Afghanistan-related
Jobs
List for 20-31 March 2004
Employment Opportunities
Job Title LAN Installation
Consultant
Organisation
Organisation Description UNDP - DDR in
Job Location
Closing date
Job Description and
qualifications:
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
ANBP/KABUL
Post Title: LAN Consultant
Organizational Unit:
UNDP/ANBP
Type of Appointment:
Consultant
Duty Station:
Duration: 3 months
Closing date of applications:
I. Functions:
The LAN Consultant reports to
the ICT CIO in
Responsible
for implementation of all LAN components at the designated ANBP Regional
Office. As related to
installations, ensure that accepted policies and standards are enforced at each
Regional Office. This will also require carrying out direction provided by the
CIO.
Ensures
that the LAN ICT functional components are fully integrated and that they work
individually when so required.
Ensure full integration with
VSAT systems for Wide Area Network connectivity.
Ensure full integration with
PABX and VOIP systems for voice connectivity.
Must be
able to expertly configure Cisco routers and MS 2000 server software, including
MS Exchange.
Follow and enforce all ICT
policies to ensure all systems above are highly available and that users of the
systems described above enjoy an office environment without interruptions
caused by the ICT infrastructure.
Develop policies and
guidelines for maintenance and support of LAN and WAN environments, including
hardware and software.
Follow a concise and clear reporting
mechanism to keep the CIO abreast of all issues related to each installation.
All reports are to be on time and must be fully informative.
Must be able to travel to the
ANBP Regional Offices to perform all required duties
Must be
able to perform other duties as required.
II. Minimum Qualifications
and Experience required:
Degrees and Certificates
University Degree or
equivalent in Computer Sciences, and/or Information Technology
Minimum of
CCNA (routing and switching) certification from Cisco. Installation certification (CCIE) from Cisco will be
considered an advantage.
Cisco security specialist in
PIX Firewall
Microsoft MCSE (Windows 2000
or 2003, Exchange 2000 or 2003)
Experience:
Minimum of
6 years practical and direct experience in Information Technology or
Telecommunications industry.
Minimum of
4 years of experience in designing and implementing LAN and WAN using standards
and latest technologies. Strong
background in IP and Security Management would be an advantage.
Designing and Implementing
Structured Cabling Solutions
Languages:
Excellent
working knowledge of English. Dari
or Pashtu knowledge a plus
III. Submission of
Applications:
The application comprises of
one page cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the post
attaching your CV to it.
Please note that applications
received after the closing date (i.e.
Applications for this
position should be sent to:
Interested International
Candidates should submit their application via e-mail their application
(indicating on the SUBJECT line the VA number and the title of the position applied
for to nalp@anbpafg.org and vacancies@anbpafg.org
For hard copy applications,
please send to UNOCA Compound, Human Resources Section, UNDP / ANBP (DDR),
Job Title Project Director
Organisation Human Rights Research and Advocacy Consortium
(http://www.afghanadvocacy.org)
Job Location
Closing date
Job Description and
qualifications:
Job Purpose: To coordinate the
development and implementation of a research and advocacy project
Reporting to: Board Secretary
Staff Reporting: Research and
Communications Manager (currently vacant);and
consultants
Background:
The Human Rights Research and
Advocacy Consortium is a group of 13 Afghan and international organisations. It was established in early 2003 to engage
in proactive research and advocacy on human rights issues in
The members of the Consortium
are: Afghan Development Association; Afghan Independent Human Rights
Commission; Agency for Rehabilitation and Energy-conservation in Afghanistan;
Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance; Cooperation for Peace and Unity; Care
International; Mercy Corps; Ockenden International;
Oxfam International; Rights and Democracy; Save the Children, USA. The Afghan
Research and Evaluation Unit and ACBAR are advisory organisations
to the Consortium.
During the first phase of the
project the Consortium carried out a survey on security, economic and political
rights. Almost 1,500 Afghans participated in this research. The results of this
survey were recently published in a report entitled 'Speaking Out'. A second
product has just been released on progress in education called 'Report Card:
Progress on Compulsory Education (grades 1-9). These reports are available on reliefweb.
The Consortium is funded
until November 2004 by NOVIB. There are three key elements to the project: 1)
advocacy to influence policy change, 2) research on what Afghans think about
key human rights issues and 3) capacity building for member organisation
staff in rights based approaches. The Project Director will manage the
implementation of all aspects of the project.
Key Responsibilities:
RESEARCH
1.Design and implement research activities. Including:
questionnaire design, design of group interview questions, training surveyors,
arranging logistics, organising government
permissions, overseeing the smooth implementation of the research and
conducting some secondary research as necessary.
2.Facilitate the data entry of research results and assist in the
analysis of the data.
3.Analyse and write up research findings.
ADVOCACY/COMMUNICATIONS
1.Manage the production of documents and leaflets prepared by the
Consortium including contributing to the content and facilitating the design
and printing.
2.Disseminate information produced by the Consortium as widely as
possible both nationally and internationally, including the preparation of
power point presentations.
3.In conjunction with Board members to represent the
Consortium in meetings with the Afghan government, donors, media, NGOs and
other interested individuals and organisations.
4.Prepare materials for the media including press releases, op-eds etc.
5.Facilitate the ongoing development of the website
'afghanadvocacy.com'.
1.Design and implement training of Consortium member staff in
rights based approaches, research techniques, advocacy approaches and media
liaison.
ADMINISTRATIONS AND FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT
1.Identify and manage external consultants for specific pieces
of work as identified by the Board. This includes preparing TOR's,
contracts and ongoing management support.
2.Manage the Research and
Communications (currently vacant) including preparing job descriptions,
coordinating interview panels, preparing work plans and providing ongoing
support and capacity building.
3.Manage all fund accounts applicable to the Consortium
ensuring projects stay within budget.
4.Prepare all narrative and financial reports for donors on
schedule.
5.Identify potential donors for the project for post November
2004, prepare a written and financial proposal and disseminate to key potential
donors.
STRATEGIC PLANNING
1.Implement a strategic planning process that will clarify the
future direction of the Consortium including: whether/where HRRAC should be institutionalised; a clear vision, mandate for the organisation and a clear set of goals and strategies.
BOARD COORDINATION
1.Support ongoing communications with the Board including:
attending approx. monthly board meetings, preparation of agendas and minutes
and ongoing communications as necessary.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
- Strategic management skills
and experience
- Strong personnel management
and coordination skills
- Excellent writing skills
- Degree level of education
preferable
- Minimum of 5 years
experience in NGO development work and/or research and/or media/advocacy work
- Knowledge of/interest in
human rights issues
- Excellent writing skills in
English
- Strong communication and
representation skills
- Experience of training an
advantage
Applications for this
position should be sent to:
Dawn Stallard
Job Title Logistics
Coordinator
Organisation International Rescue Committee
(http://www.theIRC.org)
Job Location
Closing date
Job Description and
qualifications:
IRC currently seeks a
Logistics Coordinator for its Kabul Afghanistan Program .We request that all
applications be completed on line. IRC reviews all applications, and you will
be contacted directly if you are selected as a candidate.
Logistics Coordinator,
The Logistics Coordinator
provides oversight and leadership for the development, coordination,
monitoring, and evaluation of the implementation and harmonization of all
logistical activities including procurement services throughout the organization.
The Logistics Coordinator ensures the overall efficiency of logistical
components at all levels and in all sites in
Provide for and implement a
variety of systems and approaches to facilitate and enhance internal
communication between all levels and units within the organization; Oversee the management of the IRC fleet. Regularly review
and update the IRC transport policy and procedure with emphasis on staff
transport needs, driver's supervision, and fuel control. Make necessary changes
and oversee their implementation in consultation with the Deputy CD; In
consultation with the Deputy CD and the Finance Controller maintain and
regularly review tile logistics database which includes tracking of PRs/POs status, material prices, suppliers, fuel control;
Provide training, coach and evaluate the Logistics and admin staff; Work with
the Deputy CD and the Field Coordinators on projecting future logistics and
administration needs for the IRC programs both in Afghanistan.
Work with the Deputy CD in promoting
professional relations between the three program support units, Administration,
finance, and logistics and Program unit; In consultation with the Security
officer, Deputy CD and the CD, assist in reviewing and implementing safety and
security protocols, in relation to staff, program activities, facilities and
physical assets; Help to identify and respond to problems and crisis in
consultation with the Deputy CD, Program Coordinator, and the Field
Coordinators; Represent IRC positively and professionally in both internal and
external relations. Serve as a liaison to government, UN, and INGOs in all issues related to Logistics and
administration:
Requirements:
Proven experience in
logistics and administration; Strong skills in system design and implementation;
Experience in capacity building, staff training, skills transfer, teaching, or
similar experience; At least two years of experience logistics or
administration in developing countries (Preferably in the region); Must be able
to work independently while being a strong team player; Preferred experience in
working with HF radios (CODAN), VHF radios, satellite Telephone and fax as well
as standard office equipment; Ability to work well in unstable security
environments. Strong computer skills; Experience in Security Policy. Experience
in Communication. Degree in social science of any relevant
field. Working experience in Muslim countries as well as knowledge of
Pakistani and Afghan cultures a plus.
Long term,
Unaccompanied.
Applications for this
position should be sent to:
The International Rescue
Committee seeks a Logistics Coordinator for its Afghanistan Program. We request
that all applications be completed on line at www.ircjobs.org. Please note that
IRC does not set closing dates/deadline dates for applications, recruitment is
ongoing until the position is filled. The IRC reviews all applications and you
will be contacted directly if you are selected as a candidate. Contact: Susan Riehl
Job Title Engineers
Organisation UN Office for Project Services
(http://www.unops.org/)
Organisation Description UN Office for Project Services
Job Location
Closing date
Job Description and
qualifications:
Engineers: Roads, Bridges, Structural,
water, etc
Years of conflict have left
the infrastructure of
UNOPS invites interested
civil engineers, in various areas such as structural, roads and bridges etc, to
submit their interest to join UNOPS programs in
Applications for this
position should be sent to:
Interested engineers are
welcomed to submit their CV, resume to jesst@unopsmail.org (word format
attachments)
Job Title Health Infrastructure
Consultants
Organisation Sheladia Associates
(http://www.sheladia.com)
Organisation Description International Consulting Firm
Job Location
Closing date
Job Description and
qualifications:
SHELADIA Associates Inc., an
international consulting firm with over 25 years of experience worldwide in
development projects is seeking qualified staff for upcoming work in
All vacancies are listed on
the reliefweb. Please do not submit your resume for
other positions not listed here.
Health Infrastructure
Consultant
B.Sc. Engineering
15 years in international
construction supervision projects as the consulting engineer with at least 5
years in Health Infrastructure (clinics or hospitals). Experience
in working in at least 3 countries, one of which must be post-conflict or
predominantly Muslim. Experience in, including training others, all
aspects of procurement and construction supervision: designing bid procedures,
preparing bid documents, evaluating bids, supervising consultants, supervising
contractors etc.
If you are interested:
1. Please review the
qualifications. Then indicate the position on your message subject line. If you
do not specify the position in the subject line, your email will not be read
due to the threat of viruses as well as frivolous responses.
2. Responses must be received
by
3. No phone calls please,
only selected candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive a response,
then you were not selected. Repeated emails are not appropriate.
Applications for this
position should be sent to:
Mr. Daniel Zell
Deputy Project Manger
Sheladia Associates, Inc.
dzell@sheladia.com
Please send your resume to: dzell@sheladia.com
or by fax to (301) 948-7174.
Job Title Project Co-ordinator
Organisation Merlin (http://www.merlin.org.uk/)
Organisation Description Providing Healthcare in Crisis
Job Location
Closing date
Job Description and
qualifications:
START DATE: ASAP
DURATION: at least one year
SALARY: £1000 - £1500 per
month (approx. $1,862 -$2,793 per month) - dependent on relevant experience. Plus
comprehensive insurance cover, accommodation, return flights, a per diem to
cover daily living expenses, and holiday allowance ($145 per month). Only
short-listed applicants will be contacted. Due to the urgency of this position,
applications will be shortlisted on a regular basis
and we may offer this post before the closing date.
MERLIN
Merlin is a humanitarian
Non-Governmental Organisation, providing health care
to populations in crises. This assistance is targeted at the most vulnerable
populations, who have the greatest health needs and poorest access to
healthcare provision.
Merlin provides health care
to populations regardless of race, religion or political affiliation to support
people affected by war or natural disaster, anywhere in the world. Merlin
focuses on providing quality healthcare addressing needs within the realms of
infectious disease control, primary healthcare, maternal child healthcare, TB,
malaria control and laboratory rehabilitation.
Merlin works within existing
local health structures and collaborates with other agencies, where possible,
to increase efficiency and effectiveness of humanitarian assistance.
Merlin currently supports
health programmes in
MERLIN
Merlin's activities in
Merlin returned to
Merlin has rehabilitated
health facilities and two laboratory facilities in Kunduz
and Taloqan provincial hospitals through DFID/UNHCR
Quick Impact Projects (QIPs). With MSH/USAID support
Merlin also runs a malaria and leishmaniasis control
project aimed at improving case management and strengthening malaria prevention
activities in the three provinces, malaria drug efficacy studies have been
conducted in conjunction with WHO, and malaria control has been incorporated
into PHC programmes in the target area.
BPHS Programme:
Merlin has recently secured
funding from USAID REACH (MSH) to implement a new 30-month primary healthcare programme, starting
The BPHS Programme
Objectives:
Objective 1: To expand and/or
enhance delivery of services in 6 districts of Takhar
province (Bangi, Chah Ab, Farkhar, Kalafgan,
Rostaq, and Taloqan) according
to the BPHS
Objective 2: To Improve the
quality of the Basic Package of Health Services (BPHS)
Objective 3: To increase the
capacity of provincial health departments and Merlin
Objective 4: To empower the community
to take responsibility for and promote sustainability of the health facilities.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Operational Management
Overall responsibility for
effective and efficient management of the field projects consistent with the
project management cycle.
A good
understanding of Merlin procedures, systems and guidelines.
Reporting
in line with the relevant donor contracts and compliance requirements.
Ensure monitoring systems are
in place and that project reviews/audits are carried out periodically in
conjunction with the team, country manager, local stakeholders and project
partners.
Monitor the evolving
humanitarian situation in the project region and consider strategic and
immediate responses to same
Travel as dictated by the need
of the project, security and staff etc.
2. Security
Ensure team security and
safety in a highly changeable and volatile security environment
Proactively monitor the
political, military and security situation in the project areas and respond accordingly.
Attend relevant meetings / forums and ensure the regional management team and
the Operations Direction in Merlin London are informed.
Ensure security guidelines
are implemented at all project locations. Amend the guidelines following consultation
with the Regional Manager.
The project manager is
responsible for the execution of the project against the agreed objectives and
within the agreed budgets. However, in carrying out these responsibilities the
safety and security of the team are paramount.
3. Programme
Development
Ensure all relevant
authorities are included in the planning and implementation of projects as
appropriate
Draw up plans, proposals and
budgets for new projects/extensions of projects in conjunction with the
relevant team, medical and financial staff.
Proactively contribute to programme development and strategy.
4.
Logistics/Finance/Administration
Ensure familiarity with donor
compliance issues, ensuring all projects are compliant with these and Merlin
procedures.
Ensure appropriate
administrative, financial and logistical Merlin systems/procedures are in
place, maintained and adhered to so that all support functions are carried out
effectively and efficiently.
Ensure Merlin complies with all
legal and bureaucratic requirements in country
Ensure regular communications
are maintained.
Responsible for the
preparation of projected expenditures each month (cash book management)
Responsible
for accurate budget control and overall responsibility for financial management
at the project site in line with project proposals.
5. Human Resource Management
To be responsible for safety
and well-being of all team members
Optimise, in conjunction with other team members, the use of
human, logistical and financial potential.
Where relevant, contribute to
job descriptions, staff selection and person specifications.
Plan national and
international staff requirements and liase with HR
department in HQ
Maintain good inter-team communications, engender good team dynamics, and take
suitable action when problems occur.
Support team members
professionally and monitor and support stress management, including regular
documented team meetings for planning and reporting purposes.
Carry out appraisals as per
Merlin standard requirements and procedures
Ensure all new team members
are adequately briefed on arrival in the field, and departing team members are
debriefed
Responsible for capacity
development and training of all national personnel
Responsible
for national staff selection, recruitment, dismissal procedures and systems.
6. Representation
Carry out representation with
other NGOs, UN agencies, local and national government bodies, donors and other
relevant parties
Act as Country Manager, when necessary,
for representative purposes. Ensure all relevant parties are kept informed of
Merlin activities as appropriate (e.g. donors, health authorities, NGOs etc.)
Be the project's contact with
press and media, in discussion with the regional manager, and capable of giving
media interviews
Ensure all relevant parties
are kept informed on Merlin activities as appropriate.
7. Other
Provide coverage for other
posts when needed and carry out any other responsibilities as requested by the
Regional manager or Operations director.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential:
Fluent spoken and written
English
Previous field experience
essential, preferably in a co-ordination role
An interest in basic and
preventative health care
Proven problem-solving and organisational skills, flexibility and calm under pressure
Experience in finances or
related issues
An understanding and interest
in logistics
Familiarity
with relevant software for logistics and accounting.
Ability to work under
stressful conditions in an isolated area
Good communicator including
report and proposal writing skills
Good teamworker;
able to live and work closely with a small team under isolated circumstances
Strong leadership skills and
a supportive management style
Desirable:
First-hand knowledge of the
area
Experience of donor liaison
Applications for this
position should be sent to:
HR Department
Merlin
4th Floor
Email:
georgina.houle@merlin.org.uk
Fax: +44 (0)207 065 0801
Job Title Law Curriculum
Development Specialists
Organisation UN Development Programme
(http://www.undp.org/)
Job Location
Closing date
Job Description and
qualifications:
VACANCY ANNOUNCMENT No.2004/03/46
Post Title: Law Curriculum
Development Specialists
Organizational Unit:
UNDP/Justice Project
Type of Appointment: Special
Service Agreement (Equivalent to ALD 4)
Duration: 6 months
possibility of extension
Duty Station:
Number of Positions: 2 (Two)
Closing date for
applications:
Background:
The justice sector of
The approach of the
UNDP/UNAMA Project with Italy as the lead donor is to ensure support for the
Judicial Reform Commission and to strengthening the capacity of the permanent
justice institutions, including Ministry of Justice, the Supreme Court, and the
Attorney General's Office, and the Law and Islamic Law faculties, while
recognizing the complexities in also ensuring a politically enabling
environment for these institutions to fulfil their
roles.
Within the Legal Education
Reform sub-project and in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education,
Higher education institutions, and the Faculties of Law and Islamic Law, the
UNDP/UNAMA Project with Italy envisages support for the reform of legal
education in Afghanistan and support for legal education institutions through
the following activities: Building the necessary capacity at universities
around the country (law faculties) in cooperation with the international
academic community; enhancing the teaching and research capacity of university
staff; Law Curriculum Development; Support for Law Libraries and research
facilities; Facilitation of student and research exchange by establishing an
Afghan Scholarship and Fellowship Council; Support for the establishment of
students' (representative) board; as well as initiation of Afghanistan's
participation in international academic competitions and research projects to
enhance future legal and research capacity.
Reporting
He/she will work on a day-to day
basis in close consultation with the Deans of the Faculties of Law and Islamic
Law in carrying out his/her duties and will report on progress to the Programme Manager for Justice.
The Law Curriculum
Development Specialist will be required to submit the following reports:
Mid term, after 3 months
Final, after 6 months
Duties and responsibilities:
S/he will work in close
consultation with the Ministry of Higher Education, the permanent justice
Institutions (i.e. Ministry of Justice, Supreme Court, Attorney-
General Office), the Deans of the Faculties of Law and Islamic Law in
His/her primary task will be
to assess the existing law curricula at all higher education institutions in
He/ she will also be required
to conduct assessments of administrative arrangements and/or structures of such
Faculties together with assessments of law teaching capacity within law
faculties in higher education institutions and make recommendations for reform
and building of capacity
Design law curricula for the
undergraduate law degree program and Master of Law Program in
In addition, the Law
Curriculum Development Specialist will also be responsible for the following:
Assess academic entry
requirements for study of law in higher education institutions in
Develop support requirements,
monitoring and evaluation and program upgrades, and improvement assessments to
revise and strengthen law curricula and training program designs at regular
intervals throughout the law degree program, and
Work with the current Permanent
Justice Institutions (i.e. Supreme Court, Ministry of Justice and
Attorney-General's Office) and any future institutions, which may be
established with regards to the development of content of the law curricula.
Assess and make
recommendations on the interplay between legal education at university level
and any further professional training for justice professionals (including
defense lawyers)
Liaise with external
universities with a view to establishing links and strengthening the research
and teaching capacity and law curriculum development in
The Law Curriculum
Development Specialists will be based at the University of
Kabul, Afghanistan.
Minimum Qualification and
experience required:
PhD or Masters Degree in Law
Extensive teaching and
research experience (at least 10 years) as Senior Law lecturer or Law Professor
in a recognized University
Experience with justice and
law teaching in an Islamic context;
Extensive
experience in the design and development of law curricula and teaching
programs.
Experience with capacity
development and training of justice professionals in the context of transition
or developing countries an asset;
Experience in programme planning and management, capacity development an
asset;
Ability to work independently;
Experience working in
crisis/post-conflict or transition situations;
Excellent knowledge of
English and working knowledge of Dari, Pashtu or
Arabic desirable;
First hand experience of
Experience with project management
preferably would be an asset.
Submission of Applications:
Please note that applications
received after the closing date (i.e.
Women candidates are highly
encouraged to apply
Applications for this
position should be sent to:
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, and
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
Job Title International
Training and Capacity Development
Organisation UN Development Programme
(http://www.undp.org/)
Job Location
Closing date
Job Description and
qualifications:
VACANCY ANNOUNCMENT
No.2004/03/47
Post Title: International
Training and Capacity Development Coordinator for the Justice Reform Project
Organizational Unit: Country
Type of Appointment: SSA
(Equivalent to ALD 3/4 depending on qualifications and experience)
Duration: 3 months with possibility
of extension
Duty Station:
Number of Positions: 1 (One)
Closing Date for
applications:
Background:
A large component of the
comprehensive UNDP-UNAMA project "Rebuilding the Justice Sector of
One of the main efforts of
the capacity development component of the project is to expand interventions
outside of
Duties and responsibilities:
Under the guidance of the
Country Director, and the direct supervision of the Programme
Manager for the justice programme, specific
responsibilities of the training/capacity building coordinator will include:
Establish a detailed
work-plan and time frame for the implementation of the different components of
the capacity building and training strategy;
Identify criteria for the
selection of a training team to implement all components of the training
strategy: a specialist in skills development, a specialist in human rights and
administration of justice, a specialist in land and property law, a
"trainer of trainers", and any other training/capacity development
resource person as needed. The incumbent will also suggest strategy for
recruitment and coordinate recruitment process;
Identify gaps/needs for any
further assessment studies on training/capacity- development in implementing and
updating the training strategy, and commission such studies;
Liaise with government
justice institutions and universities to ensure their participatory inputs in
any implementation strategy and their involvement at any stage of
implementation;
Liaise with other
organizations working in the field of judicial training (UN agencies, Donors,
NGOs) to avoid duplication and have an integrated approach to training;
Oversee the organization of
the current JRC training programme, organise workshops, seminars and courses by the training
team;
Identify implementing
partners for UNDP;
Supervise training
officers/assistants and monitor progress of the training strategy;
Receive, assess and, where
necessary, comment on deliverables from consultants on training and capacity
development;
Ensure that the skills and
knowledge as to the effective execution and capacity development functions are
continuously transferred to national counterparts. Identify lessons from the
implementation of the project and provide feedback on it to the UNDP knowledge
network through the programme officer;
Work closely with the programme manager, the programme
officers and the Governance ACD to provide other strategic assistance to the
project as required;
Report on the progress to the
programme manager for justice on a monthly basis.
Prepare inputs on progress reports to donors on a quarterly basis;
Participate in coordination
mechanisms (working groups, coordination meetings etc.) with regards to justice
training, capacity development and access to justice;
Any other tasks within the
governance portfolio as required by the ACD Governance;
In the execution of the above
tasks the training coordinator will work on a day-to-day basis with the Programme Manager for the justice project.
The training coordinator will
report to the justice Programme Manager and through
her/him to the ACD Governance through the relevant programme
officer;
Minimum Qualification and
experience required:
An advanced university degree
in law or political science;
Experience with capacity
development and training of justice professionals;
Experience in programme planning and management, capacity development an
asset;
At least 5 years experience
with UN system, international NGOs, foreign agencies and/or governmental
bodies;
Ability to work
independently;
Experience working in
crisis/post-conflict situations;
Excellent knowledge of
English and working knowledge of Dari, Pashtu or
Arabic desirable;
First hand experience of
Experience with UNDP project
management would be an asset.
Submission of Applications:
Please note that applications
received after the closing date (i.e.
Women candidates are highly
encouraged to apply
Applications for this
position should be sent to:
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, and
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
Job Title Medical Coordinator
Organisation Merlin (http://www.merlin.org.uk/)
Job Location
Closing date
Job Description and
qualifications:
POSITION: Medical Coordinator
PROGRAMME: Basic Health
Services Package in six districts in
RESPONSIBLE TO: Country
Manager/ Regional Management Team
LOCATION: Taloqan,
Takhar, North
START DATE: ASAP
DURATION: At least 1 Year
SALARY: £1,000 - £1,500 per
month (approx $1862 - $2793) depending on relevant experience. Plus
Comprehensive insurance cover, accommodation, return flights, a per diem to
cover daily living expenses &
MERLIN
Merlin is a humanitarian Non
Governmental Organisation, providing health care to
populations in crises. This assistance is targeted at the most vulnerable
populations, who have the greatest health needs and poorest access to
healthcare provision.
Merlin provides health care
to populations regardless of race, religion or political affiliation to support
people affected by war or natural disaster, anywhere in the world. Merlin
focuses on providing quality healthcare addressing needs within the realms of
infectious disease control, primary healthcare, maternal child healthcare, TB,
malaria control and laboratory rehabilitation.
Merlin works within existing
local health structures and collaborates with other agencies, where possible,
to increase efficiency and effectiveness of humanitarian assistance.
Merlin currently supports
health programmes in
MERLIN
Merlin's activities in
Merlin returned to
Merlin has rehabilitated
health facilities and two laboratory facilities in Kunduz
and Taloqan provincial hospitals through DFID/UNHCR
Quick Impact Projects (QIPs). With MSH/USAID support
Merlin also runs a malaria and leishmaniasis control
project aimed at improving case management and strengthening malaria prevention
activities in the three provinces, malaria drug efficacy studies have been
conducted in conjunction with WHO, and malaria control has been incorporated
into PHC programmes in the target area.
BPHS Programme:
Merlin has recently secured
funding from USAID REACH (MSH) to implement a new 30 month primary healthcare programme, starting
The BPHS Programme
Objectives:
OBJECTIVE 1: To expand and/or
enhance delivery of services in 6 districts of Takhar
province (Bangi, Chah Ab, Farkhar, Kalafgan,
Rostaq, and Taloqan)
according to the BPHS
OBJECTIVE 2: To Improve the
quality of the Basic Package of Health Services (BPHS)
OBJECTIVE 3: To increase the
capacity of provincial health departments and Merlin
OBJECTIVE 4: To empower the
community to take responsibility for and promote sustainability of the health
facilities.
Responsibilities
Overall responsibility for
medical aspects of the Basic Package of Health Services
Ensure monitoring systems are
in place and that project reviews are carried out periodically in conjunction
with the team and HQ staff.
Overall management of
International and National medical staff
Optimise, in conjunction with other team members, the use of
human, logistical and financial potential
Supervision activities of
expatriate and national medical program staff
Overall planning for all
training and supervisory activities
Review/revise all technical
aspects of the program on a regular basis
Establish Merlin Health
policy in co-ordination with the Regional Co-ordinator
Monitor budget for training,
drugs and medical supplies on a regular basis with the Finance officer
Represent Merlin in Merlin on
all program and technical aspects at the provincial and national levels
Co-ordinate with all the
other INGOs working in the area
Prepare regular reports for
Serve as attending physician
for Merlin international staff
Maintain good inter-team
communications, engender good team dynamics, and take suitable action when
problems occur
Carry out appraisals as per
Merlin standard requirements and procedures
Support team members
professionally and monitor and support stress management
Responsible for capacity
development and training of all international & national medical personnel
Position requirements
Essential
Public health training or
experience, experience in managing PHC programs
Previous co-ordination & representational
experience in humanitarian context
Demonstrated ability to
co-ordinate with MoH and INGOs
Previous supervisory
experience
Excellent management and
communications skills
Ability to analyse and interpret health data
Ability to formulate public
health responses to changing disease patterns, in collaboration with field
team, consultants, and MoH representatives
Ability to write clear and
concise reports
Fluent spoken & written
English language
Ability to work independently
to a high professional standard
Sensitivity to the cultural
& political environment
Competent Microsoft office
computing skills: Word, Excel, Outlook
Adaptable and practical
Diplomatic
Ability to work in climatic
extremes and with frequent travel within the province
Desirable/advantageous
Qualified physician with
clinical experience
Considerable clinical
experience, particularly in tropical diseases in a developing country
Knowledge of Dari
Previous experience in
Some familiarity with
epidemiological/statistical programmes such as EpiInfo, SPSS, SAS
Applications will be shortlisted on a regular basis and we may offer the post
before the closing date. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be
contacted.
Applications for this position
should be sent to:
HR Department
Merlin
4th Floor
Email:
georgina.houle@merlin.org.uk
Fax: +44 (0)207 065 0801
Job Title Area Coordinator
Organisation Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (http://www.acted.org)
Job Location
Closing date
Job Description and
qualifications:
Department: Coordination
Position: Area Coordinator
Contract duration: 7 months -
with possibility of renewal
Location:
Starting Date: Immediate
I. Background on ACTED:
ACTED, l'Agence
d'Aide à la Cooperation
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
While most of ACTED's operations in Afghanistan have so far been centered
on relief activities (e.g. provision of food, shelter, response to natural
disasters and IDP camp management), the agency is moving towards an integrated
development strategy including community mobilization, infrastructure
rehabilitation, water and sanitation, agriculture and micro-credit. As such,
ACTED
II. Responsibilities:
ACTED is currently looking to
fill an Area Coordinator position in Shamali area.
This is a key challenging position requiring 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 100 person local
staff team, including a few expatriates - mainly sectoral
specialists; spread across three field sub-offices for higher performance;
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;
Build and/or improve systems
to supervise and manage the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation
of programmes;
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;
Facilitate the development of
monitoring and evaluation tools for program.
Externally
Demonstrate vision and
leadership in building a coherent strategic direction for the area, in line
with ACTED
Liaise with all external
stakeholders: donors, partners, the government, incuding
local authorities, and commuties;
Act as a catalyst with all
stakeholders to better plan and coordinate existing and new programs;
Ensure that reporting
requirements for projects are met;
Actively contribute and
participate in the strategic direction of ACTED
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
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.
Applications for this
position should be sent to:
Applications, in English,
should include a resume, a cover letter and three references. Applications
should be submitted to the following address:
Patricia d'Erneville
jobs@acted.org
Job Title Area Coordinator
Organisation Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development
(http://www.acted.org)
Job Location
Closing date
Job Description and
qualifications:
I. Background on ACTED:
ACTED, l'Agence
d'Aide à la Cooperation
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
While most of ACTED's operations in Afghanistan have so far been centered
on relief activities (e.g. provision of food, shelter, response to natural
disasters and IDP camp management), the agency is moving towards an integrated
development strategy including community mobilization, infrastructure
rehabilitation, water and sanitation, agriculture and micro-credit. As such,
ACTED
II. Responsibilities:
ACTED is currently looking to
fill an Area Coordinator position in Faryab. This is
a key challenging position requiring 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 100 person local
staff team, including a few expatriates - mainly sectoral
specialists; spread across three field sub-offices for higher performance;
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;
Build and/or improve systems
to supervise and manage the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation
of programmes;
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;
Facilitate the development of
monitoring and evaluation tools for program.
Externally
Demonstrate vision and
leadership in building a coherent strategic direction for the area, in line
with ACTED
Liaise with all external
stakeholders: donors, partners, the government, incuding
local authorities, and commuties;
Act as a catalyst with all
stakeholders to better plan and coordinate existing and new programs;
Ensure that reporting
requirements for projects are met;
Actively contribute and
participate in the strategic direction of ACTED
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
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.
Applications for this
position should be sent to:
Applications, in English,
should include a resume, a cover letter and three references. Applications
should be submitted to the following address:
Patricia d'Erneville
E-mail: jobs@acted.org
Job Title Vocational
Education Program Coordinator
Organisation International Rescue Committee
(http://www.theIRC.org)
Job Location
Closing date
Job Description and
qualifications:
INTRODUCTION:
IRC is one of the lead
agencies in
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the Deputy
Director of Programs the Program Coordinator is directly responsible for the
implementation of the DOL funded Vocational training Program for Vulnerable
Afghans throughout
Be responsible for the
planning and management of all program activities ensuring: compliance with IRC
and donor policies and objectives, timely evaluation and reporting of program
activities and progress, and management of the program budget; Train and mentor
program staff and key local partners in program management, implementation,
evaluation and reporting; Lead the process of identifying, developing and/or
enhancing strategic partnerships with government ministries, international
organizations, business networks, micro finance institutions, and local NGO's;
Oversee the development of the detailed criteria for and execution of: the market
survey, selection of beneficiaries, selection of national implementing partners
(LNGO's) and the program monitoring and evaluation
plan; Ensure the development and mainstreaming of activities in support of the
protection of women and the disabled in all program activities; Provide
technical advice and guidance and/or identify technical consultants as required
to achieve the program objectives. Liaise with the DOL and their
representatives, as requested.
Prepare comprehensive
semi-annual performance evaluations and training plans for direct staff and
ensure program managers undertake the same for their direct reports.
REQUIREMENTS:
3-5 years experience in
managing education or skills training programs and/or local NGO development in a
similar environment. Advanced understanding of market focused job creation and
self-employment options and opportunities in a newly developing economy. Be
comfortable in acting as the key program representative and demonstrate
superior abilities in building relationships and working effectively with
government bodies, international organizations and national staff and partner
agencies.
Strong personnel leadership
skills, excellent communication, administrative and budget management skills; Advanced university degree in international development,
adult education, vocational training or a related field; Additional qualities a
successful candidate should possess: Working experience in a Muslim
country/area. Knowledge and/or interest in Afghan culture,
history and development.
Long term,
unaccompanied.
Applications for this
position should be sent to:
Interested Applicants are
urged to apply online at: www.IRCjobs.org. Contact Susan Riehl.
Job Title Director of
Programs
Organisation Mercy Corps (http://www.mercycorps.org./)
Job Location
Closing date
Job Description and
qualifications:
Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps, operational in
The rapid, successful
recruitment of Senior and Operational leadership for
Success Factors:
The successful Management
candidates will combine strong communications, participatory leadership and
compassionate decisiveness to implement an overall vision for Mercy Corps
programs in
Please note,
position is open until filled.
Applications for this
position should be sent to:
For more information on Mercy
Corps'
Job Title Head of Office - Programme Advisor
Organisation Cordaid
(http://www.cordaid.nl/uk/)
Organisation Description Cordaid is a
Catholic Dutch funding organisation for Relief and
Development.
Job Location
Closing date
Job Description and
qualifications:
Introduction
In response to the aftermath
of the Afghan crisis (drought and war), the Caritas International Confederation
supports projects for most vulnerable victims of the crisis in Afghanistan and
among Afghan refugees in Pakistan. These projects are facilitated on the
ground:
a) in
b) in
The Caritas Network, through
the Cordaid consortium, supports at present the work
of some 7 local NGOs in
Position: The Head of Office/Programme Advisor Cordaid Kandahar
Reporting
to: The Cordaid Country Representative in
Responsible for: All Cordaid Kandahar Office staff
(national and International)
Objective
1. To manage the activities
of the Cordaid team in
2. To assist local NGOs in
improving their capacity to identify, plan, implement, monitor and report on
their emergency and rehabilitation projects of good quality to the benefit of
vulnerable groups in
Specific objectives
1. The Head of Cordaid
Supervise and support the
work (programme, administration and finance) of the Cordaid team in
Evaluate team capacity, in
consultation with the Country Representative, in relation programme
needs.
To ensure that Cordaid procedures are followed in terms of the Field
Office Manual, staff regulations and audit recommendations.
To provide
an environment for staff development through job appraisals to identify
training needs and career development opportunities.
Represent Cordaid
as per the "mandate paper" issued by the Cordaid
Country Representative for
To provide timely and
comprehensive monthly reports on Cordaid
Be responsible for the
security of national and international staff and visitors to the Kandahar Cordaid Office, as
delegated by the Cordaid Country Representative in
"mandate paper" and under the overall responsibility of the Cordaid Country Representative for such security, and
provide regularly to the Country Representative an update on the security situation
in the South and South Western Regions.
In case of absence of the
Country Representative, may be designated as acting Country Representative.
Other tasks as assigned after
consultation and agreement with the Cordaid
Representative.
2. Programme
Advisor
Contribute to Cordaid policy development (in the south), follow needs, do
and/or organise assessments
Partner and project selection
in the South
Support Afghan NGOs in the
improvement of their management of the Project Cycle for their Caritas Network
supported emergency and rehabilitation projects: improved identification,
formulation, implementation and monitoring, reporting and evaluation.
Train local NGOs in proposal
writing (including logframe), monitoring and
improving identification of, and reporting on, impact and effect of their programmes.
Support Afghan NGOs in their organisational strengthening process
Suggest - Assess Partner
needs for training in specific skills and expertises
for quality implementation and offer or organise
specific training.
Advise partners on sphere
standards and how to use them
Demand assessment of needs to
include proper assessment (by women) of the needs of women
Supervise the timely
preparation and handing in of quality reports by the partner organisations
Liaise with various officials
and authorities in the Northern Region.
Other tasks as assigned by
the Cordaid Representative
Qualifications
- qualification of a programme advisor with a minimum of 5 years working experience,
of which at least 3 years in a developing country in a NGO setting preferably
in a post-crisis situation;
- extensive
experience in working with partner-organisations
(NGOs) on project cycle management;
- extensive
experience in organisational strengthening of NGOs;
- extensive
experience in both relief and development work;
- good
training skills;
- good
communication skills (German and English);
- familiarity
with the region, preferably
- University degree (MA or
equivalent) in relevant field;
Specifics of station:
This is a non-accompanied
posting. The programme adviser will be stationed in
Contract information:
The contract period is for a
minimum of 6 months, but preferably for more than one year, starting as soon as
possible
The gross salary for the
position varies between € 2113,-- and € 3936,--
depending on age and experience (PSO norm).
Applications for this
position should be sent to:
Address:
Cordaid HR Department
Att. Of Katja Brenninkmeijer
2500 BK The
Hague
The
Email: recruit@cordaid.nl
Job Title Program Manager,
Education
Organisation CARE (http://www.care.org/)
Job Location
Closing date
Job Description and
qualifications:
The Program Manager
Education, based in
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:
Applications for this
position should be sent to:
Please apply online at
www.careusa.org.
Job Title Policy and
Education Reform Specialist
Organisation International Organization for Migration
Organisation 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.
Job Location
Closing date
Job Description and
qualifications:
The International
Organization for Migration's (IOM) Return of Qualified Afghans programme (EU-RQA), co-funded by the European Commission,
offers comprehensive assistance packages to qualified and skilled Afghans
residing in the European Union who wish to return to their home country to work
in the public and private sectors. Placement of qualified nationals will focus
on available positions in various fields dedicated to the reconstruction of
Requirements: Candidates for
the above position should have an advanced degree in International Education or
related field (doctorate degree preferred). Previous practical and
international experience assessing, designing, and supporting the
implementation of education policy in a development environment is required. Excellent oral and written communication skills
are a pre-requisite. Past experience providing support and assistance to
Ministries is preferable. Ability to work well with a wide range of players, to
respond quickly to a rapidly changing environment, and to work comfortably in an
often-unstable security environment is required.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS
ONLY AVAILABLE TO AFGHANS RESIDING IN THE EUROPEAN
Applications for this
position should be sent to:
For applications materials,
please consult our website,
http://www.iom-rqa.org, or
via telephone, +32.2.282.45.74, or in writing,
EU-RQA
International Organization
for Migration
Rue Montoyer,
40
1000
Job Title Teacher Training
Specialist
Organisation International Organization for Migration
Organisation 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.
Job Location
Closing date
Job Description and
qualifications:
The International
Organization for Migration's (IOM) Return of Qualified Afghans programme (EU-RQA), co-funded by the European Commission,
offers comprehensive assistance packages to qualified and skilled Afghans
residing in the European Union who wish to return to their home country to work
in the public and private sectors. Placement of qualified nationals will focus
on available positions in various fields dedicated to the reconstruction of
Requirements:
Candidates for the above position
should have a Doctorate Degree in International Education or related field. Must have knowledge of International Education and the management
of education programs, particularly in the areas of teacher training and
education policy. Excellent oral and written communication skills are a
pre-requisite. Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office Programs
including Word, Excel and Access. Ability to work well with a wide range of
players, to respond quickly to a rapidly changing environment, and to work
comfortably in an often-unstable security environment is required.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS
ONLY AVAILABLE TO AFGHANS RESIDING IN THE EUROPEAN
Applications for this
position should be sent to:
For application materials,
please consult our website,
http://www.iom-rqa.org, or
telephone,
+32.2.282.45.74 or in
writing,
EU-RQA
International Organization
for Migration
Rue Montoyer,
40
1000
Job Title English Language
Instruction Specialist
Organisation International Organization for Migration
Organisation 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.
Job Location
Closing date
Job Description and
qualifications:
The International
Organization for Migration's (IOM) Return of Qualified Afghans programme (EU-RQA), co-funded by the European Commission,
offers comprehensive assistance packages to qualified and skilled Afghans
residing in the European Union who wish to return to their home country to work
in the public and private sectors. Placement of qualified nationals will focus
on available positions in various fields dedicated to the reconstruction of
areas of education.
Requirements:
Candidates for the above
position should have an advanced degree (masters or doctorate degree) in
English language instruction or related discipline. Must have
experience working in a similar post-conflict development situation. In
addition to excellent oral and written communication skills, candidate should
be proficient in Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Excel and Access. Must have knowledge and experience of international education and
the design, management and implementation of English language instruction
programs. Ability to work well with a wide range of players, to respond
quickly to a rapidly changing environment, and to work comfortably in an
often-unstable security environment is required.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS
ONLY AVAILABLE TO AFGHANS RESIDING IN THE EUROPEAN
Applications for this position
should be sent to:
For application materials,
please consult our website,
http://www.iom-rqa.org, or
via telephone, +32.2.282.45.74, or in writing,
EU-RQA
International Organization
for Migration
Rue Montoyer,
40
1000
Job Title Assistant Country
Director
Organisation GOAL (http://www.goal.ie/)
Job Location
Closing date
Job Description and
qualifications:
REQUIREMENTS
5 + years of previous
overseas management experience in humanitarian assistance programmes
in complex emergency situations.
Experience
in proposal development and report writing.
Experience
in liaising with government officials, UN agencies, NGOs and a variety of
donors.
Staff
management and personnel experience.
Budgetary control and
financial management experience.
To be familiar with and abide
by the NGO Red Cross Code of Conduct, the People in Aid code, and Sphere
Minimum Standards.
Fluency in
written and spoken English.
REPORTING TO: GOAL
Responsibilities and
Qualifications:
GOAL has been working in
GOAL's head office for the
General Description of the
Role: The Assistant Country Director (ACD) provides support and backup to the
Country Director (CD). The ACD also provides support and backup to the
Provincial Coordinators and the Security Officer. The ACD, together with the CD
will be responsible for the overall management and development of the GOAL
The position will be based in
the
Key Duties
During the absence of the CD
represent GOAL in
Assist in the management of
the GOAL team in
Together with programme and project staff participate
in the planning, monitoring and evaluation of the GOAL
Primary responsibility for
GOAL
The development and
implementation of a GOAL
In consultation with programme and project personnel develop a country staff
training plan (This will include identifying training needs and suitable
courses for national and international staff);
Liaise with Afghan government
departments, UN representatives, donors and NGOs;
Development of a Goal
Afghanistan orientation package for new staff, and visitors, including
supporting materials;
Assist in the preparation of
reports for GOAL
Participate in the
investigation and development of GOAL
PROGRAMME
This element of the job
involves ensuring that all projects conform to the GOAL
Participate in the ongoing
review of the implementation of the GOAL
Provide direct programme guidance and advice to Provincial Coordinators;
Together with the CD
participate in the identification of new projects in country targeting the most
vulnerable sections of society;
Together with the CD identify
new or additional sources of funding to support the ongoing GOAL
Though participation in
working groups be cognizant of donor trends and policy
changes affecting the GOAL
Preparation of the monthly
report for GOAL headquarters in
Assume primary responsibility
for projects in District 16 in
SECURITY
GOAL
To ensure that security
guidelines and practices as established by GOAL
Regularly review and up date
security, evacuation and medical emergency plans;
To ensure that the
headquarters in
As necessary participate in
UN or NGO security meetings;
Ensure that information
regarding security in both
During the absence of the CD
convey information regarding security to GOAL
Coordinate security coverage
of Mazar-I-Sharif with the Security Officer,
Provincial Coordinators and Financial Controller, to ensure that full-time
coverage is maintained.
PERSONNEL
During the absence of the CD
the ACD is responsible for all staff including expatriate and local personnel.
In addition the ACD will have primary responsibility for the development of
staff training plans. Personnel responsibilities include:
Accountability for the
overall welfare and security of personnel;
Ensure that there are
procedures in place to support and encourage appropriate personal and
professional development of staff;
Participate in the ongoing
review/evaluation of staff performance;
Together with the CD ensure
the adherence by all staff to GOAL rules, regulations and policies; and
Provide support and
assistance to Provincial Coordinators and individual staff on personnel issues,
including disputes and grievances, on an as required basis.
It is understood that the
above listing of responsibilities will be reviewed and revised as required and
that the Assistant Country Director may be called upon to undertake some
responsibilities not specified.
This is not an accompanied
posting.
This Job Description only
serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change
this document.
Interviews will be held in
Applications for this
position should be sent to:
applications@goal.ie
Job Title Internist,
Organisation International Organization for Migration
Organisation 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 couintries
of origin.
Job Location
Closing date
Job Description and
qualifications:
The
For further information on
this job offer, the EU-RQA program, and its benefits, please
consult our website: http://www.iom-rqa.org
PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS
ONLY AVAILABLE TO AFGHANS RESIDING IN THE EUROPEAN
Applications for this
position should be sent to:
Please consult our website,
http://www.iom-rqa.org, or via telephone, +32.2.282.45.74, or in writing:
EU-Return of Qualified
Afghans
International Organization
for Migration
Rue Montoyer,
40
1000
Community & Economic
Development Officer :
Organization:
Relief International
Country/Region:
Apply By:
Contact Information:
Email: cbarbour@ri.org
Job
Job Description and
qualifications:
Relief International requires
an experienced community development officer to manage the community project
management aspects of a large scale rural rehabilitation programme,
in
Tasks will include:
•Training staff in
participatory research, project identification and project management
techniques
•Organising
and supporting community meetings
•Leading negotiations with
community organisations and leaders
•Ensuring a good fit between
project activities and community identified infrastructure needs
•Mobilising
community provided inputs
The candidate will have
substantial experience of working with communities in both rural areas and post
conflict environments. This experience will be underpinned by a solid
understanding of the theoretical foundations of participatory approaches,
gained through formal training. A minimum of 5 years practical experience is
required.
Starting date: Immediate
Contract period: 12-24 months
Submission:
The email subject line MUST
include the following: Community Development Officer
RESUMES
WITHOUT THE JOB TITLE IN THE SUBJECT HEADER CANNOT NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Applications for this
position should be sent to:
Please submit cover letter
including salary history, a copy of your resume/CV and 3 professional
references (name, title, organization, relationship, phone number, email) to hr@ri.org
Water & Irrigation Engineer :
Organization:
Relief International
Country/Region:
Apply By:
Contact Information:
Email: hr@ri.org
Job
Job Description and
Qualifications:
Relief International, an
international relief and development agency with cross-sectoral
programs bridging relief and development, has an immediate opening for Water
Engineer to manage and supervise various projects designed to rehabilitate
water supply and irrigation systems primarily used for agriculture.
Responsibilities:
1.Carry out community driven technology interventions working
to maximize the impact and sustainability of agricultural projects in the
relief to development scenario in
2.Prepare tenders, oversee bidding processes, monitor
contractors, and report on ongoing projects.
3.Identify, train and supervise qualified national water
engineering personnel.
4.Represent RI water engineering programs in interagency
coordination mechanisms and to other partners including local authorities, UN
and donors.
Requirements:
1.Bachelor's degree in Water Engineering or Civil Engineering.
2.At least 3 years of progressively
responsible community-based water and irrigation programming in developing
country settings; construction experience in the use of appropriate technology;
experience with community participatory techniques.
3.Experience of living and working in insecure environments.
4.Excellent team skills.
5.Strong written and oral communication skills in English,
including proven experience of proposal writing.
6.Minimum 2 years experience in an overseas posting.
7.Minimum 2 years experience working for a non-governmental
organization (NGO).
8.Immediate availability.
Starting date: Immediately
Contract period: 12- 18
months.
Please submit cover letter
including salary history/requirement, a copy of your resume/CV and 3
professional references (name, title, organization, relationship, phone number,
email) to hr@ri.org. The email subject line MUST include the following: Water
Engineer
RESUMES
WITHOUT THE JOB TITLE IN THE SUBJECT HEADER CANNOT NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Applications for this
position should be sent to: hr@ri.org
Finance Manager
:
Organization:
Relief International
Country/Region:
Apply By:
Contact Information:
Email: cbarbour@ri.org
Job
Job Description and
qualifications:
Position: Finance Manager
Location:
Reports to: Country Director
Summary: The Finance Manager
is responsible for running the day-to-day financial operations of the RI Kabul
(
Responsibilities:
1) Works closely with the
Country Director Finance Director and other Finance Officers to improve and
maintain financial management policies, systems, structures, and procedures.
2) Ensures the smooth
day-to-day running of the finance office through supervision/management of the
local Finance Officer.
3) Plans and supervises work
of the
4) Conducts training sessions
for
- Budget formulation,
- Multiple grant accounting,
- Expense reporting, and
- Audit preparation.
5) Coordinates compiling of
project monthly financial reports for submission to the Deputy Country Director
and onward to RI HQ office and donors.
6) Assists the Finance
Officers and facilitates in the production of narrative reports to home office
and donors as required.
7) Works under the direction
of the Country Director to develop and monitor budgets.
8) Assists project
coordinators in ensuring compliance with conditions of grant-funded projects.
9) Serves as liaison with
donors in financial and budgetary affairs of field programs.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Oversee National finance
staff and provide training and management when necessary.
Requirements:
1. A minimum of three years
of NGO financial accounting experience in the field with progressively
responsible management responsibilities
2. A minimum of 4 years
experience with an accounting software package (Quickbooks
preferred)
3. Ability to live, work and
travel under difficult environmental conditions and in physically
insecure/politically complex areas
4. Outstanding interpersonal
skills, particularly when dealing with national staff and multi-cultural teams
5. Proven initiative and
resourcefulness
6. Excellent oral
communication skills and writing ability in English
7. Proven decision making and
problem solving abilities
8. Prior experience with a
relief/post-conflict oriented NGO
9. Prior experience in an
overseas posting
10. Immediate availability
Starting date: Immediate
Contract period: 12-24 months
Submission:
The email subject line MUST
include the following: Finance Manager Afghanistan
RESUMES
WITHOUT THE JOB TITLE IN THE SUBJECT HEADER CANNOT NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Applications for this
position should be sent to:
Please submit cover letter
including salary history, a copy of your resume/CV and 3 professional
references (name, title, organization, relationship, phone number, email) to
hr@ri.org
Program Officer
:
Organization:
Relief International
Country/Region:
Apply By:
Contact Information:
Email: cbarbour@ri.org
Job
Job Description and
qualifications:
Relief International, an
international relief and development agency with cross-sectoral
programs bridging relief and development, has an immediate opening for a Senior
Program Officer in
Responsibilities:
Program Planning and
Development
1. Develop, in cooperation
with other staff, short, medium and long-range strategic plans maintaining
program focus in areas congruent with RI's program objectives
2. Maintain effective
communications with donors by tracking trends and anticipating the likelihood
of funding opportunities. This will include all OECD donor institutions, the UN
and other donor organizations as the possibility arises
3. Spot and aggressively
pursue new opportunities for program growth and start-up which may include
conducting full-scale assessments
4. Assess other implementing
organization's activities using all available means to identify gap areas and
overlap
5. Negotiate contracts and
agreements with donors ensuring both programmatic and financial requirements in
conjunction with other RI senior staff
6. Maintain effective
communications with RI's HQ, regarding program development, funding agreements
and staffing
Program Management
1. Manage project
implementation, including allocation of resources and ensuring that appropriate
controls are maintained at all levels, by working with program managers and
heads of sub-offices
2. Provide adequate support
to each program support including but not limited to strategic vision and
technical input and advice
3. Monitor project
implementation, communication and report both internally and externally
4. Serve as a link between RI
and all project counterparts
Reporting and Control
1. Provide daily, weekly,
monthly, quarterly and annual reports that are timely, meet information
requirements and professionally written as needed by RI and as required by
donors
2. Evaluate and monitor all
country programs to determine the extent to which they are meeting goals and
determine action needed to improve achievements
3. Provide periodic project
and program reports as needed
4. Ensure all programs are
completed within time, on budget and achieve its objectives
External Representation
1. Maintain a suitable image
for RI in
2. Effect liaison with the
3. Represent RI at high level
and routine meetings with the
4. Initiate RI's response to
disasters and emergencies when appropriate
Media Relations
1. Responsible for all
in-country advocacy and media relations
2. Develop media briefs and
materials as needed
3. Liaise with mass media
organizations to effectively communicate RI's goals, programs and achievements
4. Provide program-related
interviews following established guidelines for print, radio and television
broadcasts representing all RI efforts in
Other
- Undertake additional
activities as required by RI HQ
Requirements:
Required Background
1. Bachelor's degree in
relevant or technical field
2. Minimum 5 years experience
in international development, preferably in community sustainable development
and/or post-conflict humanitarian aid with skill-sets in each of the areas
outlined above
3. At least 3 years
successful experience at the managerial level
4. Ability to live, work and travel
under difficult environmental conditions and in physically insecure/politically
complex areas
Required Skills
1. Superior leadership skills
2. Outstanding interpersonal
skills, particularly when dealing with national staff and multi-cultural teams
3. Solid programmatic,
financial and organizational planning skill
4. Proven initiative and
resourcefulness
5. Excellent oral
communication skills and writing ability
6. Knowledge of USAID grantee
regulations
7. Demonstrated record in
collaborating with local governments, rural communities, other NGOs, and United
Nations organizations
8. Proven decision making and
problem solving abilities
Preferred Qualities
1. Master's degree in related
area (e.g. International Relations or Development) or technical field (e.g.
Engineering or Medicine/Public Health)
2. Proficiency, or aptitude
and willingness to quickly become proficient, in a language of the region
3. Prior experience as a
Program Coordinator for a relief/post-conflict oriented NGO
4. Prior experience in an
overseas posting
Contract period: 12-24 months
Submission:
The email subject line MUST
include the following: Senior Program Officer Afghanistan
RESUMES
WITHOUT THE JOB TITLE IN THE SUBJECT HEADER CANNOT NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Applications for this
position should be sent to:
Please submit cover letter including
salary history, a copy of your resume/CV and 3 professional references (name,
title, organization, relationship, phone number, email) to hr@ri.org
Country Director
:
Organization:
Relief International
Country/Region:
Apply By:
Contact Information:
Email: cbarbour@ri.org
Job
Job Description and
qualifications:
Position: Country Director -
Reports to: Program Director
Supervises: National and Expatriate
Staff in
Duty Location:
Specified Duties:
Program Planning and
Development
- Develop, in cooperation
with other staff, short, medium and long-range strategic plans maintaining
program focus in areas congruent with RI's program objectives
- Maintain effective
communications with donors by tracking trends and anticipating the likelihood
of funding opportunities. This will include all OECD donor institutions, the UN
and other donor organizations as the possibility arises
- Spot and aggressively
pursue new opportunities for program growth and start-up which may include
conducting full-scale assessments
- Assess other implementing
organization's activities using all available means to identify gap areas and
overlap
- Negotiate contracts and
agreements with donors ensuring both programmatic and financial requirements in
conjunction with other RI senior staff
- Maintain effective
communications with RI's HQ, regarding program development, funding agreements
and staffing
Program Management
- Manage project
implementation, including allocation of resources and ensuring that appropriate
controls are maintained at all levels, by working with program managers and
heads of sub-offices
- Provide adequate support to
each program support including but not limited to strategic vision and
technical input and advice
- Ensure that all logistical
and operational needs are met by supervising managers of those specialized
staff
- Monitor project
implementation, communication and report both internally and externally
- Serve as a link between RI
and all project counterparts
Personnel Management
- Serve as national director
overseeing the leadership and management of roughly 125 national and expatriate
staff
- Assess international
personnel requirements for all projects and programs within
- Provide indoctrination
briefings to all incoming expatriate staff covering RI goals and objectives,
country and program background, vision and future plans, policies and
procedures and security or delegate these topics
- Supervise all expatriate
personnel and provide annual or end of contract evaluations for each expatriate
- Supervise
- Ensure that the hiring,
promotion, firing and determination of compensation levels of Afghan staff in
accordance with local laws and practice
- Ensure the continued safety
of all personnel and establish and implement emergency security evacuation
plans as appropriate
Security
- Serve as country security
focal point or designate someone for that position
- Attend all weekly security
related meetings
- Make security policy and recommendations
based on all available information
- Ensure security guidelines
are up to date and fully implemented
- Regularly report to HQ
regarding safety and security
Reporting and Control
- Provide daily, weekly,
monthly, quarterly and annual reports that are timely, meet information
requirements and professionally written as needed by RI and as required by
donors
- Evaluate and monitor all
country programs to determine the extent to which they are meeting goals and
determine action needed to improve achievements
- Provide periodic project
and program reports as needed
- Ensure all programs are
completed within time, on budget and achieve its objectives
Financial Management
- Budget preparation and
monitoring
- Ensure that the national
office and sub-offices maintain complete, up to date and accurate financial
records and that records are adequately reported and stored
- Ensure equitable allocation
of shared national office operating costs to the various projects and donors as
per an agreed formula
- Ensure the timely
preparation and accuracy of financial reports by working with financial
accounting staff as required by RI and donors
External Representation
- Maintain a suitable image
for RI in
- Effect liaison with the
- Represent RI at high level
and routine meetings with the
- Initiate RI's response to
disasters and emergencies when appropriate
Media Relations
- Responsible for all
in-country advocacy and media relations - Develop media briefs and materials as
needed
- Liaise with mass media
organizations to effectively communicate RI's goals, programs and achievements
- Provide program-related
interviews following established guidelines for print, radio and television
broadcasts representing all RI efforts in
Other
- Undertake additional
activities as required by RI HQ
Qualifications:
Required Background
- Bachelor's degree in
relevant or technical field
- Minimum 5 years experience
in international development, preferably in community sustainable development
and/or post-conflict humanitarian aid with skill-sets in each of the areas
outlined above
- At least 3 years successful
experience at the managerial level
- Ability to live, work and
travel under difficult environmental conditions and in physically
insecure/politically complex areas
Required Skills
- Superior leadership skills
- Outstanding interpersonal
skills, particularly when dealing with national staff and multi-cultural teams
- Solid programmatic,
financial and organizational planning skill
- Proven initiative and
resourcefulness
- Excellent oral
communication skills and writing ability
- Knowledge of USAID grantee
regulations
- Demonstrated record in
collaborating with local governments, rural communities, other NGOs, and United
Nations organizations
- Proven decision making and
problem solving abilities
Preferred Qualities
- Master's degree in related
area (e.g. International Relations or Development) or technical field (e.g.
Engineering or Medicine/Public Health)
- Proficiency, or aptitude
and willingness to quickly become proficient, in a language of the region
- Prior experience as a
Country Director (or Head of
- Prior experience in
- Knowledge of security
procedures, ability to drive four-wheel drive vehicles and familiarity with
various communications systems (Sat phones, HF/VHF radios, etc.)
Contract period: 12-24 months
Submission:
The email subject line MUST
include the following: Country Director
RESUMES
WITHOUT THE JOB TITLE IN THE SUBJECT HEADER CANNOT NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Applications for this
position should be sent to:
Please submit cover letter
including salary history, a copy of your resume/CV and 3 professional
references (name, title, organization, relationship, phone number, email) to
hr@ri.org.
Afghan National - Civil
Engineer/Procurement Specialist :
Organization:
Crown Agents
Country/Region:
Apply By:
Contact Information:
Email: jenny.brady@crownagents.co.uk
Job
Crown Agents is an international
development company delivering capacity building and institutional development
services in public sector transformation, particularly in revenue enhancement
and expenditure management, banking, public finance, training and procurement.
We work for the public and private sectors in more than 100 countries, as well
as for international development agencies and institutions and operate at all
times to the highest standards of integrity and transparency.
As part of the technical
assistance which Crown Agents provides in
In particular we are looking
for individuals with the following key skills:
Procurement Specialists
(Works)
- Civil Engineering degree
- Ten years post
qualification experience directly relevant to procurement
- Familiarity with World Bank
or other donor procurement.
- Fluent written and spoken
English
Interested individuals are
invited to submit their CV’s for consideration along with details of their
availability and fee rates to Jenny Brady. Email address
jenny.brady@crownagents.co.uk
Closing date for applications : 13 April 05
Chief of Party
:
Organization:
Management Sciences for
Health (MSH)
Country/Region:
Apply By:
Contact Information:
Email: jobs@msh.org
Fax: (617)524-1363
Job
Management Sciences for Health
(MSH) seeks a CHIEF OF PARTY to join its Rural Expansion of Afghanistan’s
Community-Based Healthcare (REACH) Program in
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Chief
of Party has primary responsibility for planning, oversight and coordination of
all activities and personnel in accordance with the vision statement, strategic
directions and work plan for the program, and will work closely with the
Government of Afghanistan, USAID, EC and other donors, UN agencies, NGOs,
private sector partners, sub recipients, MSH/US and MSH Europe to coordinate
program activities and ensure efficient use of resources.
REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
Master’s degree in public health, health management or related field. Doctorate level training helpful. Significant experience in
developing and managing health projects in developing countries. Familiarity with
local government systems and procedures in the implementation of donor assisted
projects. Significant experience managing USAID programs or projects preferred.
Familiarity with and understanding of USAID administrative
procedures. Demonstrated successful experience in the
management of professional and financial resources of a similar scale. Significant experience developing and implementing interventions
within public health systems. Proven leadership,
management and team-building skills. Demonstrated
ability to work well with senior level colleagues. English fluency
required. Fluency in Dari and Pashtu is desirable.
Full job description
available at http://www.msh.org
MSH offers competitive
salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.
TO APPLY: Send cover letter
and resume to: Marcia Herrera, Senior Recruitment Officer, Management Sciences
for Health, 891 Centre Street, Boston, MA 02130, or fax: 617-524-1363, or
E-mail: jobs@msh.org.
Management Sciences for
Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin,
citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam
Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Senior Health Advisor, USAID/Afghanistan,
Organization:
CEDPA
Country/Region:
Apply By:
Contact Information:
Email: taacsjobs@cedpa.org
Fax:
Job
CEDPA, a nonprofit int’l NGO
is under contract with USAID to provide Technical Advisors in AIDS, Child
Survival and Basic Education (TAACS) to USAID offices overseas and in
Senior
Health Advisor, USAID/Afghanistan,
For complete job description
and qualification requirements, pls go to:
http://www.cedpa.org/jobs/taacs/index.html Send cv and cover letter to: taacsjobs@cedpa.org. Only
email applications will be accepted. Please ref. where you saw this job
listing.
Procurement Specialists :
Organization:
Crown Agents
Country/Region:
Apply By:
Contact Information:
Email: jenny.brady@crownagents.co.uk
Job
Crown Agents is an international
development company delivering capacity building and institutional development
services in public sector transformation, particularly in revenue enhancement
and expenditure management, banking, public finance, training and procurement.
We work for the public and private sectors in more than 100 countries, as well
as for international development agencies and institutions and operate at all
times to the highest standards of integrity and transparency.
As part of the technical
assistance which Crown Agents provides in
Procurement Specialists
- Extensive experience in the
practical application of World Bank guidelines for the procurement of goods,
works and services ideally gained in a developing country environment.
- Fluent written and spoken
English
- Knowledge and awareness of
cultural sensitivities
- Degree/professional
procurement qualification
Interested individuals are
invited to submit their CV’s for consideration along with details of their
availability and fee rates to Jenny Brady. Email address
jenny.brady@crownagents.co.uk
Closing date for applications
5 April 05
Organization:
Crown Agents
Country/Region:
Apply By:
Contact Information:
Email: jenny.brady@crownagents.co.uk
Job
Crown Agents is an
international development company delivering capacity building and
institutional development services in public sector transformation,
particularly in revenue enhancement and expenditure management, banking, public
finance, training and procurement. We work for the public and private sectors
in more than 100 countries, as well as for international development agencies
and institutions and operate at all times to the highest standards of integrity
and transparency.
As part of the technical
assistance which Crown Agents provides in
- An human resource development specialist
- with
experience in training design and delivery
- Knowledge of procurement
under donor assisted procurement regulations in particular those of the World
Bank
- International experience essential
- Knowledge and awareness of
cultural sensitivities
- Fluent written and spoken
English
Interested individuals are
invited to submit their CV's for consideration along with details of their
availability and fee rates to Jenny Brady. Email address
jenny.brady@crownagents.co.uk
Closing date for applications
5 April 05
Programme Manager :
Organization:
Crown Agents
Country/Region:
Apply By:
Contact Information:
Email: jenny.brady@crownagents.co.uk
Job
Crown Agents is an
international development company delivering capacity building and
institutional development services in public sector transformation,
particularly in revenue enhancement and expenditure management, banking, public
finance, training and procurement. We work for the public and private sectors
in more than 100 countries, as well as for international development agencies
and institutions and operate at all times to the highest standards of integrity
and transparency.
As part of the technical
assistance which Crown Agents provides in
Programme Manager
- A skilled team leader with
proven project management skills
- Experience of
overseeing/implementing change management programmes
in public sector environment, involving capacity building - preferably in
public financial management/procurement sector
- International experience
essential
- Knowledge and awareness of
cultural sensitivities
- Fluent written and spoken
English
- Excellent communication, presentation
and interpersonal skills are essential.
Interested individuals are
invited to submit their CV's for consideration along with details of their
availability and fee rates to Jenny Brady. Email address
jenny.brady@crownagents.co.uk
Closing date for applications
5 April 05
Terms
of Reference
For
Authors for the NHDR
Project Title:
Human
Development Research and
phase
for a National Human Development Report (NHDR)
Fim Ref: AFG/03/006/01/34
Award I.D.: 00011032
Position/Title:
NHDR Consultant as Author
Duration:
4
months, starting April 1st and ending July 31st (extension
possible)
Background: The first ever National Human Development Report
(NHDR) for
Tasks
of Authors:
Under
the general supervision of the Advisory Panel and the guidance of the Lead
Author, the authors will be responsible for writing a full chapter and may be
asked to co-author other chapters or papers with another NHDR author for the
final report. Topics assigned to each author will be selected in consultation
with the Human Development Consultant, the Lead Author and the Advisory
Panel. Topics may require independent
research to be undertaken by the authors.
The NHDR statistics expert will provide supporting data and data analysis
to the authors. The authors will work
closely and in consultation with one another and with the Lead Author.
The
specific tasks of the Authors will include:
Qualifications:
·
Graduate Degree in a relevant field;
·
Publications of high academic value;
·
Knowledge of Development Issues;
·
Knowledge of English Language
·
Knowledge of Human Development;
·
Knowledge of
·
A minimum of five years of academic and research
experience.
This will be a
full-time job and the authors must be in
Contact
for more information.