Afghanistan-related Jobs
List for 10 January 2004
Employment Opportunities
Programme Manager
War Child UK (http://www.warchild.org.uk)
Job Location Afghanistan (Herat)
Closing date 06 Feb 2004
Job Description and qualifications:
Duties and responsibilities
Manage War Child's road safety campaign for primary school children in Herat. Responsibilities will include:
Organising workshops with the relevant stakeholders
Organising participatory survey among focus groups of primary school children and teachers
Training and capacity building relevant government departments
Developing necessary educational tools and literature for the campaign
Working with the local media to develop the campaign
Liaising with relevant stakeholders on a regular basis
Seek donor interest to replicate project in the major cities in Afghanistan
Writing reports to donors
Person specification
At least three years' overseas experience
Experience in road safety and traffic management
Experience of overseas programme management
Excellent skills in training, running seminars and capacity building
Good communicator
Strong personnel management and interpersonal skills
Must be able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment
Ability to work under difficult circumstances in a stressful environment
Previous work experience in Afghanistan highly desirable
Adaptable, patient, diplomatic and self-reliant
Computer literate
Project Location: Herat, Afghanistan
Contract duration: 12 months commencing 15 March 2003
Salary: Dependent on experience
Applications for this position should be sent to:
bev@warchild.org.uk
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Teacher Training Specialists (2 positions)
Creative Associates International (http://www.caii.net)
Job Location Afghanistan (Kabul)
Closing date 10 Feb 2004
Job Description and qualifications:
Creative Associates International seeks qualified Teacher Training Specialist for two positions in Afghanistan. Please read below. If qualified and interested, please apply by e-mail to recruitment@caii-dc.com.
The Afghanistan Primary Education Project (APEP) is designed to respond to the major constraints facing Afghanistan's primary education system through 1) the printing of textbooks to address the lack of learning materials; 2) distance education to provide a cost-effective, innovative method of providing training to teachers; and 3) accelerated learning to assist the large number of children, many of whom are overage girls, who are in the primary grades by accelerating learning opportunities in grades 1-6. The Afghanistan Primary Education Project (APEP) is currently scaling up to be able to expand its accelerated learning program, broaden the scope of its work in teacher training, support the capacity development of the Ministry of Education, and produce more learning materials for children.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Increase capacity on the part of staff at the ministries and local implementing partners to assess the nation's teacher training needs (including pre-service and in-service training and support)
- Oversee and guide grants management.
- Increased capacity to develop new and innovative teacher training programs
- Establish a coordination body to ensure the sharing of information and resources among donors and implementing partners
- Effectively use of data, including monitoring and evaluation information, relating to teacher training
- Draft recommendations for teacher training reforms developed in coordination with the program development support, education policy, finance and administration, and strategic planning and management advisors and their Ministry counterparts
- Develop teacher training strategies that reflect changes in the national curriculum
- Increased capacity to monitor and evaluate existing teacher training strategies and programs
- Design and implement in-service teacher training
- Help the Ministry of Education identify viable approaches to remedial in-service training programs that can be adapted for use in all provinces.
- Focus on effective learner-centered approaches to classroom instruction
- Provide supplemental training to teacher for the introduction of the new curriculum, including new instructional texts and materials
- Work with the Ministry to develop and implement in-service training for all existing teachers so that the new curriculum is taught effectively.
- Provide guidance on developing teacher texts and support materials that mirror the new curriculum.
- Work with the Ministry to ensure that the in-service training is appropriate to the skills and knowledge of current teachers, many of whom have not received formal training in the delivery of curriculum-based instruction
- Ensure that there is consistency among all aspects of teacher training, including pre-service training designed for the new curriculum, remedial in-service training for inadequately trained teachers, and on-going in-service training strategies
- Respond to other tasks, as needed.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in International Education or related field.
- Grants management experience.
- Ability to manage and sustain operational systems and procedures.
- Knowledge of International Education and the management of education programs.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent team building skills and group facilitation skills, including cultural and gender sensitivity.
- Proven ability to work well with a wide range of players including local project staff, international staff, government officials, and field-based project implementers.
- Ability to respond quickly to rapidly changing environment and to work comfortably in an often unstable security environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel and Access.
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience working with USAID funded programs.
- Previous working experience in Afghanistan, or similar post-conflict situation.
- Experience in implementing education and/or training programs.
Applications for this position should be sent to:
recruitment@caii-dc.com
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Country Director
Organisation Relief International (http://www.ri.org)
Organisation Description International relief and development
Job Location Afghanistan (Kabul)
Closing date 07 Feb 2004
Job Description and qualifications:
Position: Country Director - Afghanistan
Reports to: Regional Director
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.)
Applications for this position should be sent to:
hr@ri.org
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Senior Program Officer
Organisation Relief International (http://www.ri.org)
Organisation Description International relief and development
Job Location Afghanistan (Kabul)
Closing date 07 Feb 2004
Job Description and qualifications:
Relief International, an international relief and development agency with cross-sectoral programs bridging relief and development, has an immediate opening for a Senior Program Officer in Afghanistan.
Responsibilities:
Program Planning and Development
1. Develop, in cooperation with other staff, short, medium and long-range strategic plans maintaining program focus in areas congruent with RI's program objectives
2. Maintain effective communications with donors by tracking trends and anticipating the likelihood of funding opportunities. This will include all OECD donor institutions, the UN and other donor organizations as the possibility arises
3. Spot and aggressively pursue new opportunities for program growth and start-up which may include conducting full-scale assessments
4. Assess other implementing organization's activities using all available means to identify gap areas and overlap
5. Negotiate contracts and agreements with donors ensuring both programmatic and financial requirements in conjunction with other RI senior staff
6. Maintain effective communications with RI's HQ, regarding program development, funding agreements and staffing
Program Management
1. Manage project implementation, including allocation of resources and ensuring that appropriate controls are maintained at all levels, by working with program managers and heads of sub-offices
2. Provide adequate support to each program support including but not limited to strategic vision and technical input and advice
3. Monitor project implementation, communication and report both internally and externally
4. Serve as a link between RI and all project counterparts
Reporting and Control
1. Provide daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports that are timely, meet information requirements and professionally written as needed by RI and as required by donors
2. Evaluate and monitor all country programs to determine the extent to which they are meeting goals and determine action needed to improve achievements
3. Provide periodic project and program reports as needed
4. Ensure all programs are completed within time, on budget and achieve its objectives
External Representation
1. Maintain a suitable image for RI in Afghanistan and protect RI's interest and assets
2. Effect liaison with the TISA, donor governments and other lead agency representatives
3. Represent RI at high level and routine meetings with the TISA, donors, IOs, and ACBAR
4. Initiate RI's response to disasters and emergencies when appropriate
Media Relations
1. Responsible for all in-country advocacy and media relations
2. Develop media briefs and materials as needed
3. Liaise with mass media organizations to effectively communicate RI's goals, programs and achievements
4. Provide program-related interviews following established guidelines for print, radio and television broadcasts representing all RI efforts in Afghanistan
Other
- Undertake additional activities as required by RI HQ
Requirements:
Required Background
1. Bachelor's degree in relevant or technical field
2. Minimum 5 years experience in international development, preferably in community sustainable development and/or post-conflict humanitarian aid with skill-sets in each of the areas outlined above
3. At least 3 years successful experience at the managerial level
4. Ability to live, work and travel under difficult environmental conditions and in physically insecure/politically complex areas
Required Skills
1. Superior leadership skills
2. Outstanding interpersonal skills, particularly when dealing with national staff and multi-cultural teams
3. Solid programmatic, financial and organizational planning skill
4. Proven initiative and resourcefulness
5. Excellent oral communication skills and writing ability
6. Knowledge of USAID grantee regulations
7. Demonstrated record in collaborating with local governments, rural communities, other NGOs, and United Nations organizations
8. Proven decision making and problem solving abilities ?
Preferred Qualities
1. Master's degree in related area (e.g. International Relations or Development) or technical field (e.g. Engineering or Medicine/Public Health)
2. Proficiency, or aptitude and willingness to quickly become proficient, in a language of the region
3. Prior experience as a Program Coordinator for a relief/post-conflict oriented NGO
4. Prior experience in an overseas posting
Starting date: January 1, 2004
Contract period: 12-24 months
Salary Range and Benefits: $2,200US-$3,200US per month depending on experience plus per-diem, leave, insurances, housing, and travel. This is an unaccompanied post.
Submission:
Please submit cover letter including salary history, a copy of your resume/CV and 3 professional references (name, title, organization, relationship, phone number, email) to hr@ri.org.
The email subject line MUST include the following: Senior Program Officer Afghanistan
RESUMES WITHOUT THE JOB TITLE IN THE SUBJECT HEADER CANNOT NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Applications for this position should be sent to:
hr@ri.org
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Senior Administrator
Organisation HealthNet International (http://www.healthnetinternational.org)
Job Location Afghanistan (Kabul)
Closing date 30 Jan 2004
Job Description and qualifications:
Repeated Announcement
Contract Date: As soon as possible
Reports to: Country Manager
Works closely together with: Country manager, financial controller and programme managers
Responsible for: Local logistical and administrative staff
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
HealthNet International (HNI) implements Public Health related programmes in Afghanistan. In 2002 the programmes accounted for a project turnover of € 4,3 million. HealthNet International has approximately 270 staff members working for its projects, of which 95% are locally employed.
Current HNI activities include the implementation of a social marketing programme for bed-nets; capacity building programmes as well as research and rehabilitation activities. Currently HealthNet International is working towards the integration of the various programme administrations. A central Support Unit is in the process of being established in the Kabul country office. The Senior administrator will be based in Kabul at the Country Office and will play an important role in the further development of this office. In the first year, the Senior administrator will be expected to develop and implement a new countrywide approach to HNI administration and logistics.
2. PURPOSE OF POSITION
To provide administrative and logistical support and direction to current programme management and assure that proper administrative systems are in place and effectively managed and controlled.
3. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
Responsible for all programme administration (non-financial) related to the respective positions;
Reports accurately and in a timely fashion to the Country Manager on all administrative (non-financial) matters;
Responsible for all programme logistics, including international procurement and tendering;
Develops and implements procedures and standards for programme administration and logistics;
Monitors compliance with internal and external administration and logistical procedures;
Trains and supports national administrative and logistical staff;
Provides technical administrative management support to the project.
4. PROFILE
Extensive experience in the procurement, administration and logistics of NGO projects in developing countries;
Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar position;
Knowledge of procurement and administrative procedures of institutional donors;
Previous experience in an Islamic country, especially Afghanistan is an advantage;
Excellent coaching and training skills;
Excellent supervision and communication skills;
High sense of responsibility, initiative and accuracy;
Skilled in the use of office software;
Fluent in written and spoken English.
5. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The initial contract is pending secured donor funding and will be for one year, with the option to extend. Salary and terms of conditions: Salary scale 5 (minimum € 2.153 and maximum € 2.661), plus an attractive benefit package. Terms and conditions are as specified in the conditions of employment of field personnel. This is a non-dependent post.
For more information please contact our HRM department at HealthNet International, Maassluisstraat 258, 1062 GL, Amsterdam +31 20 5120646 or email to hrm@hni.nl. For more information on our organization, please check our website: www.healthnetinternational.org.
Applications for this position should be sent to:
HRM Department
Maassluisstraat 258
1062 GL Amsterdam
The Netherlands
or email: hrm@hni.nl
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Technical Advisor to Ministry of Health
Organisation HealthNet International (http://www.healthnetinternational.org)
Job Location Afghanistan (Kabul)
Closing date 30 Jan 2004
Job Description and qualifications:
Repeated Announcement
Contract Date: As soon as possible
Reports to: Relevant Ministry official and HNI Country Manager Responsible for
Capacity building for strategic planning of VBDC within the Afghan MoH. The technical advisor will operate within a counterpart system of national MoH employees.
Location: Based in Kabul, Afghanistan, with some travel to the provinces (up to 20% of total time)
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This job opening represents a unique opportunity to join one of the leading health sector NGOs in Afghanistan working in a post of significant responsibility. The candidate will be seconded by HNI to the Afghan MoH to work closely with employees of the communicable diseases section in order to put in place mechanisms for strategic planning for the control of vector-borne diseases (malaria, leishmaniasis), maintain these mechanisms and facilitate the development and implementation of a national VBDC strategy.
2. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To provide advice and assistance to national counterparts at the MoH for the development of a strategic plan for VBDC and its implementation;
- To establish and maintain good working relations with relevant employees of the MoH/IMPD, other relevant government departments, UN agencies (such as WHO and UNICEF), NGOs and other stakeholders;
- To establish and administer appropriate mechanisms for the development of a strategic plan (e.g. working group, think-tank);
- To coordinate all activities related to strategic planning, thus representing a focal point;
- To advise on the implementation of current activities and interventions in order to ensure consistency with future plans;
- To ensure that all information and new developments related to VBDC is regularly distributed to all stakeholders;
- To prepare, in consultation with all stakeholders, a draft strategic VBDC plan for consideration by the MoH and other relevant government departments;
- To facilitate final endorsement of the strategic plan and oversee its implementation.
3. PROFILE
- Public health education and experience (MPH or equivalent);
- At least 5 years working experience with theoretical and practical concepts of planning and implementing VBDC control in developing countries;
- At least 5 years of experience with capacity building in a cross cultural context;
- Previous experience in developing and/or post-conflict countries;
- Previous experience of working in a MoH is advantageous;
- Very good team building and communication skills;
- Fluency in English;
- Knowledge of Dari or Farsi is advantageous;
- Very good computer skills required (MS Office).
4. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The initial contract will be for a 12-month period, with the option to extend. The position is a non-dependent posting. Salary and terms of conditions: Salary scale 4 (minimal € 1.846 and maximum € 2.242). Terms and conditions as specified in the conditions of employment of field personnel and within PSO donor funding limits.
For more information please contact our HRM department at HealthNet International, Maassluisstraat 258, 1062 GL, Amsterdam 020 5120646 or email to hrm@hni.nl. For more information on our organisation, please check our website: www.healthnetinternational.org.
Applications for this position should be sent to:
Human Resource Department
Maassluisstraat 258
1062 GL Amsterdam
The Netherlands
or email: hrm@hni.nl
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Vacancy Controller
Organisation HealthNet International (http://www.healthnetinternational.org)
Job Location Afghanistan (Kabul)
Closing date 30 Jan 2004
Job Description and qualifications:
Contract Date: Starting as soon as possible; duration one year, with the option to extend
Reports to: Country Director, Afghanistan
Works closely together with: Country Director, Programme Managers, Senior Administrator, Logistical Officer, Accounting staff in Afghanistan and Headquarters Finance Department
Location: Kabul, Afghanistan with frequent travelling in Afghanistan and Pakistan
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
HealthNet International (HNI) implements Public Health related programmes in Afghanistan. In 2002 the programmes accounted for a project turnover of € 4,3 million. HealthNet International has approximately 270 staff members working for its projects, of which 95% are locally employed. Current HNI activities include the implementation of a social marketing programme for bed-nets; capacity building programmes as well as research and rehabilitation activities. Currently HealthNet International is working towards the integration of the various programme administrations. A central Support Unit is in the process of being established in the Kabul country office. The Finance Department, which operates under the responsibility of the Controller, will be part of the new Support Unit.
2. PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Controller is responsible for the supervision and professional upgrading of the Finance Managers, the Accounting Department, as well as the planning and control of all HNI projects in Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Controller will also be responsible for the co-ordination of financial reports to donors and HNI headquarters. During the first contract year one of the main tasks will focus on the integration of two currently independent programme (project) finance departments. These departments consist of approximately 15 HNI staff members working in different positions and locations. Skills of leadership and training, the ability to co-ordinate various activities and to negotiate with counterparts, partners and donors are considered to be very important. Flexibility and the ability to respond to the ever changing working environment and the political content of project implementation are equally necessary.
3.JOB DIMENSION:
- The Controller is part of the Country Team of HealthNet; International Afghanistan, focusing on the financial management of the projects;
- The Controller guarantees maximum integrity and transparency of the accounting systems in a complex situation, with various programmes and multiple donor relations.
4. CORE RESPOSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
- To integrate the finance departments of HNI programmes;
- To improve the financial management system, in close consultation with Headquarters, in order to control the projects;- Supervise and review the project bookkeeping;
- To co-ordinate and prepare budget proposals, budget reports and other financial documents as required by the donors and the HealthNet Headquarters;
- To take part in policy making related to the HealthNet Programmes Afghanistan/Pakistan;
- Works closely with programme managers, and other members of the country team;
- To function as a liaison between the Support Unit and the Finance Department of HNI Headquarters in Amsterdam;
- To supervise, train and motivate the local finance staff;
- To communicate with the local authorities and donors on finance related issues.
5. PROFILE
- Advanced academic degree in the field of business or finance (Dutch equivalent HEAO);
- Several years of experiences in a similar position as a controller;
- Experiences in training and capacity building;
- Adequate computer knowledge and skills including bookkeeping software (Exact/Excel);- Previous experience in developing countries (working experience in Afghanistan is an asset)
- Politically and culturally sensitive, able to work under stressful conditions;
- Organisational and negotiating skills;
- Co-operation and communication skills;
- Problem-solving and flexible mentality;
- Mature personality able to live within a multinational team;
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
6. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The initial contract will be for one year, with the option to extend.Salary and terms of conditions: Salary scale 5: Minimal € 2,153 and maximum € 2,661.Terms and conditions as specified in the conditions of employment of field personnel. This is a non-dependent post.
For more information please contact our HRM department at HealthNet International, Maassluisstraat 258, 1062 GL, Amsterdam 020 5120646 or email to hrm@hni.nl. For more information on our organization, please check our website: www.healthnetinternational.org.
Applications for this position should be sent to:
Human Resources
Maassluistraat 258
1062 GL Amsterdam
The Netherlands
or email: hrm@hni.nl
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Programme Manager, Malaria and Leishmaniasis Control
Organisation HealthNet International (http://www.healthnetinternational.org)
Job Location Afghanistan (Kabul)
Closing date 30 Jan 2004
Job Description and qualifications:
Contract Date: 01 February 2004 - 30 June 2004, with the option to extend based in continuation of donor funding
Reports to: Country Director
Works closely together with: Country Director, Programme Managers, Financial Controller, Administrative and Logistics Officer, and Headquarters Finance Department
Location: Afghanistan and Pakistan (Duty station: Kabul, Afghanistan)
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The MLCP programme has operated in Afghanistan since 1993. The overall aim of the programme is to contribute to improving the health of Afghan people, through control and prevention of malaria and leishmaniasis. Over the years, the programme has strengthened existing malaria and leishmaniasis control activities of both the public and private sectors (including NGOs and UN organizations) by providing technical support, improving skills of health workers in the delivery of effective and efficient malaria and leishmaniasis interventions, introducing novel technologies for control that have proved effective and sustainable in other parts of the world, and evaluating current and novel practices for their effectiveness in the context of Afghanistan.
2. PURPOSE OF POSITION
The HPM (HealthNet Programme Manager) is responsible for the overall management, supervision and control of all programme activities. This includes responsibility for all administrative and financial procedures, for the supervision of expatriate and local staff, and for the preparation of narrative reports, external as well as internal.In addition to carrying out general management tasks, the HPM will serve as the main link between the programme and the local health offices, in this respect ensuring that all official requirements are met as well as collaborative planning is carried out.The HPM is also expected to take part in HNI's eventual further development in Afghanistan and Pakistan, by exploring new opportunities in these countries as well as in neighbouring countries and by networking with potential partners and donors involved in health system development.
3. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
Analyse the health situation in the country, develop country policies and strategies and explore options for project development and implementation regarding malaria and leishmaniasis prevention;
Identify and formulate project proposals, including budgets;
In collaboration with the Country Director, identify potential donors and submit proposals to donors;
With the support of the Country Director, select and recruit project staff;
Work with expat project staff to ensure that all HNI MLCP projects in Pakistan/Afghanistan are managed and implemented in accordance with their objectives and are in line with HNI's mission and policies;
Ensure that the monitoring and reporting of projects are in accordance with HNI's format and time frame and with donor requirements;
Represent HealthNet in deliberations with government institutions, potential partners, donors and local and international NGO's in the region;
Develop a strategic plan for the continuation of MLCP and prepare the basis for successful project implementation in the next funding cycle;
Address MLCP from a holistic HNI perspective and improve its interaction/cooperation with the other HNI programmes in the country and the region;
Devise and implement strategies to build the capacities of the local staff (especially senior staff) to assume managerial responsibilities.
4. PROFILE
Extensive project management and administrative experience, preferably in the region;
Public Health degree or equivalent;
Proven experience in district public health development;
Experience with malaria and/or leishmaniasis control programmes;
Proposal writing and reporting skills;
Fluency in written and spoken English.
5. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The initial contract will end on June 30, 2004, with the option to extend based on continuation of donor funding.Salary and terms of conditions: Salary scale 5: Minimal € 2.153 and maximum € 2.661.Terms and conditions as specified in the conditions of employment of field personnel. This is a non-dependent post.
For more information please contact our HRM department at HealthNet International, Maassluisstraat 258, 1062 GL, Amsterdam 020 5120646 or email to hrm@hni.nl. For more information on our organization, please check our website: www.healthnetinternational.org.
Please send your CV and letter to hrm@hni.nl by January 30, 2004
Applications for this position should be sent to:
HRM Department
HealthNet International
Maassluistraat 258
1062 GL Amsterdam
The Netherlands
or email to hrm@hni.nl
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Finance Controller
Organisation ACTED (http://www.acted.org)
Job Location Afghanistan (Salang)
Closing date 01 Feb 2004
Job Description and qualifications:
I. Background
ACTED, Agence d'Aide à la Coopération Technique et au Développement (Agency for Technical Co-operation and Development), is an international NGO with operations in Central Asia, Central Europe, Central America , Central Africa and Middle East
In order to run its programmes ACTED is looking for a Finance Controller in Salang.
II. Position Description
In order to better analyze information (Finance, Logistics and Administration), the Finance Controller will prepare management indicators to help Coordination monitor and control the Salang Project.
General objectives :
- Control that the bases respect existing ACTED regular procedures;
- Analyze financial, logistical and administrative information and create management indicators ;
- Aid Coordination by analyzing running costs of the bases and the Capital (staff, equipment, etc.) ;
Finance Controller's Responsibilities :
The Finance Controller is responsible for bases'following of ACTED regular procedures
Key responsibilities :
1. Respect of ACTED regular procedures (HR, Finance, Logistics and Procurement, Audit);
2. Liaise with Shamali Admin dept to update the 'staff list, staff changes (TITANIC)' in accordance with the 'Staff allocation' table. Presentation conclusions (wrong allocation and consequences, unallocated staff), to Coordination.
3. Payroll reconciliation, and checking of the payment procedure;
4. Consolidation of the 'Running costs follow-up' in link with the Finance Department in Shamali. Presentation to Coordination;
5. Inform Coordination from any potential deviation from the budget;
6. Checking of the purchase of supplies according to agreed consumption norms;
7. Checking of attendance of vehicles and heavy equipment on site;
8. Checking of the stock records, and adequate documents;
9. Liaison with the appropriate departments (Administration, Finance, Logistics);
Refers to:
ACTED Afghanistan - Coordination (Area and Country Coordination)
ACTED Afghanistan - Salang Director of Operation
ACTED Afghanistan - Capital Office Head of Departments
III. Required Qualifications
Qualified candidates must have:
- Masters Degree in Finance, Business School;
- Fluency in English;
- Excellent computer skills: Word and Excel;
- Excellent analytical skills
- Diplomacy, rigor, flexibility.
IV. Conditions
Salary according to experience. Insurance and medical cover.
Food, transportation, lodging covered by ACTED.
Applications for this position should be sent to:
Patricia d'Erneville
jobs@acted.org
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Area Coordinator
Organisation ACTED (http://www.acted.org)
Job Location Afghanistan (Kabul)
Closing date 26 Jan 2004
Job Description and qualifications:
I. Background on ACTED:
ACTED, l'Agence d'Aide à la Cooperation Technique et au Développement or the Agency for Technical Co-operation and Development, is an NGO registered in France with global operations in Central Asia, Europe, Latin America and Africa. ACTED has been active in 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. Responsibilities:
ACTED is currently looking to fill an Area Coordinator position in Kabul. This is a key challenging position requiring the ability to balance and effectively address internal organizational management challenges and close liaising with external stakeholders to shape a forward-looking programmatic and strategic direction.
As such key responsibilities will include:
Internally
Manage the local staff team, including a few expatriates - mainly sectoral specialists; spread across three field sub-offices for higher performance;
Facilitate program development, through conceptualization, design, proposal and program initiation, with a particular focus on shelter construction, water and sanitation programmes as well as community mobilization and micro-credit activities;
Ensure effective integration and mainstreaming of gender into all programs;
Build and/or improve systems to supervise and manage the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programmes;
Ensure cross-program integration, learning, sharing and adoption of best practices from other ACTED regions of operations;
Closely supervise and monitor the work of the finance, administration, logistics and auditing departments;
Administer program budgets and evaluate financial program effectiveness;
Facilitate the development of monitoring and evaluation tools for program.
Externally
Demonstrate vision and leadership in building a coherent strategic direction for the area, in line with ACTED Afghanistan's overall strategy;
Liaise with all external stakeholders: donors, partners, the government, incuding local authorities, and commuties;
Act as a catalyst with all stakeholders to better plan and coordinate existing and new programs;
Ensure that reporting requirements for projects are met;
Actively contribute and participate in the strategic direction of ACTED Afghanistan through facilitation of timely needs assessments to inform strategic planning.
III. Qualifications:
Qualified candidates must have:
Post-Graduate diploma in Management, International Relations or Development studies with relevant work experience.
5+ years of field experience in project management of development and/or relief programs - preferably large programmes;
Strong educational background in development studies, agriculture and/ community mobilization or any related field,
Solid experience in working with community-based institutions and capacity-building programmes;
Excellent communication and drafting skills;
Ability to manage a large team and demonstrate leadership by bringing a geographically scattered team around a same vision and developing programmatic quality standards across regions;
Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;
Familiarity with the aid system, and ability to interface with donors, Ministries, local authorities and community leaders;
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills;
Commitment to gender equity, and passion for development an absolute requirement;
Knowledge of Afghanistan and/or the region an asset;
Fluency in English required - ability to communicate in Farsi/Dari a plus;
Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel and Project Management software a requirement.
IV. Conditions:
Contract duraction: 6 months to be renewed
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.
Applications for this position should be sent to:
jobs@acted.org
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Research Support Officer
Organisation Afthanistan Research and Evaluation Unit (http://www.areu.org.pk)
Organisation Description The purpose of the AREU is to conduct quality action-oriented research that will inform and influence policy and practice to improve Afghan lives.
Job Location Afghanistan (Kabul)
Closing date 23 Jan 2004
Job Description and qualifications:
AFGHANISTAN RESEARCH AND EVALUATION UNIT
Internship Opportunity
Research Support Officer
ABOUT AREU
The purpose of the AREU is to conduct quality action-oriented research that will inform and influence policy and practice to improve Afghan lives.
The research themes cover the following areas: political economy and markets, governance, livelihoods & vulnerability, gender, natural resource management, education and health. AREU conducts both longer-term and shorter-terms research that contribute to at least one of the above themes.
Fundamental to the purpose of AREU is the belief that its work should make a difference to the lives of Afghans and it seeks, therefore, not just to produce reports but to be part of a process of change that will significantly improve the quality, impact and accountability of assistance efforts. To help achieve this change, AREU is seeking a Research Support Officer to provide support to researchers both within AREU and in other organisations, with emphasis on the former.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The position will be based in Kabul but may involve some travel within Afghanistan.
1. Supporting shorter-term researchers
The major part of this role is to provide administrative and logistical support to short-term consultants, e.g.
- arranging itinerary of visit, including meeting schedules
- arranging appropriate translation provision
- liaising with the Communications and Advocacy department to decide on the best way to disseminate findings, and then facilitating this
- where feasible and needed, assist consultants in conducting their research
2. Being the AREU link for research and surveys conducted by other organisations e.g. NRVA, NHD etc.
- attending and inputting into related meetings
- facilitating attendance and input by other AREU staff, where appropriate
- bringing knowledge and understanding of other organisations' survey and research initiatives into AREU
- analysing other organisations' data for AREU use, where appropriate
3. Facilitating research methodology support to other organisations
- meeting with individuals seeking methodological advice
- facilitating input from AREU researchers where appropriate
- setting up a 'research methodology' surgery
- organising 2/3 research methodology seminars aimed at documenting learning from different types of research
- writing up learning from such seminars for others
4. Organising the implementation of the professional development programme for AREU researchers, based on the agreed strategy:
- arranging the formal training component (dates, place, attendance etc)
- facilitating the informal training aspects (seminars by consultants; debrief meetings; staff mentoring etc).
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience/knowledge of research methodologies
- Quantitative analysis skills (particularly statistics)
- Strong organizational ad administrative skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical skills;
- Familiarity with Office XP and statistical packages;
- Fluency in English.
Desirable
- Dari/Pashto language skills;
- Knowledge/experience of Afghanistan.
BENEFITS
Return flights, R&R flights, funds to cover insurance, housing, and a stipend of $700 per month.
One-year commitment sought.
Deadline for applications: Friday 23 January 2004.
Unfortunately due to time pressures, we will only be able to contact applicants whom we would like to interview.
For more information on AREU, please visit our website at http://www.areu.org.pk
Applications for this position should be sent to:
If interested, please email a CV plus covering letter that addresses the above person specification, using examples, to Alexia Coke at: alexia@areu.org.pk or Aftab Opel at: aftabopel@yahoo.com
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Job Title Coordinateur de Programme Agricole
Organisation Solidarités (http://www.solidarites.org)
Organisation Description Villa Souchet, 105 avenue Gambetta-75020 Paris- France
Job Location Afghanistan (Kabul)
Closing date 15 Jan 2004
Job Description and qualifications:
MISSION:
Solidarités, ONG présente en Afghanistan depuis plus de vingt ans, intervient aujourd'hui principalement en milieu rural dans le centre et le nord du pays.
Au niveau politique, l'Afghanistan reste confronté à des enjeux majeurs. Le gouvernement de Karzaï reste fragile malgré les efforts de la communauté Internationale. Les problèmes de sécurité sont toujours très préoccupants ; le rôle et l'impact de la présence des forces américaines reste incertain notamment dans leur volonté d'occuper une place de choix dans la reconstruction du pays (à travers les Provincial Reconstruction Team). La paix n'est donc pas revenue et la reconstruction du pays peine à s'amorcer.
Le niveau de production agricole est encore insuffisant pour assurer l'autosuffisance alimentaire du pays. Cependant les précipitations de cette année sont de bonnes augures pour les récoltes à venir.
Sur un plan humanitaire, nombreux sont les problèmes qui restent encore sans réponse. L'aide au retour des réfugiés reste une priorité notamment sur la zone Nord du pays. Dans le Hazarajat les besoins s'amenuisent et nous étudions les possibilités d'intervention sur d'autres zones (Panjao, Waras) où une évaluation est en cours.
En terme de stratégie opérationnelle, les actions engagées par Solidarités ont pour objet d'aider à la réinstallation des populations déplacées par les combats et les conséquences de trois années de sécheresse. La mission Solidarités Afghanistan comprend actuellement deux bases régionales (Mazar & Bamyan), qui chacune a la responsabilité de bases locales et de programmes spécifiques, avec une structure régionale de coordination à Kaboul (programmes, logistique, administration).
Le volume des budgets mis en oeuvre pour l'année 2002 s'élève à 6,5 Millions d'Euros.
FONCTIONS:
a. Coordination du Programme Agricole
- Etre le garant de la cohérence du programme vis à vis des besoins des populations
- Contribuer à une stratégie de programme adaptée à la stratégie de l'organisation et au contexte
- Fixer des objectifs et des indicateurs spécifiques et généraux
- Superviser la planification des activités et des ressources dans le temps, selon les objectifs fixés
- Assure la coordination technique, et la représentation du programme avec les représentants des partenaires institutionnels (DG, FAO, ...)
b. Suivi du programme en cours
- Etre le garant du reporting programme dans les délais (intermédiaires et finaux. narratifs et financiers)
- S'assurer de l'application de l'éthique, de la charte et du mandat de l'organisation ainsi que de la politique humanitaire et de développement en interne et en externe
- Etre force de proposition pour la prolongation ou le développement de l'activité agricole en fonction des résultats obtenus et de l'impact de l'action sur les populations
c. La gestion des ressources humaines alloués au programme agricole
- Planifier les ressources humaines et les structures organisationnelles en fonction du programme
- Utiliser les techniques de management préconisées par l'association
- Faire les entretiens d'appréciation des performances pour le personnel sous sa responsabilité directe (2 expatriés et 70 nationaux)
- Gérer et faire valoir la dynamique de groupe dans l'atteinte des objectifs du programme et le bien-être du personnel, par des réunions de l'équipe, des visites de terrain, etc.
- Arbitrer / aider à résoudre des conflits d'équipe
- Motiver les individus et les aider à contribuer à l'atteinte des objectifs des programmes
- Transmettre et promouvoir les valeurs et l'éthique de l'organisation
d. La gestion financière et budgétaire concernant son programme
- Participe à l'élaboration des budgets adaptés aux besoins de l'organisation et aux différents bailleurs de fonds
- Suivre les lignes budgétaires qui le concerne
- Faire la demande de trésorerie mensuel pour son programme
- S'assurer de la production des rapports budgétaires conformément aux échéances fixées par le siège
PROFIL:
- Formation supérieure agro ou formation technique agricole en production animale et végétale + base en technologie agro- alimentaire
- Expériences en gestion de projet de relance agricole en sortie de crise et des relations avec les communautés villageoises indispensables
- Expérience en zone aride et moyenne montagne est un plus
- Connaissance en zootechnie est un plus
- Longue expérience en développement agri/agro à l'étranger avec une bonne connaissance des partenaires institutionnels (DG relex, FAO, ICARDA,...)
- Totale maîtrise en anglais et informatique (internet, Word, Excel) INDISPENSABLE
STATUT:
Salarié ( selon les critères de l'association et compétences ) ou Volontaire indemnisé ( 838 € par mois + 200 USD de « per diem » par mois )
Frais de vie :
Hébergement, nourriture, déplacements sont à la charge de Solidarités.
Assurances :
L'expatrié bénéficie d'une couverture sociale de qualité permettant de couvrir les frais
de santé (frais médicaux et chirurgicaux, frais bucco dentaires et ophtalmologiques, rapatriement) et d'une prévoyance accident incluant les risques de guerre. Les frais de vaccination nécessaire au départ sont remboursés par l'assurance.
Break :
L'expatrié bénéficie de périodes de breaks tout au long de sa mission. Pour une mission d'une durée d'un an, l'expatrié bénéficie, au bout de trois mois de terrain, d'un break d'une semaine en dehors du pays d'intervention avec une participation forfaitaire de Solidarités de 500 USD.
Après 6 mois de mission, break de 15 jours avec un aller retour en France payé par
Solidarités de façon à garder contact avec ses proches.
Il/elle bénéficie de nouveau d'un break d'une semaine hors du pays d'intervention avec une participation de 500 USD de Solidarités au bout de 9 mois.
Formalités administratives :
Afin de simplifier la procédure administrative post recrutement, vous êtes invités à vous assurer de la validité des documents suivants :
- Passeport ( valide 6 mois après la date de fin de mission prévue)
- Permis de conduire national et international
- Pour les ressortissants hors Union Européenne ( titre de séjour sur territoire français)
- Carnet de vaccination (surtout fièvre jaune)
Applications for this position should be sent to:
Adresser CV ( avec noms et adresses de vos référents) et lettre de motivation en français, de préférence en version informatique à:
MME. BOURSICOT GWENDAL SOLIDARITES
EMAIL: DRH@SOLIDARITES.ORG
105 avenue Gambetta 75020 PARIS - FRANCE
Tel :+33 1 43.15.13.13 - Fax : +33 1 43.15.08.09
Pour plus de renseignements sur Solidarités et son action : http://www.solidarites.org
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Gender Officer - Intern
Organisation ACTED (http://www.acted.org)
Job Location Afghanistan (Shamali Area)
Closing date 01 Feb 2004
Job Description and qualifications:
I. Position Description
The role of the Gender Officer is to:
Lead the Gender/Community Development Team with a focus on women, income generation, microfinance, women's issues and community development practices in five districts/communities of the Shamali including Estalif, Kalakan, Mir Bacha Kot, Qarabagh, and Charikar.
Encourage change through the active participation of the community members - both men and women.
Work with groups of women in developing ideas for improved community participation in rehabilitation activities, income generation projects.
Serve as the focal point for all gender activities as well as, monitor the progress of projects through site visits and discussions with beneficiaries.
Act as the liaison between ACTED and other agencies as well as the local authorities.
Update ACTED senior staff on the status of the projects and discussions with the community.
Assess current needs and develop actions to address the needs of surrounding gender issues on the Shamali Plain
Develop assessment tools and implement community assessments and surveys.
Travel to the field on a regular basis
Assess the role of women in development and ensure their inclusion in all aspects of donor funded activities.
Develop strategies for reaching women in rural communities organize formal training and meeting events and facilitate non-formal education activities for rural women.
Prepare work plans, schedules and monthly reports for all activities.
Identify opportunities for new micro-finance activities for women.
II. Required Qualifications:
Qualified candidates must have:
A minimum of three years experience in community mobilization;
Experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of income generation/micro-finance projects;
Previous gender cross cultural experience;
Excellent written and spoken English;
A good understanding of gender issues;
Excellent organizational skills;
Previous experience in capacity building and/or training;
Previous experience in monitoring and evaluation;
Initiative to evolve and develop existing and new gender-related projects according to identified needs;
Ability to work independently while being a strong team player;
Ability to travel independently with other staff members to rural locations;
The ability to operate Microsoft Word and Excel.
As these activities are mainly in rural areas working with rural men and women with limited opportunities, the applicant must show sensitivity, initiative, resourcefulness, patience and willingness to work as a team player.
III. Conditions:
Unpaid position - Perdiem: 200USD/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
IV. Submission of applications:
Applications, in English, should include a resume, a cover letter and three references.
Applications for this position should be sent to:
Patricia d'Erneville
jobs@acted.org
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Reporting Officer - Intern
Organisation ACTED (http://www.acted.org)
Job Location Afghanistan (Shamali)
Closing date 01 Feb 2004
Job Description and qualifications:
Duration: 6 months
Starting date: January 2004
I. Background:
ACTED has been working in Central Asia since 1993. In Afghanistan, we are currently implementing relief programs (Food, IdPs and returnees support, vulnerability reduction, Infrastructure rehabilitation, Shelter, Social). Our action has been reinforced on the field since the beginning of the crisis. We are now entering a phase of rehabilitation and reconstruction in four areas (North East, Baghlan, Kabul, Faryab).
II. Post Profile:
Under the supervision of the Head of Department, the reporting officer will:
Collect and synthetize datas from the field on various programs,
Write narrative and financial reports in coordination with the program managers and the coordinators,
Participate to the realisation of socio-economic surveys and of proposals
Attend coordination and information meetings with other NGOs
III. Qualifications required :
Postgraduate diploma in journalism, International Relations and relevant reporting work experience.
Proficiency in written and spoken English
Writing abilities
Skills in political sciences or international relations
Ability to work efficienty under pressure
Previous experience in the humanitarian field, with a good knowledge of donors.
insurance + accident + care in France ensured by ACTED
IV. Conditions:
Per diem, medical cover, repatriation grant, food, housing and transportation ensured by ACTED.
To apply send CV + cover letter and a writing sample.
Applications for this position should be sent to:
Patricia d'Erneville
jobs@acted.org
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Area Coordinator
Organisation ACTED (http://www.acted.org)
Job Location Afghanistan (Baghlan)
Closing date 01 Feb 2004
Job Description and qualifications:
I. Background on ACTED:
ACTED, l'Agence d'Aide à la Cooperation Technique et au Développement or the Agency for Technical Co-operation and Development, is an NGO registered in France with global operations in Central Asia, Europe, Latin America and Africa. ACTED has been active in 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 has the ability to operate and manage this change effectively and creatively.
II. Responsibilities:
ACTED is currently looking to fill in an Area Coordinator positions in Baghlan. This is a key challenging position requiring the ability to balance and effectively address internal organizational management challenges and close liaising with external stakeholders to shape a forward-looking programmatic and strategic direction.
As such key responsibilities will include:
Internally
Manage a 100 person local staff team, including a few expatriates mainly sectoral specialists, spread across three field sub-offices for higher performance;
Facilitate program development, through conceptualization, design, proposal and program initiation, with a particular focus on shelter construction, water and sanitation programmes as well as community mobilization and micro-credit activities;
Ensure effective integration and mainstreaming of gender into all programs;
Build and/or improve systems to supervise and manage the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programmes;
Ensure cross-program integration, learning, sharing and adoption of best practices from other ACTED regions of operations;
Closely supervise and monitor the work of the finance, administration, logistics and auditing departments;
Administer program budgets and evaluate financial program effectiveness;
Facilitate the development of monitoring and evaluation tools for program.
Externally
Demonstrate vision and leadership in building a coherent strategic direction for the area, in line with ACTED Afghanistan's overall strategy;
Liaise with all external stakeholders: donors, partners, the government, incuding local authorities, and commuties;
Act as a catalyst with all stakeholders to better plan and coordinate existing and new programs;
Ensure that reporting requirements for projects are met;
Actively contribute and participate in the strategic direction of ACTED Afghanistan through facilitation of timely needs assessments to inform strategic planning.
III. Qualifications:
Qualified candidates must have:
5+ years of field experience in project management of development and/or relief programs preferably large programmes;
Strong educational background in development studies, agriculture and/ community mobilization or any related field,
Solid experience in working with community-based institutions and capacity-building programmes;
Excellent communication and drafting skills;
Ability to manage a large team and demonstrate leadership by bringing a geographically scattered team around a same vision and developing programmatic quality standards across regions;
Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;
Familiarity with the aid system, and ability to interface with donors, Ministries, local authorities and community leaders;
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills;
Commitment to gender equity, and passion for development an absolute requirement;
Knowledge of Afghanistan and/or the region an asset;
Fluency in English required - ability to communicate in Farsi/Dari a plus;
Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel and Project Management software a requirement.
IV. Conditions:
Salary 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.
Applications for this position should be sent to:
Patricia d'Erneville
jobs@acted.org
