Job Title

Microfinance Advisor

Organization

Danish Committee for Aid to Afghan Refugees (http://www.dacaar.org/)

Organization Description

Large Danish development Organization operating in Afghanistan since 1988.

Job Location

Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date

13 Feb 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

DACAAR
Microfinance Advisor
Rural Development Programme

DACAAR has been operating in Afghanistan since 1989 and is one of the best known agencies in the country because of the DACAAR Water & Sanitation Programme which has installed more than 30,000 community handpumps. In 1997, DACAAR started a rural development programme (RDP) which now involves around 500 village Organizations. In 2000, as part of the on-going RDP, DACAAR launched a village banking style microfinance project which by end 2003 was active in more than 150 villages. The current implementation strategy of this microfinance project will be reviewed in February 2004 and a new strategy designed with greater emphasis on financial sustainability. Over the next 12 months, new financial products will be developed in conjunction with client groups and the project will be expanded.

The Government of Afghanistan has recently established the Microfinance Investment and Support Facility for Afghanistan (MISFA) with funding from the World Bank. MISFA is currently sponsoring DACAAR through a capacity building process in the microfinance sector, the process is led by the ILO. One of the objectives of the process is to assist DACAAR to prepare and submit a microfinance business plan to MISFA by mid-2004.

DACAAR is seeking to recruit a microfinance advisor to work with the Programmes Manager and the RDP Manager to manage the process of change in the DACAAR microfinance sector, to implement the revised microfinance strategy and the planned expansion of the projects. The microfinance advisor will also work with consultants and ILO advisors to develop the business plan to be submitted to MISFA.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement appropriate systems of cash flow, loan portfolio management, records, data collection and accounting practices as agreed with Programme Manager and RDP Manager
• Coordinate and network with other agencies and Government of Afghanistan in order to find an appropriate role for DACAAR in the national microfinance sector and ensure that this role is fulfilled
• Strengthen staff capacity as appropriate in all aspects of microfinance
• Prepare business plan and proposals as necessary to secure funds
• Carry out surveys directly or through DACAAR Monitoring & Evaluation Unit to investigate client satisfaction and to assist development of new financial products
• Liase with government of Afghanistan, donors, other agencies and coordination bodies to ensure that DACAAR is complying with relevant laws, statutes and regulations
• Advise DACAAR on the establishment of a microfinance institute in future

Skills/qualifications/experience

Candidates for this position should have the following:

• University degree
• Five years experience of microfinance preferably involving village banking and Islamic financing systems
• Strong affinity and experience with the financial aspects of microfinance
• Excellent networking and communication skills
• Experience in training and capacity building in microfinance

The position is for 12 months with possibility for extension. The position will be based in Kabul. DACAAR offers a competitive remuneration package and benefits commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Job Title

Chief of Operations / Deputy Programme Manager

Organization

United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) (http://www.unops.org)

Job Location

Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date

09 Feb 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

Vacancy Announcement
Vacancy No: 2004/SPD/AFG/01
Vacancy Code: AFG/02/R71
Organization Unit: Division for Special Programmes Development / Mine Action Unit, UNOPS
Position: Chief of Operations/Deputy Programme Manager
Rank or Level: L4/L5 or ALD equivalent *
Duty Station: Kabul, Afghanistan
Reporting to: Programme Manager
Estimated Starting Date: 15 March 2004
Duration of Assignment: 6 months (renewable subject to available funding and good performance)
Closing Date: 09 February 2004

The Mine Action Programme in Afghanistan (MAPA) was transferred from UNOCHA to the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) in June 2002. The UNMAS project is executed with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). The Mine Action Center for Afghanistan manages the MAPA. The Chief of Operations/Deputy Programme Manager will assist the UN Programme Manager with all strategic planning for mine action and assist in overseeing the coordination and implementation of mine action programmes, in coordination with the Afghan Government and international donors. The Chief of Operations/Deputy Programme Manager will serve as Officer-in-Charge when the UN Programme Manager is absent from the duty station and will be receive a delegation of authority to make payments and to enter into contracts on behalf of the programme.

Overview

The Chief of Operations/ Deputy Programme Manager is responsible to the Programme Manager. His/her primary duties are to manage the day-to-day, current year and plan for the next year activities of the Mine Action Programme for Afghanistan. He/she will also monitor technical developments within the Programme. In addition, the incumbent should be prepared to fill identified responsibilities of the Programme Manager during his/her absence as directed.

Specific Duties

Responsible for managing and supervising the UNMACA Operations Department and Area Mine Action Centers (AMACs);

Supervise in-kind contributions allocated to Operations;

Training of national staff, especially those at senior levels working in the Operations Department and in the AMACs;

Chair the Operations Working Group and oversee the Technical Working Group, EOD Working Group and the Mechanical Working Group;

Co-Chair, with the Programme Manager, the MACA Coordination Conference;

Coordinating all the day to day mine action operations related to Afghanistan, including mine awareness, minefield survey, mine clearance, battle area clearance and training;

Producing, reviewing and updating, in conjunction with the 8 x AMAC's and mine action NGO planning staff, the annual and quarterly work plans for the mine action programme;

Liaising with the Government, UN agencies, World Bank, NGOs and other organizations that have programmes which require mine action support;

Advising on the identification of priority tasks for the programme;

Reviewing all project proposals submitted for funding from an operational capability point of view;

Coordinate, with the Chief of Information, the efficient integration of the information management system for mine action into Programme Operations;

Coordinate, with the Chief of Quality Assurance, the efficient integration of the total quality management plan for operational mine action activities;

Coordinate with the Chief of Administration, Finance and Logistics, the effective oversight of NGO operational reports and their relation to financial outlays and reports.

Ensuring that the technical quality of all mine action projects remains at the highest professional level;

Making technical policy recommendations to the Programme Manager;

Review the annual training and development plan for the Programme;

Reviewing all accident, incident or missed device reports;

Conducting regular field trips to monitor the progress of the AMACs and implementing partner mine action activities;

Advising on matters relating to the security of all UNMAPA staff;

Carry out the duties of the UNMACA Security Officer;

Providing HQ and Field briefings of visitors to the programme;

Providing global mine action assistance by attending international mine action meetings, as appropriate;

Providing support to the drafting and implementation of a transition plan to full government responsibility for mine action in Afghanistan, and conduct of appropriate skills transfer to national counterparts in government or other bodies.

Be prepared to act as Programme Manager in his/her absence, including the responsibilities for making payments, entering into contracts and hiring national staff; and

Any other task as directed by the Programme Manager.

Qualifications

- 10-15 years work experience in mine action and/or development programmes, in one or more countries, at strategic and management level (minimum 4 years in mine action, at least 8-10 years related professional experience required).
- A proven record in management and administration as well as in public relations at the senior level.
- Experience in managing mine clearance or unexploded ordnance clearance operations using manual, mine detection dogs and mechanical ground preparation machines.
- Demonstrable skills in building/working in teams.
- Experience in capacity building and/or training in other national programmes.
- Knowledge of the International Mine Action Standards.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to effectively manage and work in a multicultural environment.
- Knowledge of the UN system and familiarity with UNOPS procedures is, in particular, highly desirable.
- Experience in field-level security tasks desirable.
- Fluency in English
- Experience in mixed-nationality work forces
- Computer skills

* This grade is indicative only. The final grade will be determined at the time of recruitment, according to the candidate's qualifications.

Job Title

Deputy Programme Director

Organization

Save the Children UK (http://www.savethechildren.org.uk/jobs)

Job Location

Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date

15 Feb 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

Deputy Programme Director - Afghanistan

£26,671 pa - Unaccompanied - 12 month contract initially

Save the Children UK is looking for an innovative and dynamic manager to play a key role in our Afghanistan programme, which currently focuses on issues such as education, child protection and health. As Deputy Programme Director, you will be responsible for supporting the Programme Director in the management and development of our programme, enabling both us and our partners to take advantage of the numerous exciting and strategic opportunities created during this key time in Afghanistan's reconstruction.

Do you have substantial experience of managing overseas development programmes?

Have you had experience of setting up effective management systems and building capacity of local teams to implement them?

Do you possess strong analytical and conceptual skills and an ability to think and plan strategically in a fluid environment?

Have you proven experience of successfully raising and managing funds from a range of donors?

If so, we would be interested in receiving your application.

Required from: ASAP

Recruitment and selection procedures and checks reflect our commitment to protect children from abuse

Save the Children aims to be an equal opportunities employer

Job Title

Head of Support Services

Organization

Save the Children UK (http://www.savethechildren.org.uk/jobs)

Job Location

Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date

15 Feb 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

Head of Support Services - Afghanistan
£24,274 p.a. - Unaccompanied - An initial 12 month contract is offered

SC UK is looking for an experienced manager to play a key role in our Afghanistan programme, which currently focuses on issues such as health, child protection and education. As Head of Support Services you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of financial and administrative systems and procedures, which will enable our programme to take advantage of the numerous exciting and strategic opportunities created during this key time in Afghanistan's reconstruction.

The post holder will play a key role in the country Senior Management Team and will be responsible for helping the Programme Director deliver on all aspects of finance, grants and administration. This includes management of the programmes finances and budgetary processes, monitoring of budgets, grants and accounts. Head of Support services will also supervise the administration of the Kabul office and support the administration of field offices, which are managed by a Programme Manager or DPD.

You will have a formal qualification in accounting/business administration/finance with proven accounting and financial ability with practical experience in managing computerised accounting systems. Knowledge and experience of devising, implementing and maintaining effective office systems is vital. Additionally you will possess management experience, with proven ability to lead, motivate and work as part a team, with good communication skills. You should also have experience of working in post conflict context.

Please complete an online application at http://www.savethechildren.org.uk/jobs

Required from: ASAP

Recruitment and selection procedures and checks reflect our commitment to protect children from abuse

Save the Children aims to be an equal opportunities employer

Job Title

Medical Coordinator

Organization

Merlin (Medical Emergency Relief International) (http://www.merlin.org.uk)

Organization Description

Providing Health Care In Crises

Job Location

Afghanistan (Taloqan, Takhar, North East Afghanistan)

Closing date

20 Feb 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

PROGRAMME: Basic Health Services Package in six districts in Takhar Province
RESPONSIBLE TO: Country Manager/ Regional Management Team
START DATE: 1st March 2004
DURATION: At least 1 Year

SALARY: £900 - £1400 per month ($1,598 - $2,486) dependent on relevant experience. Plus comprehensive insurance cover, accommodation, return flights, a per diem to cover daily living expenses & holiday allowance

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.

Responsibilities

- Overall responsibility for medical aspects of the Basic Package of Health Services
- Ensure monitoring systems are in place and that project reviews are carried out periodically in conjunction with the team and HQ staff.
- Overall management of International and National medical staff
- Optimise, in conjunction with other team members, the use of human, logistical and financial potential
- Supervision activities of expatriate and national medical program staff
- Overall planning for all training and supervisory activities
- Review/revise all technical aspects of the program on a regular basis
- Establish Merlin Health policy in co-ordination with the Regional Co-ordinator
- Monitor budget for training, drugs and medical supplies on a regular basis with the Finance officer
- Represent Merlin in Merlin on all program and technical aspects at the provincial and national levels
- Co-ordinate with all the other INGOs working in the area
- Prepare regular reports for London office and the donor agencies
- Serve as attending physician for Merlin international staff
- Maintain good inter-team communications, engender good team dynamics, and take suitable action when problems occur
- Carry out appraisals as per Merlin standard requirements and procedures
- Support team members professionally and monitor and support stress management
- Responsible for capacity development and training of all international & national medical personnel

Position requirements

Essential

- Public health training or experience, experience in managing PHC programs
- Previous co-ordination & representational experience in humanitarian context
- Demonstrated ability to co-ordinate with MoH and INGOs
- Previous supervisory experience
- Excellent management and communications skills
- Ability to analyse and interpret health data
- Ability to formulate public health responses to changing disease patterns, in collaboration with field team, consultants, and MoH representatives
- Ability to write clear and concise reports
- Fluent spoken & written English language
- Ability to work independently to a high professional standard
- Sensitivity to the cultural & political environment
- Competent Microsoft office computing skills: Word, Excel, Outlook
- Adaptable and practical
- Diplomatic
- Ability to work in climatic extremes and with frequent travel within the province
Desirable/advantageous
- Qualified physician with clinical experience
- Considerable clinical experience, particularly in tropical diseases in a developing country
- Knowledge of Dari
- Previous experience in Afghanistan/ Islamic countries
- Some familiarity with epidemiological/statistical programmes such as EpiInfo, SPSS, SAS

Applications will be shortlisted on a regular basis and we may offer the post before the closing date. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Job Title

Programme Manager

Organization

United Nations Development Programme (http://www.undp.org/af)

Job Location

Afghanistan

Closing date

05 Feb 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

VACANCY ANNOUNCMENT No.2004/01/010
Date: 22 January 2004
Post Title: Programme Manager
Organizational Unit: UNDP/Law & Order Trust Fund for Afghanistan (LOTFA)
Type of Appointment: ALD/International
Level: Equivalent P 4/P5
Duration:12 months, to commence in February 2004
Duty Station: Kabul-Afghanistan
Number of Positions: 1 (One)
Closing Date for applications: 10 February 2004

OVERALL FRAMEWORK:

One critical component of the programme for Afghanistan's recovery, reconstruction and longer-term development will be the establishment of law and order. To provide this support to the Government, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) office in Kabul has been requested to manage the Law & Order Trust Fund (LOTFA) for Afghanistan. In the framework of LOTFA, a project executed by the Ministry of the Interior has been initiated to support its effort to reinstate and, where possible, to strengthen the police force through reimbursement of police related recurrent cost, the provision of non-lethal equipment, training and institutional development activities.

The LOTFA Programme Manager will be based at the LOTFA Management Unit, Ministry of Interior, Kabul and operate under the overall guidance of the Country Director, the direct supervision of the Senior Deputy Country Director (Programme), in close coordination with National Director appointed by the Ministry of Interior and the Focal Point for the Security Sector Reform (SSR) at UNDP. S/he will supervise a team including the LOTFA Financial Manager, and the Project Managers recruited for the coordination of specific activities, as well as provide overall guidance to the LOTFA Management Unit.

The LOTFA Programme Manager will be responsible for:

• Overall management of the Trust Fund;
• Support to National Execution of the project by the Government;
• Coordination of Activities & liaison with partners/stakeholder;
• Reporting, Resource Mobilization & Donor Relations

Duties and responsibilities:

Overall management of the Trust Fund

In close coordination with the National Director appointed by the Ministry of Interior, and with the support of the Financial Manager and Management Unit, the Programme Manager will support the overall management of the Trust Fund, including:

• Process the releasing of the required approved financial advances;
• Track LOTFA funds flow and ensure that the processing is smooth;
• Maintain an accurate record of transactions and database of activities;
• Contribute substantially to quarterly reviews of progress in implementation;
• Keep UNDP, the Steering Committee and government apprised of funds availability.

Support to National Execution

• Advise the National Director appointed at the Ministry of Interior;
• Contribute to the preparation and timely submission of Quarterly Financial Forecasts and Reports as appropriate;
• Support the processing and implementation of Services Agreements;

Coordination & Liaison

• Coordinate the projects and activities undertaken under LOTFA;
• Maintain close liaison with relevant Government bodies for all LOTFA related matters, in particular the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Finance;
• Maintain close liaison and working relations with other stakeholders in the Security Sector, in particular UNAMA, the World Bank (as manager of the ARTF), the Donor Countries especially Germany as the Lead Donor in security sector.

Reporting, Resource Mobilization & Donor Relations

• Prepare regular briefings, monthly updates, and quarterly and final operational and financial reports, including any audit requirements;
• Ensure timely submission of reports by UNDP to donors on the utilization of funds.
• Support the efforts to mobilize resources in close cooperation with partners;
• Provide inputs and project budget for the preparation of draft agreements with donors.

Minimum Qualification and experience required:

• The selected candidate should demonstrate:
• At least ten years professional work experience in the UN System, especially with UNDP, in the management and coordination of projects/programmes and in the financial and administrative management of Trust Funds;
• Advanced degree in management or relevant field (social sciences/law);
• Substantial experience in the implementation of activities in the areas of security and law enforcement an asset;
• Familiarity with UNDP management procedures;
• Proven experience of work at government level and familiarity with government structures and functioning;
• Ability to lead and manage personnel, and make sound judgments;
• Excellent communications and reporting skills;
• Full fluency in English; familiarity with Dari/Persian and/or Pashtu would be an advantage;

Submission of Applications:

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

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

Please note that applications received after the closing date (i.e. 10 February 2004) will not be given consideration. Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will be contacted for interview.

Women Candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Job Title

Project Co-ordinators, Legal Aid

Organization

Norwegian Refugee Council (http://www.nrc.no)

Organization Description

The Norwegian Refugee Council is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization that has worked actively for more than 50 years to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced persons. We work for their rights, assisting with food, shelter and education and offering counselling on repatriation. The Norwegian Refugee Council has 800 committed and competent employees involved in projects on four continents, to give refugees and internally displaced persons a better life and future. In addition we have one of the world's largest standby forces of 500 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when the crisis occurs.

Job Location

Afghanistan (Kabul, Herat and Mazar-i-Sharif. Extensive travel in Afghanistan can be expected. Afghanistan is a non-family duty station.)

Closing date

15 Feb 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

The Norwegian Refugee Council is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization that has worked actively for more than 50 years to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced persons. We work for their rights, assisting with food, shelter and education and offering counselling on repatriation.

Renewed advertisement
Former applicants need not re-submit their applications

The Norwegian Refugee Council, NRC, with Headquarters in Oslo has programmes (shelter, distribution, education and information, counselling and legal aid) and Country Offices in eighteen countries in Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America.

NRC has established a cross-border project for refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Pakistan/Afghanistan. The main objective of the information and counselling project is to provide information and legal assistance and to make an analysis of the situation related to the return process in order to assist the returnees and IDPs.

The Project Co-ordinators will work in close co-operation with other NRC offices as well as with UN agencies, local and international NGOs and the local government.

Responsibilities

• Professional project management and implementation
• Recruitment, training and support of local staff
• Writing and editing regular and thematic reports, based on NRC's case-work about the legal, and other, problems facing Afghan returnees and IDPs
• Working with the appropriate authorities to find solutions to the problems identified by NRC's case-work and helping to build the capacity of these authorities through training and other activities
• Identify obstacles to return, including civil rights issues, and advocate appropriate responses
• Develop methodology for providing trustworthy counselling to the target groups.

Qualifications and skills (Minimum requirements)

• A university degree in law
• Proficiency in English
• An ability and willingness to understand new legal systems quickly
• An understanding of refugee and international human rights law
• Flexibility, communication and social skills, cultural sensitivity
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds
• Ability and willingness to work in relatively harsh and isolated conditions
• Good drafting skills on legal issues
• Knowledge of the region desirable
• Computer skills
• Driving skills (Driver's licences)

Experience (Minimum requirements)

• A minimum of two years overseas experience working for international development, human rights monitoring or refugee supporting Organizations
• Practical legal experience
• Management experience

The Project Co-ordinators report to the ICLA Programme Manager for Afghanistan.

Commencement: As soon as possible, given that the proper authority grants necessary funding.

Duty station: Kabul, Herat and Mazar-i-Sharif. Extensive travel in Afghanistan can be expected. Afghanistan is a non-family duty station.

Contract period: One year, with possibility of extension. Subject to funding.

Salary/benefits: According to NRC scales and agreements, free housing of moderate standard

The Norwegian Refugee Council has 800 committed and competent employees involved in projects on four continents, to give refugees and internally displaced persons a better life and future. In addition we have one of the world's largest standby forces of 500 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours notice when the crisis occurs.

For more information: http://www.nrc.no

Job Title

RH Officer inter

Organization

ACTED (http://www.acted.org)

Organization Description

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.

Job Location

Afghanistan (Shamali)

Closing date

29 Feb 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

Background on program
The developement objective of the project RAMP, is to enhance the food security and income of the rural population living in the Shamali plains by rehabilitating and improving infrastructure and rebuilding the agricultural production system responding to the diverse socio-economic needs to ensure sustainnability of development interventions.

Responsibilities:

Working under the supervision of the Ramp Program Manager, in collaboration with the Area Administration and Kabul HR Department, the HR Officer's responsibilities include:

1. Launching and supervising the entire recruitment procedure for the Ramp Programme:

• Assessing the needs with the Ramp Program Manager;
• Matching them with funding lines and budget allocations;
• Writing and improving TORs for each needed position;
• Advertising positions effectively and creatively;
• Selecting, interviewing and recruiting people in liaison with Area officer.

2. Managing the HR system for approximately 250 NSP staff, that includes:

• Training and capacity building;
• Contractual issues;
• Clarification and articulation of HR policies
• Development and consolidation of a performance appraisal system;
• Consolidation of personnel files;
• Vacation request forms and follow up;
• Any other HR-related business.

3. Liaise with Teams in the field and in Kabul:

• Establishing lines of communication between all HR actors and Finance Departments in the field and Kabul.

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have:

• A university degree in Human Resources, Administration or Management;
• Knowledge of and at least a significant experience in recruitment and human resources management;
• Ability to manage effectively and to organize complex information;
• Very good communication skills;
• Flexibility, autonomy, and cross-cultural sensibility required;
• Fluency in English;
• Excellent knowledge of Word and Excel required.

Job Title

Senior Program Officer

Organization

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

Organization Description

Emergency Relief and Redevelopment

Job Location

Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date

29 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: March 1, 2004

Contract period: 12-24 months

Salary Range and Benefits: $2200US-$3200US per month depending on experience plus per-diem, leave, insurances, housing, and travel. This is an unaccompanied post.

Job Title

Finance Manager

Organization

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

Organization Description

Emegency Relief and Redevelopment

Job Location

Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date

29 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 Finance Manager in Afghanistan. The Finance Manager is responsible for running the day-to-day financial operations of the RI Kabul (Afghanistan) office, including the supervision of the local finance officer, in order for the local finance staff to take over primary management of the finance department.
Responsibilities:

1) Works closely with the Deputy Country Director and other Finance Officers to improve and maintain financial management policies, systems, structures, and procedures.
2) Ensures the smooth day-to-day running of the finance office through supervision/management of the local Finance Officer.
3) Plans and supervises work of the Afghanistan finance staff including tracking and monitoring of procurements and expenditures, and establishes and maintains an office purchasing, inventory, and requisition system.
4) Conducts training sessions for Afghanistan finance staff. Areas of concentration will include:

• Budget formulation,
• Multiple grant accounting,
• Expense reporting, and
• Audit preparation.

5) Coordinates compiling of project monthly financial reports for submission to the Deputy Country Director and onward to RI HQ office and donors.
6) Assists the Finance Officers and facilitates in the production of narrative reports to home office and donors as required.
7) Works under the direction of the Country Director to develop and monitor budgets.
8) Assists project coordinators in ensuring compliance with conditions of grant-funded projects.
9) Serves as liaison with donors in financial and budgetary affairs of field programs.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Oversee National finance staff and provide training and management when necessary.

Requirements: (RESUMES WITHOUT THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED)

1. A minimum of 5 years of NGO financial accounting experience in the field with progressively responsible management responsibilities
2. A minimum of 5 years experience with an accounting software package (Quickbooks preferred)
3. Ability to live, work and travel under difficult environmental conditions and in physically insecure/politically complex areas
4. Outstanding interpersonal skills, particularly when dealing with national staff and multi-cultural teams
5. Proven initiative and resourcefulness
6. Proven leadership ability
7. Excellent oral communication skills and writing ability in English
8. Proven decision making and problem solving abilities ?
9. PRIOR EXPERIENCE WITH A RELIEF/ POST-CONFLICT ORIENTED NGO
10. PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN AN OVERSEA POSTING
11. Immediate availability

Starting date: March 1, 2004

Contract period: 12-24 months

Salary Range and Benefits: $1800US-$2500US per month depending on experience plus per-diem, leave, insurances, housing, and travel. This is an unaccompanied post.

Job Title

Civil Engineer

Organization

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

Organization Description

International Relief and Redevelopment

Job Location

Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date

28 Feb 2004

Job Description and qualifications:

Relief International, an international relief and development agency with cross-sectoral programs bridging relief and development, will require the services of a Construction Program Manager to manage and supervise various phases of construction projects in Afghanistan.
The current position will manage and supervise the construction of two women's centers in Taloqan, in the Takhar region. While based in Taloqan, the position will also require travel to Samangan, Kabul, and Jalalabad. Responsibilities include:

Responsibilities:

1. Managing sub-office and national staff
2. Ensure timely and accurate financial and narrative reports
3. Represent Relief International to authorities, donors, UN and other NGOs
4. Quality assurance management
5. Program budget monitoring and allocation
6. Identification and supervision of implementing partners
7. Identification and selection of construction projects
8. Supply chain management
9. Security management

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
2. At least 3 years of progressively responsible community-based construction programming in developing country settings; construction experience in the use of appropriate technology; experience with community participatory techniques
3. Experience of living and working in insecure environments
4. Excellent team skills
5. Strong written and oral communication skills in English, including proven experience of proposal writing
6. MINIMUM 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN AN OVERSEAS POSTING
7. MINIMUM 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE WORKING FOR A NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION (NGO)
8. Immediate availability

Starting date: March 1, 2004

Contract period: 8-12 months

Salary Range and Benefits: $1500US-$2500US per month depending on experience plus per-diem, leave, insurances, housing, and travel. This is an unaccompanied post.