex environment.

Our action on the field :

PUI strategy is to address the fundamental needs of the Afghan population in respect with all humanitarian principles. Indeed, Neutrality and impartiality are key principles to respect in order to enable humanitarian access to the affected populations.

PUI has a strong health expertise in the country that can be used as an entry point to implement an integrated approach to support the population to regain their most basic needs and also to their self-sufficiency. Indeed, such problems as malnutrition and undernutrition request a multi sectoral and comprehensive response in order to decrease the prevalence of the phenomenon.

In parallel to a long effort in the reconstruction and consolidation of the health system with BPHS/EPHS systems, in recent years PUI initiated a more tailored emergency response to the different needs of the civilian population.

Since the beginning of 2013, interventions started on emergency preparedness and medical interventions for conflict-affected populations. With constant increasing of civilian casualties during from January 2014 to June 2015 (4.900 registered during the first 2015 semester), it is indeed crucial to have health staff prepared and equipped for mass casualties, and also to implement responses to population displacements.

From end of 2016 a larger multi-sector emergency response approach has been put in place, following a surge in return from Pakistan. Interventions in WASH and NFI have been initiated in the Eastern Region specifically, with the aim to develop such capacity at national level as well and expand similar activities to other areas where needs are present.

Following years of development efforts, and the strengthening of the health system; there is now the need to return to more sustained humanitarian emergency interventions following the recent IDP and returnees crises, with the need to deliver integrated multi-sector interventions.

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As part of our activities in Afghanistan, we are looking for a Health Emergency Response Mechanism Advisor.

The Health ERM Advisor is responsible to prepare and set up actions within PUI intervention in order to increase humanitarian access and to anticipate rapid humanitarian assistance to the immediate needs of communities affected by natural disaster and conflict causing displacements and acute vulnerabilities to the displaced households.

The health ERM advisor will work closely with the Emergency Coordinator and the Deputy Medical Head of Mission in assessing, implementing and following-up all health ERM preparation and interventions in the mission.

• Data Collection
• Monitoring of crisis
• Coordination

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Training and Experience :

Training :

• Medical degree + Master in Public Health

Experience :

• International experience required
• Technical experience required
• Humanitarian experience desirable

Knowledge and aptitudes :

• Good written communication skills
• Knowledge of project management

Computer skills :

• Pack Office

Qualities of candidate :

• Ability to work independently, take the initiative and take responsibility
• Resilience to stress
• Diplomacy and open-mindedness
• Good analytical skills
• Organisation and ability to manage priorities
• Proactive approach to making proposals and identifying solutions
• Ability to work and manage professionally and maturely
• Ability to integrate into the local environment, taking account of its political, economic and historical characteristics

Languages :

• English required

• French desirable

Proposed Terms :

• Employedwith a Fixed-Term Contract 4 months

• Start date: 01 July 2017

• Monthly gross income: from 1 815 up to 2 145 Euros depending on the experience in International Solidarity + 50 Euros per semester seniority with PUI

• Cost covered:Round-trip transportation to and from home / mission, visas, vaccines

• Insuranceincluding medical coverage and complementary healthcare, 24/24 assistance and repatriation

• Housingin collective accommodation

• Daily living Expenses( Per diem )

• Break Policy: 5 working days at 3 and 9 months + break allowance

• Paid Leaves Policy: 5 weeks of paid leaves per year + return ticket every 6 months

To know more about our job offer, look at the complete job description on our website !

Please send your application (CV et Lettre de Motivation) to Emmanuelle Gracia, Human Resources Officer for Expatriates at recrutement@premiere-urgence.orgwith the subject : HERM Afgha .

Closing date: 2017-08-07

Manage the implementation and coordination of the designated field projects. Providing leadership, strategic direction, management and evaluation of all aspects of Medair projects, the Project Coordinator also plays a key role in liaison with local authorities and other relevant stakeholders, team leadership and security.

Project Overview

Medair has been operating in southern Afghanistan since mid-2014 and is currently implementing a large multi-sectoral project in nutrition, WASH and food security in vulnerable urban and rural communities. There are plans to expand the current programme into new areas and potentially a new sector, as well as the possibility of adding new partnerships.

Workplace

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

Starting Date / Initial Contract Details

As soon as possible. Full time, minimum 12 months.

Key Activity Areas

Project Coordination

• Advise on the overall implementation of the project, ensuring objectives are met within the required time frame and budget. Ensure preventative and corrective action is taken.
• Ensure that regular monitoring and evaluation assessments are being conducted and reports made.
• Maintain an overview of the regional context with a view to the strategic development of new projects.
• Develop an implementation strategy which is appropriate to the context, capacity and country strategy.

Representation

• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders (e.g. beneficiaries, community leaders, local and national government officials, donors, UN agencies and other NGOs) and represent Medair at relevant meetings (e.g. state and local government, sector-coordination and security).
• Lead the project teams in humanitarian negotiations amongst multiple armed group leading to an expansion of access and programmes.
• Accompany donors on field trips and information is transmitted in a timely and professional manner.

Security Management

• Ensure all staff members and all visitors receive on-going training in security-related topics
• Ensure security plans and protocols are updated in response to changes in the security situation.

Staff Management

• Ensure all personnel related issues for the staff of the designated project are carried out in accordance with Medair guidelines. This includes recruitment, appraisal, objective setting, development and training, disciplinary action, etc. If applicable, work with the relevant Project Manager.
• Hold regular team meetings and, through a consultative leadership style and a transparent, honest and supportive communication structure, develop and build an effective team.
• Promote the health and security of the staff of the designated project by ensuring the application of security guidelines, health and safety in the workplace and healthy living conditions and practices.

Quality Management

• Ensure projects are implemented in line with donor proposals and requirements and in accordance with Medair, donor, country and international standards.
• Regularly assess and provide feedback and recommendations on the quality of the programmes.

Financial Management

• Ensure that budgets are spent according to donor proposals and regulations and within the appropriate timeframe.

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 programmes and HQ 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 / Humanitarian Assistance or Development Studies / Business Administration.
• Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written).

Experience / Competencies

• 2 years post-qualification experience in a management position, preferably in a relief environment.
• 1 year overseas work experience with an agency engaged in humanitarian aid.
• Experience of security management.
• Advanced leadership and project management skills.
• Experience and willingness in training / mentoring staff.
• Knowledge of international humanitarian guidelines.
• Good report and proposal writing skills, good negotiation skills.
• Advanced planning, assessment and analytical skills.
• Team-player with good inter-personal skills.
• Creative, open-minded, flexible.
• Self-motivated, energetic, hard-working, servant-hearted.

Working Conditions

• This is a field-based position and working and living conditions may be very different to that previously experienced.

Application Process

Before you apply, please ensure you are fully aware of the:

• Medair organisational values.
  
• Profilessought for Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS).
  
• Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions).
  
• Benefits Packageprovided for Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS)

Then to apply, go to http://relief.medair.org/en/jobs/positions/project-coordinator-afg-kandahar/then:

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

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

Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed.Medair does not set closing / deadline dates for applications; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled.

Closing date: 2017-08-11

Background/IRC Summary: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

The IRC defines operations as those systems and support functions necessary to implement programs effectively and accountably, inclusive of Supply Chain, ICT, Administration, Safety & Security and Human Resources. The Deputy Director of Operations provides leadership of these efforts to ensure quality program delivery by improving the integration, management and planning of country operations. This shall be done in collaboration with Regional Operation Units to ensure alignment in the Region.

The overall security situation in Afghanistan remains dynamic and unpredictable due to reasons of insecurity and political polarization.

Major Responsibilities: Human Resources and Administration Management

• Through collaboration with Operations and Program Coordinators ensure that each team is staffed appropriately according to need and funding availability. Assure staff hiring is executed efficiently and in compliance to national labor law and IRC policy.
• Work with the country and field offices to implement effective staff training programs, initiatives related to staff retention and nationalization strategies to maximize use of staff capacity and resources.
• Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions including staff development plans.
• Lead with commitment, integrity and accountability to the "IRC Way" - Global Standards for Professional Conduct
• Verify that human resources policies and procedures are documented, disseminated and consistently applied across the country program. Ensure that compliance monitoring processes are developed and effectively implemented.
• Ensure that the HR team is working in a harmonized manner and there is consistency among application of policy throughout all offices, and identify and implement mechanisms to ensure cooperation, communication and teamwork.
• Maintain management oversight for country level action plans for the Security Management Plan, "The IRC Way: Standards for Professional Conduct" etc.
• Work with the country and field offices to implement IRC Connect, staff training programs, and initiatives related to staff retention and nationalization strategies to maximize use of staff capacity and resources.

Supply Chain & Procurement Management

• Verify that country supply chain policies are appropriate, documented, disseminated and required compliance monitoring processes are effective. This should be achieved through the prioritization of ongoing and systematic field monitoring visits.
• Assist supply chain staff in working effectively with other units to improve planning and resource utilization. Work with program staff to ensure procurement planning, identification of operational support needs and transition planning.

Financial Planning and Cost Control - in coordination with the Finance Controller

• Provide input to the Country Director on potential areas of concern related to: operations spending; effectiveness of in-country reporting and planning systems; and Field/Program Coordinators oversight of expenditures and adherence to financial requirements.
• Review operating budget and strategy planning as part of the annual fiscal year process prior to HQ submission and periodically throughout the fiscal year;
• As requested by the Country Director, provide input to audit issues and corrective action plans.

Programs Support, Strategy and Business Development

• Work w ith CD and DDP to identify opportunities for program expansion and support development of funding proposals.
• Work with the CD and DDP on the Country Program Strategic Planning process.
• Provide added support to program coordinators as required.
• Ensure all new proposals have received thorough Operations review and appropriate operations platform is maintained
• In close cooperation with the security advisor ensure and facilitate field program monitoring visits across the country.

Coordination & Representation

• Serve as an active member of the country program's Senior Management Team and occasionally deputize for the Country Director when he/she is out of the country or on leave.
• Ensure proactive communication within the Regional Safety and Security Advisor, Regional Unit, HQ Support Departments and NY offices as appropriate.

Field Office Management and Control

• Provide oversight and guidance to Field Coordinators based in seven field offices. This support should focus upon all aspects of field office control and efficiency.
• Work in collaboration with the Safety and Security Manager to ensure that field staff are well trained and operating in compliance with the Security Management Plan. Provide management support and oversight to the Field Coordinators in implementing security policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain a management information system that effectively captures performance data from country and field offices. Work with Finance Controller, Deputy Director of Programs and Country Director to proactively identify, analyze and respond to trends either through reinforcement or corrective action.
• Participate in the development and/or review of new proposals, operating plans and strategic plans ensuring that the views of field staff are captured and reflected wherever appropriate.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5-7 years in an operational management role, with several of these being in an international NGOs.
• Bachelor degree is required.
• Prior and successful experience working within an insecure conflict prone environment.
• Regional experience ; knowledge of the context (in experience and expertise) and understating of the culture is essential.
• Strong background in Supply Chain, Logistics and HR.
• Strong finance background in financial management, budget development and analysis.
• Strong interpersonal and training skills, ability to work in multi-cultural environments.
• Diverse background in operations, with strong understanding of finance, administration and logistics.
• Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Specific Security Situation/Housing: The Deputy Director of Operations will be based in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. The security environment in Kabul and across Afghanistan continues to be volatile. The IRC enforces stringent security management protocols to manage the inherent risk of living, traveling and working in Afghanistan. The Deputy Director of Operations will be provided with shared housing.

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