Job Title

For Afghans Residing in the European Union Only: Computer Experts and Civil and Road Engineers

Organization

International Organization for Migration (http://www.iom.int/)

Organization Description

The International Organization for Migration 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

Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date

20 Jun 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

The International Organization for Migration's (IOM) Return of Qualified Afghans program (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 Afghanistan. Placements of qualified nationals focus on vacant positions in Afghanistan's government affairs, jurisprudence, reconstruction, health, education, telecommunication technology, finance and other sectors where local skills are not available.

Assignments are 6 months in duration and include travel and reintegration assistance. Particular attention is given to the recruitment of qualified women to work in the fields essential for recovery, modernisation and rapid development. The EU-RQA program also offers a Self-Employment Option, which awards grants of up to € 5 000 per person for those individuals wishing to start up their own small businesses in Afghanistan.

Opportunity: The Hewadwal Construction and Road Building Cooperation is an Afghan company based in Kabul, Afghanistan. The two-year old company is urgently seeking computer experts, civil and road engineers to aid in its over 1,000 building projects and road constructions related to the reconstruction of Afghanistan. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science, and at least ten years relevant experience in the field.

Please note: This position is only available to Afghans residing in the European Union.

Job Title

Financial Controller

Organization

GOAL (http://www.goal.ie/)

Job Location

Afghanistan (Kabul City and Northern Provinces)

Closing date

14 May 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

General Description of the Programme:

GOAL has been working in Afghanistan since July of 2001. Since that time GOAL has established a programme that responds to the livelihood challenges facing Afghans in two provinces of Northern Afghanistan. To date the programme has employed a multi-sectoral approach incorporating activities such as food distribution, agricultural development, monitoring food security and rehabilitation of rural infrastructure. Key target groups have been internally displaced persons, returnees and rural poor. In the city of Kabul GOAL has worked at district level with urban poor. Current interventions focus on education, including construction of a school, the development of an adult REFLECT literacy programme, and non-formal education for adolescents. GOAL Afghanistan is also committed to emergency preparedness. GOAL's emergency response to date has included rehabilitation following earthquakes, assistance to urban and rural poor during the winter months, and locust control programmes.

GOAL's head office for the Afghanistan programme is based in Kabul. There is a support office established in the city of Mazar-I-Sharif with provincial project offices in Samangan (Aybak) and Jawzjan (Shibreghan). GOAL Afghanistan has a team of 15 expatriate staff and 350 national staff.

General Description of the Role:

The Financial Controller will play a key role in supporting the on-going development of GOAL Afghanistan's operations. In addition to maintaining and improving financial management and internal control systems, the Financial Controller will be expected to manage and build the capacity of a team of four national staff in four different locations and supervise an expat Field Accountant. The Financial Controller will be based in Kabul but will spend approx 1/3 of their time in GOAL's offices in Northern Afghanistan, and also may be required to make periodic visits to Islamabad, Pakistan to maintain relations with GOAL's auditors.

Key Duties:

Implementation of financial management and internal control system in accordance with GOAL finance manual

Reporting

1. Validation and submission to Dublin by 15th of the following month of Monthly Management Accounts and Donor Status Reports.
2. Preparation and submission to Project Accountant in Dublin of quarterly donor financial reports. Liaise with the Field Accountant about any issues in these reports.
3. Ad hoc preparation of budgets for proposals to be sent to donors in accordance with donor deadlines, and in liaison with the Project Accountant in Dublin
4. Preparation and submission to Dublin of Annual Budget, and Quarterly Flexed Budgets.
5. Monitoring and control of current expenditure to ensure that it stays within available funding and agreed budgets.

Cash Management

1. Overall responsibility for cash control, including regular audits of expenses paid and accounted for by the provincial accounts staff.
2. Maintenance of control over cheques and bank accounts, bank account payments and receipts, liaison with bank officials and performance of regular bank reconciliations.
3. Submit Bi Monthly Funds Requests to Dublin, ensuring that cash balances held in country are kept to a minimum.
4. Submit Ad hoc funds requests to Dublin for supplier payments

Local Staff and Field Offices

1. Maintenance and improvement of appropriate systems of internal control, particularly with respect to field sites.
2. Regularly inspecting systems for filing and recording waybills for donations in kind, and beneficiary lists to ensure existing levels of control are maintained.
3. Anticipation of future financial and administrative staffing needs based on changes in the overall level of GOAL's activities in consultation with GOAL's Country Director. Recruitment and training of suitable staff.
4. Assist in the compilation and maintenance of job descriptions for staff reporting to the financial controller. This will reflect changes brought about because of on-going capacity building and delegation of appropriate tasks to these national staff while maintaining adequate systems of internal control.
5. Training and supervision of staff reporting to the financial controller. This will include individual one to one training and identification of any appropriate needs that can be addressed through external training opportunities.
6. Training of field staff (local and international) including Team Leaders / Project Managers and field principles of financial reporting and financial for field site operations.

Procurement and Assets

1. Oversee physical control of assets. Ensure GOAL's fixed asset register is regularly updated. Develop national staff capacity to manage this aspect of GOAL's operations.
2. In coordination with the Logistician in Mazar carry out regular audits of the procurement paperwork ensuring that it is in accordance with the GOAL procurement manual. Develop national staff capacity to manage this aspect of GOAL's operations. Also ensure that external audit compliance is maintained.
3. In coordination with the Logistician in Mazar carry out regular audits of the system of warehousing and stock control (in all provincial locations) and ensure they are in compliance with the procedures detailed in the GOAL procurement manual. Develop national staff capacity to manage this aspect of GOAL's operations. Also ensure that external audit compliance is maintained.

Relations with Bankers and Auditors and Lawyers

1. Liaise with auditors with respect to donor and GOAL Dublin audit requirements and facilitate audit work.
2. Liaise with and maintain a strong business relationship with GOAL's bankers in Kabul (soon to open).
3. Liaise with GOAL's legal counsel as required.

Advice to Country Director

1. Production of relevant, useful and timely information to the Country Director with respect to the current financial position and financial consequences of any proposed decisions or activities.
2. Provide advice with respect to financial options available in project planning and implementation.

Other

1. Analysis of phone logs. Submission of regular satellite phone logs to GOAL Dublin as required. Develop national staff capacity to manage this aspect of GOAL's operations.
2. Adhere to GOAL security guidelines and inform fellow team members and the Country Director immediately of any security incident.
3. Participate in any inter NGO initiatives in the fields of finance and administration.
4. Assist the CD & ACD wherever possible with donor liaison.

Requirements:

Qualified accountant (chartered, certified or management),

Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills to plan projects, ability to meet reporting deadlines, and patient and culturally sensitive approach to staff training.

Outgoing personality with excellent communication and training skills.

Good team player, flexible and capable of working with a multinational country team.

Willingness to travel frequently between different locations and the ability to identify and solve ad hoc issues as they arise, while simultaneously completing routine tasks on schedule.

Ability to live in sometimes basic conditions.

Good computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel. Previous experience with the TAS Books accounting software would also be advantageous.

Other Desirable Criteria:

Primary degree.

Masters or post graduate degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant discipline.

Reporting to: Country Director/ Financial Controller, GOAL Dublin
Contract Length: Two Years
Start Date Required: Immediate

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document. This is an unaccompanied (accompanied for Country Directors). Interviews will be held in Dublin or London. Unfortunately GOAL cannot contribute to financial costs incurred when attending interview.

Job Title

Funding Strategist

Organization

Afghanaid (http://www.afghanaid.org.uk/)

Organization Description

empowering Afghan communities

Job Location

Afghanistan (Based: Kabul, with travel to provinces)

Closing date

14 May 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

Afghanistan is listed in the bottom three of every possible statistic of the poorest countries. Afghanaid has worked here since 1983 and is highly regarded, with a strong reputation for working in some of the remotest areas. Since 1995 our work has been based on a community development approach and we currently operate in four provinces of the country.
Funding contracts with statutory sources are currently shifting from supporting NGOs to supporting the current Government's national development programme. In response to this, Afghanaid has created this new post to increase our capacity to access funds through a wider variety of mechanisms than we have in the past.

The Funding Strategist will be adept at developing and maintaining excellent relationships with current and potential donors. You will also have the skills needed to prepare appropriate funding proposals and written reports.

We seek applicants who possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of community development. You will have outstanding networking and relationship building skills, along with the ability to write clearly and concisely in English and in compliance with donor guidelines. You will be computer literate and have previous experience of working in a developing country with a recognised development agency.

This new and exciting opportunity gives you the opportunity to work in a well regarded charity with a budget of around £3M per annum and a staff of more than 450 of whom 98% are Afghan.

Candidates should only apply if they are sensitive to Islamic culture, gender issues and willing to live, travel and work in this challenging part of the world.

Job Title

Democratic Processes / Journalism Trainer

Organization

Internews Network (http://www.internews.org)

Job Location

Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date

20 May 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

Democratic Processes/Journalism Trainer
Radio Support Program for Afghan Elections

Kabul, Afghanistan - April 22, 2004

Internews, a media NGO supporting broadcast media in Afghanistan, is seeking professional trainers experienced in election media coverage to work with radio journalists from Afghanistan's independent and state broadcast sectors. Terms will be competitive.

Internews is helping to increase the core competence of independent and state radio stations in coverage of Afghanistan's upcoming elections. Under EuropeAid's Special Media Support Program for Afghan Elections, Internews seeks to train radio journalists from across Afghanistan in the fundamentals of election coverage and expand their understanding of democratic processes, with a special emphasis on increasing the skills-base of women and minority journalists.

Through a series of four seminars, the Democratic Processes/Journalism Trainer will assist journalists in understanding election issues and procedures, develop a body of training material and cultivate a local assistant to continue seminars beyond the first election cycle. During the elections, scheduled for September, the Trainer will provide oversight to participating journalists in the production of elections reports for radio.

The successful candidate will have a strong elections coverage background or experience training journalists in emerging democracies. Candidates must be ready to work in Kabul for at least four months.

Job Description:

Reports to Radio Support Program Project Director

Works with program team to develop training curriculum and produce printed training material for continued use by Afghan journalists

Trains journalists on electoral coverage principals

Educates journalists on fundamentals of democratic processes

Qualifications:

Required:

Previous experience in journalist training

Experience working in emerging democracies, preferably in Central or South Asia

University degree in journalism, political science or five years relevant experience

Desirable:

Experience in radio journalism or production

Working knowledge of Farsi or Pashto

Job Title

Gender Issues / Journalism Trainer

Organization

Internews Network (http://www.internews.org)

Job Location

Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date

20 May 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

Gender Issues/Journalism Trainer
Radio Support Program for Afghan Elections

Kabul, Afghanistan - April 22, 2004

Internews, a media NGO supporting broadcast media in Afghanistan, is seeking journalism trainers to assist in our project to strengthen the capacity of Afghan broadcast media and individual journalists to cover practical women's/gender issues. Internews is helping to increase the core competence of independent and state radio stations in support of women's participation in Afghanistan's upcoming elections and coverage of gender issues.
Under EuropeAid's Special Media Support Program for Afghan Elections, Internews seeks to train radio journalists from across Afghanistan, with a special emphasis on women and minority journalists. Internews trainers in Afghanistan will lead intensive workshop training and provide oversight to participating journalists during coverage of Afghanistan's upcoming elections, scheduled for September. Terms will be competitive.

Through a series of four seminars, the Gender Issues/Journalism Trainer will assist journalists in understanding and covering gender issues, election issues as they pertain to women, develop a body of training material and cultivate a local assistant to continue seminars beyond the first training cycle.

The successful candidate will have a strong journalism background or experience training journalists in emerging democracies, with substantial experience related to gender issues. Candidates must be ready to work in Kabul for at least four months.

Job Description:

Reports to Radio Support Program Project Director

Works with program team to develop training curriculum and produce printed training material for continued use by Afghan journalists

Trains journalists on gender issues coverage principals

Educates journalists on voter participation and women's social issues

Qualifications:

Required: five years experience in journalism
Required: experience working in developing countries, preferably in Muslim countries
Required: university degree
Desirable: previous experience in journalism training
Desirable: radio journalism or production experience
Desirable: working knowledge of Farsi or Pashto

Job Title

Radio Trainer

Organization

Internews Network (http://www.internews.org)

Job Location

Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date

20 May 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

Radio Trainers to build national independent radio programming in Afghanistan

Kabul, Afghanistan - April 22, 2004

Internews, a media NGO supporting broadcast media in Afghanistan, is seeking experienced radio professionals to work with journalists producing a national independent radio service. Terms will be competitive.

Internews is helping to create a network of independent local radio stations in Afghanistan. Since February 2003, 14 new local stations have been launched around the country with a reach of five million Afghans. More stations are planned for 2004.

The successful candidates will help a team of 25 journalists in Kabul launch and improve three hours a day of national programming to be delivered live to each station in the network by satellite. The stations in the network will switch to this programming, 90 minutes in the morning and 90 minutes in the evening, and then switch back to their own local programming. The national programming element includes daily segments targetted at particular population groups, such as women, children and rural areas, as well as news and current affairs, and cultural and entertainment programs.

The successful candidate will have a strong radio journalism background, as well as previous experience in training. Candidates must be ready to come for at least three months.

Job Description:

Reports to Internews Country Director

Works with Kabul-based team to develop national programming segment for network of local radios.

Trains journalists and works on program structure and editorial systems

Qualifications:

Required: five years experience in journalism, three in radio journalism
Required: some previous experience in journalism training.
Required: three years experience working in developing countries, preferably in Central and/or South Asia.
Desirable: working knowledge of Dari or Pashtu.
Desirable: university degree.

Job Title

Behavior Change Communications Advisor

Organization

Academy for Educational Development (http://www.aed.org/)

Organization Description

AED is an independent, nonprofit organization committed to solving critical social problems in the U.S. and throughout the world. Major areas of focus include health, education, youth development, and the environment.

Job Location

Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date

28 May 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

Behavior Change Communications Advisor, #CS4132RW
Project Summary: The Rural Enhancement of Afghan Community Health (REACH) Program in Afghanistan began in mid-2003 and will run through FY06. AED serves as a subcontractor to prime contractor Management Sciences for Health (MSH),and is responsible for 1) Implementing BCC programs leading to the adoption of behaviors that will reduce morbidity and mortality among mothers and children; and 2) Building the capacity of the Ministry of Health and NGO community to plan and conduct effective behavior change programs in the long term.

Position Summary: The incumbent of this position will serve as one of two senior advisors for Behavior Change Communications (BCC) on the REACH Project, and will have overall responsibility for for planning and managing a BCC program for maternal and child health and capacity building. The advisor will oversee a team of 3-5 staff and periodic short-term consultants. The position is based in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Essential Job Functions:

Support the MOH IEC Division in BCC policy development, planning, and coordination

Conduct training workshops for the MOH and NGOs in behavior change program planning, formative research, materials development

Conduct training workshops for NGOs on effective community-based behavior change interventions

Strengthen the capacity of one or more NGOs in the development and production of high-quality BCC materials

Develop an interpersonal communication and counseling (IPCC) curriculum and train CHWs and other health workers in effective IPCC skills

Develop counseling cards and other print materials for communicating key health messages to mothers and important secondary audiences (fathers/husbands, older women, village leaders)

Train CHWs to use counseling cards and/or other teaching aids effectively

Train and work with NGOs to plan community mobilization and advocacy activities

Plan and implement multi-media communication campaigns on key BPHS health topics

Represent AED's corporate interests on the REACH team and with the USAID Mission in Kabul

Provide regular written and oral progress reports to REACH, USAID, and AED as required

Education: Masters in one of the following or related fields: Behavior Change Communications, Marketing, Public Health and Social Science required.

Experience: 7 year(s) of relevant experience required

Specific Knowledge Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years experience in communications and marketing of public health programs.

At least three years experience in managing public health behavior change activities in a developing country; experience in Afghanistan, Pakistan, or neighboring countries preferred.

Skills:

Strong strategic planning skills.

Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills.

Excellent teamwork, mentoring, and human resources management skills.

Ability to self-start and pro-actively steer activities in a large, complex project environment.

Additional Information:

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Advisor will supervise a team of 3 - 5 as well as consultants.

Working Conditions including Travel and Overtime:

This position is based in Kabul, Afghanistan, a State Department/USAID post which currently does not allow dependents to accompany U.S. employees to post.

Salary up to $90k

Job Title

General Vacancies

Organization

Relief International (http://www.ri.org/)

Organization Description

Emergency Relief & Sustainable Development

Job Location

Afghanistan (Kaul, Jalalabad, Taloquan)

Closing date

31 May 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

Relief International is currently accepting resumes for the following positions in Afghanistan:

Country Director - Develop strategic plans, manage current programs, and pursue new opportunities for program growth.

Senior Program Officer - Manage project implementation, ensure programs completed on time/budget Integrated.

Rural Development - Manage projects in the agriculture, community development, natural resource management, rural economic development and infrastructure sectorsFinance Director- Improve and maintain financial management policies

Civil Engineer/Architect - Ensure quality construction delivered on time and budget.

Agricultural Development Officer - Design agriculture development projects for alternative livelihoods.

Job Title

Project Co-ordinator

Organization

Merlin (http://www.merlin.org.uk/)

Organization Description

Providing Healthcare in Crisis

Job Location

Afghanistan (Taloqan)

Closing date

09 May 2004

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 Organization, 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 Afghanistan, Iraq, Palestine, Georgian Republic, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, DR Congo, Kenya, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russian Republic.

MERLIN Afghanistan

Merlin's activities in Afghanistan span two different periods: 1994-1999 and 2001 to the present. Merlin undertook its first assessment in Afghanistan in October 1993, and became operational in December 1994. Areas of operation were Kandahar (Dec 94 - Dec 95), Badakhshan (Aug 96 - Aug 99), Badghis (March 96 - July 99) and Farah (March 95 - July 99). Operations were closed in August 1999. This reflected a policy decision prompted by increased difficulties experienced in working with the Taliban regime. Merlin run running primary health care services in a number of districts in the above mentioned provinces.

Merlin returned to Afghanistan in 2001 assisting the IDPs/refugees stranded along the Tajik/Afghan border in the North-eastern region (River Pianj islands). Merlin increasingly assisted the provincial MoH to re-establish health care services for both returning and existing population with DFID, AUSTCARE and UNHCR funding. Merlin worked in Baghlan and Kunduz provinces until March and June 2003 respectively, and continues to operate in Takhar, supporting a network of nine primary health care clinics (static and mobile) in collaboration with the provincial MoH.

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 1st October 2003. The overall purpose of this new programme is to reduce excess morbidity and mortality amongst the identified vulnerable populations in six target districts of Takhar province (Bangi, Chah Ab, Farkhar, Kalafgan, Rostaq, and Taloqan), reaching a beneficiary population of over 500,000. This will be achieved through provision of the priority services as outlined in the Basic Package of Health Services (BPHS).

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 Afghanistan

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

2-3 years previous field experience essential, preferably in a co-ordination role

An interest in basic and preventative health care

Proven problem-solving and Organizational 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

Job Title

Road Engineer

Organization

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

Organization Description

United Nations Agency

Job Location

Afghanistan (Kabul and Kapisa -Kabul based-)

Closing date

15 May 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

The UNOPS is implementing a training and demonstration project involving the rehabilitation of 106Km of secondary national road through Kabul and Kapisa Provinces. The project shall demonstrate the application of labour based appropriate technology and shall train key Government counterparts and private sector contractors in collaboration with a partnership UN Agency. The Engineer will be required to report to the Project Manager. The Engineer shall have the following duties:

1. Total station survey and data analysis

2. Materials survey and testing

3. Contractor prequalification and training

4. Contract compilation inclusive of survey, design and cost estimation

5. Overseeing a national competitive bidding process for award of works to small scale national contractors

6. Compilation and administration of community based contracts inclusive of social targeting measures

7. Contract administration inclusive of monitoring for payment, mentoring of contractors, quality control monitoring and training.

8. Training of national engineers

9. Supervision of national project professionals

10. Reporting on all aspects of the project

The Engineer shall have the following qualifications:

1. Degree in civil engineering

2. 10 years experience in rural transport infrastructure programmes in developing countries

3. Knowledge of labour based construction methods

4. Ability to work within a strict project timeframe

5. Knowledge of Darri is an advantage

Job Title

Internships for Afghan Civil Society Forum (2 posts)

Organization

Swiss Peace Foundation (http://www.swisspeace.ch/)

Job Location

Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date

01 Sep 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

1. Report Writing
- Assisting local staff in finalizing donor reports
- Assisting local staff in donor proposals for fundraising
- Building capacity of local staff in report writing

2. Monitoring and Evaluation

Keeping track of all projects' and programmes' monitoring and evaluation schedules and work with local staff to design and implement monitoring and evaluation procedures.

Qualification

Masters degree (or equivalent) or in the last year of studies, in the social sciences or a related field (development, IR, peacebuilding, law)

Job Title

Country Director

Organization

Relief International (http://www.ri.org/)

Organization Description

Emergency Relief and Sustainable Development

Job Location

Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date

31 May 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

Job Description and qualifications
Position: Country Director - Afghanistan
Reports to: Program Director HQ
Supervises: National and Expatriate Staff in Afghanistan
Duty Location: Kabul, Afghanistan (with up 50% of time spent in program sites)

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 Afghanistan in conjunction with HQ and program managers

- 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 Kabul based staff in conjunction with the General Manager and other program managers

- 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 Afghanistan and protect RI's interest and assets

- Effect liaison with the TISA, donor governments and other lead agency representatives

- Represent RI at high level and routine meetings with the TISA, donors, IOs, and ACBAR

- 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 Afghanistan

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 Mission, Head Delegate, or Chief of Mission) for a relief/post-conflict oriented NGO

- Prior experience in Asia

- 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

Salary Range and Benefits: $2500US-$3500US per month depending on experience plus per-diem, leave, insurances, housing, and travel. This is an unaccompanied post.

Submission:

The email subject line MUST include the following: Country Director

RESUMES WITHOUT THE JOB TITLE IN THE SUBJECT HEADER CANNOT NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Job Title

Coordinateur développement régional

Organization

Aïna (www.ainaworld.org)

Organization Description

L'ONG Aïna oeuvre au développement des médias indépendants et de l'expression culturelle en Afghanistan.Aujourd'hui dans le cadre de l'institution progressive d'un processus de démocratisation et de la recostructuion de la société civile, Aïna est présente avec plusieurs projets d'envergures dans l'ensemble du pays.

Job Location

Afghanistan (Kaboul)

Closing date

15 May 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

Mission:

Responsable de développement régional est en charge d'un réseau de sept centres de médias et de la culture:Mazar e Sharif, Jalalabad, Khost, Kunduz, Herat, Ghazni et Khandar.

Le responsable du développement régional suprvisera une équipe composée de :

1 responsable de la coordination Kaboul

1 responsable de la coordination terrain

1 responsable informatique

7 responsables de Centres Régionaux

1 ccodinator"civil society network"

Description des fonctions du Responsable réseau régional:

Coordonner, superviser et évaluer le travai de l'équipe managerial de Kaboul

Etablir, en direct avec le directeur pays,dle directeur des porérations et le contrôleur de gestion, la stratégie locale et nationale du développement régional

En charge des relations avec les différents donateurs du développement régional

Identification des partenaires locaux dans chacune des villes pour la mise en place de projets et activités propres à chaque centre ou à plusieurs d'entrte eux

Formation des coordinateurs régionaux et l'identification et à la réalisation de potentiels partenariats avec les ONG locales mais aussi auprès des institutions ou branches onusiennes présentes sur place

Mise en place d'un réseau et d'une politique de communication entre les cntres et Kaboul

Projet "civil society network":courant mai, un expatrié rejoindra le développement régional en tant que coordinateur "civil society" et mettra en place un réseau de partenariat avec les ONG, associations culturelles, union des journalistes et de femmes.

Les objectifs étant de favoriser l'accès à l'information civique ( nouvelle constitution, élection, etc) dans les régions les plus reculées et à l'identification d'initiatives locales allant dans le sens de l'unité nationale.Le rôle du responsable du dévelopement régional sera de s'assurer de la bonne marche du projet et de définir les objectif à suivre avec le coordinateur "civil society"

Metter en place un système d'autonomie financière sur le moyen/long terme

Mise en place d'un système d'évaluation des différents projets en cour

Compétences:

Il faut quelqu'un de solide, avec une double expérience probante en développement/capacity building et formation graduelle(plan de formation/évalutation régulère)

Avoir un grand sens de l'Organization et une grande capacité d'initiative

Maîtrise parfaite de l'anglais (+ persan - complémentaire)

Avoir de l'expérience en management(et une formation dans ce domaine)

Avoir une grande expérience du terrain

Statut: Volontaire

Rémurération: environ 900 euros + 100 usd(sur place)

Durée: le responsable interviendra pour une période d'au moins 8 mois, avec une période d'essai de 2 mois

Job Title

Internship Good Governance and Program Support

Organization

Swiss Peace Foundation (http://www.swisspeace.ch/)

Organization Description

The Tribal Liaison Office was called into life by swisspeace after an initial pilot project on good governance in the South East. Various stake-holders in the region deemed it important that there would be institutionalized linkages between tribal structures, local and national government as well as international actors. In addition, tribal shuras requested assistance in assessing community needs. The Tribal Liaison Offices were opened between December 2003 and February 2004 in Kabul, Paktia, Paktika and Khost. The mission of the TLO is to provide (technical) assistance to traditional tribal structure and integrate them in the peace and reconstruction process of Afghanistan.

Job Location

Afghanistan (Kabul with field trips to South East)

Closing date

01 Sep 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

Internship Good Governance and Program Support
Tribal Liaison Office (swisspeace)

Program support and development (including monitoring)

Contribute to developing programs on improving good governance in Loya Paktia through working with tribal structures and local government (incl. possible training, negotiation, capacity building of tribal shuras)

Facilitate production of materials-reports, information sheets, etc. - pursuant to information sharing and co-ordination to the programs

Analyze the work of the Department with reference to the requirements to tribal structures, stakeholders and to the research capacity; assessing the effectiveness of work undertaken by the Department, indicating necessary changes

Drafting of concept papers, proposals and propose new initiatives

Monitor assessment of field staff where necessary

Ensure that appraisal, monitoring and evaluation reports are made useful for fundraising and add to the general base of field knowledge in Afghanistan for all organizations working in the area

Work with local staff to help design and improve monitoring and evaluation mechanisms

Research and Advocacy

Ensure that the flow of information to and from the Tribal Liaison Office is relevant to the aid community and accommodates for changes in the environment

Identify and initiate appropriate subjects for discussion and arrange, as appropriate, the forums for said discussions, i.e. meetings, workshops, and seminars; as well as to identify suitable participants

Work out an advocacy for Loya Paktia to improve its image within Afghanistan and international

Capacity building

Assist local staff to build their capacity in relevant program work (e.g., report writing, conference organization etc.)

Assisting local staff (and build their capacity) in finalizing donor reports

Assistance to coordinator and local staff in fundraising and donor proposals

Qualifications

- Masters degree (or equivalent) or in the last year of studies, in the social sciences or a related field (development, IR, peacebuilding, law)

- Knowledge of good governance issues, peacebuilding and conflict resolution

- Proven relevant experience, even short term of great benefit and may lead to an exemption of educational requirements

- Strong analytic skills

- Excellent English writing skills (examples of reports highly appreciated)

- Proven ability to work creatively and independently (applicants are encouraged to send reports or examples of work)

- Experience with participatory appraisals or project evaluation encouraged

- Ability to work with a multi-cultural team and be flexible and stress resistant

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Interested in building capacity of local staff in Afghanistan (willingness to teach, patience, cultural understanding)

- Ability for gender-sensitivity while working in a male-dominated environment

- Ability to work and travel in difficult conditions (electricity black-outs, limited water supply, fuel-shortages) is essential

Conditions

Intern status (200-300 USD/month depending on experience)

Lodging and transportation (lunch provided at office)

Contribution to additional medical and evacuation insurance

One roundtrip economy air-fare to Afghanistan

Job Title

Women's shelter trainer

Organization

medica mondiale (http://www.medicamondiale.de)

Organization Description

Women's Organization

Job Location

Afghanistan (Kabul and Herat)

Closing date

10 May 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

medica mondiale e.V. is a women's Organization focusing on violence against women issues. We offer support to traumatised women in war and crisis zones and undertake political lobby-ing work for the rights of women and girls.

At present we support the development of several women's shelters and programmes focus-sing violence against women in Afghanistan in cooperation with UNHCR. For this purpose, we are looking for

A women's shelter Trainer

to be involved in the further development of a sustainable concept for women's shelters in Afghanistan and to be responsible for the training of Afghan women in women's shelters management (country of assignment: Afghanistan). The concept development and trainings will be carried out on the spot, sometimes in collaboration with another trainer. Both will closely work together with our head of mission, UNHCR Head and sub-offices (Afghanistan) and the project leader based at medica mondiale's Cologne office. The assessment for this project has already been carried out in Herat in February and March 2004 as well as a devel-opment of a concept has been started.

Tasks:

Involvement in the further development of a sustainable concept on women's shelters in Afghanistan in cooperation with local and international players.

Undertaking of training to increase number of available shelter workers (management of a women's shelter, building up a women's shelter, work Organization, basic principles of the work, counselling-skills, monitoring, evaluation etc.) some parts in cooperation with another feminist trainer. Selection of participants for the trainings. Further development of training curricula. Translation and preparation of supporting materials.

Capacity building of staff already working in existing shelters (mainly listening and coun-selling skills, crises intervention etc.)).

Participation in the setting up of a network structure for women's shelters in different towns of Afghanistan.

Networking relevant individuals and institutions involved in violence and destitution cases. Consultation, advocacy work on attitudes and responses to female victims of violence.

Participation in relevant meetings in Afghanistan and abroad.

Management of national staff working in assistance roles.

Providing support to the press and PR work of medica mondiale.

Other tasks according to be agreed according to circumstances.

Person specification:

Substantial work experience in the field of women's shelters work particularly female mi-grants/refugees, women of colour (ideally also in the building up work)

To be experienced in concept development and programme management in the field of addressing needs of female victims of violence

To be experienced as a trainer

Strong commitment and understanding of women centred, anti-racist and community development work.

Experience of working outside of country of origin/in post conflict contexts desirable.

Background in one or more of the following: psychology, social work, management

To be a stable personality, to be flexible

Language skills: good knowledge of the English language, ideally you should speak basic Farsi/ Dari; German language of advantage.

Must be prepared to travel in Afghanistan

We offer the following:

Working together with a highly motivated team to support women in Afghanistan

Logistics for your journey and your stay in the country; support from medica mondiale's Cologne office

Fee as agreed

Accommodation provided in Afghanistan

Time/duration of assignment:

Beginning: May 2004; duration: at least 4 months, an extension of the post for the year 2004 is probable

Full time, payment of a fee as agreed

Work assignment in blocks, in between times there will be extended home-leave.

Job Title

Regional Office Manager

Organization

Afghanistan New Beginnings Program

Organization Description

Disarmament, Demobilization, Reintegration

Job Location

Afghanistan (Gardez, Afghanistan)

Closing date

06 May 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. ANBP 2004/04/0005/GARDEZ
Post Title: Regional Office Manager
Organizational Unit: UNDP/ANBP
Type of Appointment: ALD / 3 International
Duty Station: Gardez, Afghanistan
Duration: 6 months with possible extension
Closing date of applications: 6 May 2004

Background

Afghanistan's New Beginnings Programme / United Nations Development Programme (ANBP / UNDP) is working together with implementing partners (IP), mostly NGOs, to reintegrate ex-combatants into Afghan society. The IPs will implement a large variety of activities for the ex-combatants on behalf of ANBP/UNDP, such as vocational training, job placement, and support for small business start-ups.

The Regional Office Manager for Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) in Afghanistan will be responsible to the ANBP Programme Director. The incumbent reports directly to the ANBP Deputy Programme Director, and will assist with the preparation and management of all operational and administrative aspects relating to the implementation and execution of the DDR Regional office. This includes forward looking and highly responsive operational and planning abilities for issues relating to programs. He/she will have the following duties and responsibilities:

Within the delegated authority, the incumbent:

Responsible for the administrative and financial matters of the Regional Office;

Supervise and coordinate the work of all regional office staff members;

Draft policy documents;

Assist in negotiating, designing and formulating Mobile Disarmament Unit (MDU) in designated area (including establishment of monitoring mechanisms);

Financial monitoring of ongoing projects to ensure efficient and timely delivery of inputs and the realization of the targeted expenditure level;

Promote awareness and understanding of the ANBP mandate to promote DDR;

Establish and monitor ANBP annual planning mechanisms and provide input to progress reporting;

Liaise and coordinate with Ministries, Implementing Partners, NGOs and other agencies as required;

Provide planning and organizational support in assisting with the capacity building of the DDR program;

Provide daily reports and returns to the ANBP Central Office;

As directed by the Operations Advisor, assist with capacity building and maintenance of the ANBP regional office;

Establish and maintain an effective training capacity within the ANBP regional office;

Monitor demobilization and reintegration activities taking place in the region;

Implement in conjunction with the Information Advisor an effective public information campaign in the region on DDR activities;

Supported by the ANBP Communications Officer, maintain a robust ANBP communications system within the region;

Perform other duties as required.

Experience & Qualifications:

Post Graduate level qualifications, or equivalent experience;

A sound knowledge of logistics and process planning;

5-10 years of progressively responsible operational management experience;

An excellent command of the English language is essential;

Good computer skills, with familiarity of MS Excel and MS Power Point;

Good interpersonal and diplomatic skills are essential;

Experience with international organizations, preferably within Afghanistan, will be a distinct advantage;

Proven capacity to coordinate and motivate an important team comprising of women and men from different cultures and nationalities;

Ability to work and act under pressure, and with discretion, in a politically sensitive environment;

Willingness to work extended hours, over protracted periods of time;

Ability to start work immediately

Submission of Applications:

The application comprises of one page cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the post attaching your CV to it. Interested INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES should submit their application via e-mail indicating on the SUBJECT line the VA number and the title of the position applied for.

Please note that applications received after the closing date (i.e. 6 May 2004) will not be given consideration. Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will be contacted for an interview

Job Title

Internships for Afghan Civil Society Forum (2 posts)

Organization

Swiss Peace Foundation (http://www.swisspeace.ch/)

Job Location

Afghanistan (Kabul, with field visits)

Closing date

01 Sep 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

Afghan Civil Society Forum
I. Report, Monitoring & Evaluation Intern

1. Report Writing

Assisting local staff in finalizing donor reports
Assisting local staff in donor proposals for fundraising
Building capacity of local staff in report writing

2. Monitoring and Evaluation

Keeping track of all projects' and programmes' monitoring and evaluation schedules and work with local staff to design and implement monitoring and evaluation procedures

Monitoring visits to various parts of Afghanistan in order to assess partners of ACSF in their implementation of the civic education for voter registration and elections project

Assisting local staff to collect relevant reports and information from partner NGOs and compile them for the final report format

Ensuring that appraisal, monitoring and evaluation reports are made useful for fundraising and add to the general base of field knowledge in Afghanistan for all organizations working in the area Working with local staff to help design and improve monitoring and evaluation mechanisms

3. Qualifications

- Masters degree (or equivalent) or in the last year of studies, in the social sciences or a related field (development, IR, peacebuilding, law)
- Proven relevant experience, even short term of great benefit and may lead to an exemption of educational requirements
- Strong analytic skills
- Experience with participatory appraisals or project evaluation encouraged
- Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office (applicants are encouraged to send reports or examples of work)
- Ability to work with a multi-cultural team and be flexible and stress resistant
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Interested in building capacity of local staff in Afghanistan (willingness to teach, patience, cultural understanding)
- Good English writing skills (examples of reports highly appreciated)
- Ability to work and travel in difficult conditions (electricity black-outs, limited water supply, fuel-shortages) is essential

II. Program Intern

1. Program support and development

In consultation with the programme staffs initiate programs relevant to the civil society

Facilitate production of materials-reports, information sheets, etc. - pursuant to information sharing and co-ordination to the programs, useful to the civil society

Analyze the work of the Department with reference to the requirements of civil society members, stakeholders and to the research capacity of ACSF, assessing the effectiveness of work undertaken by the Department, indicating necessary changes in the nature and content;

Drafting of concept papers, proposals and propose new initiatives in the program areas

2. Research and advocacy

Ensure that the flow of information to and from ACSF is relevant to the aid community and accommodates for changes in the environment

Identify and initiate appropriate subjects for discussion and arrange, as appropriate, the forums for said discussions, i.e. meetings, workshops, and seminars; as well as to identify suitable participants

Program liaisons with other civil society organizations and coordination with sister organization and other stakeholders

3. Capacity building

Constant supervision and regular monitoring of running ACSF projects

Assist local staff to build their capacity in relevant program work (e.g., report writing, conference organization etc.)

Assistance to coordinator in fundraising and donor proposals

4. Qualifications

- Masters degree (or equivalent) or in the last year of studies, in the social sciences or a related field (development, IR, peacebuilding, law)
- Proven relevant experience, even short term of great benefit and may lead to an exemption of educational requirements
- Strong analytic skills
- Excellent English writing skills (examples of reports highly appreciated)
- Proven ability to work creatively and independently (applicants are encouraged to send reports or examples of work)
- Ability to work with a multi-cultural team and be flexible and stress resistant
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Interested in building capacity of local staff in Afghanistan (willingness to teach, patience, cultural understanding)
- Ability to work and travel in difficult conditions (electricity black-outs, limited water supply, fuel-shortages) is essential

III. Media Section Intern

1. Report Writing (Journalism)

- Help design and edit the English language newsletter (lay-out, sections etc.)
- Help write reports for the English-language newsletter
- Contribute to development of Dari/Pashtu Newsletter (different sections on information, civic education, and opinion)
- Contribute to lay-out of English-speaking newsletter
- Build capacity of local staff in report writing
- Help edit other ACSF reports and materials

2. Management Media Section

- Contribute to designing the media section
- Contribute to a fundraising strategy of the media section and help in fundraising
- Prepare a donor proposal for the media section

3.Capacity Building

- Build Capacity of all local staff in report writing
- Holding of workshops for contributors to the ACSF Jame- a- Madani Newsletter

4. Qualifications

- Masters degree (or equivalent) or in the last year of studies, preferably in journalism or in the social sciences or a related field (development, IR, peacebuilding, law)
- Proven relevant experience (work with newspaper, newsletter, magazine, radio, TV etc.), even short term of great benefit and may lead to an exemption of educational requirements
- Strong analytic skills; strong computer skills (layout etc.) are beneficial
- Excellent English writing skills (examples of reports highly appreciated)
- Experience with journalism or newsletter production
- Proven ability to work creatively and independently (applicants are encouraged to send reports or examples of work)
- Ability to work with a multi-cultural team and be flexible and stress resistant
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Interested in building capacity of local staff in Afghanistan (willingness to teach, patience, cultural understanding)
- Ability to work and travel in difficult conditions (electricity black-outs, limited water supply, fuel-shortages) is essential

Conditions for all:

- Intern status (200-300 USD/month depending on experience)
- Lodging and transportation (lunch provided at office)
- Contribution to additional medical and evacuation insurance
- One roundtrip economy air-fare to Afghanistan

The Afghan Civil Society Forum (ACSF) was called into life by swisspeace (an action-oriented and applied think-tank) at the request of 76 participants of the first Afghan Civil Society Conference in Bad Honnef, Germany (29 November - 2 December 2001). This conference took place parallel to the meeting of political representatives that led to the Bonn Agreement. ACSF began its activities at the beginning of February 2002 and opened its office in Kabul in May 2002.The mission of ACSF is to understand and support civil society in Afghanistan. Furthermore, it aims at facilitating and ensuring the involvement of all sectors and levels of Afghan civil society in a sustainable peace and in the rebuilding and development of the country.

The goals are
- to provide a platform for dialogue within Afghan civil society
- to develop a consolidated voice for civil society
- to develop a role for civil society in the political decision making process and to foster an engagement with political and international actors

The main activities are
- awareness raising and civic education campaigns (currently on voter registration and elections)
- target-group and topic-specific workshops and dialogue sessions
- newsletters in Dari and Pashtu (and regional languages) and English
- facilitation of a civil society network across Afghanistan (including data base of civil society actors)
- developing a youth coordination mechanism

Job Title

Graphiste, illustrateur/ Chef de projet

Organization

Aïna (www.ainaworld.org)

Job Location

Afghanistan (Kaboul)

Closing date

15 May 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

Graphiste,illustrateur/Chef de projet(dans le cadre de l'activité de Darya(département d'Aïna dédié à la communication visuelle)
Aïna est une association dont la mission est de soutenir les médias indépendants,la renaissance de la culture,la formation des jeunes,et de contribuer au respect des droits de l'Homme,dans des principes de tolérance et de pluralisme ainsi que la liberté d'expression en Afghanistan.

Compétences et experience:

IMPORTANT: ce poste doit correspondre à un projet personnel visant à transmettre ses connaissances à travers une formation continue.

Le candidat doit avoir vécu des experiences similaires à l'étranger, notamment dans des pays en voie de développement.

Le candidat doit avoir une formation en arts appliqués et/ou en graphisme d'édition.

Ses compétences sont: la conception et la réalisation graphique (logo, poster, presse, contes, affiches, fresques...) la mise en page(brochures,presse,rapport etc); plus généralement,le graphism (tous designs:chartes graphiques,illustration et décorations murales,etc);le web design (création de graphisme de site internet et connaissance en programation)

Le candidat doit avoir une connaissance des processus d'imprimerie presse er de marchandising.

Il doit maîtriser les logiciels de gestion d'images et de mise en place tels que: Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark X-Press, In Design, Corell Draw ainsi que les outils de création web: Dreamweaver, Flash.

Qualités personnelles:

Grande rigueur

Capacité à définir et gérer son travail

Capacité à encadrere un ou plusieurs apprentis designers Afghans(capacité à gérer une équipe de production)

Prise de briefing auprès de client et suivi des projets.

Préparation du planning de production ou de suivi de production pour établissement de devis avec le responsable commercial.

Conception de croquis et de maquttes pour validations clients,mise en page.

Management des équipes de production:Organization et réparation des étapes de travail jusqu'à la livraison des commandes.

Suivi de production chez les imprimeurs et les autres sous-traitants.

Experience professionnelle: 5 ans minimum
Durée de la mission: 6 à 12 mois
Langue: anglais bon niveau indispensable
Statuts et salaires: 650 euros(versés sur le compte)+200 us dollars sur place.

Job Title

Translators and IT Specialist

Organization

International Organization for Migration

Organization Description

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. IOM has become the leading international orgnization 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

Afghanistan (Kabul )

Closing date

20 May 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO AFGHANS RESIDING IN THE EUROPEAN UNION.

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 Afghanistan. The EU-RQA program also offers a Self-Employment Option, which awards grants of up to € 5 000 per person for those individuals wishing to start up their own small businesses. Assignments are 6 and 12 months in duration and include travel and reintegration assistance. Skilled Afghan women are encouraged to apply and will receive an extra per month allowance.

Opportunity: The Supreme Court of Afghanistan has immediate vacancies available for translators and IT specialists. The qualified candidates should have a university degree in their fields, along with at least five years' related professional experience.

For further information and an application form, please visit our website at http://www.iom-rqa.org

Job Title

Monitoring & Evaluation Intern

Organization

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

Job Location

Afghanistan (Baghlan, Kunduz, Takhar and Faryab)

Closing date

20 May 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

Location: Afghanistan North (Baghlan, Kunduz, Takhar and Faryab)
Duration : 8 months
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 Afghanistan since 1993, and is one of the largest NGOs in the country, capitalizing on a continued 10-year presence in Afghanistan throughout successive regimes and on established operations throughout Central Asia. ACTED operates mainly in the North, Northeastern and Central areas of Afghanistan.

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 Afghanistan is both growing and changing, and requires staff which have the ability to operate in and manage this change effectively and creatively.

II. Job Description

The Monitoring & Evaluation Intern will have the following responsibilities:

Daily Monitoring and Evaluation

Keep track of all projects- and programmes-monitoring and evaluation schedules and work with base staff to design and implement monitoring and evaluation procedures.

Follow up the day-to-day workings of the M&E Department in Shamali area including reading of weekly monitoring reports and follow up.

Information Systems

Work with all departments to follow up project and programme databases, including work on the nomenclature used (official names, etc.)

Ensure that appraisal, monitoring and evaluation reports are made useful for fundraising and add to the general base of field knowledge in Afghanistan for all organizations working in the area

Participatory Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation

Ensure that local partners engaged in appraisal for and / or with ACTED are trained and given advice in participatory approaches, minimalizing bias, and other key methodologies for information gathering.

Work with base and regional staff to help design and improve adapted participatory appraisal mechanisms for ACTED's Afghan programs.

III. Qualifications required

Honors or Masters degree, preferably in a development related field

Astute critical thinking and analytic skills

Proven relevant experience, even short term (examples of reports highly appreciated)

Experience with participatory appraisals and project cycle management encouraged.

Ability to travel and work in difficult conditions (electricity black outs, limited water supply, fuel shortages) is a must.

Good spoken and written English.

Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office (applicants are encouraged to send reports or examples of work).

IV. Other highly desirable characteristics

Experience working directly with beneficiaries (personally conducting interviews, etc.).

Ability to work under pressure.

Experience training local NGOs a plus.

V. Conditions

Intern status (200 USD / month )

Lodging, transportation, insurance, medical cover ensured by ACTED.

Job Title

Programme Manager

Organization

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

Job Location

Afghanistan (Northern)

Closing date

31 May 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

Contract duration: 6 or 7 months - with possibility of renewal

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 Afghanistan since 1993, and is one of the largest NGOs in the country, capitalizing on a continued 10-year presence in Afghanistan throughout successive regimes and on established operations throughout Central Asia. ACTED operates mainly in the North, Northeastern and Central areas of Afghanistan.

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 Afghanistan is both growing and changing, and requires staff which have the ability to operate in and manage this change effectively and creatively.

II. Background on programme:

ACTED is working closely with ECHO to recentering forgotten needs of children and women in an integrated framework of pressing housing and water and sanitation interventions. The 2004 programme is likely to include shelter construction, water and sanitation, infrastructure development and hygiene education activities.

III. Responsibilities:

The Programme Manager will work under the Area Coordinator's supervision. His responsibilities will include:

Internally

Implementation and follow up of the programme, with a particular focus on shelter construction, water and sanitation programmes as well as community mobilization and income generation activities;

Manage a 50 person local staff team;

Ensure effective integration and mainstreaming of gender into all programs;

Build and/or improve systems to supervise and manage the implementation, monitoring, learning and evaluation of programmes;

Closely supervise and monitor the work of finance, administration, logistics and auditing departments in relation to the programme;

Administer program budgets and evaluate financial program effectiveness;

Facilitate the development of monitoring and evaluation tools for program.

Externally

Liaise with the donor for the programme;

Produce all reporting requirements for the programme.

IV. Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have:

3+ years of field experience in project management and/or relief programs;

Strong educational background in development, management or any related field;

Some background in finance and logistics;

Excellent communication and drafting skills;

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 interpersonal skills;

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: depending on 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.

V. Submission of applications:

Applications, in English, should include a resume in English, a cover letter and three references.

Job Title

Health Coordinator

Organization

Cooperazione Internazionale (http://www.coopi.org/)

Organization Description

INGO

Job Location

Afghanistan (Nimruz Province)

Closing date

05 May 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale is an Italian development and relief Organization that has been working since 1965 to assist the most vulnerable individuals in developing countries.

COOPI's projects are often multi-sectoral and are integrated with each other in order to promote the harmonious development of the local beneficiary communities. The main fields of intervention are health, agriculture, soil protection, livestock, income generating activities, infrastructure, education and training, work Organization. In 39 years of activity, COOPI has carried out more than 500 development programmes in numerous countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe.

Health, as single field of intervention or as project component, currently covers more than 50% of the overall activities of the association.

COOPI started working in Afghanistan since 2001. Coopi's headquarters is based in Kabul and it is organized in order to contribute to the management (local purchase, contracts rules, accounting, and others) of all the projects implemented in Afghanistan and ensure their evaluation and supervision.

COOPI is currently seeking a Project Manager to run a project aiming to provide Basic Health Services in the province of Nimruz. The intervention focus on enhancing basic health care services, strengthening and improving management capacity and increasing the efficiency of the district's referral hospital and health facilities.

Main responsibilities;

- Overall management and co-ordination of the project activities, planning and supervising;
- Data analysis and corrective measures
- Training, Management and supervision of the national staff;
- Consolidate good relationship with the central authorities (MoH) and donors (World Bank)
- Periodical reports for headquarters and donors

Qualifications Required:

- Degree in Medicine
- PHD in Public Health and Health Management.
- Extensive experience in primary health care; development of district health system (at least six years)
- Experience in health project management with International NGO (at least two years)
- Strong Organizational skills
- Good computer skills
- Good team player
- Excellent English
- Strong motivated and able to work in remote areas

Starting Date:

ASAP. Contract Length: 12 months, renewable

Job Title

Programme Manager

Organization

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

Job Location

Afghanistan (Shamali area)

Closing date

20 May 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

location: Shamali
Duration: 12 months
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 Afghanistan since 1993, and is one of the largest NGOs in the country, capitalizing on a continued 10-year presence in Afghanistan throughout successive regimes and on established operations throughout Central Asia. ACTED operates mainly in the North, Northeastern and Central areas of Afghanistan.

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 Afghanistan is both growing and changing, and requires staff which have the ability to operate in and manage this change effectively and creatively.

II. Background on programme:

ACTED is working closely with ECHO to meet the emergency needs of vulnerable population in Kabul and Shamali through the improvement of environmental sanitation and housing and income and knowledge enhancement within a long term framework. The 2004 programme is likely to include shelter construction, water and sanitation, infrastructure development and hygiene education activities.

III. Responsibilities:

The Programme Manager will work under the Area Cordinator's supervision. His responsibilities will include:

Internally

Implementation and follow up of the programme, with a particular focus on shelter construction, water and sanitation programmes as well as community mobilization and income generation activities;

Manage a 50 person local staff team;

Ensure effective integration and mainstreaming of gender into all programs;

Build and/or improve systems to supervise and manage the implementation, monitoring, learning and evaluation of programmes;

Closely supervise and monitor the work of finance, administration, logistics and auditing departments in relation to the programme;

Administer program budgets and evaluate financial program effectiveness;

Facilitate the development of monitoring and evaluation tools for program.

Externally

Liaise with the donor for the programme;

Produce all reporting requirements for the programme.

IV. Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have:

3+ years of field experience in project management and/or relief programs;

Strong educational background in development, management or any related field;

Some background in finance and logistics;

Excellent communication and drafting skills;

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 interpersonal skills;

Fluency in English required

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

IV. Conditions:

Salary: depending on experience (1500/2000 euros/month)

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.

V. Submission of applications:

Applications, in English, should include a resume in english, a cover letter and three references.

Job Title

Water & Sanitation Engineer

Organization

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

Job Location

Afghanistan (Shamali/ Kabul)

Closing date

20 May 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

Location: Shamali/ Kabul
Duration: 12 months
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 Afghanistan since 1993, and is one of the largest NGOs in the cosuntry, capitalizing on a continued 10-year presence in Afghanistan throughout successive regimes and on established operations throughout Central Asia. ACTED operates mainly in the North, Northeastern and Central areas of Afghanistan.

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 is both growing and changing, and requires staff which have the ability to operate in and manage this change effectively and creatively.

II. Background on program:

ACTED planned water supply and sanitation program in Afghanistan, Kabul and Shamali provinces during 2004 will consist of construction and rehabilitation of wells, sanitation and public hygiene and health, sanitation and water access in schools, digging wells and hygiene campaign to complement the construction of latrines, wells and other water and sanitation activities.

III. Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the Water and Sanitation Engineer are to:

Conduct a technical and sociological study of the projects for well rehabilitation/reconstruction and spring catchments ' based on a thorough needs assessment;

Follow and evaluate the creation and capacity-building water committees;

Organize an autonomous service of maintenance for the maintenance of existing works;

Manage water and sanitation programs, budgets, and staff

Manage the procurement and storage of materials;

Liaise with external stakeholders: local and regional government officials, UN and NGO agencies to promote improved of planning and coordination of existing and new programs;

Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities;

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

Develop strategies and initiatives to enhance and improve beneficiary selection;

Design technical manuals on approved and appropriate construction practices;

Ensure effective integration and mainstreaming of gender into all programs.

III. Qualifications and skills:

Qualified candidates must have:

3+ years of professional experience in humanitarian and/or development organizations in water and sanitation;

Educational background in Hydraulic Engineering or Agronomy;

Aptitude for community mobilization and capacity-building;

Knowledge of and practical experience in the development of didactic materials for training;

Knowledge of donor practices, the program proposal process, and humanitarian and/or development program solicitations and applications;

Excellent communication and drafting skills in English required.

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

Knowledge of Afghanistan and/or the region an asset;

Must be able to work independently as well as being a strong team player;

Cross-cultural sensitivity and flexibility required;

Ability to operate Microsoft Word and Excel required.

IV. Conditions:

Salary depending on experience 1500/2000 euros/month

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

V. Submission of applications:

Applications, in English, should include a resume in english, a cover letter and three references.

Job Title

Monitoring & Evaluation Intern

Organization

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

Job Location

Afghanistan (Shamali/ Kabul)

Closing date

20 May 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

Location: Shamali/ Kabul
Duration: 8 months
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 Afghanistan since 1993, and is one of the largest NGOs in the country, capitalizing on a continued 10-year presence in Afghanistan throughout successive regimes and on established operations throughout Central Asia. ACTED operates mainly in the North, Northeastern and Central areas of Afghanistan.

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 Afghanistan is both growing and changing, and requires staff which have the ability to operate in and manage this change effectively and creatively.

II. Job Description

The Monitoring & Evaluation Intern will have the following responsibilities:

Daily Monitoring and Evaluation

Keep track of all projects' and programmes' monitoring and evaluation schedules and work with base staff to design and implement monitoring and evaluation procedures.

Follow up the day-to-day workings of the M&E Department in Shamali area including reading of weekly monitoring reports and follow up.

Information Systems

Work with all departments to follow up project and programme databases, including work on the nomenclature used (official names, etc.)

Ensure that appraisal, monitoring and evaluation reports are made useful for fundraising and add to the general base of field knowledge in Afghanistan for all organizations working in the area

Participatory Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation

Ensure that local partners engaged in appraisal for and / or with ACTED are trained and given advice in participatory approaches, minimalizing bias, and other key methodologies for information gathering.

Work with base and regional staff to help design and improve adapted participatory appraisal mechanisms for ACTED's Afghan programs.

III. Qualifications required

Honors or Masters degree, preferably in a development related field

Astute critical thinking and analytic skills

Proven relevant experience, even short term (examples of reports highly appreciated)

Experience with participatory appraisals and project cycle management encouraged.

Ability to travel and work in difficult conditions (electricity black outs, limited water supply, fuel shortages) is a must.

Good spoken and written English.

Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office (applicants are encouraged to send reports or examples of work).

Language skills in Farsi or Dari a plus

Other highly desirable characteristics:

Experience working directly with beneficiaries (personally conducting interviews, etc.).

Ability to work under pressure.

Experience training local NGOs a plus.

IV. Conditions

Intern status (200 USD / month)

Lodging, transportation, insurance, medical cover ensured by ACTED.

V. Submission of applications:

Applications, in English, should include a resume in english, a cover letter and three references.

Job Title

Health Education Intern

Organization

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

Job Location

Afghanistan (Shamali)

Closing date

20 May 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

Location: Afghanistan, Shamali Plain
Duration: 8 months
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 Afghanistan since 1993, and is one of the largest NGOs in the country, capitalizing on a continued 10-year presence in Afghanistan throughout successive regimes and on established operations throughout Central Asia. ACTED operates mainly in the North, Northeastern and Central areas of Afghanistan.

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 Afghanistan is both growing and changing, and requires staff which have the ability to operate in and manage this change effectively and creatively.

II. Background on Program

ACTED's planned water supply and sanitation program in Shamali during 2004 will consist of construction of wells and gravity-flow pipe schemes, basic sanitary latrines and water sources in the schools and public sanitation campaign for basic households hygiene education training. This will be achieved by setting up and training to improve the health and hygiene of rural and urban population.

Hygiene education is considered an essential component of all water and sanitation programs. In order to achieve clear dissemination of hygiene promotion messages, ACTED will work through member of the local community, training and monitoring them in promotion of health messages. ACTED will also conduct hygiene education and promotion in schools, using a variety of appropriate media.

III. Responsibilities:

The role of Hygiene Education Officer is to coordinate and manage the team of ACTED staff in community mobilization and hygiene education, consisting of twelve field officers and nine hygiene promoters.

Specific responsibilities will include:

Staff management and coordination

Liaison with local authorities

Setting up and training village, urban and district water committees

Emphasis on the role of female community members in the planning, construction and maintenance of community water supplies

Capacity building of the local maintenance network

Sourcing and preparation of appropriate hygiene education materials

Design and use of surveys, assessment tools and questionnaires related to health and hygiene

Analysis data from assessment tools

Coordination with other NGOs working in the area

Input to reports for donors, HQ and local authorities

Monitoring and evaluation of community hygiene promoters

Preparation of training materials for ACTED and community staff

Organization of training workshops and seminars

IV. Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have:

A university degree incorporating a component of public health, water or sanitation, vocational nursing/public health training, and/or a background in community mobilization or adult education.

Previous experience in developing countries is required.

Candidates should have the following qualities:

Highly motivated and with a desire to work in participation with local communities;

Able to coordinate and manage staff and programme activities;

Sound knowledge of good hygiene practice and waterborne diseases;

Gender awareness;

Able to prepare and analyze surveys, with an emphasis on participatory techniques;

Able to prepare and use training materials and methodologies, with an emphasis on participatory techniques;

Fluency in English;

Excellent communication skills;

Flexibility and patience;

Cultural awareness and flexibility;

Computer skills (Microsoft Word & Excel).

V. Conditions:

The position will be unsalaried, with a local allowance of US$200 per month.

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.

VI. Submission of applications:

Applications, in English, should include a resume, a cover letter and three references.

Job Title

Umbrella Grant Manager

Organization

International Rescue Committee (http://www.theIRC.org)

Organization Description

The IRC was founded in 1933 and today is the leading organization providing relief, protection and resettlement services for refugees and victims of oppression and violent conflict.

Job Location

Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date

30 Jul 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

The International Rescue Committee seeks an Umbrella Grants Manager for its Afghanistan program.

Resposibilities: The Umbrella Grants Manager is primarily responsible for working with the program staff to insure that all of the implementing partners are adhearing to IRC/USAID/CIE policies and procedures. Identifying new IP's (Implementing Partners); Liaising with IP's based in the region; Preparing reports to Program Coordinator, donor and HQ; Monitoring and Evaluating projects reports; Collecting draft reports, monthly narriative and financial reports and other information and data from the individual IP; Finalizing and submitting reports; Developing IRC policies and strategies with IP's; Liaising with the Government, UN, donors, NGOs and others to discuss current policy issues affecting the IRC; Make recommendations to the Program Coordinator on relevant policy issues; Facilitate the Strategic Planning process; Improving the quality of IP's proposals, reports, policies and strategies; Conducting trainings for Program Staff in: Assessment data collection and analysis; Program Design; Program monitoring & evaluation ; Conducting joint assessments with Program Staff; Conducting joint M&E with Program Staff.

Requirements: Two years experience in implementing and managing an Umbrella Grant program in developing countries. Experience in implementing Education projects is preferred; Academic training in local NGO capacity building, conflict management, international management, or related field; Experience working in unstable or conflict areas and in following security procedures; Ability and interest in establishing strong administrative and documentation procedures; Strong interest and ability to work with local communities in creating sustainable projects; Experience supervising staff in an international setting; Experience in working and coordinating with donors, international and national NGOs, and government agencies; Strong management, project planning, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; Ability to write clear and concise reports and project proposals; Must be able to work independently while being a strong team player; Have the ability and interest to work with a multi-ethnic team in a culturally appropriate manner; Strong computer skills: must be competent in the use of MS office programs (Word, Excel), and database experience; Ability to work well in unstable security environments, and under administrative and programmatic pressures. Must demonstrate flexibility to adapt to changing requirements; Must have strong interpersonal skills

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

Job Title

Programme Manager South

Organization

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

Job Location

Afghanistan (Shamali area)

Closing date

20 May 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

Department: Coordination
Position: Program Manager South
Contract duration: 12 months
Location: Afghanistan, Shamali
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 Afghanistan since 1993, and is one of the largest NGOs in the country, capitalizing on a continued 10-year presence in Afghanistan throughout successive regimes and on established operations throughout Central Asia. ACTED operates mainly in the North, Northeastern and Central areas of Afghanistan.

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 Afghanistan is both growing and changing, and requires staff which have the ability to operate in and manage this change effectively and creatively.

II. Background on programme:

ACTED is working closely with ECHO to meet the emergency needs of vulnerable population in Kabul and Shamali through the improvement of environmental sanitation and housing and income and knowledge enhancement within a long term framework. The 2004 programme is likely to include shelter construction, water and sanitation, infrastructure development and hygiene education activities.

III. Responsibilities:

The Programme Manager will work under the Area Cordinator's supervision. His responsibilities will include:

Internally

Implementation and follow up of the programme, with a particular focus on shelter construction, water and sanitation programmes as well as community mobilization and income generation activities;

Manage a 50 person local staff team;

Ensure effective integration and mainstreaming of gender into all programs;

Build and/or improve systems to supervise and manage the implementation, monitoring, learning and evaluation of programmes;

Closely supervise and monitor the work of finance, administration, logistics and auditing departments in relation to the programme;

Administer program budgets and evaluate financial program effectiveness;

Facilitate the development of monitoring and evaluation tools for program.

Externally

Liaise with the donor for the programme;

Produce all reporting requirements for the programme.

IV. Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have:

3+ years of field experience in project management and/or relief programs;

Strong educational background in development, management or any related field;

Some background in finance and logistics;

Excellent communication and drafting skills;

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 interpersonal skills;

Fluency in English required

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

IV. Conditions:

Salary: depending on experience (1500/2000 euros/month)

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.

V. Submission of application:

Applications, in English, should include a resume, a cover letter and three references. Applications should be submitted no later than 20 may 2004. (please see contact details for appplications)

Job Title

Water & Sanitation Engineer

Organization

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

Job Location

Afghanistan (Baghlan, Kunduz, Takhar and Faryab)

Closing date

20 May 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

Department: Infrastructure Department
Position: Water and Sanitation Engineer North
Contract duration: 12 months
Location: Afghanistan (North - Baghlan, Kunduz, Takhar and Faryab)
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 Afghanistan since 1993, and is one of the largest NGOs in the cosuntry, capitalizing on a continued 10-year presence in Afghanistan throughout successive regimes and on established operations throughout Central Asia. ACTED operates mainly in the North, Northeastern and Central areas of Afghanistan.

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. AsAsuch, ACTED is both growing and changing, and requires staff which have the ability to operate in and manage this change effectively and creatively.

II. Background on program:

ACTED planned water supply and sanitation program in Afghanistan, Baghlan, Kunduz, Takhar and Faryab provinces during 2004 will consist of construction and rehabilitation of wells, installation of shallow hand pumps, spring tapping system construction, construction of public latrine and hygiene campaign to complement the construction of latrines, wells and other water and sanitation activities.

III. Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the Water and Sanitation Engineer are to:

Conduct a technical and sociological study of the projects for well rehabilitation/reconstruction and spring catchments - based on a thorough needs assessment;

Follow and evaluate the creation and capacity-building water committees;

Organize an autonomous service of maintenance for the maintenance of existing works;

Manage water and sanitation programs, budgets, and staff

Manage the procurement and storage of materials;

Liaise with external stakeholders: local and regional government officials, UN and NGO agencies to promote improved of planning and coordination of existing and new programs;

Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities;

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

Develop strategies and initiatives to enhance and improve beneficiary selection;

Design technical manuals on approved and appropriate construction practices;

Ensure effective integration and mainstreaming of gender into all programs.

III. Qualifications and skills :

Qualified candidates must have:

3+ years of professional experience in humanitarian and/or development organizations in water and sanitation;

Educational background in Hydraulic Engineering or Agronomy;

Aptitude for community mobilization and capacity-building;

Knowledge of and practical experience in the development of didactic materials for training;

Knowledge of donor practices, the program proposal process, and humanitarian and/or development program solicitations and applications;

Excellent communication and drafting skills in English required '

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

Knowledge of Afghanistan and/or the region an asset;

Must be able to work independently as well as being a strong team player;

Cross-cultural sensitivity and flexibility required;

Ability to operate Microsoft Word and Excel required.

IV. Conditions:

Salary depending on experience 1500/2000 euros/month

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

V. Submission of applications:

Applications, in English, should include a resume, a cover letter and three references. Applications should be submitted no later than 07 May 2004.

Job Title

Area Coordinator Kabul

Organization

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

Job Location

Afghanistan (Kabul )

Closing date