Afghanistan-related
Jobs
List for
Employment Opportunities
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Programme Manager, Malaria and Leishmaniasis
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HealthNet International (http://www.healthnetinternational.org/Nivo_1.asp) |
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Repeated Announcement
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Analyse the health situation in the country, develop country
policies and strategies and explore options for project development and
implementation regarding malaria and leishmaniasis
prevention; ·
Identify and
formulate project proposals, including budgets; ·
In collaboration
with the Country Director, identify potential donors and submit proposals to
donors; ·
With the support of the
Country Director, select and recruit project staff; ·
Work with expat project staff to ensure that all HNI MLCP projects
in Pakistan/Afghanistan are managed and implemented in accordance with their
objectives and are in line with HNI's mission and
policies; ·
Ensure that the
monitoring and reporting of projects are in accordance with HNI's format and time frame and with donor requirements; ·
Represent HealthNet in deliberations with government institutions,
potential partners, donors and local and international NGO's in the region; ·
Develop a strategic
plan for the continuation of MLCP and prepare the basis for successful
project implementation in the next funding cycle; ·
Address MLCP from a
holistic HNI perspective and improve its interaction/cooperation with the
other HNI programmes in the country and the region;
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Devise and implement
strategies to build the capacities of the local staff (especially senior
staff) to assume managerial responsibilities.
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Extensive project
management and administrative experience, preferably in the region; ·
Public Health degree
or equivalent; ·
Proven experience in
district public health development; ·
Experience with
malaria and/or leishmaniasis control programmes ·
Proposal writing and
reporting skills ·
Fluency in written
and spoken English
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Applications for this position should be sent to:
HR
Maassluistraat 258
1062 GL
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or mail: hrm@hni.nl
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For Afghans Residing in the European Union: Vacancies
Available |
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Organization |
International Organization for Migration (http://www.
iom-rqa.org) |
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Organization Description |
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is
committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits
migrants and society. IOM has become the leading international organization
working with migrants and governments alike to address migration challenges,
while also recognizing the enormous potential benefits of migrants
themselves, and for their countries of origin. |
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The International Organization for Migration's (IOM) EU-
Return for Qualified Afghans (EU-RQA) programme,
co-funded by the European Commission, offers comprehensive assistance
packages to qualified and skilled Afghans who are now residing in the EU and
wish to return to their home country to work in the public and private
sectors. Placement of qualified nationals will focus on available positions
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Applications for this position should be sent to:
Please visit
our website:
http://www.iom-rqa.org
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Project Co-ordinator /
Infrastructure |
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Organization |
Mission East (http://www.miseast.org/) |
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Position Title:
Project Co-ordinator / Infrastructure ·
To assess community
needs and priorities, and in a participatory manner, design and develop new
infrastructure or water and sanitation project proposals that are technically
sound, feasible, and appropriate for Afghanistan. ·
To ensure that the
budgetary and programmatic aspects of current and future projects are
compliant with Mission East and donor guidelines. ·
To approve project
expenditure, within authorization limits agreed with the Country Director. ·
To recruit and
manage project staff in line with Mission East policies, ensuring that these staff have the necessary induction, training and
support as required. ·
To provide
supervision of technical preparation, technical implementation and site work
of project activities. ·
To build the
capacity of the nationally recruited teams to implement effective
interventions within the area of infrastructure and water and sanitation
projects. ·
To provide training
and mentoring to national supervisory and management staff that will lead to
strengthening of their project management skills. ·
To carry out effective
monitoring of project inputs, outputs, and outcomes as well as beneficiary
satisfaction and the quality of the interventions. ·
To train staff and
community counterparts in safety considerations and overseeing implementation
of safety procedures. ·
To prepare timely
and accurate reports for Mission East and to donors as required. Desired profile: ·
Good organizational
and problem-solving skills. ·
Sound knowledge of
infrastructure, water and sanitation practices and standards. ·
Knowledge of
appropriate technology in a development context as well as knowledge in the
areas of traditional building systems and rural rehabilitation is desirable. ·
Strong
interpersonal, management and leadership skills ·
Ability to work in
participatory manner with communities and staff. ·
Management of
budgets and precise writing skills (narrative and financial) ·
Demonstrated skills
in building staff capacity in the areas of project management and
supervision, community mobilization, infrastructure, water and sanitation and
project monitoring. ·
Fluent spoken
English and excellent abilities in written English. Ability to speak Dari is
an advantage. ·
Ability to live and
work in potentially insecure environments. ·
Proficiency with MS
word and Excel. Ability to use MS Access databases is an advantage. Qualifications required ·
Degree in Civil
Engineering. Advanced degree is preferred. Experience required ·
Requires at least
three years experience coordinating or managing international infrastructure,
water and sanitation projects. ·
Previous experience
conducting community needs assessments, doing community organizing/mobilizing,
preparing proposals and budgets, overseeing budgets, preparing work plans,
training staff, and monitoring/evaluating projects. ·
The candidate will
have demonstrated a good understanding of the needs of poor rural and urban
communities and of appropriate ways of tackling these needs. ·
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Applications for this position should be sent to:
Please
send letter of application and full CV to Nicki
Davies-Jones, HR Administrator, personnel@miseast.org
by
Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.
Job Title |
Programme Manager |
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Organization |
UN Development
Programme (http://www.undp.org/) |
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VACANCY ANNOUNCMENT
No.2004/03/026
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Coordinate and
manage the overall delivery of the programme in an
effective and efficient manner, working closely with government ministries
and other partners; ·
Ensure that the programme management unit effectively and efficiently
carries out its functions and responsibilities; ·
Formulate a common
methodology/guidelines for the NABDP in the areas of recovery and capacity
development, including, effective mainstreaming of these
methodologies/guidelines into all relevant component projects in close collaboration
with NABD staff, consultants and partners; ·
Develop guidelines
and procedures for managing a multi-agency initiative such as the NABDP in an
effective and result-oriented manner, ensuring that objectives and targets
are met, correct inputs are provided, agreed procedures are followed and that
outputs are produced in a timely fashion; ·
Monitor the delivery
status and prepare written monthly work progress updates and quarterly
reports on the progress of the overall programme in
relation to the agreed work plan and strategy; ·
Lead and/or
coordinate resource mobilization efforts within the programme,
including, the development of a strategy in this area; ·
Liaise with other UN
agencies and donors on behalf of the programme
team; ·
Act as a
spokesperson for the programme vis-ŕ-vis the media,
the public, UN agencies and NGOs; ·
Facilitate, in close
liaison with the UNAMA Area Coordinators a process of area-based programming
in selected NABDP areas in ·
Prepare a detailed
implementation plan for instituting common administrative services within the
NABDP; ·
Ensure that NABDP
activities are closely coordinated with stakeholders and that high level of
collaboration and cooperation is in place at the national, area and district
level; ·
Prepare performance
appraisal review (PAR) of NABDP staff and provide input as requested into the
PAR of chief technical advisor, recruited by implementation partners; ·
Other tasks and
responsibilities as requested by the UNDP Country Director and/or Senior
Deputy Country Director (Programme) in consultation
with the Minister MRRD.
· An advanced degree 18 years of experience with (PHD) or
20 years with (M.A/MSC) of relevant international experience in the
management and implementation of community-based area development programme. · Extensive experience in capacity building and management.
· Proven planning, management and reporting skills in
decentralized rural development. · Excellent communication skills, written and spoken. · Availability and willingness to undertake extensive field
visits under relatively difficult conditions. · Experience in working with the UN and in collaborating
with NGOs. · Familiarity with and working experience in
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Applications for this position should be sent to:
vacancies.afghanistan@undp.org
Job Title |
Food Security Coordinator |
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Organization |
Action Against Hunger (http://www.aah-usa.org/) |
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Organization Description |
Action contre la Faim is a non-governmental organization. It intervenes in
more than 35 countries and implements nutrition, health, food security, and
water and sanitation programmes. |
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Availability: now ·
Educational
background in agronomy and two years previous professional experience in this
field. ·
Prior experience in
agrarian system analysis. ·
Fluent in English necessary.
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Knowledge in
nutritional problematic would be appreciated.
· Initiative and problem solving skills · Ability to capitalise on past
experience and information available within the organization in order to
become self-sufficient and autonomous quickly · Ability to take initiative where appropriate to deal with
difficulties encountered in daily work · Adaptability and flexibility · Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the
changing situation within a mission or the organization itself · Ability to work within a fluid situation (changes within
the team, location of programmes) · willingness to live and work within a team and respect
the rules of collective living · Motivation and involvement · Motivation and commitment to humanitarian ideals · Interest in involvement beyond the job assigned i.e.
active involvement in the ethos of the organization itself · Ability to integrate into the local environment including
awareness of political and economic aspects of the country. · Energy and stamina to withstand long working hours and
often stressful conditions · Professionalism and Management · Ability to conduct work in a professional and mature
manner · Ability to deal with relations with local authorities as
a representative of Action contre la Faim · Ability to manage local staff in a mature and impartial
manner
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Applications for this position should be sent to:
Recruitment
Officer
4 rue Niepce
75014
rhv@acf.imaginet.fr
http://www.acf-fr.org
Job Title |
Senior Programme Advisor |
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Organization |
UN Development
Programme (http://www.undp.org/) |
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Post Title: Senior Programme Advisor · Lead a team of professionals in developing and conceptualising reintegration strategies for and on
behalf of ANBP and the government. · Works closely with relevant line ministries to ensure
that government is aware of the complex needs of ex-combatants and the
appropriate level of programmatic response. · Coordinate and liaise on specific DDR related activities
with UN agencies including UNAMA, INGOs, NGOs and
potential donors to identify programme activities
suitable for the reintegration of ex-combatants. · Conceive and assist government to develop investment programmes that can provide means of livelihood for a
range of demobilised soldiers and officers. · Help identify business and entrepreneurial opportunities
for former commanders. · Provide planning and organizational expertise in
assisting in the creation and capacity building for the Afghan DDR Programme. · Draft project documents, position papers and policy
notes. · Monitor substantive project development and
implementation. · Train national counterparts and develop approaches to
build DDR capacity.
· Advanced university degree in developmental economics,
political science, social sciences or international relations. · 10-15 years of experience of which 6 years is in a field
related to management and policy development. · Excellent knowledge of process planning. · Good knowledge of the UN system and its procedures. · Proven capacity to coordinate and motivate a team formed
of women and men of different cultures and nationalities. · Effective communication skills and ability to establish
good working relationships with national and local authorities and
international interlocutors. · High moral integrity, sound political judgment, as well
as diplomacy, impartiality and discretion and proved capacity of initiative,
leadership and autonomy. · Ability to work and act under pressure and with
discretion in a politically sensitive environment with the minimum of
comfort. · Excellent computer literacy. · Excellent command of English and a good knowledge of at
least one other language. Knowledge of Dari and Pashtu
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Applications for this position should be sent to:
The
application comprises of one page cover letter explaining your interest and
suitability for the post attaching your CV to it. Interested International
Candidates should submit their application in writing (marked
"Confidential", clearly indicating on the subject line the VA number
and the title of the position applied for) to the Human Resources Manager of
UNDP/ANBP at Jalalabad Road Pul
Charkhi UN Compound, DDR/Human Resources Section,
Kabul, Afghanistan; or e-mail their application (indicating on the SUBJECT line
the VA number and the title of the position applied for to
vacancies@anbpafg.org
Please note that applications received after the closing date (closing date has
been extended to 14 March 2004) will not be given consideration. Only
short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will
be contacted for an interview.
Job Title |
Monitoring and Evaluation Manager |
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Organization |
UN Development
Programme (http://www.undp.org/) |
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Post Title:
Monitoring and Evaluation Manager · Design of M & E procedures and tools to support the
positions of M & E Officers. The M & E Officers need to be in a position
to judge if the implementing partners have delivered the agreed services as
per the signed contract according to the UNDP rules and regulations. · Definition of standardized reports and tables; · Filing and recording system (for future audits); · M & E procedures and tools should be explained in a
brief M & E manual; · Implementation of defined M & E procedures and tools
to support the positions of M & E Officers; · Envisioned activities: Training of ANBP/UNDP personnel,
especially the M & E Officers and their assistants in the use of the
designed M & E procedures and tools; · Output: M & E Officers and their assistants should
understand the M & E tools and procedures.
· Advanced university degree in economics, statistics,
public affairs or international development studies; · At least ten (10) years of experience in monitoring and
reporting at the macro level; · Experience of heading a unit dealing with development
issues either in the public sector, or with a donor or implementing agency,
at least some of which will be in a field setting; previous work experience
in post-conflict situations an asset. · Experience in undertaking several evaluation studies and
impact assessments; · Advanced computer skills, including Word, Excel and
Access; · Ability to present information in a transparent and
comprehensible manner; · Written and spoken fluency in English; knowledge local
languages is an asset; · Expert knowledge of M & E procedures and tools within
the UNDP project implementation context; · Expert knowledge of UNDP project implementing procedures,
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Applications for this position should be sent to:
The
application comprises of one page cover letter explaining your interest and
suitability for the post attaching your CV to it. UN staff members should
forward their updated UN Personal History Form (P11). Interested INTERNATIONAL
CANDIDTATES should submit their application via e-mail, indicating on the
SUBJECT line the VA number and the title of the position applied for to
vacancies@anbpafg.org.
For hard copy applications, please send to UNOCA Compound, Human Resources
Section, UNDP/ANBP (DDR), Jalalabad Road Pul Charkhi UN Compound,
Please note that applications received after the closing date (
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime |
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBE0R |
03-VI-30 |
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS |
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POST TITLE AND LEVEL |
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POST NUMBER |
AD/AFG/H09 |
DURATION* |
1 YEAR |
DUTY STATION |
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ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT |
UNODC COUNTRY |
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DIVISION FOR OPERATIONS |
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UNITED NATIONS OFFICE ON DRUGS AND CRIME (UNODC) |
INDICATIVE MINIMUM NET ANNUAL |
US $58 041 WITHOUT DEPENDENTS |
REMUNERATION** |
US $62 327 WITH DEPENDENTS |
* subject to availability of
funding and with no expectation of extension.
** plus post adjustment at the applicable rate and a number of additional
benefits, when applicable, such as rental subsidy, dependency allowance,
education grant for children, repatriation grant, six weeks paid vacation, etc.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the
UNODC representative for Afghanistan, the Expert Adviser will be responsible for
the overall management, monitoring and supervision of project AFG/H09 to
develop capacity building for demand reduction in Afghanistan through 6
regional Demand Reduction Action Teams (DRATs)
located in Faizabad, Herat, Jalalabad,
Kabul, Mazar-i-Sharif and Qandahar.
One key responsibility would be the day-to-day management and supervision of
the work of the National Project Coordinator and the two National Project
Officers. The incumbent will:
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develop and review the
project structure and activities to be implemented by 6 provincial Demand
Reduction Action Teams;
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design work plans for
the timely achievement of project objectives;
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monitor and control
the Project budget, and revise if necessary;
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design and supervise a
rapid assessment of drug abuse in
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disseminate assessment
reports and other relevant project documents to the Counter Narcotics
Directorate, Ministry of Public Health and other relevant Government
institutions through workshops and seminars;
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supervise the
development of a START (Support; Training; Advice; Resources; Targeting) programme for Government counterparts, UN agencies and NGOs
working in the provision of healthcare, education, community development and
other social services;
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develop and distribute
culturally appropriate textual and audio-visual drug prevention resource
material to project partners;
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organize and implement
training courses, workshops, seminars and study tours, and ensure timely
selection of candidates and submission of reports from participants on study
tours;
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develop, organize and
facilitate a comprehensive, skills-based drug awareness and drug abuse
prevention training programme, including regular
outcome evaluation workshops and top-up training for 24 Government counterparts
working in 6 DRATs at a provincial level;
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establish regular
field-based monitoring, supervision and support processes and procedures with
Ministry of Health at a provincial level;
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provide demand
reduction advisory and advocacy services to the Counter-Narcotics Directorate
of the National Security Council, Ministry of Public Health, Ministry of
Education and other relevant Ministries;
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prepare project ideas or project proposals, in compliance with
UNODC standard project format, for future activities in demand reduction for
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
Advanced university degree or equivalent
in medicine, psychology, social science, public health or in another relevant
discipline. Minimum 10 years
professional work experience in the field of Drug Demand Reduction, including a
minimum of 3 years in the international context of programme
planning, development and monitoring. Direct experience in
managing demand reduction programmes and planning,
implementing and monitoring drug abuse prevention projects and training programmes in South or
LANGUAGES
Fluency in written and spoken English required. Knowledge of languages of the country an asset.
Preference will be given to equally qualified women.
External applicants are requested to complete a United
Nations Personal History form (P.11), available from United Nations offices, or
to send a detailed curriculum vitae including date of birth and nationality.
Interested United Nations and UNODC staff members at the P-4/L-4 or P-3/L-3
level who possess the relevant training and experience should submit
applications according to the "Guidelines for the preparation of
applications for vacancies open to internal candidates within the UN
Secretariat", which is available from HRMS or the Bulletin Board on Lotus Notes,
plus two recent PAS’s.
The Executive Director, UNODC reserves the right to appoint
a candidate at one level below the advertised level of the post.
Due to the volume of applications all internal candidates
and only those external candidates under serious consideration will be
acknowledged.
All applications should be sent to: 03-VI-30, Human
Resources Management Service, United Nations Office at Vienna, Room E1043,
Vienna International Centre, P.O. Box 500, A-1400 Vienna, Austria. Telex:
135612 uno a. Fax: (43 1) 21346-5745, Internet
address: recruitment@unvienna.org
PLEASE REFER TO BOTH THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER AND
THE POST NUMBER IN ANY CORRESPONDENCE
DATE OF ISSUANCE:
Electrical/Power Engineers with Afghan background
We are looking for qualified electrical/power engineers
with Afghan background but now settled in
The assignment will be to assist the Ministry of Power in
The candidate should have 15 years of experience in relevant discipline.
Preference will be given to candidates having experience in
The project is likely to start in September 2004 with a
duration of 2 years.
Interested candidates are requested to send their detailed resume or CV to the
following email address immediately:
Candidates not having Afghan experience but having knowledge of Dari/Parsi language are also encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should send their CVs, in MS Word, World Bank Format to Sayeed Ahmed, SMEC International Pty Ltd, hrd@smecbd.com
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