Position

Country Director

Hiring Agency

RedR/IHE (http://www.redr.org/)

Position Location

Afghanistan (Kabul - 25% in country Travel)

Closing date

05 Jan 2005

Job Description and qualifications:

Starting date: End of Jan/Feb 2005
Duration: One Year Renewable Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £20,000-£24,000 p.a. + hardship allowance + benefits

The Country Director will be the key contact person and official designate responsible for and representing this agency in Afghanistan within the responsibilities assigned by the agency Headquarters. The Country Director shall be responsible for the overall management and direction of the agency's field offices in Afghanistan and all in-country projects. 25% of the post will involve travel within the Country

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction to the overall goals of the agency in Afghanistan through the development of a Strategic plan

1. To represent the agency in Afghanistan in relation to other INGOs, Governments, donors and officials.

2. To effectively manage agency activities in Afghanistan.

3. Develop programmes and projects based on donor funding.

4. Liaising and strengthening linkages with NGOs, institutional donors and government departments

5. To be responsible for the preparation and submission of programme proposals for the areas covered, including any emergency proposals, and to ensure the submission of timely and quality reports, both financial and narrative, to agency HQ and to donors.

6. Supervise the welfare and professional development of the field and programme staff

7. Ensuring that all projects are implemented in a consultative and participative way

8. To supervise and support programme staff in development of new projects and effective monitoring and evaluation of existing ones

9. Report regularly to agency HQ

The successful candidate will have:

Five years experience of managing complex emergencies/development programmes

Extensive programme development, appraisal and monitoring skills

Be able to demonstrate the ability to secure donor funding and management of grants

Possess a wide-range of field experience;including post-conflict, insecure environments.

Fluency in English is essential and knowledge of a second language such as Persian or Pashto would be desirable.

Position

National Solidarity Program (NSP) Coordinator

Hiring Agency

ActionAid (http://www.actionaid.org)

Hiring Agency Description

ActionAid is an international social development organization with a mission to work with poor and marginalized women, men, girls and boys to eradicate poverty, injustice and inequity that cause it. ActionAid International has work and presence in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Americas and Europe. We work in partnership with CBOs, NGOs, social movements, people's organization, urban and rural communities and activists. ActionAid International engages with governments, international development organizations and private companies to ensure pro-poor policies, programmes and practice. Our poverty eradication programs focus on equity, dignity and rights of poor and marginalized people and communities and on the core themes of gender inequity, food security, education, governance and HIV/Aids. Our work in Afghanistan commenced in early 2001 with a small initiative and has deepened and expanded over the years.

Position Location

Afghanistan (Kabul with extensive travel to the programme areas in the Northern Region provinces as well as travel externally to other parts of ActionAid International)

Closing date

07 Jan 2005

Job Description and qualifications:

The NSP Coordinator will be responsible in supporting the team of programme staff to implement NSP programme of the government by focusing on community mobilization; community development council (CDC) and establishment of local governance bodies and infrastructure development in the villages. The successful candidate will liase and network with the other facilitating partners, oversee the ongoing programs, ensure compliance of financial systems and make timely reports to the partner concerned. S/he will be responsible in developing a strong team, supporting their development as well facilitating the capacity growth of relevant stakeholders in the programme areas.

Candidates will have sound understanding of rights based approaches and posses a higher degree in relevant field with at least three years working experience of managing development program in post conflict countries.

Salary depends on the experiences and qualification of the individual and will range between 1,500 to 2,200 USD per month. Additional to this insurance, medical benefits and return ticket (in case of expatriates) will be covered as per our policies.

The duration of the above engagement is initially for one year.

We are interested in mature and self-motivated persons having capacity for independent work and committed to working on issues of poverty and rights in a difficult work setting. They should have excellent networking and communication skills with fluency in English both written and spoken. Knowledge of Afghani languages would be an asset. Good interpersonal skills are extremely essential and experience of working in multi cultural work settings both within the region and internationally would be advantageous.

Position

Project Manager

Hiring Agency

UN Development Programme (http://www.undp.org/)

Position Location

Afghanistan

Closing date

21 Jan 2005

Job Description and qualifications:

VACANCY ANNOUNCMENT No.2004/12/326
Date: 22 December 2004

Post Title: Project Manager
Organizational Unit: UNDP/Promotion of Regional Supply of goods, services and expertise for Afghanistan reconstruction
Type of Appointment: ALD International (ALD 4) (Equivalent to P4)
Duration: Six Months (with possibility of extension)
Duty Station: Kabul, Afghanistan
Number of Positions: 1 (One)
Closing Date for applications: 21 January 2005

Background:

The UNDP Afghanistan in cooperation with other 7 UNDP COs in Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan has established a new project to follow up the Bishkek Conference Action plan and to promote regional cooperation for Afghanistan reconstruction. The project will promote the supply and use of goods, services and technical expertise from the countries in the region for the needs of Afghanistan recovery. It first will assess the demand in Afghanistan and second the available capacity and resources in the region to meet that demand. Private businesses and individuals will learn to be better suppliers, employees and trade partners to Government of Afghanistan, donors, international organizations, financial institutions and large contractors.

The project:

1) Follows up the action plan agreed during the Bishkek Conference 'Afghanistan regional economic cooperation: Central Asia, Iran and Pakistan';
2) Meets the needs of the people of Afghanistan by supporting the cost effective provision of reconstruction and development assistance; and
3) Helps the emerging private sector and qualified labor in the region by providing new business and job opportunities.

The Project manager will work in a close cooperation with the team of UNDP Partnership for Private Sector Development programme and will coordinate various implementing partners in all involved countries. The Ministry of Commerce is the lead counterpart of the PPSD programme and will lead this task on behalf of Afghan government as well. In all UNDP COs a professional staff member will be designated to act as a focal point for the project. Project will involve government agencies in all countries, all 8 UNDP country offices, UNDP IAPSO; other UN agencies, donor agencies, all national Chambers of Commerce and its regional networks of offices, business support and development centers and trade associations. The WB and ADB offices in the region are expected to be involved in project as the closest partners together with other bilateral agencies.

Duties and responsibilities:

Project manager is expected to operationalise the project and to build the national capacity and regional network among the 8 countries involved. For all the issues related to the cooperation with Afghan government, business sector s/he will act under the overall umbrella of and in close coordination with UNDP Afghanistan PPSD programme. Administratively s/he will act under the immediate supervision of PPSD programme manager and the overall guidance and supervision of UNDP Country Director through the Senior Deputy Country Director/Programme/. The project manager will work to ensure the implementation of the project activities are in accordance with project document agreed upon by Ministry of Commerce and UNDP. The Project Manager will be responsible for the daily management of all the Project activities. He/She will coordinate and manage a team of national and international experts hired for the project as well as will facilitate creation a network among the 8 UNDP COs and business sector in region on trade, procurement and economic cooperation.

Specific duties of the Project Manager will include:

- Coordinate and manage the overall delivery of the project in an effective and efficient manner, working closely with government ministries, business chambers and associations and private sector as well all other partners in the region;
- Implement the activities as outlined in the project document and suggest further development of project;
- Monitor the delivery status and prepare written monthly work progress updates and quarterly report on the progress of the project in relation to the agreed work plan and strategy;
- Formulate detailed tasks and ToRs for all the experts and research teams and monitor and ensure that the experts carry out functions and deliver reports and assessment in accordance with original requirements;
- Establish a network of focal points in UNDP COs and to formulate common approaches for all the country offices in the areas of project activities to ensure that tasks are carried in a similar way in all the countries by research teams, staff, consultants and partners;
- Lead and/or coordinate resource mobilization efforts within the project, including, the development of a strategy in this area;
- Liaise with other UN agencies and donors on behalf of the project;
- Prepare performance appraisal review (PAR) of project staff
- Other tasks and responsibilities as requested by the UNDP country Director and/or Senior Deputy Country Director (Programme) in consultation with the Ministry of Commerce.

Qualification and Skills required:

The selected candidate should have:

- An advanced university degree, in developmental economics, business administration or international relations.
- At least Eight to Ten years of experience of working in the field of private sector development and project management, as well as policy development experience.
- Proven planning, management and reporting skills
- Excellent communication skills, written and spoken.
- Effective coordination and communication skills and ability to establish working relations with many partners in different countries and international organizations.
- High moral, integrity, imitativeness, sound judgment, diplomacy, impartiality and discretion and proven capacity in leadership of a multi-sectoral teams.
- Ability to work and act under pressure and with discretion in a politically sensitive environment, with a minimum of comfort.
- Availability and willingness to undertake travel in region under relatively difficult conditions.
- Good knowledge of the UN system and its regulations and procedures
- Excellent command of English, knowledge of Russian is an important asset.
- Knowledge of political and economic situation in region and in Afghanistan is highly desirable.

Submission of Applications:

Interested International candidates should submit their applications in writing (marked 'Confidential' and clearly indicating on the sealed envelope the Vacancy Announcement number) to the Human Resources Officer, UNDP Afghanistan, Shah Mahmood Ghazi Watt Street, Kabul, Afghanistan or email their applications (indicating on the subject line the VA number and the title of the post applied to) to vacancies.afghanistan@undp.org

For more detailed information about the VA please visit our website www.undp.org/afghanistan

Please note that applications received after the closing date (i.e. 21 January 2005) will not be given consideration. Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will be contacted for interview.

Internal Candidates are eligible to apply only if they have completed full tenure of their current agreement.

Women Candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Position

Senior Technical Advisor-Leadership Database

Hiring Agency

UN Development Programme (http://www.undp.org/)

Position Location

Afghanistan

Closing date

15 Jan 2005

Job Description and qualifications:

VACANCY ANNOUNCMENT No.2004/12/324
Date: 22 December 2004

Post Title: Senior Technical Adviser, Leadership Database
Organizational Unit: UNDP Programme Division (State-building and Democratic Governance)
Type of Appointment: Special Service Agreement (International)
Duration: Approximately 9 months in 2005, 4 months in 2006 (Starting early 2005, with possibility of extension)
Duty Station: Kabul-Afghanistan
Number of Positions: 1 (One)
Closing Date for applications: 15 January 2005

Background:

The Government’s aim of restoring peace, creating stability and enabling a successful, nationally owned process of reconstruction and development throughout the country requires the rapid re-establishment of a competent and efficient civil service.

The challenge of establishing a small, modern, capable, and fairly compensated and results oriented civil service is a long-term process and will require several interrelated activities. In addition to the reestablishment of affordable structures, basic rules and regulations and the aggressive recruitment of qualified individuals for key positions, there is a fundamental need to train and develop civil servants throughout the government.

Today, the lack of human capacity is among the most serious problems facing the Afghan civil service. For the past several years there has been minimal investment in professional development. Moreover there is a lack of the core competencies and specialist skills required to deliver improved results. The problem is particularly acute at senior management level, where the absence of merit-based appointments over many years means that there is no senior cadre with genuine leadership and management skills.

In order to respond to the urgency of training and developing the Afghan Civil Service the IARCSC, as the lead government institution on public administration, has developed a Civil Service Leadership Development Strategy. This will be implemented by its Training and Development Department over 2005-6. The Strategy sets out a development framework with three streams of new development programs, namely Training Programs; the Career Development Programs; and the External Development programs. The framework is outlined as an Attachment to this TOR.

Upon the request of the IARCSC, UNDP will support the Training and Development Department of the Commission in designing, coordinating and managing its envisaged activities under the Strategy through the recently launched Civil Service Leadership Development Project. For this purpose a PMU is to be set up to manage the implementation process. An early task in the PMU’s work is the design of a Leadership Data Base to support accessing the target group and the implementation of the Strategy.

Duties and responsibilities:

Under the overall guidance of the UNDP Senior Deputy Country Director (Programme) and the IARCSC Director of Training and Development and the direct supervision of the UNDP focal point, the technical advisor will support the PMU by designing the Leadership Data Base, with a view to the IARCSC then undertaking the necessary applications work and developing the software. She/he will be based at the IARCSC. The incumbent’s tasks will include, but not be necessarily be limited to:

(1) Development of a desired profile for the data that needs to be collected and held on the target group;

- Review existing data, including information collected by the Training and Development Department, on the target group;
- Review existing plans for upgrading HRM information held by the IARCSC;
- Examine likely requirements of the PMU for accessing information on the target group (eg. basic CV and qualifications; competency level; development already undertaken etc);
- Develop and agree a desired profile, within the IARCSC;
- Determine the IT functionality required to support those business processes.

(2) Identify the business processes of the PMU;

- Examine the decision-making and administrative support issues that will require support in implementing the Strategy, the Action Plan and management systems;
- Develop a process map for the business processes and agree within the IARCSC;
- Determine the IT functionality required to support those business processes;
- Advise on data storage, reports and statistics able to be produced, letters generated to clients, evaluation reports maintained, precedents for documents and contracts held, and budget expenditure managed, and performance monitored.

(3) Determine the IARCSC’s long term needs in storing curriculum and learning materials;

- Identify storage needs and functionality required
- Advise on options needed

(4) Advise on creation of a related website for the project, including the possibility of clients interacting with the site (eg. applying to attend a program) or downloading materials (eg. reading materials) direct from the site or a including PMU email function to clients (eg. sending advice of program).

- Identify required features and functionality;
- Develop possible design of website and email function;

(5) Identify what might be the implications for data base design should the IARCSC ever take on a broader role in managing the target group

- Identify what might be the IT implications of such a broader role;
- Determine what features might need to be incorporated in design of the Data Base at this point so that this potential is available

(6) Advise on the options for IT support of the Data Base

- Research available and user friendly systems and software that is used in training and development;
- Research IT support provided to training and development institutions in the region;
- Advise on the available options, software and hardware implications and budget for IT support of the PMU’s work.

(7) Develop an IT specification that can then be used as a blueprint to develop the specific features and functionality of the Data Base.

- Develop a detailed outline of required functionality for the data base;
- Develop, in consultation with IARCSC and PMU, an implementation plan for development of the data base;
- Develop, in consultation with the Program Manager a Plan for implementing the data base;
- Develop a plan for training in the use of the data base.

Within one week of his/her arrival and in close consultation with the IARCSC and UNDP the International Technical Advisor will prepare a detailed work-plan for the duration of the consultancy. This will also include a list of key deliverables that will be approved by UNDP. A de-briefing shall be delivered to the Country Director, the Senior Deputy Country Director and to the IARCSC. A final mission report will be submitted to UNDP no later than 10 days after the assignment. Reports and other relevant produced outputs will be shared with the IARCSC and relevant Ministerial focal points.

Qualification and Experience:

- Advanced qualification in IT;
- At least 5 years experience in IT work including in public administration, and preferably in supporting HRM or training and development programs. Prior experience in transitional and/or post conflict countries would be highly desirable;
- Capacity to work in a cross cultural context as part of a team;
- Experience in capacity building and skills transfer;
- Experience and proven skills in the design and implementation of IT systems;
- Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English, knowledge of Dari or Pashto an asset.

Submission of Applications:

Interested International candidates should submit their applications in writing (marked 'Confidential' and clearly indicating on the sealed envelope the Vacancy Announcement number) to the Human Resources Officer, UNDP Afghanistan, Shah Mahmood Ghazi Watt Street, Kabul, Afghanistan or email their applications (indicating on the subject line the VA number and the title of the post applied to) to vacancies.afghanistan@undp.org

For more detailed information about the VA please visit our website www.undp.org/afghanistan

Please note that applications received after the closing date (i.e. 15 January 2005) will not be given consideration. Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will be contacted for interview.

Internal Candidates are eligible to apply only if they have completed full tenure of their current agreement

Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Position

Reflect Program Coordinator

Hiring Agency

ActionAid (http://www.actionaid.org)

Hiring Agency Description

ActionAid is an international social development organization with a mission to work with poor and marginalized women, men, girls and boys to eradicate poverty, injustice and inequity that cause it. ActionAid International has work and presence in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Americas and Europe. We work in partnership with CBOs, NGOs, social movements, people’s organization, urban and rural communities and activists. ActionAid International engages with governments, international development organizations and private companies to ensure pro-poor policies, programmes and practice. Our poverty eradication programs focus on equity, dignity and rights of poor and marginalized people and communities and on the core themes of gender inequity, food security, education, governance and HIV/Aids. Our work in Afghanistan commenced in early 2001 with a small initiative and has deepened and expanded over the years.

Position Location

Afghanistan (The position is based in Mazar-i-Sharif with field visits within the country as and when necessary and travels to other parts of ActionAid International.)

Closing date

07 Jan 2005

Job Description and qualifications:

ActionAid Afghanistan
The Reflect Program Coordinator will be responsible in coordinating, managing and implementing the daily operations of Reflect programme with integration of other projects in the Northern region. The potential candidate will be leading a team of project officers and community facilitators for mobilisation of the community. S/he will be ensuring proper monitoring and evaluation, documentation and report writing. Overseeing project logistics, financial management, donor field visits and conducting refreshing training courses will be vital parts of the responsibilities.

Candidates will have sound understanding of Reflect methodology and/or alternative education programmes. They should have Master’s degree in development related discipline and minimum of three years of working experience in implementing projects in post conflict countries.

We are interested in a mature and self-motivated persons having capacity for independent work and committed to working on issues of poverty and rights in a difficult work setting. They should have excellent networking and communication skills with fluency in English both written and spoken. Knowledge of Dari, Persian, Uzbeki, Pashto languages and other Afghani languages would be an asset. Good interpersonal skills are extremely essential and experience of working in multi cultural work settings both within the region and internationally would be advantageous.

Position

Project Manager of the Gender Training Institute

Hiring Agency

UN Development Programme (http://www.undp.org/)

Position Location

Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date

05 Jan 2005

Job Description and qualifications:

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT No. 2004/12/319
(Readvertisement)
Date: 21 December 2004

Post Title: Project Manager of the Gender Training Institute
Organization: UNDP /Ministry of Women’s Affairs (MoWA)
Type of Appointment: ALD International (ALD 3)
Duration: One Year (with possibility of extension)
Duty Station: Kabul, Afghanistan
No of position: One (1)
Closing date: 05 January 2005

Background:

The purpose of the post is to support MoWA and Kabul University initiative to establish Gender Training Institute, which is developed as one of the main components of the UNDP Institutional Capacity Building Program Support to MoWA Program. The project manager, in coordination with the duly designated representative(s) of the university, will be responsible to establish policies, regulations, system, procedures program and activities for the Gender Training Institute and also oversee the implementation, and modification of such policies.

Project Manager specific accountability for achieving all of the defined project objectives within the time and resources allocated. The Project Manager performs the day-to-day management of the project. Specifically, he/she will focus on the capacity building of the assigned and recruited project staff and staff of gender tranining institute some of whom will be from Kabul University and MoWA. Project Coordinator will work closely with curriculum development expert an international staff in program development, while carrying out planning, coordination, budgeting, financial management, staff management, monitoring & evaluation and reporting;

Reporting:

The Project Manager will be accountable and report to UNDP Program Manager. The post-holder will be counterpart of the assigned committees and individuals from Kabul University and MoWA.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Establish GTI project coordination office including procurement of equipments, staff recruitment, preparation of ToRs and supervision and strengthening the capacity of the project staff;

- In consultation with project partners, develop annual work plan and manage operational budget, which consist of, identifying resource requirements to meet the programme needs; and also ensuring that the budget is spent efficiently.

- Form and facilitate the functioning of consultative and decision making committees among MoWA and Kabul university professionals, in relevance to work areas of each office to be established under GTI organizational structure such as committees for admissions, finance and admin, curriculum development, internship and others;

- Provide technical assistance in the establishment of system for management and supervision of the operation of gender training institute mainly in the areas of: Program/ Curriculum Development, Admin and Finance, External Affairs, Establishment of Resource Centre, all of which needs to be in agreement with the policy and regulations of higher education in Afghanistan;

- Develop project proposals to expand project resources and meet donor requirements for reporting.

- Provide policy and technical support to the MoWA and Kabul University officials, advisers and program staff to ensure that the capacity is built to plan, finance and manage the gender training institute and are effectively and efficiently implemented;

- Establish and manage formal links with academic resources, experts, UN organizations and others at the international level for the conceptualization and planning of the program and activities of the Gender Training Institute;

- Deliver the outputs described above timely, efficiently and systematically in accordance with a work plan that would be mutually agreed upon between her/him and the MOWA, through the Institutional Capacity Building Team.

- Produce timely report for UNDP Program Managements, donors and other stakeholders as required;

Required Qualifications & Experience

- PhD or equivalent, or a Masters Degree in development with specialization on women and gender studies with a record of research and publication in a discipline required by the Institution.

- A minimum of ten years of work and particular management and supervisory experience in the establishment or initiation of training/academic institute.

- Demonstrated experience of successful management of staffs up to thirty.

- Should have a very strong network among gender scholars, activists and organizations.

- Work experience in a developing country.

- Systematic and have knowledge and experience in result based management.

- Have strong skills in team building and ability to work and communicate effectively in a wide variety of cultural settings with flexibility, confidentiality, initiative.

- Fluent in English and local language knowledge Dari/Pashto is an asset.

Submission of Applications:

Interested International Candidates should submit their application in writing (marked 'Confidential', clearly indicating on the sealed envelope the Vacancy Announcement Number) to the Human Resources Manager of UNDP at Shah Mamhood Ghazi Watt Street, Kabul, Afghanistan; or email their application (indicating on the subject line the VA number and the title of the position applied for) to vacancies.afghanistan@undp.org .

For more detailed information about the VA please visit out website www.undp.org.af

Please note that applications received after the closing date (i.e. 05 January 2005) will not be given consideration. Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will be contacted for test and interview.

Previous applicants do not need to apply.

Internal Candidates are eligible to apply only if they have completed full tenure of their current agreement

Women Candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Position

Senior Technical Advisor-Evalaution Leadership Development Strategy

Hiring Agency

UN Development Programme (http://www.undp.org/)

Position Location

Afghanistan

Closing date

15 Jan 2005

Job Description and qualifications:

VACANCY ANNOUNCMENT No.2004/12/323
Date: 22 December 2004

Post Title: Senior Technical Adviser, Leadership Development Strategy
Organizational Unit: UNDP Programme Division (State-building and Democratic Governance)
Type of Appointment: Special Service Agreement (International)
Duration: Approximately 9 months in 2005, 4 months in 2006 (Starting early 2005, with possibility of extension)
Duty Station: Kabul-Afghanistan
Number of Positions: 1 (One)
Closing Date for applications: 15 January 2005

Background:

The Government’s aim of restoring peace, creating stability and enabling a successful, nationally owned process of reconstruction and development throughout the country requires the rapid re-establishment of a competent and efficient civil service.

The challenge of establishing a small, modern, capable, and fairly compensated and results oriented civil service is a long-term process and will require several interrelated activities. In addition to the reestablishment of affordable structures, basic rules and regulations and the aggressive recruitment of qualified individuals for key positions, there is a fundamental need to train and develop civil servants throughout the government.

Today, the lack of human capacity is among the most serious problems facing the Afghan civil service. For the past several years there has been minimal investment in professional development. Moreover there is a lack of the core competencies and specialist skills required to deliver improved results. The problem is particularly acute at senior management level, where the absence of merit-based appointments over many years means that there is no senior cadre with genuine leadership and management skills.

In order to respond to the urgency of training and developing the Afghan Civil Service the IARCSC, as the lead government institution on public administration, has developed a Civil Service Leadership Development Strategy. This will be implemented by its Training and Development Department over 2005-6. The Strategy sets out a development framework with three streams of new development programs, namely Training Programs; Career Development Programs; and External Development programs. The framework is outlined as an Attachment to this TOR.

Upon the request of the IARCSC, UNDP will support the Training and Development Department of the Commission in designing, coordinating and managing its envisaged activities under the Strategy through the recently launched Civil Service Leadership Development Project. For this purpose a PMU is to be set up to manage the implementation process.

Duties and responsibilities:

Under the overall guidance of the UNDP Senior Deputy Country Director (Programme) and the IARCSC Director of Training and Development and the direct supervision of the UNDP focal point, the technical advisor will support the PMU that is managing the implementation of the Civil Service Leadership Development Strategy in the Training and Development Department of the IARCSC in all stages necessary to implement the Strategy. She/he will be based at the IARCSC. The incumbent’s tasks will include, but not be necessarily be limited to:

(1) Provision of technical and management advice related to coordinating the implementation of the individual strategies set out in the Strategy, the individual actions set out in the Action Plan, and activities contained in the Project Plan

- Support the Project Manager and the Program Support Managers in decision-making and in particular in the determination of technical development issues in implementing the Strategy, Action Plan and Project;
- Establish the development programs management system as set out in the Action Plan;
- Facilitate the PMU developing and maintaining ongoing relationships with stakeholders and in marketing activities;
- Prepare regular draft reports on the progress in implementing the Strategy for the IARCSC;
- Ensure effective monitoring of implementation action, the integration of action between different parts of the Strategy and follow up on matters raised through evaluation;
- Follow up the implementation of the work undertaken by the short-term Technical Advisors on the Leadership Development Data Base and the Evaluation Framework respectively.
- Assist in mid term review of the Strategy’s implementation in late 2005.

(2) Provision of technical advice to the PMU related to the standards set by the Strategy and Action Plan, for the design of all development programs and liaison with particular providers on the quality and acceptability of any draft design documents for individual programs, the curriculum and the learning materials;

- Ensure that providers involved in program design have a clear understanding of the program design process- including competencies, the timelines, format, design standards, context and the target group’s learning requirements;
- Review and critique draft design materials forwarded by providers against the design requirements and liaise on any adjustments that are needed.

(3) Provision of technical advice to the PMU related to the standards set by the Strategy for delivery of all development programs and liaison with particular providers on the quality of actual delivery of particular programs.

- Review the experience in delivery of particular programs both as to coverage of the competencies, the relevance to context, the pitch of delivery and the level of interaction by the target group, the comprehension of presentations and materials etc.
- Maintain close involvement in the implementation of the Mentoring Program to ensure that the mentoring services are effective and valued.
- Liaise with providers on any adjustments that are required.

(4) Provision of policy advice to the IARCSC on issues related to leadership development in the Civil Service

- Liaise with the IARCSC and other central agencies on progress in Civil Service reform and change management as it affects the Strategy’s implementation
- Ensure that the development programs offered under the Strategy maintain their currency and reinforce the reforms and changes;
- Provide policy advice on the further options available to the IARCSC to broaden the management and development of senior civil servants.

(5) Provide capacity building support to the staff of the PMU in relation to managing the design, delivery and the administration of leadership development programs;

- Provide on the job training in all stages of the design, delivery and administration process and reinforce training with ongoing mentoring and coaching, as needed;
- Provide customer service and marketing training to all PMU staff.

(6) Facilitate provision of additional capacity building support to local providers involved in the implementation of the Strategy.

- Liaise regularly with local providers on their experience in implementing the Strategy and provide coaching and mentoring support with a view to considering a possibly broader role for them in delivery in 2006.

Within the two weeks of his/her arrival and in close consultation with the IARCSC and UNDP the International Technical Advisor will prepare a detailed work-plan for the duration of the consultancy. This will also include a list of key deliverables that will be approved by UNDP. A de-briefing shall be delivered to the Country Director, the Senior Deputy Country Director and to the IARCSC. A final mission report will be submitted to UNDP no later than 10 days after the assignment. Reports and other relevant produced outputs will be shared with the IARCSC and relevant Ministerial focal points.

Qualification and Experience:

- Advanced degree in the area(s) of public administration reform, management, law, political science or other related social sciences backgrounds;
- At least 10 years experience in public administration issues, specifically in leadership development and in conducting training and development programs. Prior experience with public sector reform in transitional and/or post conflict countries would be highly desirable;
- Capacity to work in a cross cultural context as part of a team;
- Experience in capacity building and skills transfer;
- Experience and proven skills in the design and implementation of education curricula or programs in the field of public administration;
- Strong experience in conducting instructional and participatory trainings, workshops, and presentations; training of trainers;
- Strong team leadership abilities, interpersonal skills and communication skills;
- Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English, knowledge of Dari or Pashto an asset.

Submission of Applications:

Interested International candidates should submit their applications in writing (marked 'Confidential' and clearly indicating on the sealed envelope the Vacancy Announcement number) to the Human Resources Officer, UNDP Afghanistan, Shah Mahmood Ghazi Watt Street, Kabul, Afghanistan or email their applications (indicating on the subject line the VA number and the title of the post applied to) to vacancies.afghanistan@undp.org

For more detailed information about the VA please visit our website www.undp.org/afghanistan

Please note that applications received after the closing date (i.e. 15 January 2005) will not be given consideration. Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will be contacted for interview.

Internal Candidates are eligible to apply only if they have completed full tenure of their current agreement

Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Position

Senior Human Resources Manager

Hiring Agency

Altai Consulting

Hiring Agency Description

Altai Consulting is an Afghanistan based company specialized in Strategy Consulting, Research and Communication. Its client base is composed of major International Aid Agencies and Private Sector Organizations.

Position Location

Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date

15 Jan 2005

Job Description and qualifications:

Altai Consulting is currently looking for a Senior Human Resources Manager as of January 2005 for a project in the area of Technical Assistance with a Government Agency of the Islamic State of Afghanistan.

The Senior Human Resources Manager will:
- Liaise with line Ministries in order to assess their needs for Technical Assistance
- Support the Ministries in drafting Terms of Reference for the various positions
- Search and recruit the best international experts
- Negotiate remuneration packages and handle all contractual matters
- Organize the experts’ evaluation process
- Define and implement HR policies and procedures for expatriate staff
- Prepare the project to become an independent Project Implementation Unit for the Afghan Government by transferring skills to national Afghan staff.

Candidates must demonstrate the following qualification and experience:
- Minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
- 10 years of experience in International Human Resources Management
- A previous experience in a post-conflict environment is a strong plus
- Knowledge of World Bank procedures is highly desirable
- Perfect command of English language, both oral and written
- Recognized leadership abilities

Duration: 6 months

Position

Monitoring & Evaluation Interns (3 Positions)

Hiring Agency

ActionAid (http://www.actionaid.org)

Hiring Agency Description

ActionAid is an international social development organization with a mission to work with poor and marginalized women, men, girls and boys to eradicate poverty, injustice and inequity that cause it. ActionAid International has work and presence in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Americas and Europe. We work in partnership with CBOs, NGOs, social movements, people’s organization, urban and rural communities and activists. ActionAid International engages with governments, international development organizations and private companies to ensure pro-poor policies, programmes and practice. Our poverty eradication programs focus on equity, dignity and rights of poor and marginalized people and communities and on the core themes of gender inequity, food security, education, governance and HIV/Aids. Our work in Afghanistan commenced in early 2001 with a small initiative and has deepened and expanded over the years.

Position Location

Afghanistan (These positions are based in provinces of the northern region demanding extensive travel to remote field areas.)

Closing date

07 Jan 2005

Job Description and qualifications:

ActionAid Afghanistan
These Interns will be primarily responsible for monitoring and evaluation of ongoing projects and programs and ensuring due documentation of learnings and experiences. S/he will be responsible for developing tools and methods for monitoring & evaluation, planning and implementation. Other responsibilities would involve preparing statuary reports, supporting the team in proposal writing, collecting qualitative information and analyzing the outcome and lessons learnt, developing data collection system and writing reports and field experiences.

They will have sound understanding of monitoring and evaluation systems and posses graduate degree with at least one year of working experience on monitoring and evaluation system. Persons who would be open to learning more about monitoring and evaluation systems and prepared to make all round contributions to the organizational goals are welcomed.

Fellowship amount of 500 to 700 USD, accommodation, round trip airfare, insurance and medical benefits will be covered.

The duration of the above engagements is initially for one year. We are interested in mature and self-motivated persons having capacity for independent work and committed to working on issues of poverty and rights in a difficult work setting. They should have excellent networking and communication skills with fluency in English both written and spoken. Knowledge of Afghani languages would be an asset. Good interpersonal skills are extremely essential and experience of working in multi cultural work settings both within the region and internationally would be advantageous.

Position

Rural Micro-Finance Advisor

Hiring Agency

UN Human Settlements Program

Hiring Agency Description

UN-HABITAT Afghanistan: The United Nations Human Settlements Program, UN-HABITAT, has been working from within Afghanistan for the past 15 years with the funding support of UNDP and several bilateral donors as well as The World Bank. During this period, its program expanded to include a wide range of human settlements initiatives, from small-scale neighbourhood level improvement schemes to community empowerment. UN-HABITAT has been assisting the Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan through a number of projects, both urban and rural, supported by different donors. In terms of its rural programme, UN-HABITAT is supporting the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) to implement the National Solidarity Program (NSP) in 17 districts in six provinces: Bamyan, Parwan, Panjshir, Kandahar, Herat and Farah. With funding from USAID, the Education Development Centre (EDC) and UN-HABITAT are developing an integrated programme of support to approximately 200 rural communities that have completed their first year of activities under the NSP. The Literacy and Community Empowerment Programme (LCEP) will strengthen community capacities in four specific areas: (a) literacy, numeracy and life skills; (b) local governance; (c) micro-finance; (d) micro-enterprise development. The strategy of community self-reliance underpins all four components.　Under the literacy component, community members support each other to strengthen basic literacy, numeracy and practical life skills using a non-formal education approach targeting community members who have not been able to or cannot access the formal system. In addition to this core foundation, specific modules will be developed to support the practical training that will take place under the local governance, micro-finance and micro-enterprise development components.　The local governance component will focus on strengthening the capacity of Community Development Councils (CDCs) to become the foundation for grassroots development planning and management in Afghanistan. Activities will focus on the following core areas: (a) strengthening the overall management capacity of CDCs; (b) promoting transparent and accountable governance through community monitoring and public audits; (c) strengthening linkages between CDCs and the formal Government institutions at the district and provincial levels.　The micro-finance component will build on Afghan traditions of community savings to provide support to form savings and credit self-help groups at cluster level of existing UN-HABITAT working rural villages. This is a savings based approach so it starts by collecting savings after formation of savings and credit self-help group (SHG). The loans are granted after formation of federating SHGs into a governing body (committee) under the Community Development Council. The required rules and regulation will formulate by group members with following minimum required guide lines prepared by LCEP.　The micro-enterprise component will emphasize the diversification of small business opportunities to include new possibilities in agriculture, livestock, crafts and appropriate technology, particularly for women. In addition, business development support will be provided including training in such issues as the business plan, market analysis, etc..

Position Location

Afghanistan (Islamabad, Pakistan – Duty station of entitlements; Kabul, Afghanistan – Duty station of assignment; (with frequent travel to other parts of Afghanistan, 50% of time to be spent in the field))

Closing date

10 Jan 2005

Job Description and qualifications:

1. Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor and in consultation with senior staff in Kabul and the Provinces, the Micro-Finance Advisor will report to the LCEP Programme Manager. Her/His duties and responsibilities will include:

1.1 Support UN-HABITAT provincial teams to develop and implement a strategy for the savings and investment component of the LCEP, including:

(a) Selecting provinces and districts for pilot phase;
(b) Assess the existing savings box activity and make a final decision for pilot test of 25 CDC;
(c) Identify focal persons at district level and train on Self-Help Group (SHG) formation and its operational modalities;
(d) Select Social Organizers and train them on SHG formation process and its operational modalities;
(e) Arrange preliminary meetings at selected CDC to inform about savings and investment component of the LCEP;
(f) Form savings and credit self-help groups at cluster level and train them to do their regular business;
(g) federate self-help groups at CDC level and establish a governing body;
(h) Replicate the test approach in more one or two provinces and expand another province on demand basis;

1.2 Develop training materials and supervise their translation, including:

(a) Prepare draft manual to conduct CDC level introductory meetings with poster of community bank approach;
(b) Prepare draft manual to form savings and credit self-help groups at cluster level;
(c) Prepare draft bylaws for an informal community bank;
(d) Prepare draft policy of compulsory group savings for social organizers and SHG members;
(e) Develop accounting manual for SHG level activities with require forms and formats;
(f) Prepare draft policy of group guarantee loan policy for social organizers and SHG members;
(g) Prepare draft policy of social fund for social organizers and SHG members.
(h) Develop accounting manual for governing body level activities with require forms and formats;
(i) Develop reporting formats to prepare community bank progress reports;

1.3 Provide training to strengthen community capacity to manage savings and investment activities, including:

(a) Training for focal person of province and district office including social organizers on issues such as formation of SHGs, record keeping, monitoring;
(b) Training for social organizers on facilitating SHG and governing body meetings, calculations for savings and loan products, monthly reporting, etc;
(c) Training for SHG members on SHG formation and operations and orientation on savings and credit products;
(d) Training for SHG leaders (group leader and group secretary) on roles and responsibilities, record keeping and cash management;
(e) Training for governing body and internal controllers, including recording keeping, savings and loan management, progress reports, etc.;

1.4Backstop District Trainers, Social Organisers, and Self-Help Groups, including:

(a) Core Trainers are responsible to conduct major training at district level trainings and provide necessary supports to district trainers;
(b) District trainers are responsible for district and CDC level support to social organizers;
(c) Social organizers are responsible to conduct SHG level training program and provide necessary supports to governing body official of community bank;
(d) Initial four to six months period, social organizers facilitate SHG regular meetings (weekly or biweekly) and train group leaders to conduct their regular meetings and keep records. After that SHG leader take responsibilities for it and social organizers monitor by visiting once a month in their regular meetings;
(e) Social organizers also play important role at community bank governing body meetings. Every governing body meeting social organizers presence is must. During the meeting also prepare monthly progress report for district and province about individual community bank and this report should discuss at governing body level as well;

1.5 Prepare reporting and MIS system to support SHG management, including:

(a) Before governing body formation, social organizers prepare SHG level progress report for district and province office on monthly basis;
(b) Later on social organizers support to the governing body to prepare monthly report;
(c) District and Province office prepare a monthly report for centre office;
(d) Prepare regular and ad hoc reports related to the micro-finance component of LCEP;

1.6Support the Programme Manager in any other related tasks as agreed and assigned;

2.QUALIFICATIONS

The applicant should have at least 5 years of field experience working with community based rural micro-finance initiatives. Specific knowledge in developing the systems, procedures and forms to support the establishment of a new programme is a distinct advantage. A strong training background, including in materials design, would be desirable.

The ability to think creatively, work in a team, and perform under challenging circumstances is crucial. The applicant should have good English language and writing skills. The applicant should have experience of working with Government counterpart and various partners.

3.TRAVEL ADVICE/REQUIREMENTS

The applicant shall abide by all UN security instructions.

4.REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS

The incumbent will report to the LCEP Programme Manager under the overall supervision of the CTA, UN-HABITAT NSP

Position

Country Coordinator

Hiring Agency

Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (http://www.acted.org)

Position Location

Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date

30 Jan 2005

Job Description and qualifications:

I. Background:

ACTED has been working in Afghanistan for 11 years, both on emergency and long term programs. We have developed an extensive knowledge and comprehension of the country.

We have been implementing more than 70 projects in the following fields: emergency and rehabilitation, food security, water and health, agriculture and irrigation, economic development.

We are currently working in Kabul, Shamali, Baghlan, North and North East Afghanistan.
ACTED staff comprises 800 people, amongst whom 20 expatriates.

Your challenge will be to define and implement a long term strategy for ACTED in the new political context of Afghanistan.

II. Responsibilities:

Working in close relation with our Operations Director, you will design and overview the development of our programmes in Afghanistan.

In particular, you will:

Define the Mission's overall strategy in relation with ACTED Operations Director.

Establish a long term programmatic dynamic in the country.

Supervise the design and implementation of projects

Overview the internal organization

Manage expatriate and local human resources

Liaise with donors

Coordinate with other agencies working in the area

The position is based in Kabul, with frequent visits to our bases.

III. Qualifications required:

Previous experience in Afghanistan and / or in a high management position (minimum 5 years experience)

Project management experience (management, planning, staff development and training skills) in emergency / development programs

Strong organizational skills

Strong negotiation and interpersonal abilities

Extensive fundraising and representational experience

Proven capabilities in leadership required

Excellent skills in written and oral English

IV. Conditions:

Salaried status

According to experience + local indemnity

Accommodation, food and transportation ensured by ACTED

Insurances, repatriation ensured by ACTED

Position

Area Coordinator North

Hiring Agency

Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (http://www.acted.org)

Position Location

Afghanistan (Mazar-e-Sharif)

Closing date

30 Jan 2005

Job Description and qualifications:

Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension
Starting date: January 2005

I. Background on ACTED:

ACTED, l'Agence d'Aide à la Coopération Technique et au Développement or the Agency for Technical Co-operation and Development, is an NGO registered in France with global operations in Central Asia, Europe, Latin America and Africa. ACTED has been active in Afghanistan since 1993, and is one of the largest NGOs in the country, capitalizing on a continued 11-year presence in Afghanistan throughout successive regimes and on established operations throughout Central Asia. ACTED operates mainly in the North, Northeastern and Central areas of Afghanistan.

II. Responsibilities:

ACTED is currently looking to fill an Area Coordinator post in Mazar-e-Sharif. The incumbent will have overall management responsibility of 2 bases (Mazar-e-sharif, Maymana) and 3 sub-bases spread across these two areas. Project activities encompass Emergency Relief, Health Promotion, Economic Development, institution building and Food Security programs. This key top level management post requires the ability to balance and effectively address internal organizational management challenges and close liaising with external stakeholders to shape a forward-looking programmatic and strategic direction.

As such key responsibilities will include:

Internally

Manage a large number of staff (approximately 300 local staff and expatriates)

Coordination with the Country Coordinator as well as with other ACTED Area Coordinators.

Liaise with the Deputy Coordinator and with his support supervise the implementation of projects in the main bases and sub bases in the area.

Manage local and expatriate teams.

Facilitate program development, through conceptualization, design, proposal and program initiation, with a particular focus on shelter construction, agro-business, water and sanitation programmes as well as community mobilization and micro-credit activities;

Ensure effective integration and mainstreaming of gender into all programs;

Ensure cross-program integration, learning, sharing and adoption of best practices from other ACTED regions of operations;

Closely supervise and monitor the work of the finance, administration, logistics and auditing departments;

Administer program budgets and evaluate financial program effectiveness;

Externally

Demonstrate vision and leadership in building a coherent strategic direction for the region, in line with ACTED Afghanistan's overall strategy;

Liaise with all external stakeholders: donors, partners, the government, including local authorities, and communities;

Act as a catalyst with all stakeholders to better plan and coordinate existing and new programs

Actively contribute and participate in the strategic direction of ACTED Afghanistan through facilitation of timely needs assessments to inform strategic planning.

IV. Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have:

5+ years of field experience in project management of development and/or relief programs - preferably large programmes;

Strong educational background in development studies, agriculture and/ community mobilization or any related field,

Solid experience in working with community-based institutions and capacity-building programmes;

Excellent communication and drafting skills;

Ability to manage a large team and demonstrate leadership by bringing a geographically scattered team around a same vision and developing programmatic quality standards across regions;

Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;

Familiarity with the aid system, and ability to interface with donors, Ministries, local authorities and community leaders;

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills;

Commitment to gender equity, and passion for development an absolute requirement;

Knowledge of Afghanistan and/or the region an asset;

Fluency in English required - ability to communicate in Farsi/Dari a plus;

Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel and Project Management software a requirement.

IV. Conditions:

Salary according to experience

Benefits: All accommodation, food and travel expenses covered, including a one-week R&R between the third and fourth month of operation. Medical and life insurance also covered.

Living and security conditions: Further information available during the interview process

Position

Area Coordinator North-East

Hiring Agency

Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (http://www.acted.org)

Position Location

Afghanistan (Kunduz)

Closing date

20 Jan 2005

Job Description and qualifications:

Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension
Starting date: January 2005

I. Background on ACTED:

ACTED, l'Agence d'Aide à la Coopération Technique et au Développement or the Agency for Technical Co-operation and Development, is an NGO registered in France with global operations in Central Asia, Europe, Latin America and Africa. ACTED has been active in Afghanistan since 1993, and is one of the largest NGOs in the country, capitalizing on a continued 11-year presence in Afghanistan throughout successive regimes and on established operations throughout Central Asia. ACTED operates mainly in the North, Northeastern and Central areas of Afghanistan.

II. Responsibilities:

ACTED is currently looking to fill a Regional Coordinator post in Kunduz. The incumbent will have overall management responsibility of 4 bases (Taloqan, Pul-e-Khumri, Baghlan, Kunduz) and 7 sub-bases spread across these four areas. Project activities encompass Emergency Relief, Economic Development, Health Promotion, Education and Training, Micro-Finance, cultural Promotion. This key top level management post requires the ability to balance and effectively address internal organizational management challenges and close liaising with external stakeholders to shape a forward-looking programmatic and strategic direction.

As such key responsibilities will include:

Internally

Manage a large number of staff (approximately 300 local staff and expatriates)

Coordination with the Country Coordinator as well as with other ACTED Area Coordinators.

Liaise with the Deputy Coordinator and with his support supervise the implementation of projects in the main bases and sub bases in the area.

Manage local and expatriate teams

Facilitate program development, through conceptualization, design, proposal and program initiation, with a particular focus on shelter construction, water and sanitation programmes as well as community mobilization and micro-credit activities;

Ensure effective integration and mainstreaming of gender into all programs;

Ensure cross-program integration, learning, sharing and adoption of best practices from other ACTED regions of operations;

Closely supervise and monitor the work of the finance, administration, logistics and auditing departments;

Administer program budgets and evaluate financial program effectiveness;

Externally

Demonstrate vision and leadership in building a coherent strategic direction for the region, in line with ACTED Afghanistan's overall strategy;

Liaise with all external stakeholders: donors, partners, the government, incuding local authorities, and communities;

Act as a catalyst with all stakeholders to better plan and coordinate existing and new programs

Actively contribute and participate in the strategic direction of ACTED Afghanistan through facilitation of timely needs assessments to inform strategic planning.

III. Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have:

5+ years of field experience in project management of development and/or relief programs - preferably large programmes;

Strong educational background in development studies, agriculture and/ community mobilization or any related field,

Solid experience in working with community-based institutions and capacity-building programmes;

Excellent communication and drafting skills;

Ability to manage a large team and demonstrate leadership by bringing a geographically scattered team around a same vision and developing programmatic quality standards across regions;

Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;

Familiarity with the aid system, and ability to interface with donors, Ministries, local authorities and community leaders;

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills;

Commitment to gender equity, and passion for development an absolute requirement;

Knowledge of Afghanistan and/or the region an asset;

Fluency in English required - ability to communicate in Farsi/Dari a plus;

Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel and Project Management software a requirement.

IV. Conditions:

Salary according to experience

Benefits: All accommodation, food and travel expenses covered, including a one-week R&R between the third and fourth month of operation. Medical and life insurance also covered.

Living and security conditions: Further information available during the interview process

Position

Area Coordinator Center

Hiring Agency

Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (http://www.acted.org)

Position Location

Afghanistan (Charikar, Shamali )

Closing date

30 Jan 2005

Job Description and qualifications:

Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension
Starting date: January 2005

I. Background on ACTED:

ACTED, l'Agence d'Aide à la Coopération Technique et au Développement or the Agency for Technical Co-operation and Development, is an NGO registered in France with global operations in Central Asia, Europe, Latin America and Africa. ACTED has been active in Afghanistan since 1993, and is one of the largest NGOs in the country, capitalizing on a continued 11-year presence in Afghanistan throughout successive regimes and on established operations throughout Central Asia. ACTED operates mainly in the North, Northeastern and Central areas of Afghanistan.

II. Responsibilities:

ACTED is currently looking to fill an Area Coordinator post in Shamali. The incumbent will have overall management responsibility of 3 bases (Kabul, Shamali, Paktika, Bamyan) and 5 sub-bases spread across these three areas. Project activities encompass emergency Relief, Health Promotion, Education and Training and Economic Development Programs. This key top level management post requires the ability to balance and effectively address internal organizational management challenges and close liaising with external stakeholders to shape a forward-looking programmatic and strategic direction.

As such key responsibilities will include:

Internally

Manage a large number of staff (approximately 300 local staff and expatriates)

Coordination with the Country Coordinator as well as with other ACTED Area Coordinators.

Liaise with the Local deputy Coordinator and with their support supervise the implementation of projects in the main bases and sub bases in the area.

Manage local and expatriate teams

Facilitate program development, through conceptualization, design, proposal and program initiation, with a particular focus on shelter construction, agro-business, water and sanitation programmes as well as community mobilization and micro-credit activities;

Ensure effective integration and mainstreaming of gender into all programs;

Ensure cross-program integration, learning, sharing and adoption of best practices from other ACTED regions of operations;

Closely supervise and monitor the work of the finance, administration, logistics and auditing departments;

Administer program budgets and evaluate financial program effectiveness;

Externally

Demonstrate vision and leadership in building a coherent strategic direction for the region, in line with ACTED Afghanistan's overall strategy;

Liaise with all external stakeholders: donors, partners, the government, including local authorities, and communities;

Act as a catalyst with all stakeholders to better plan and coordinate existing and new programs

Actively contribute and participate in the strategic direction of ACTED Afghanistan through facilitation of timely needs assessments to inform strategic planning.

III. Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have:

5+ years of field experience in project management of development and/or relief programs - preferably large programmes;

Strong educational background in development studies, agriculture and/ community mobilization or any related field,

Solid experience in working with community-based institutions and capacity-building programmes;

Excellent communication and drafting skills;

Ability to manage a large team and demonstrate leadership by bringing a geographically scattered team around a same vision and developing programmatic quality standards across regions;

Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;

Familiarity with the aid system, and ability to interface with donors, Ministries, local authorities and community leaders;

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills;

Commitment to gender equity, and passion for development an absolute requirement;

Knowledge of Afghanistan and/or the region an asset;

Fluency in English required - ability to communicate in Farsi/Dari a plus;

Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel and Project Management software a requirement.

IV. Conditions:

Salary according to experience

Benefits: All accommodation, food and travel expenses covered, including a one-week R&R between the third and fourth month of operation. Medical and life insurance also covered.

Living and security conditions: Further information available during the interview process

Position

National Solidarity Programme (NSP) Project Engineer (Advisor)

Hiring Agency

UN Human Settlements Program

Hiring Agency Description

UN-HABITAT Afghanistan: The United Nations Human Settlements Program, UN-HABITAT, has been working from within Afghanistan for the past 15 years with the funding support of UNDP and several bilateral donors as well as The World Bank. During this period, its program expanded to include a wide range of human settlements initiatives, from small-scale neighbourhood level improvement schemes to community empowerment. UN-HABITAT has been assisting the Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan through a number of projects, both urban and rural, supported by different donors. In terms of its rural programme, UN-HABITAT is supporting the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) to implement the National Solidarity Program (NSP). The programme addresses two objectives: establishing and empowering elected Community Development Councils (CDCs) to take charge of their development agenda; transferring block grant funds directly to the CDCs to enable them to address priority infrastructure needs. Currently UN-HABITAT is directly engaged in implementing this programme in 17 districts in six provinces: Bamyan, Parwan, Panjshir, Kandahar, Herat and Farah. Experience from the first year shows that communities are tending to prioritize infrastructure projects for block grant funding. The priority projects include schools, clinics, public baths, irrigation canals, water supply, micro-hydropower, roads and culverts, and bridges. UN-HABITAT has emphasized community-based, labour-intensive approaches to completion of infrastructure projects.　Given this infrastructure emphasis, UN-HABITAT seeks to recruit a Project Engineer to support rural communities to successfully implement their block-grant projects.

Position Location

Afghanistan (Islamabad, Pakistan – Duty station of Entitlements　Kabul, Afghanistan - Duty station of Assignments (with frequent travel to other parts of the country, 50% time to be spent in the field))

Closing date

10 Jan 2005

Job Description and qualifications:

1. Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Chief Technical Advisor, and in consultation with senior staff in Kabul and the Provinces, the Project Engineer’s duties and responsibilities include:

1.1 Support UN-HABITAT provincial teams to achieve contracted targets for sub-project preparation, implementation and completion through:

(a) Review the standard forms and format for preparing proposals of NSP block grant projects;
(b) Review the system and practice of design and estimation of various infrastructure projects under NSP;
(c) In consultation with the NSP Oversight Consultant, MRRD and relevant Ministries develop a catalogue of standard designs, type design, design aid etc. and provide training in its application in the field;
(d) Assist to standardize/ harmonize work norms, rate analysis and estimation principles and practices;
(e) Prepare training outlines and training related to rural infrastructure development
(f) Provide ad-hoc on the job training to technical supervisors;
(g) Liaise with the NSP Oversight Consultant to identify ways and means to expedite approval and disbursement processes;
(h) Support the preparation of monthly sub-project status reports and review to identify and propose solutions for any bottlenecks;

1.2 Strengthening the capacity of communities to design and implement small infrastructure projects funded under the NSP, including:

(a) Review current practice and establish standard system of community contracting, billing and payments;
(b) Review and improve the standard practices of preparing contracts and bills of quantities for private contracts;
(c) Prepare a training module to develop a cadre of “village technical supervisors” to supervise the various types of infrastructure works constructed in NSP;
(d) Strengthen the capacity of field supervision by developing “village technical supervisors and establishing supervising line of command;
(e) Organize engineering orientation/ training to village supervisors and social organisers on basic engineering to improve the physical quality of works;
(f) Promote exchange visits and sharing of “good practices” between communities;

1.3 Improve the sustainability of infrastructure projects by strengthening operation and maintenance, cost-recovery and related service/information systems into project design and implementation, including:

(a) Develop a concept and approach for operation and maintenance of local infrastructures in the rural context of Afghanistan;
(b) Systematically integrate O&M into the catalogue of standard project design and monitor its implementation in the field;
(c) Strengthen existing tools for ensuring cost-recovery is incorporated in project design and integrate into the catalogue of standard project designs;
(d) Develop a system to ensure related infrastructure and information is systematically integrated in project design, for example, including hygiene education component for water supply projects or ensuring sanitation needs are met for schools/clinics, etc.)

1.4 Strengthening the capacity communities in monitoring project implementation and ensure accountability for project funds, including:

(a) Review and strengthen community based monitoring systems currently in practice to improve accountability;
(b) Developing and implement a programme to mainstream the concept and methodology of “Social Audit” within NSP communities;
(c) Identify, adapt and introduce any other “good practices” related to promoting transparency and accountability at the community level;

1.5 Identify opportunities and introduce new ideas and approaches

(a) Identify opportunities to introduce or strengthen labour-based technologies and approaches;
(b) Based on experience, prepare orientation and promotion materials for promotion of labour based technology;
(c) Explore, identify and pilot opportunity of technology transfer in rural engineering;

1.6 Assist UN-HABITAT in any other related tasks as agreed and assigned by CTA;

2.QUALIFICATIONS

The applicant should have at least 10 years of field experience working with community based rural infrastructure development initiatives. Specific knowledge in labour based technology with experience in holistic rural development planning and management is an advantage. A strong training background, including in materials design, would be desirable. The ability to think creatively, work in a team, and perform under challenging circumstances is crucial. The applicant should have good English language and writing skills. The applicant should have experience of working with Government counterpart and various partners.

3.TRAVEL ADVICE/REQUIREMENTS

The applicant shall abide by all UN security instructions.

4.REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS

The incumbent will report to the CTA, UN-HABITAT NSP

Position

Project Manager of the Gender Training Institute

Hiring Agency

UN Development Programme (http://www.undp.org/)

Position Location

Afghanistan (Afghanistan (Kabul))

Closing date

05 Jan 2005

Job Description and qualifications:

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT No. 2004/12/319 (Readvertisement)

Date: 21 December 2004
Post Title: Project Manager of the Gender Training Institute
Organization: UNDP /Ministry of Women’s Affairs (MoWA)
Type of Appointment: ALD International (ALD 3)
Duration: One Year (with possibility of extension)
Duty Station: Kabul, Afghanistan
No of position: One (1)
Closing date: 05 January 2005


Background:

The purpose of the post is to support MoWA and Kabul University initiative to establish Gender Training Institute, which is developed as one of the main components of the UNDP Institutional Capacity Building Program Support to MoWA Program. The project manager, in coordination with the duly designated representative(s) of the university, will be responsible to establish policies, regulations, system, procedures program and activities for the Gender Training Institute and also oversee the implementation, and modification of such policies.

Project Manager specific accountability for achieving all of the defined project objectives within the time and resources allocated. The Project Manager performs the day-to-day management of the project. Specifically, he/she will focus on the capacity building of the assigned and recruited project staff and staff of gender tranining institute some of whom will be from Kabul University and MoWA. Project Coordinator will work closely with curriculum development expert an international staff in program development, while carrying out planning, coordination, budgeting, financial management, staff management, monitoring & evaluation and reporting;

Reporting:

The Project Manager will be accountable and report to UNDP Program Manager. The post-holder will be counterpart of the assigned committees and individuals from Kabul University and MoWA.


Duties and Responsibilities:

Establish GTI project coordination office including procurement of equipments, staff recruitment, preparation of ToRs and supervision and strengthening the capacity of the project staff;

In consultation with project partners, develop annual work plan and manage operational budget, which consist of, identifying resource requirements to meet the programme needs; and also ensuring that the budget is spent efficiently.

Form and facilitate the functioning of consultative and decision making committees among MoWA and Kabul university professionals, in relevance to work areas of each office to be established under GTI organizational structure such as committees for admissions, finance and admin, curriculum development, internship and others;

Provide technical assistance in the establishment of system for management and supervision of the operation of gender training institute mainly in the areas of : Program/Curriculum Development, Admin and Finance, External Affairs, Establishment of Resource Centre, all of which needs to be in agreement with the policy and regulations of higher education in Afghanistan;

Develop project proposals to expand project resources and meet donor requirements for reporting.

Provide policy and technical support to the MoWA and Kabul University officials, advisers and program staff to ensure that the capacity is built to plan, finance and manage the gender training institute and are effectively and efficiently implemented;

Establish and manage formal links with academic resources, experts, UN organizations and others at the international level for the conceptualization and planning of the program and activities of the Gender Training Institute;

Deliver the outputs described above timely, efficiently and systematically in accordance with a work plan that would be mutually agreed upon between her/him and the MOWA, through the Institutional Capacity Building Team.

Produce timely report for UNDP Program Managements, donors and other stakeholders as required;

Required Qualifications & Experience

PhD or equivalent, or a Masters Degree in development with specialization on women and gender studies with a record of research and publication in a discipline required by the Institution.

A minimum of ten years of work and particular management and supervisory experience in the establishment or initiation of training/academic institute.

Demonstrated experience of successful management of staffs up to thirty.

Should have a very strong network among gender scholars, activists and organizations.

Work experience in a developing country.

Systematic and have knowledge and experience in result based management.

Have strong skills in team building and ability to work and communicate effectively in a wide variety of cultural settings with flexibility, confidentiality, initiative.

Fluent in English and local language knowledge Dari/Pashto is an asset.

Submission of Applications:

Interested International Candidates should submit their application in writing (marked “Confidential”, clearly indicating on the sealed envelope the Vacancy Announcement Number) to the Human Resources Manager of UNDP at Shah Mamhood Ghazi Watt Street, Kabul, Afghanistan; or email their application (indicating on the subject line the VA number and the title of the position applied for) to vacancies.afghanistan@undp.org .

For more detailed information about the VA please visit out website www.undp.org.af

Please note that applications received after the closing date (i.e. 05 January 2005) will not be given consideration. Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will be contacted for test and interview.

Previous applicants do not need to apply.

Internal Candidates are eligible to apply only if they have completed full tenure of their current agreement

Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Position

Regional/ Provincial Logistics Officer

Hiring Agency

UN Office for Project Services (http://www.unops.org/)

Hiring Agency Description

UN Service Provider

Position Location

Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date

07 Jan 2005

Job Description and qualifications:

Background
The Afghan Government has announced the holding of elections for Parliament in July 2005. The Joint Electoral Management Body (JEMB) consists of Afghan Electoral Commissioners, UN appointees, and the Secretariat of the JEMB supported by UNOPS who are responsible for the electoral process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

As part of the Regional/Provincial Management Team and in coordination with the Project Management Team in Kabul, the incumbent of the post is required to perform the following specific duties and responsibilities:

1.Coordinates with the Project Management Team members the requirements to carry out the project in a timely and cost-efficient manner to the best satisfaction of our clients.

2.Manages the logistic operations activities of the OSU in the region/province. Ensures timely and cost-efficient delivery of tasks and duties such as sub-contracting of local companies, renting and rehabilitating of premises, communication systems, office equipment and supply, transportation and fuel agreements in coordination with the project management team at HQ in Kabul.

3.Supervises and works closely with the Regional/Provincial Project Admin/Finance Officer to ensure a proper management and record keeping according to UNOPS rules and regulations.

4.Establishes and maintains regional/provincial offices sufficient to support project needs and in full compliance with UN security regulations.

5.Manages provincial transport requirements; assigns duties to drivers ensuring timely services, issuing fuel, recording log-books and maintenance and repair/recovery of vehicles.

6.Supervises all project related national staff contracted by UNOPS in the region/province.

7.Briefs and assists new international staff, experts and consultants about the project requirements and procedures.

8.Assists in obtaining security clearance for international staff and missions to his/her project area.

9.Ensures regular radio reporting procedures.

10.Performs other duties as and when assigned by the office of the Country Coordinator or the Project Management Team

Reporting

The RLC/PLC will provide regular progress Situation Reports and will prepare information notes and updates as required by the Operations Manager or Chief of Logistics at HQ in Kabul.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience Required:

•Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree or substantial professional experience in the field.
•Fluency in written and spoken English
•Minimum 6 years of progressively responsible logistic and management experience, preferably with relevant UN System/Organization experience.
•Minimum 4 years relevant field work experience in a developing country.
•Knowledge of UN/UNDP/UNOPS rules and regulations considered an asset.
•Excellent communication and team-building skills.
•Cultural sensitive
•Sound judgement and mature disposition and ability to advise, counsel and guide others in the performance of their duties are very important.
•Ability to work long hours when required

Position

Training Officer

Hiring Agency

UN Office for Project Services (http://www.unops.org/)

Hiring Agency Description

UN Service Provider

Position Location

Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date

07 Jan 2005

Job Description and qualifications:

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT No. AFG/OSU/05-VA003


Post Title: Training Officer
Organization: JEMB/UNOPS
Unit: JEMB/UNOPS
Type of Appointment: Special Service Agreement (International)
Duration: 6 months (with possible extension depending on staff member’s performance and the duration of the project)
Duty Station: Kabul, Afghanistan
Starting Date: January 2005
No. of position: Several
Closing date: 07 January 2005

Background

The Afghan Government has announced the holding of elections for Parliament in July 2005. The Joint Electoral Management Body (JEMB) consists of Afghan Electoral Commissioners, UN appointees, and the Secretariat of the JEMB supported by UNOPS who are responsible for the electoral process.

Job Summary

The Training Officer will help develop training materials and training programs. S/he will provide technical assistance in training and work with training staff to perform the following activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1.Devise a cascade training program for operational training;

2.Develop training content and materials for the operational training, including where possible training aids such as flip chart and manuals, etc,

3.Based on the law and relevant procedure, draft and design user friendly handbook for the use of electoral staff in the different phases of the electoral process;

4.Conduct the training of Trainers who will conduct field training;

5.Advise, support and monitor the training conducted and assist with reports on training;

6.Assist in the development, organization and implementation of training courses for JEMB/UNOPS Electoral staff and other UN Agencies, International and local NGOs on electoral procedures as appropriate.

7.Supervise and assist the Provincial Training Officers.


Minimum Qualifications & Experience Required:

•University degree (political, social science, education or related field)
•Experience in development training, human resources development.
•Substantial experience in elections, electoral training and staff development;
•organizational skills;
•Well developed interpersonal skills and sensitivity to local custom and traditions;
•Knowledge of political issues related to Afghanistan is an asset.
•Fluency in English.
•Proficiency in any of the local languages an asset.
•Flexibility and willingness to live and work in hazardous conditions involving physical hardship and little comfort.
•Ability to work harmoniously with people of different cultural background

Position

Software Developer

Hiring Agency

UN Office for Project Services (http://www.unops.org/)

Hiring Agency Description

UN Service Provider

Position Location

Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date

07 Jan 2005

Job Description and qualifications:

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT No. AFG/OSU/05-VA004


Post Title: Software Developer
Organization: JEMB/UNOPS
Unit: JEMB/UNOPS
Type of Appointment: Special Service Agreement (International)
Duration: 6 months (with possible extension depending on staff member’s performance and the duration of the project)
Duty Station: Kabul, Afghanistan
Starting Date: January 2005
No. of position: One
Closing date: 07 January 2005

Background

The Afghan Government has announced the holding of elections for Parliament in July 2005. The Joint Electoral Management Body (JEMB) consists of Afghan Electoral Commissioners, UN appointees, and the Secretariat of the JEMB supported by UNOPS who are responsible for the electoral process.

Job Summary

Software developer is required to address an anticipated need for server-side web developing and additional elections and Voter Registration related software development and maintenance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under authority of the Data Management and Technical Director of the Data Processing Unit and overall guidance of the Head of Unit the incumbent will:

•Develop additional functionality for large client/server election and voter registration system
•Develop additions to election results website
•Design, develop, and maintain new software applications as required
•Assist in database, network, and user administration
•Train national counterparts
•Train and support end users
•Other duties as assigned by the Data Management and Technical Director

Minimum Qualifications & Experience Required:

•University Degree in Information Technology or related field
•At least 3-4 years of software development experience, with at least 2 years in Visual Basic client/server development
•Strongly prefer 1 year experience with VB.NET and SQL Server
•2+ years experience with 5M+ record databases and 25+ client environments
•Experience with server-side web development, preferably using ASP.NET
•Experience developing multi-lingual applications
•Well developed interpersonal skills and sensitivity to local customs and traditions
•Flexibility to live and work in hazardous conditions involving physical hardship and little comfort
•Excellent knowledge of English and good knowledge of local languages

Position

Regional/Provincial Logistics Officer

Hiring Agency

UN Office for Project Services (http://www.unops.org/)

Hiring Agency Description

UN Service Provider

Position Location

Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date

07 Jan 2005

Job Description and qualifications:

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT No. AFG/OSU/05-VA001
Post Title: Regional/Provincial Logistics Officer
Organization: JEMB/UNOPS
Unit: JEMB/UNOPS
Type of Appointment: Special Service Agreement (International)
Duration: 6 months (with possible extension depending on staff member’s performance and the duration of the project)
Duty Station: Kabul, Afghanistan
Starting Date: January 2005
No. of position: Several
Closing date: 07 January 2005

Background

The Afghan Government has announced the holding of elections for Parliament in July 2005. The Joint Electoral Management Body (JEMB) consists of Afghan Electoral Commissioners, UN appointees, and the Secretariat of the JEMB supported by UNOPS who are responsible for the electoral process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

As part of the Regional/Provincial Management Team and in coordination with the Project Management Team in Kabul, the incumbent of the post is required to perform the following specific duties and responsibilities:

1.Coordinates with the Project Management Team members the requirements to carry out the project in a timely and cost-efficient manner to the best satisfaction of our clients.

2.Manages the logistic operations activities of the OSU in the region/province. Ensures timely and cost-efficient delivery of tasks and duties such as sub-contracting of local companies, renting and rehabilitating of premises, communication systems, office equipment and supply, transportation and fuel agreements in coordination with the project management team at HQ in Kabul.

3.Supervises and works closely with the Regional/Provincial Project Admin/Finance Officer to ensure a proper management and record keeping according to UNOPS rules and regulations.

4.Establishes and maintains regional/provincial offices sufficient to support project needs and in full compliance with UN security regulations.

5.Manages provincial transport requirements; assigns duties to drivers ensuring timely services, issuing fuel, recording log-books and maintenance and repair/recovery of vehicles.

6.Supervises all project related national staff contracted by UNOPS in the region/province.

7.Briefs and assists new international staff, experts and consultants about the project requirements and procedures.

8.Assists in obtaining security clearance for international staff and missions to his/her project area.

9.Ensures regular radio reporting procedures.

10.Performs other duties as and when assigned by the office of the Country Coordinator or the Project Management Team

Reporting

The RLC/PLC will provide regular progress Situation Reports and will prepare information notes and updates as required by the Operations Manager or Chief of Logistics at HQ in Kabul.


Minimum Qualifications & Experience Required:

•Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree or substantial professional experience in the field.
•Fluency in written and spoken English
•Minimum 6 years of progressively responsible logistic and management experience, preferably with relevant UN System/Organization experience.
•Minimum 4 years relevant field work experience in a developing country.
•Knowledge of UN/UNDP/UNOPS rules and regulations considered an asset.
•Excellent communication and team-building skills.
•Cultural sensitive
•Sound judgement and mature disposition and ability to advise, counsel and guide others in the performance of their duties are very important.
•Ability to work long hours when required

Position

Support Officer (Data Processing Unit)

Hiring Agency

UN Office for Project Services (http://www.unops.org/)

Hiring Agency Description

UN Service Provider

Position Location

Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date

07 Jan 2005

Job Description and qualifications:

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT : No. AFG/OSU/05-VA005
Post Title: Support Officer (Data Processing Unit)
Organization: JEMB/UNOPS
Unit: JEMB/UNOPS
Type of Appointment: Special Service Agreement (International)
Duration: 6 months (with possible extension depending on staff member’s performance and the duration of the project)
Duty Station: Kabul, Afghanistan
Starting Date: January 2005
No. of position: One
Closing date: 07 January 2005

Background

The Afghan Government has announced the holding of elections for Parliament in July 2005. The Joint Electoral Management Body (JEMB) consists of Afghan Electoral Commissioners, UN appointees, and the Secretariat of the JEMB supported by UNOPS who are responsible for the electoral process.

Job Summary

Support Officer will provide high-level administrative assistance to the Data Processing Unit ensuring smooth running of administrative and HR issues.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Assist in management of HR issues, recruitment, attendance and assess performance of 100-150 Data entry operators of the Data Processing Unit

- Coordinate staff transportation and other logistical matters of large number of Data Processing Unit staff

- Coordinate the receipt of data batches from regions/provinces and maintain control and security of data forms

- Coordinate and manage archive system and archive room

- In coordination with Data Processing Unit technical team coordinate the setup of the Data Processing Unit processing and entry rooms

- Follow up and revise as necessary process of shipment of data forms from regions

- Follow up problems with data forms

- Coordinate logistical and supply matters with appropriate units of the JEMB Secretariat

- Assist in preparation of Data Processing Unit administrative guidelines for employees as well run daily attendance sheets and follow up attendance of large number of staff

- Other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit

Minimum Qualifications & Experience Required:

- University degree preferably in public or business administration or other related field

- 5 years experience in administration, preferably in United Nations agencies

- The Candidate should have strong analytical and problem solving skills, should be flexible; capable of creating and implementing administrative guidelines, interpreting rules and analyzing and evaluating routine and non-routine human resources.

- Should be able to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) and be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with large number of staff.

- Proven organizational skills and experience in administrative management including HR experience

- Experience in supervision of staff and movement of materials and personnel is highly desirable

- Well developed interpersonal skills and sensitivity to local customs and traditions

- Flexibility to live and work in hazardous conditions involving physical hardship and little comfort

- Good computer skills in basic office applications

- Excellent knowledge of English and good knowledge of local languages.

Position

Protection Officer/Risk Assessment

Hiring Agency

UN Office for Project Services (http://www.unops.org/)

Hiring Agency Description

UN Service Provider

Position Location

Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date

07 Jan 2005

Job Description and qualifications:

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: No.AFG/OSU/05-VA006
Post Title: Protection Officer/Risk Assessment
Organization: JEMB/UNOPS
Unit: JEMB/UNOPS
Type of Appointment: Special Service Agreement (International)
Duration: 6 months (with possible extension depending on staff member’s performance and the duration of the project)
Duty Station: Kabul/Provinces, Afghanistan
Starting Date: January 2005
No. of positions: Several
Closing Date for applications: 07 January 2005

Background

The Afghan Government has announced the holding of elections for Parliament in July 2005. The Joint Electoral Management Body (JEMB) consists of Afghan Electoral Commissioners, UN appointees, and the Secretariat of the JEMB supported by UNOPS who are responsible for the electoral process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the general supervision and direction of the JEMB Security Manager, the incumbent will effectively implement all appropriate risk management strategies, related to the safety and security of JEMB staff, and the protection of JEMB assets in mission. Specifically, he/she will establish and maintain a high level of security awareness in order to effectively advise on all risk management related matters. In particular, he/she will:

- Network and collaborate with both national and international organizations working in the security management field, to ensure appropriate lines of communications are established and well maintained, in respect to all aspects of staff security and safety.

- Ensure all relevant security information is disseminated in a timely manner to the appropriate JEMB offices, their staff and other stakeholders as required.

- Develop a close working relationship with UNSECOORD (United Nations Security Co-coordinator) personnel in the mission and a comprehensive working knowledge of the UN Security system.

- Conduct security assessments and threat analysis as required, offering effective mitigation strategies for country specific threats. Develop and implement evacuation/emergency plans in coordination with existing UNSECOORD plans.

- Assist in the design and implementation of mission related security strategies, security policies/standards and establish a concrete course of action for their implementation.

- Liase with JEMB Security Standards Unit on all security related training matters, to ensure that JEMB and UNSECOORD training procedures and policies are followed and that the required training meets accepted standards.

- Assist in training of JEMB national and international staff to enhance security awareness and promote a solid organizational safety culture.

- Work closely with the Logistics, Operations and other key stakeholders to ensure that all JEMB programs are implemented with the highest degree of staff safety and security, throughout Afghanistan.

- Prepare regular security briefings and pro-actively encourage all staff to follow JEMB and UNSECOORD mission security guidelines and procedures.

- As required and in coordination with the JEMB Security Manager, manage administrative, logistic and budgetary issues related to the mission safety and security programs/procedures.

- Perform other duties as assigned by the JEMB Security Manager related to staff safety and security. Additional security assignments outside of the mission will be coordinated with the JEMB Security Manager and the JEMB Chief of Operations

Minimum Qualifications & Experience Required:

- University degree or a diploma in risk management, social sciences, law, disaster management, international studies, communications and related disciplines, or alternatively an equivalent combination of relevant training and field experience is required in security management fields.

- A minimum of seven years experience working in security management, law enforcement and military disciplines is a pre-requisite, preferably with international experience.

- Additional experience in United Nations missions, international peacekeeping, humanitarian emergency operations, strategic security planning/analysis and advanced security training with national or international security agencies or private organizations is highly desirable.

- A high level of computer literacy in Microsoft Office.

- An excellent command of both written and oral communications skills in the English language is required.

- The position requires one to project a confident, professional image and appropriate inter-personal communications/negotiation skills, including the ability to collaborate with police, military and government officials on security matters.

- Proven ability to work under difficult physical conditions and in a very stressful environment is a distinct advantage.

- Dedication to your assigned responsibilities, pro-active/creative thinking, flexibility and the aptitude to work in team-oriented structures are important attributes.

- Working with colleagues from various cultures and professional backgrounds in a co-operative, harmonious spirit is essential.

Position

IT Officer - Team leader

Hiring Agency

UN Office for Project Services (http://www.unops.org/)

Hiring Agency Description

UN Service Provider

Position Location

Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date

07 Jan 2005

Job Description and qualifications:

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: No. AFG/OSU/05-VA007
Post Title: IT Officer - Team leader
Organization: UNDP/JEMB
Unit: UNDP/UNOPS/JEMB
Type of Appointment: Special Service Agreement (International)
Duration: 6 months (with possible extension depending on staff member’s performance and the duration of the project)
Duty Station: Kabul, Afghanistan
Starting Date: January 2005
No. of position: One
Closing date: 07 January 2005

Background

The Afghan Government has announced the holding of elections for Parliament in July 2005. The Joint Electoral Management Body (JEMB) consists of Afghan Electoral Commissioners, UN appointees, and the Secretariat of the JEMB supported by UNOPS who are responsible for the electoral process.

Job Summary

IT Officer - Team Leader will provide high-level IT and administrative assistance to the Data Processing Unit and lead the IT team to ensure the smooth running of computer hardware/software related issues at the Data Processing Unit and JEMB.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Develop a plan for ensuring that all hardware and software needs for JEMB and its Data Processing Unit are met
- In cooperation with the Head of Unit develop a plan for effective functioning and support system of JEMB provincial offices
- Coordinate and liaise with UNAMA CITS on IT related issues
- Coordinate/Provide IT Support to the Project.
- Build up a reliable and responsive team of IT specialists to meet all JEMB and its Data Processing Unit requirements
- Coordinate all hardware and software related issues of the Data Processing Unit including server maintenance and data backup issues
- Coordinate communication related issues and liaise with UNAMA CITS as needed
- Other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit

Minimum Qualifications & Experience Required:

- University degree preferably Computer Science or related field
- 5+ years experience preferably in IT administration, preferably in United Nations agencies.
- 2 - 3 years of IT support experience.
- Candidates should have strong analytical and problem solving skills, should be flexible and have common sense; capable of creating and implementing IT administrative guidelines
- Should be able to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) and be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with large numbers of staff.
- Proven organizational skills and experience in IT administrative management
- Capacity to build and lead a responsive IT team
- Experience in supervision of staff
- Well developed interpersonal skills and sensitivity to local customs and traditions
- Flexibility to live and work in hazardous conditions involving physical hardship and little comfort
- Good computer skills in basic office applications
- Excellent knowledge of English and good knowledge of other language

Position

Women's Political Party Specialist

Hiring Agency

National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (http://www.ndi.org)

Position Location

Afghanistan

Closing date

31 Jan 2005

Job Description and qualifications:

Summary

National Democratic Institute seeks a Women's Political Party Specialist, based in Kabul, to provide assistance to programs for supporting women's political leadership and candidate training in Afghanistan. This individual would work in close cooperation with and provide technical assistance to political party representatives to support emerging women political leaders in Afghanistan. The position requires travel within Afghanistan. Position is available immediately.

Primary Responsibilities

Programmatic:

Conduct training seminars and workshops for aspiring women candidates in advance of the spring 2005 elections on topics such as enhancing leadership skills, campaign planning, fundraising, negotiation, public speaking, networking, message development and constituency outreach.

Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with political parties and NGO partners.

Assist in developing networks for information and skills exchange between political party members, emerging women leaders, and international trainers.

Consult with political party representatives to develop mechanisms for increasing support for women within the party structure.

Develop and maintain relationships with the U.S. Embassy, U.S. Agency for International Development, the donor community, and other international and domestic organizations active in Afghanistan.

Administrative:

Coordinate training activities and logistical arrangements for short-term trainers/ consultants.

Assist in planning conferences, seminars and other events.

Supervise local staff and foster their professional development.

Draft monthly reports to NDI/Washington that detail program activities and monitor and measure program results and political developments.

Manage and reconcile program expenses.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in international relations or related field.

A minimum of five (5) years of experience working to increase women's political participation, either through work with political parties, civic groups, or community outreach and organizing.

Proven political training and campaign training experience.

Proven ability to communicate skills and experience to others as a trainer, advisor, or consultant, including conference/seminar organizing and facilitation.

Strong written and oral communications skills. Computer literacy is required.

High degree of organization and initiative.

Experience in financial management and reporting.

Excellent staff and office management and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of program evaluation techniques helpful.

Experience working or living in the region is desirable or a proven ability to adapt quickly to new cultures, both professionally and personally.

Knowledge of Dari or Pashto or another applicable language is highly desired but not required

Position

Senior Road Engineer (International)

Hiring Agency

UN Office for Project Services (http://www.unops.org/)

Hiring Agency Description

UN Service Provider

Position Location

Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date

15 Jan 2005

Job Description and qualifications:

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT No. AFG/REMABAR-VA001

Title: Senior Road Engineer (International)
Duty Station: Kabul with extensive travel to the road sites
Duration: Eleven (11) months, with possibility of extension
Type of Contract: International SSA
Project: Rehabilitation of the Maydan Shar-Bamyan Road (REMABAR)
Closing date: 15 January 2005
Location: Kabul (with extensive travel to the road sites)

Background:

UNOPS is providing a range of services to the Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan (TISA) in the rehabilitation of the country. Currently, the portfolio of services is focused on emergency employment on vulnerable groups and ex-combatants while improving socio-economic infrastructure in sectors of access roads, school and government buildings, clinics, water supply and irrigation. As these portfolio of services needs to be responsive to the emergency situation in Afghanistan and together with the increasing volume of work presently valued at more than US$ 250 million, UNOPS established an Afghanistan Projects Implementation Facility (APIF) in early 2004. APIF's mandate is threefold- manager of inputs for projects assigned to it, alternative service provider for other projects executed in Afghanistan, and UNOPS institutional coordinator/liaison in Afghanistan. Within the APIF, there is an Engineering Department responsible for the implementation of infrastructure projects.

With a pledged budget of Euro 36 million, the rehabilitation of the Maydan Shar-Bamyan road is part of UNOPS/APIF's current portfolio from funds provided by the Government of Italy. An Italian Consulting Firm will (a) prepare studies, design and tender documents necessary to build the new road; (b) assist the Project Management Unit (PMU) in the administration, coordination and monitoring of all road construction activities; and (c) provide technical assistance to the staff of MOPW for carrying out road special maintenance and improvement as well as training on the job. UNOPS/APIF's role on this project is mainly to support the activities of the Project Management Unit (PMU) in the MPW, provide an independent review of all documents to be submitted by the PMU to the other bodies involved in Project implementation, and provide technical assistance to the PMU.

General:

The Senior Road Engineer will work under the overall guidance from UNOPS/APIF's Deputy Country Coordinator on Program and technical supervision from the Head of UNOPS/APIF's Engineering Department, with a primary responsibility to ensure that UNOPS services to the Project are timely and efficiently delivered.

Specifics:

The Senior Road Engineer will have the following specific tasks:

(a) Lead and manage the work of UNOPS staff recruited for this Project.

(b) Represent UNOPS in the Project Steering Committee (PSC), the high level consultative and decision-making authority at local level for the Project.

(c) Act as an Assistant to the PMU Project Manager at the MPW in terms of:

defining the PMU work program and in securing its smooth functioning;

providing technical assistance on general tasks and responsibilities to facilitate an effective and efficient implementation of the Project;

monitoring the correct execution of all Project activities including their physical progress and the performance of the implementing bodies; and

preparing all reports foreseen in the Agreement and/or in providing MPW and MOF with all documents and information necessary for their reporting activities.

(d) Review all reports to be submitted to the Directorate General for Development Cooperation (DGCS) and, in particular, the financial and procurement reports.

(e) Recommend to UNOPS Country Coordinator for Afghanistan the countersigning of all official Project documents before their transmission by the PMU to the other bodies involved in Project implementation (MPW, MOF, DGCS, Italian Embassy).

(f) Ensure that all the technical assistance provided to the MPW through the PMU will lead to substantial increase of all capacities of the MPW in procurement and in contract management.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, with a minimum of 10 years of engineering experience inclusive of at least one year proven track record in road construction in a post-conflict developing country including some experience in procurement of goods, services and works. Use of computer with word/excel and MS Project software are required. Excellent understanding of written and oral English is essential.

Position

Admin/Finance Officer

Hiring Agency

UN Office for Project Services (http://www.unops.org/)

Hiring Agency Description

UN Service Provider

Position Location

Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date

15 Jan 2005

Job Description and qualifications:

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: No.AFG/OSU/05-VA012
Post Title: Admin/Finance Officer
Organization: JEMB/UNOPS
Unit:JEMB/UNOPS
Type of Appointment: Special Service Agreement (International)
Duration: Six months (with possible extension depending on staff member’s performance and the duration of the project)
Duty Station: Kabul, Afghanistan
Starting Date: January 2005
No. of position: Several
Closing date: 15 January 2005

Background

The Afghan Government has announced the holding of elections for Parliament in July 2005. The Joint Electoral Management Body (JEMB) consists of Afghan Electoral Commissioners, UN appointees, and the Secretariat of the JEMB supported by UNOPS who are responsible for the electoral process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Regional/Provincial Management Team and overall guidance of the Project Manager in Kabul, the incumbent of the post is required to perform the following specific duties and responsibilities:

1. Maintains Administrative and Financial records of the provincial offices. Supervises and helps to built capacity of national administrative and financial staff. Trains national staff on basic and simple computer software applications for finance, HR and procurement.

2. Ensures application of UNOPS/UN rules and regulations for proper disbursement of cash, utilization of resources, management and record keeping/distribution of office stationery, equipment and vehicles usage for official purposes, furniture and other inventory in the regional office and implement and administer standards of housekeeping in the office.

3. Manages the recruitment and contracting of national staff in coordination with the Regional/Provincial Management Team as well as the Kabul HQ.

4. Maintains inventory records of office equipment, furniture, fittings and tracks physical movements of all office inventories. Carries out monthly physical inventory exercises, initiates and handle issues related to submissions to UNOPS-main office Kabul for Local Property Survey Board (accident, theft, replacement, damage, disposal, auction, acquisition, loan transfer and relevant record).

5. Supervises in collaboration with the Management Information System (MIS) officer the payment records of daily wages and SSA staff (election and police). Assures that the payment of staff and daily wage is transparent and in accordance with UN financial rules. Trains national staff on payment procedures and requirements.

6. Collaborates with the MIS officer to maintain computerized database systems for collecting, processing, manipulating and analyzing data, and generating reports and outputs, in appropriate forms and as required.

7. Assists in supervising office and assign duties to drivers ensuring timely services, issuing fuel, maintaining logbooks and maintenance of vehicles.

8. Assists in setting/revise standards on procedures to improve administrative, logistics and financial supports of the UNOPS Kabul Election office and ensures efficiency and effectiveness.

9. Prepares, on own initiative, routine correspondence, administrative/financial reports, evaluations, and justifications, as required, on a variety of subjects regarding admin, logistics and finance as assigned by Kabul HQs and Regional/Provincial Management Team.

10. Prepare recurring reports on assigned accounts, noting problems resulting from excess cost or less-than-expected receipts and control and check of vouchers, invoices and financial reports. Submits administrative/financial reports required for compilation, reconciliation and clarification to the UNOPS-Management team.

11. Briefs and assists international staff, experts and consultants on administrative and financial procedures. Also assists the staff in missions, flight booking and vehicle assignment for national and international election staff.

12. Performs other duties as and when assigned by the Project Management Team.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience Required:

1. Minimum post-graduate degree in accounting/financial management or in business administration.
2. Minimum of five years progressively responsible experiences in financial, administrative and programme management.
3. In-depth knowledge of UN administrative and financial aspects.
4. Full proficiency in automated financial systems (preferably in ATLAS).
5. Ability to work in a multi-cultural and stressful environment.
6. Field experience, an asset.
7. Knowledge of and commitment to the principles and mandate of UNDP.

Position

Boundary Delimitation Technical Liaison

Hiring Agency

UN Office for Project Services (http://www.unops.org/)

Hiring Agency Description

UN Service Provider

Position Location

Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date

07 Jan 2005

Job Description and qualifications:

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: No.AFG/OSU/05-VA011
Post Title: Boundary Delimitation Technical Liaison
Organization: JEMB/UNOPS
Unit: JEMB/UNOPS
Type of Appointment: Special Service Agreement (International)/ Activities of Limited Duration
Duration: Six Months with possible extension
Duty Station: Kabul, Afghanistan
Starting Date: January 2005
No. of positions: One
Closing Date for applications: 07 January 2005

Background

The Afghan Government has announced the holding of elections for Parliament in July 2005. The Joint Electoral Management Body (JEMB) consists of Afghan Electoral Commissioners, UN appointees, and the Secretariat of the JEMB supported by UNOPS who are responsible for the electoral process.

Job Summary

An expert on the technical and database aspects of electoral/administrative boundaries delimitation is required to address the challenge of identifying boundaries and allocating voters to correct constituencies. This person will work with the JEMB Secretariat and liaise closely with the government of Afghanistan to ensure that outputs from political and administrative decisions are sufficient to assign voters to the appropriate electoral constituencies. The successful candidate will be able to both coordinate with various stakeholders as well as perform technical tasks to manipulate voter allocations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the chief of electoral operations and in coordination with the Head of the Data Unit the incumbent will:

- Develop procedures for collecting, prioritizing, and resolving disputed boundaries
- Liaise with organizations involved in constituency delimitation on technical aspects to ensure that outputs from political and administrative decisions fit with voter database constraints
- Develop tools and software to manipulate boundaries and voter allocations in database and voter lists
- Perform quality checks, and data cleanse voters roll to ensure that voters are assigned to the correct electoral constituencies
- Produce and present reports and maps displaying the extent of problems and progress
- Organize and integrate geographic data from numerous government and aid agencies to assist government in boundary identifications
- Assist in modification of database/software to ensure long-term sustainability of voters roll despite numerous boundary changes

Minimum Qualifications & Experience Required:

- University Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
- 4-5 years previous experience with technical aspects of constituency delimitation, including modifying voter list databases based on boundary changes. Prefer experience in country with limited or poor quality geographic/demographic data.
- Experience liaising with numerous government, UN, and international organizations to ensure that outputs from political and administrative decisions fit with voter database technical and data constraints
- Proven ability to coordinate with numerous stakeholders in boundary delimitation process.
- Strong GIS (prefer ArcView), database (prefer SQL Server), and software development skills (prefer VB.NET)
- Well developed interpersonal skills and sensitivity to local customs and traditions
- Flexibility to live and work in hazardous conditions involving physical hardship and little comfort
- Excellent knowledge of English and good knowledge of local language

Position

Cartoonist

Hiring Agency

UN Office for Project Services (http://www.unops.org/)

Hiring Agency Description

UN Service Provider

Position Location

Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date

07 Jan 2005

Job Description and qualifications:

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: No.AFG/OSU/05-VA010
Post Title: Cartoonist
Organization: JEMB/UNOPS
Unit: JEMB/UNOPS
Type of Appointment: Special Service Agreement (International)
Duration: Consultancy
Duty Station: Kabul, Afghanistan
Starting Date: January 2005
No. Of position: One
Closing Date for applications: 07 January 2005

Background

The Afghan Government has announced the holding of elections for Parliament in July 2005. The Joint Electoral Management Body (JEMB) consists of Afghan Electoral Commissioners, UN appointees, and the Secretariat of the JEMB supported by UNOPS who are responsible for the electoral process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

In close consultation with the Chief of Public Outreach, Civic educators and the Senior Designer from the Graphic Design Unit and the National Illustrators the incumbent will be expected to undertake the following tasks.

- To work as a team member to develop the concepts of print materials for Civic Education, Public Information and Training.
- To execute initial cartoons/illustrations and revise for flip charts, posters, leaflets, newspaper cartoon strips and inserts, booklets and other print materials as needed.
- To attend National focus groups and meetings to ensure the intended message is easily understood.
- To work with the National Illustrators in developing these cartoons/illustrations into final art.
- To provide direction and assistance to local artists/illustrators.
- To work with Graphic designers when creating final art to ensure the illustrations work with the intended print materials.

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required:

- University degree in art, design or visual communications.
- Minimum 6 years experience as an illustrator/cartoonist.
- Proficiency on PC and Macintosh systems in Quark X-press, Photoshop, Illustrator and Word.
- Previous work with electoral and/or civic education is an asset.
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to contribute ideas within a team environment.
- Self-motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work harmoniously with people from different cultural backgrounds.
- Experience working with Arabic, Farsi, Dari or Pashto languages is an asset.

Position

Professional Photographer

Hiring Agency

UN Office for Project Services (http://www.unops.org/)

Hiring Agency Description

UN Service Provider

Position Location

Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date

07 Jan 2005

Job Description and qualifications:

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT No. AFG/OSU/05-VA008
Post Title: Professional Photographer
Organization: JEMB/UNOPS
Unit: JEMB/UNOPS
Type of Appointment: Special Service Agreement (International)
Duration: 6 months (with a possibility of extension depending on staff member’s performance and duration of the project)
Duty Station: Kabul, Afghanistan
Starting Date: January 2005
Number of Positions: One
Closing Date: 07 January 2005

Background

The Afghan Government has announced the holding of elections for Parliament in July 2005. The Joint Electoral Management Body (JEMB) consists of Afghan Electoral Commissioners, UN appointees, and the Secretariat of the JEMB supported by UNOPS who are responsible for the electoral process.

Duties and responsibilities

Under the supervision of Public Outreach and Project Manager, the Photographer will be servicing all Units and Departments within the Joint Electoral Management Body-Secretariat.

Photographic services will include:

- Photo journalistic photography of official JEMB/UN related public events and press conferences for JEMB’s Media Relations Unit;
- Artistic photography of people, places and objects for the Public Information Unit’s outreach program and printed press coverage, as well as the Civic Education Unit’s print campaign;
- Technical photography for the Training and Procedures Unit, to be used as visual aids in staff training;
- Legal documentation for the Security Unit, to be used as evidence in security incidents and/or in the coroner’s reports;
- Advocacy to Civil Society and Donor Countries for the promotion of the Voter Registration and Elections Project in Afghanistan;
- Historical photographic documentation of the Afghan Electoral process;
- Develop and maintain a stock photo databank, for easy browsing and keyword searches;
- Design and layout production of "Voter Registration and Elections Project" Newsletter.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience Required:

- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience, including in the photographic, arts, design, journalism and/or advertising sectors;
- High proficiency with professional digital SLR cameras and photography, including multiple lenses, flashes and all necessary camera hardware, software and peripherals;
- Graphic Design skills and publishing experience;
- Strong computer skills, i.e. PC and Macintosh operating systems, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, QuarkXpress and stock photo databank softwares;
- Excellent knowledge of photo retouching, color correction and editing in Adobe Photoshop;
- Ability and willingness to work in a stressful and dangerous environment, with a healthy and calm attitude;
- Self-motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision;
- Ability to work harmoniously with people from different cultural backgrounds;
- Previous UN mission experience and/or electoral is an asset.

Position

Graphic Designer

Hiring Agency

UN Office for Project Services (http://www.unops.org/)

Hiring Agency Description

UN Service Provider

Position Location

Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date

07 Jan 2005

Job Description and qualifications:

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: No.AFG/OSU/05-VA009
Post Title: Graphic Designer
Organization: JEMB/UNOPS
Unit: JEMB/UNOPS
Type of Appointment: Special Service Agreement (International)
Duration: 6 Months (with possibility of extension depending on performance and duration of the project)
Duty Station: Kabul, Afghanistan
Starting Date: January 2005
No. Of position: One
Closing Date for applications: 07 January 2005

Background

The Afghan Government has announced the holding of elections for Parliament in July 2005. The Joint Electoral Management Body (JEMB) consists of Afghan Electoral Commissioners, UN appointees, and the Secretariat of the JEMB supported by UNOPS who are responsible for the electoral process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Chief of Public Outreach and the Senior Designer the incumbent will be expected to work with the team to conceptualize, design and produce nation wide print campaigns for civic education, voter registration, training and elections. These materials will be produced in English, Dari and Pashto. The materials will include posters, brochures, flip charts, manuals and other printed materials. Specific tasks include:

- Working with Public Outreach officers, training and procurement officers and senior designers to conceptualize the print campaigns.
- Design and layout print materials in Quark Xpress, Photoshop, Illustrator and Word.
- Design and layout Dari and Pashto versions of printed materials.
- Provide illustrations for designs where needed.
- Assist in providing direction and assistance to local artists/illustrators.
- Prepare materials for printing.

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required:

- University degree in art, design or visual communications.
- Minimum 3 years experience as a graphic designer/illustrator.
- Proficiency on PC and Macintosh systems in Quark X-press, Photoshop, Illustrator and Word.
- Working knowledge of Corel Draw a plus.
- Previous work with electoral and/or civic education is an asset.
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to contribute ideas within a team environment.
- Self-motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work harmoniously with people from different cultural backgrounds.
- Experience working with Arabic, Farsi, Dari or Pashto languages is an asset.