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Afghanistan-related Jobs

 

List for 06 February 2004

Employment Opportunities

 

 

Job Title

Business / Market specialist

 

Organization

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

 

Job Location

Afghanistan (Shamali Area)

 

Closing date

15 Feb 2004

 

Job Description and qualifications:

 

Position: Business/ Market Specialist
Contract duration: 9 months
Location: Shamali Area -
Afghanistan
Starting date: February 2004

I. Background

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 the agency is moving towards an integrated development strategy.
The project aims to enhance food security and income of the rural population living in the Shamali Plains by rehabilitating and improving infrastructure and rebuilding the agricultural production and market systems, through the introduction of applied technology and skills to boost economic growth. The project also aims to boost income-generating activities for women, through the development of innovative low-tech facilities.

ACTED is looking for a Business/Market Specialist to manage its business and marketing activities for the Rebuilding Afghanistan Agricultural Markets Program (RAMP), focused on the Shamali Plains north of Kabul. This position is for 9 months, and requires a strong business background related to agricultural markets in complex contexts.

II. Tasks description

Internally

  • manage a team of 3 local business/marketing professionals
  • coordinate activities with other professional team members and support staff.
  • assist in the recruitment of team members as needed, write job descriptions, interview candidates, perform regular appraisals
  • prepare and carry out work plans
  • introduce new technologies for processing and packaging
  • monitor, review, and analyze regular information and data sources
  • manage the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of activities
  • develop and follow activity budget, administration, logistics, and auditing
  • collect project information and give feedback
  • contribute to internal and external reports, and create specific reports as required
  • develop internal capacity, building on strengths, supporting areas in need, and transferring knowledge to local staff
  • attend and participate in regular coordination meetings among local staff, head office, and operational partners
  • collaborate with head office, and with other ACTED regions and operations
  • provide timely and effective communication, both verbally and in writing, including email, radio, phone, satellite phone, and in person
  • ensure integration of gender into programs
  • adapt and develop flexible strategies to deal with unforeseen or changing conditions
  • report to Project Manager


Externally

  • study and adapt marketing systems at local and national level
  • prepare and conduct market/field surveys as required
  • develop strategies for market improvement, and develop best marketing practices
  • investigate and propose best methods to develop national and international markets
  • maintain timely and regular communication
  • ensure reporting requirements for projects are met
  • facilitate timely needs assessments
  • provide representation in coordination meetings as required
  • develop external capacity, building on strengths, supporting areas in need, and transferring knowledge to government authorities and local communities
  • liaise with donors, partners, other humanitarian organizations, UN agencies, government authorities, local authorities, communities, and other stakeholders
  • adapt to sudden or unforeseen changes or needs


III. Qualifications Required

  • university degree in business, marketing, international development, or related field relevant to the project
  • 3 or more years of field experience with business administration and/or marketing in complex developing world context, particularly in agricultural programs
  • familiarity with international aid systems, and ability to interface with donors, partners, other humanitarian organizations, UN agencies, government authorities, local authorities and communities
  • experience working with community based institutions and capacity building programs
  • strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • positive attitude, and ability to work in demanding environment requiring flexibility, patience, and tolerance
  • respect for other cultures and commitment to gender equity
  • fluency in English required
  • proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • knowledge of, or willingness to learn, basic database and gis software
  • knowledge of Afghanistan an asset


V. Conditions

Salary: to be determined + per diem
Benefits: All accommodation, food and travel expenses covered, including a one-week R&R between the third and fourth month of operation. Medical and life insurance also covered.
Living and security conditions: Further information available during the interview process.

VI. Submission of applications:

Applications, in English, should include a resume, a cover letter and three references. They should be submitted as soon as possible to the following address :

Patricia d'Erneville
ACTED
33, rue Godot de Mauroy
75009
Paris
France
Tel. + 33 (0) 1 42 65 33 33
Fax. + 33 (0) 1 42 65 33 46
E-mail: jobs@acted.org

 

 

 

JOB

Persian and Turkish Instructors

Eastern Summer Consortium

Ohio State U.

Summer 2004

 

The Eastern Summer Consortium in Persian and Turkish (June 21 to August

13, 2004) seeks Persian and Turkish instructors for intensive instruction

in both introductory (Novice Low to Novice High) and intermediate

(Intermediate Low to Intermediate High) Persian and Turkish. The emphasis in all

courses will be on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The target

proficiency level for the introductory courses will be Novice High, and for the

intermediate courses Intermediate High.  A two-day (June 17-18, 2004)

pre-service workshop focusing on teaching with ACTFL-based proficiency

guidelines will be held for Consortium instructors, and for others who

wish

to attend.

 

Please submit an application letter, CV, a brief description of how the

applicant would teach one of the above courses, including a full

description

of materials to be used, and two letters of reference no later than

March 1,

2004, to:

 

Stafford Noble, Consortium Coordinator

Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures

The Ohio State University

203 Jennings Hall, 1735 Neil Ave.

Columbus, OH 43210-1293

Phone: 614-292-7758

Fax: 614-292-1262

E-mail: noble.3@osu.edu

 

EO/AAE.  Women, minorities, Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans,

and

individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

The Eastern Consortium is a cooperative arrangement of the Title VI

National Resource Centers of Columbia, Georgetown, Harvard, New York, Ohio

State, and Princeton Universities and the Universities of Michigan and

Pennsylvania, with special support from the College of Humanities of The Ohio State

University. Additional support has been provided by the Inner Asian and

Uralic National Resource Center at Indiana University.

 

 

 

Assistant Chief of Party, Afghanistan Date Posted:  5 February 2004  

 

 

 

Organization: 

Chemonics International Inc.

Country/Region: Afghanistan

Apply By:  25 February 2004

 

Contact Information:

 

 

Email:  RAMPrecruit@chemonics.net

Fax:  

 

Please Note: If you apply by email, please reference 'The Recruiting Center at DevelopmentEx.com'

 

 

 

 

 

 Job Opportunity Description

 

Chemonics International seeks an operations management specialist for a USAID-funded program to rebuild agricultural markets in Afghanistan. Responsibilities include financial, administrative, and personnel management; ensuring program activities are in line with contractual obligations and corporate procedures; providing leadership and support to contracts and training components; supervising local staff; liaising with the Afghan Ministry of Agriculture, USAID, and the Kabul business community; and serving as security coordinator. This 30-month assignment, with a minimum one-year commitment, is based in Kabul and may involve in-country travel.

 

Qualifications:

•Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), or equivalent combination of education and work experience

•10 years of project management experience, including at least 5 years managing field offices

•Thorough knowledge of USAID contractual and reporting requirements, FAR, and AIDAR

•Understanding of Afghanistan's unique political and security environment

•Proven ability to mentor, supervise, and support local professionals and junior expatriate staff

•Strong computer spreadsheet/word processing skills, including advanced budgeting

•Strong interpersonal skills (tact, diplomacy, patience)

 

 

Send electronic submissions to RAMPrecruit@chemonics.net by February 25, 2004. Please include the position title in the subject line.

 

 

Finalists will be contacted.

 

 

Irrigation and Drainage Engineer, Afghanistan Date Posted:  5 February 2004  

 

 

 

Organization: 

Chemonics International Inc.

Country/Region: Afghanistan

Apply By:  20 February 2004

 

Contact Information:

 

 

Email:  ramprecruit@chemonics.net

Fax:  

 

Please Note: If you apply by email, please reference 'The Recruiting Center at DevelopmentEx.com'

 

 

 

 

 

 Job Opportunity Description

 

Chemonics International seeks a long-term irrigation and drainage engineer for a USAID-funded program to rebuild agricultural markets in Afghanistan. Responsibilities include supervising all rural irrigation infrastructure activities and personnel; conducting rural infrastructure assessments; and soliciting, awarding, and managing subcontracts, grants, and job orders.

 

Qualifications:

•Degree in civil/irrigation engineering

•Knowledge of appropriate technologies for water and agricultural irrigation and drainage

•International rural infrastructure and management experience, including business development and team supervision

•Experience in Afghanistan or Central Asia a plus

 

 

Send electronic submissions to ramprecruit@chemonics.net by February 20, 2004. Please include the position title in the subject line.

 

 

Finalists will be contacted.

 

 

Director of Finance and Administration, Afghanistan Date Posted:  4 February 2004  

 

 

 

Organization: 

International Relief and Development, Inc.

Country/Region: Afghanistan

Apply By:  17 March 2004

 

Contact Information:

 

 

Email:  careers@ird-dc.org

Fax:  703-248-0194

 

Please Note: If you apply by email, please reference 'The Recruiting Center at DevelopmentEx.com'

 

 

 

 

 

 Job Opportunity Description

 

Director of Finance and Administration, Afghanistan:

International Relief and Development (IRD), a non-governmental organization specializing in international development and humanitarian assistance, seeks a Director of Finance and Administration for upcoming project in Afghanistan. Will be responsible for overall financial and administrative management. Major responsibilities will be to monitor field project expenses, both to ensure donor compliance requirements and program needs. Will assess and monitor sub-grantee projects, identify problems and work with staff of sub grantees to provide solutions. Must have advanced degree in International Development, Finance or related field and a minimum of ten (10) years experience managing overseas USG development projects. Regional experience in the Middle East and Central Asia and relevant language highly desired. Email resumes with salary history, three references and contact information to careers@ird-dc.org or Fax to 703-248-0194. Closing date is March 15, 2004.

 

 

 

Chief of Party, Afghanistan Date Posted:  4 February 2004  

 

 

 

Organization: 

International Relief and Development, Inc.

Country/Region: Afghanistan

Apply By:  15 March 2004

 

Contact Information:

 

 

Email:  careers@ird-dc.org

Fax:  703-248-0194

 

Please Note: If you apply by email, please reference 'The Recruiting Center at DevelopmentEx.com'

 

 

 

 

 

 Job Opportunity Description

 

Chief of Party, Afghanistan

International Relief and Development (IRD), a non-governmental organization specializing in international development and humanitarian assistance, seeks a Chief of Party for upcoming project in Afghanistan. Must have demonstrated experience in staff management in culturally diverse settings. Requires: Experience in economic development program management. Must have advanced degree in International Development, Agriculture, Civil Engineering or related field, and a minimum of ten (10) years experience managing overseas USG development projects. Ability to coordinate with NGO community, regional experience in the Middle East and Central Asia and relevant language highly desired. Email resumes with salary history, three references and contact information to careers@ird-dc.org or Fax to 703-248-0194. Closing date is March 15, 2004.

 

 

International-Financial Manager 

 

 

Job Description 

 

International Construction Company is seeking to hire a construction project Financial Manager for work located in Kabul, Afghanistan.

 

This is a single status assignment.

 

One annual leave and two R&R allowed.

 

The selected candidate will be experienced in all aspects of construction accounting functions, U.S. Government accounting requirements, cost control, purchasing systems, equipment costing, local payroll requirements, warehouse control, able to take on multiple tasks, be well organized and communicate effectively.

 

Prior international experience preferred but not required.

 

Knowledge of Timberline helpful. Excellent salary and benefits.

EOE.

 

Email, Mail Resume and salary requirements to : davenport@contrack.com or Mail to: CII Int'l Financial Manager Position; 1001 N. 19th Street, Suite 1220; Arlington, VA 22209 

 

 

 

 

Network Integration Engineer 

 

 

  Job ID 011904

 Position Type Full-Time Employee

 Company Name Telephone Systems Intl

 Location Vienna, VA

 Salary Unspecified

 Date Posted February 3, 2004

 Experience Mid to Senior Level

 Desired Education Level Bachelor of Science

 

Tell me about this company 

 

 

 

 

ABOUT US:

 

Telephone Systems International, Inc. (TSI) provides wireless voice and data services with national and international connectivity through Afghan Wireless Communication Company (AWCC). TSI, together with the Ministry of Communications of Afghanistan, formed AWCC through a Joint Venture relationship. This position will located at TSI's technical headquarters in Vienna, VA.

 

 

Network Integration Engineer

 

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

 

International Telecom Company seeks Network Integration Engineer with 5 years experience.

***SATELLITE / VSAT INTEGRATION EXPERIENCE NEEDED***PLEASE INDICATE WHAT SATELLITE / VSAT EXP. YOU POSSESS.

 

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

 

 

The position will be responsible for the planning and integration of VSAT based backbone network and equipment.

This position will report to Director of Backbone Network Planning and Engineering. Acts as an advisor to regional engineers and technicians and becomes actively involved as required to meet schedules or resolve in-depth technical problems.

Responsible for applying engineering methodology to solution of technical problems, preparing specifications and implementation plans. Performs complex problem solving and gives guidance and direction to regional engineers and technicians.

Frequently interacts with functional peer groups at various engineering levels.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

 

 

BSEE/CS or equivalent combination of work experience and continuing education. 5+ years of experience with:

In-depth knowledge of satellite/wireless communications technology and implementation experiences.

Significant hands-on experience in satellite/wireless communication equipment integration.

Extensive knowledge of telecom industry.

Knowledge of TCP/IP and associated protocols in satellite and wireless communication.

Ability to interface with other professionals from diverse backgrounds in a multi-cultural setting.

Ability to present abstract and complex information in a clear and concise manner.

Ability to multi-task, work independently and with little guidance.

Ability to learn and take on new area of technology and responsibilities.

Wiliness to travel on short-term implementation projects. This is an excellent opportunity to grow with the company and progess your career.

Travel Percentage: 15% or less

 

COMPENSATION:

Salary range: DOE 

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE/FINANCE ASSISTANT

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

NO WFP/ 001 /2004

  

Issuing Date: January 13, 2004 

Post Title:

Admin/Finance Assistant 1 Position

Grade: SC- 5 Nature of Contract: SC

Duty Station: Jalalabad Sub- Office

Closing Date:  January 25, 2004

 

Purpose: Under direct guidance and supervision

of the Area Office Admin/Finance Assistant and

the Admin/Finance Officer, the incumbent will

perform the following duties:

 

Responsibilities:

 

Analyse, control and maintain financial

  ledgers and take corrective action as necessary;

• Check incoming invoices against LPO/Contracts

  or other documents to ensure that purchases/

  services are properly authorized and that the

  goods have been received or services rendered;

• Initiate payment vouchers according to WFP

  financial rules and regulations; check all

  invoices for accuracy and totals as well as

  calculations;

• Brief/de-brief staff members on financial

  transactions;

• Review locally recoverable items, imp rest

  summaries and funding sheet summaries;

• Ensure that there are sufficient funds for

  daily operations; prepare requests for

  replenishment of the Imp rest Account from

  time to time;

• Draft or prepare correspondence to respond

  to enquiries in respect to relevant financial

  matters;

• Review correspondence drafted by finance clerks

and provide guidance on data input and validation;

• Maintain administrative control records such

  as commitments and expenditures, initiate

  administrative tasks, travel arrangements and

  payment of purchases.

• Design and update charts and tables utilizing

  graphic software, design hard copy and computer

  resident forms, initiate, updated and track

  computer –assisted processing of Admin/Finance

  actions.

• Collect, sort and distribute correspondence,

  reports and other material and transmit

  correspondence, documents, etc via electronic

  mail, fax, courier service or other means.

• Any other related tasks as required.

 

Experience/Education:

 

• High school education, preferably University

  degree.

• At least three years experience with the  

  relevant fields with shorthand and typing

  ability.

• Excellent knowledge of computer.

• Fluency in both written and oral English and

  the language of the duty station.

 

In line with WFP policy on gender equity,

applications from female candidates will be

particularly welcome.

 

Applicants meeting the above qualifications are

requested to submit a cover letter quoting this

Vacancy Announcement No. along with their

Curriculum Vitae, photocopies of certificates

and name, address and telephone number of three

referees, to:

Head of Sub- Office WFP, Jalalabad

OR

Head of Human Resource

WFP Country Office

   Peace Road, H # 103,

Opposite French Embassy, Wazir Akbar Khan

Kabul Afghanistan

 

Only Short-listed candidates meeting the

qualifications will be contacted.

 

Wazir Akbar Khan, Peace Street 103, Kabul

   Tel:  +93 (0) 70 282 817-26,

 (0) 20 210 0216-8, 28586/623/645

   Thu: +882 1621 110 189 /631 /634 /638

   Sat:  +873 763 044 995/996 (Fax)

   E-mail: Kabul.Recruitment@wfp.org

   Liaison Office:

   House 2 & 3, Street 2, F

   P.O. Box:  2507, Islamabad

   Tel:    +92 51 2855860-111222323

   Fax:   +92 51 2850003

 

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INTERPRETER

 

UNHCR/MoRR

Capacity Development Project

 

  

   18 January 2004

Position: Interpreter

Grade:   Project Staff *

Duty Station:  Kabul (Ministry of Refugees

 and Repatriations)

No of Position: 1

Closing Date: 31 January 2004

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

 

• Interprets and/ or translates from Dari/Pashto

  to English and English to Dari/Pashto the

  official documents, articles from newspapers,

  written reports, magazines, media etc; on

  returnee refugee and IDPs;

• Interprets oral conversations, discussions and

  interviews especially when attending meetings

  with high ranking officials, diplomats and

  others;

• Travels with relevant MoRR Officials for

  interpretation and other assistance, as needed,

• Assists in Arranging meetings with external

  actors, some involving high ranking officials

of UN, NGOs and other countries and takes

  minutes/ notes;

• Develops and/or uses standard formats for

  translation of frequently used documents,

  ensuring these are properly updated as the

  need arises;

• Timely translate and submits the desired

  documents of the relevant MoRR department;

• Accompanies MoRR’s official at the airport

  and facilitates immigration and customs

  formalities;

• Responds to queries relating to the area of

  responsibility;

• Other duties as required by MoRR;

 

Qualification Requirements:

• Written and spoken English at high level

  essential,

• Computer literate, with good knowledge of

  software Excel and Word essential,

• Very good knowledge of the local languages

  written and spoken and, one or two working

  languages of the related area is desirable;

• Previous experience of working in an

  international environment preferred,

• Female are encouraged to apply

 

Experience:  Three years experience in UN or NGO.

 

Languages:  Proficiency in English and excellent

  knowledge of the local language.

 

Applications should be submitted with a copy of

CV to UNHCR OCM house No 41, Peace Avenue, Kabul

and/or other locations or email to

afgkahr@unhcr.ch, no later than 31 January 2004.

 

*The salary and DSA will be equivalent to level

GL-5 UNHCR Salary Scale.

 

 

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CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR, MAZAR

UNHCR/MoRR

Capacity Development Project

 

  

   18 January 2004

Position: Capacity Development Advisor

Grade:  Project Staff *

Duty Station:  Mazar

No of Position: 1

Closing Date: 31 January 2004

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

 

• To ensure that relevant staff members of

  MoRR(Ministry of Refugee and Repatriation),

  DoRR(Provincial offices of MoRR), RoRR(Offices

  of MoRR in Pakistan and Iran) are  fully

  supported in implementing the policies,

  strategies, mandate and objectives of the

  Government/MoRR as well as other policy

  documents and decrees related to refuges,

  returnees and IDPs;

• To strengthen the protection capacity of

  MoRR central and provincial offices on

  dignified return of refugees in coordination

  with Mol, MoJ, MoAC and assist MoRR/DoRR and

  RORRs in finding solutions for the problems of

  Afghan refugees and IDPs;

• To assist MoRR, DoRRs and RoRRs in implementation

  of the bilateral agreements, tripartite working

  group meetings with neighbouring and non

  neighbouring countries;

• To ensure that MoRR/DoRRs participate in all

  returnee/IDPs related meetings and develop effective

  and efficient provincial coordination mechanism with

  local authorities and aid communities;

• To assist MoRR/DoRRs in its leading role within

  CG1, and assist MoRR/DoRRs to promote the

  establishment of working relations, co-ordinations

  between MoRR/DoRRs and other relevant Ministries

  and Governmental Departments;

• To assist MoRR and DoRRs in their tasks to unify/

  standardize/harmonize the working approaches

  and procedures.

• To obtain advice from UNHCR OCM and Sub Offices

  in order to develop MoRR/DoRRs in fields of program

  /operation, protection, admin/ finance, gender and

 mass information.

• To assist MoRR/DoRRs to get involved in mass

  information and collection of accurate information

  from the places of origin, contacts with returnees

  /IDPs and local communities, in coordination with

  the UNHCR Mass Information Section;

• To assist MoRR/DoRRs in proposed administrative

  restructuring and other admin issues;

• To assist MoRR/DoRRs in ensuring that delegation

  of authority, chain of responsibility and asset

  track management are improved, and an appropriate

  financial systems has been introduced;

• To identify specific training requirements for

  central and provincial MoRR/DoRRs;

• Travels to provinces to assigned missions

  (will be provided with DSA equivalence to UNHCR

  GL-7 grade);

• Responds to queries relating to the area of

  responsibility;

• Other duties as required by MoRR/UNHCR.

 

Qualification Requirements:

• A relevant degree and/or appropriate experience

  in development management in UN, International/

 Local NGOs and/or Government;

• Knowledge of MoRR and UNHCR mandates, displacement,

  refugee, repatriation and reintegration issues an

  advantage;

• Availability and willingness to work in the

  provinces;

• Computer literate, with good knowledge of

  software;

• Very good knowledge of the local languages written

  and spoken and, one or two working languages of

  the related area is desirable;

• Females are encouraged to apply

 

Experience:  Extensive experience 2-5 years in

capacity development and management, Participatory

processes for planning, mass/public information,

protection, training, monitoring and evaluation

systems of institutions.

 

Languages:  Proficiency in English and excellent

knowledge of the local language, as well as

communication skills, both written and spoken.

 

Applications should be submitted with a copy of

CV to UNHCR OCM house No 41, Peace Avenue, Kabul

and/or other locations or email to afgkahr@unhcr.ch,

no later than 31 January 2004.

 

*The salary and DSA will be equivalent to level

GL-7 UNHCR Salary Scale.

 

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CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR, KABUL

Vacancy Notice

 

UNHCR/MoRR

Capacity Development Project

  

18 January 2004

Position: Capacity Development Advisor

Grade:  Project Staff *

Duty Station:  Field Office Kabul

No of Position: 1

Closing Date: 31 January 2004

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

 

• To ensure that relevant staff members of MoRR

  (Ministry of Refugee and Repatriation),

  DoRR(Provincial offices of MoRR), RoRR(Offices

  of MoRR in Pakistan and Iran) are  fully supported

  in implementing the policies, strategies,

  mandate and objectives of the Government/MoRR as

  well as other policy documents and decrees related

  to refuges, returnees and IDPs;

• To strengthen the protection capacity of MoRR

  central and provincial offices on dignified return

  of refugees in coordination with Mol, MoJ, MoAC

  and assist MoRR/DoRR and RORRs in finding

  solutions for the problems of Afghan refugees

  and IDPs;

• To assist MoRR, DoRRs and RoRRs in implementation

  of the bilateral agreements, tripartite working

  group meetings with neighbouring and non

  neighbouring countries;

• To ensure that MoRR/DoRRs participate in all

  returnee/IDPs related meetings and develop

  effective and efficient provincial coordination

  mechanism with local authorities and aid

  communities;

• To assist MoRR/DoRRs in its leading role

  within CG1, and assist MoRR/DoRRs to promote the

  establishment of working relations,

  co-ordinations between MoRR/DoRRs and other

  relevant Ministries and Governmental Departments;

• To assist MoRR and DoRRs in their tasks to

  unify/standardize/harmonize the working

  approaches and procedures.

• To obtain advice from UNHCR OCM and Sub Offices

  in order to develop MoRR/DoRRs in fields of

  program/operation, protection, admin/ finance,

  gender and mass information.

• To assist MoRR/DoRRs to get involved in mass

  information and collection of accurate

  information from the places of origin, contacts

  with returnees/IDPs and local communities, in

  coordination with the UNHCR Mass Information

  Section;

• To assist MoRR/DoRRs in proposed administrative

  restructuring and other admin issues;

• To assist MoRR/DoRRs in ensuring that

  delegation of authority, chain of responsibility

  and asset track management are improved, and an

  appropriate financial systems has been introduced;

• To identify specific training requirements for

  central and provincial MoRR/DoRRs;

• Travels to provinces to assigned missions

  (will be provided with DSA equivalence to UNHCR

  GL-7 grade);

• Responds to queries relating to the area of

  responsibility;

• Other duties as required by MoRR/UNHCR.

 

Qualification Requirements:

• A relevant degree and/or appropriate experience

  in development management in UN, International

  /Local NGOs and/or Government;

• Knowledge of MoRR and UNHCR mandates,

  displacement, refugee, repatriation and

  reintegration issues an advantage;

• Availability and willingness to work in the

  provinces;

• Computer literate, with good knowledge of

  software;

• Very good knowledge of the local languages

  written and spoken and, one or two working

  languages of the related area is desirable;

• Female are encouraged to apply

 

Experience:  Extensive experience 2-5 years in

capacity development and management,Participatory

processes for planning, mass/public information,

protection, training, monitoring and evaluation

systems of institutions.

 

Languages:  Proficiency in English and excellent

knowledge of the local language, as well

as communication skills, both written and spoken.

   

Applications should be submitted with a copy of

CV to UNHCR OCM house No 41, Peace Avenue, Kabul

and/or other locations or email to

afgkahr@unhcr.ch, no later than 31 January 2004.

 

 *The salary and DSA will be equivalent to

level GL-7 UNHCR Salary Scale.

 

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CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR, GARDEZ

Vacancy Notice

 

UNHCR/MoRR

Capacity Development Project

 

  

  18 January 2004

Position: Capacity Development Advisor

Grade:  Project Staff *

Duty Station:  Gardez

No of Position: 1

Closing Date: 31 January 2004

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

 

• To ensure that relevant staff members of

  MoRR(Ministry of Refugee and Repatriation),

  DoRR(Provincial offices of MoRR), RoRR(Offices

  of MoRR in Pakistan and Iran) are  fully

  supported in implementing the policies,

  strategies, mandate and objectives of the

  Government/MoRR as well as other policy documents

  and decrees related to refuges, returnees and IDPs;

• To strengthen the protection capacity of MoRR

  central and provincial offices on dignified

  return of refugees in coordination with Mol,

  MoJ, MoAC and assist MoRR/DoRR and RORRs in

  finding solutions for the problems of Afghan

  refugees and IDPs;

• To assist MoRR, DoRRs and RoRRs in

  implementation of the bilateral agreements,

  tripartite working group meetings with

  neighbouring and non neighbouring countries;

• To ensure that MoRR/DoRRs participate in

  all returnee/IDPs related meetings and develop

  effective and efficient provincial

  coordination mechanism with local authorities

  and aid communities;

• To assist MoRR/DoRRs in its leading role

  within CG1, and assist MoRR/DoRRs to promote

  the establishment of working relations,

  co-ordinations between MoRR/DoRRs and other

  relevant Ministries and Governmental Departments;

• To assist MoRR and DoRRs in their tasks

  to unify/standardize/harmonize the working

  approaches and procedures.

• To obtain advice from UNHCR OCM and Sub

  Offices in order to develop MoRR/DoRRs in

  fields of program/operation, protection,

  admin/ finance, gender and mass information.

• To assist MoRR/DoRRs to get involved in

  mass information and collection of accurate

  information from the places of origin,

  contacts with returnees/IDPs and local

  communities, in coordination with the

  UNHCR Mass Information Section;

• To assist MoRR/DoRRs in proposed administrative

  restructuring and other admin issues;

• To assist MoRR/DoRRs in ensuring that

  delegation of authority, chain of responsibility

  and asset track management are improved, and an

  appropriate financial systems has been introduced;

• To identify specific training requirements

  for central and provincial MoRR/DoRRs;

• Travels to provinces to assigned missions

  (will be provided with DSA equivalence to

  UNHCR GL-7 grade);

• Responds to queries relating to the area

  of responsibility;

• Other duties as required by MoRR/UNHCR.

 

Qualification Requirements:

• A relevant degree and/or appropriate experience

  in development management in UN, International

  /Local NGOs and/or Government;

• Knowledge of MoRR and UNHCR mandates,

  displacement, refugee, repatriation and

  reintegration issues an advantage;

• Availability and willingness to work in the

  provinces;

• Computer literate, with good knowledge of

  software;

• Very good knowledge of the local languages

  written and spoken and, one or two working

  languages of the related area is desirable;

• Female are encouraged to apply

 

Experience:  Extensive experience 2-5 years in

capacity development and management, 

Participatory processes for planning, mass/public

information, protection, training, monitoring

and evaluation systems of institutions.

 

Languages:  Proficiency in English and excellent

knowledge of the local language, as wel

as communication skills, both written and spoken.

 

Applications should be submitted with a copy of

CV to UNHCR OCM house No 41, Peace Avenue, Kabul

and/or other locations or email to

afgkahr@unhcr.ch, no later than 31 January 2004.

  

 *The salary and DSA will be equivalent to

level GL-7 UNHCR Salary Scale.

 

  

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CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR, HERAT

Vacancy Notice

 

UNHCR/MoRR

Capacity Development Project

  

  18 January 2004

Position: Capacity Development Advisor

Grade:  Project Staff *

Duty Station:  Herat

No of Position: 1

Closing Date: 31 January 2004

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

 

• To ensure that relevant staff members of   

MoRR(Ministry of Refugee and   

Repatriation),DoRR(Provincial offices of MoRR),   

RoRR(Offices of MoRR in Pakistan and Iran) are fully   

supported in implementing the policies, strategies,   

mandate and objectives of the Government/MoRR as   

well as other policy documents and decrees related to 

refuges, returnees and IDPs;

• To strengthen the protection capacity of MoRR   

central and provincial offices on dignified return   

of refugees in coordination with Mol, MoJ, MoAC and   

assist MoRR/DoRR and RORRs in finding solutions for

the problems of Afghan refugees and IDPs;

• To assist MoRR, DoRRs and RoRRs in implementation of 

  the bilateral agreements, tripartite working group   

meetings with neighbouring and non neighbouring   

countries;

• To ensure that MoRR/DoRRs participate in all   

returnee/IDPs related meetings and develop effective   

and efficient provincial coordination mechanism with   

local authorities and aid communities;

• To assist MoRR/DoRRs in its leading role within CG1, 

  and assist MoRR/DoRRs to promote the establishment   

of working relations, co-ordinations between   

MoRR/DoRRs and other relevant Ministries and   

Governmental Departments;

• To assist MoRR and DoRRs in their tasks to   

unify/standardize/harmonize the working approaches   

and procedures.

• To obtain advice from UNHCR OCM and Sub Offices in   

order to develop MoRR/DoRRs in fields of   

program/operation, protection, admin/ finance,   

gender and mass information.

• To assist MoRR/DoRRs to get involved in mass   

information and collection of accurate information   

from the places of origin, contacts with   

returnees/IDPs and local communities, in   

coordination with the UNHCR Mass Information   

Section;

• To assist MoRR/DoRRs in proposed administrative   

restructuring and other admin issues;

• To assist MoRR/DoRRs in ensuring that delegation of  

 authority, chain of responsibility and asset track   

management are improved, and an appropriate   

financial systems has been introduced;

• To identify specific training requirements for   

central and provincial MoRR/DoRRs;

• Travels to provinces to assigned missions (will be   

provided with DSA equivalence to UNHCR GL-7 grade);

• Responds to queries relating to the area of   

responsibility;

• Other duties as required by MoRR/UNHCR.

 

Qualification Requirements:

• A relevant degree and/or appropriate experience in   

development management in UN, International/Local   

NGOs and/or Government;

• Knowledge of MoRR and UNHCR mandates, displacement,  

 refugee, repatriation and reintegration issues an   

advantage;

• Availability and willingness to work in the   

provinces;

• Computer literate, with good knowledge of software;

• Very good knowledge of the local languages written   

and spoken and, one or two working languages of the   

related area is desirable;

• Female are encouraged to apply

 

Experience:  Extensive experience 2-5 years in 

capacity development and management,Participatory 

processes for planning, mass/public information, 

protection, training, monitoring and evaluation 

systems of institutions.

 

Languages:  Proficiency in English and excellent 

knowledge of the local language, as well

as communication skills, both written and spoken.

 

Applications should be submitted with a copy of CV

to UNHCR OCM house No 41, Peace Avenue, Kabul

and/or other locations or email

to afgkahr@unhcr.ch, no later than

31 January 2004.

 

 *The salary and DSA will be equivalent to level GL-7 

UNHCR Salary Scale.

 

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CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR, JALALABAD

Vacancy Notice

 

UNHCR/MoRR

Capacity Development Project

 

  

  18 January 2004

Position: Capacity Development Advisor

Grade:  Project Staff *

Duty Station:  Jalalabad

No of Position: 1

Closing Date: 31 January 2004

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

 

• To ensure that relevant staff members of   

MoRR(Ministry of Refugee and Repatriation),   

DoRR(Provincial offices of MoRR), RoRR(Offices of   

MoRR in Pakistan and Iran) are  fully supported in   

implementing the policies, strategies, mandate and   

objectives of the Government/MoRR as well as other   

policy documents and decrees related to refuges,   

returnees and IDPs;

• To strengthen the protection capacity of MoRR   

central and provincial offices on dignified return   

of refugees in coordination with Mol, MoJ, MoAC and   

assist MoRR/DoRR and RORRs in finding solutions for   

the problems of Afghan refugees and IDPs;

• To assist MoRR, DoRRs and RoRRs in implementation

of the bilateral agreements, tripartite working group

meetings with neighbouring and non neighbouring

countries;

• To ensure that MoRR/DoRRs participate in all

returnee/IDPs related meetings and develop effective

and efficient provincial coordination mechanism with

local authorities and aid communities;

• To assist MoRR/DoRRs in its leading role within CG1,

and assist MoRR/DoRRs to promote the establishment

of working relations, co-ordinations between

MoRR/DoRRs and other relevant Ministries and   

Governmental Departments;

• To assist MoRR and DoRRs in their tasks to   

unify/standardize/harmonize the working approaches   

and procedures.

• To obtain advice from UNHCR OCM and Sub Offices in

order to develop MoRR/DoRRs in fields of   

program/operation, protection, admin/ finance,   

gender and mass information.

• To assist MoRR/DoRRs to get involved in mass   

information and collection of accurate information   

from the places of origin, contacts with   

returnees/IDPs and local communities, in   

coordination with the UNHCR Mass Information Section;

• To assist MoRR/DoRRs in proposed administrative   

restructuring and other admin issues;

• To assist MoRR/DoRRs in ensuring that delegation of

 authority, chain of responsibility and asset track   

management are improved, and an appropriate   

financial systems has been introduced;

• To identify specific training requirements for   

central and provincial MoRR/DoRRs;

• Travels to provinces to assigned missions (will be

provided with DSA equivalence to UNHCR GL-7 grade);

• Responds to queries relating to the area of   

responsibility;

• Other duties as required by MoRR/UNHCR.

 

Qualification Requirements:

• A relevant degree and/or appropriate experience in 

development management in UN, International/Local NGOs

and/or Government;

• Knowledge of MoRR and UNHCR mandates, displacement,

 refugee, repatriation and reintegration issues an   

advantage;

• Availability and willingness to work in the   

provinces;

• Computer literate, with good knowledge of software;

• Very good knowledge of the local languages written

and spoken and, one or two working languages of the   

related area is desirable;

• Female are encouraged to apply

 

Experience:  Extensive experience 2-5 years in 

capacity development and management,Participatory 

processes for planning, mass/public information, 

protection, training, monitoring and evaluation 

systems of institutions.

 

Languages:  Proficiency in English and excellent 

knowledge of the local language, as well as 

communication skills, both written and spoken.

 

Applications should be submitted with a copy of CV

to UNHCR OCM house No 41, Peace Avenue, Kabul

and/or other locations or email to afgkahr@unhcr.ch, 

no later than 31 January 2004.

   

 *The salary and DSA will be equivalent to level GL-7 

UNHCR Salary Scale.

  

 

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CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR, KABUL

 

    Vacancy Notice

 

UNHCR/MoRR

Capacity Development Project

  

  18 January 2004

Position: Capacity Development Advisor

Grade:  Project Staff *

Duty Station:  Kabul

No of Position: 3

Closing Date: 31 January 2004

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

 

• To ensure that relevant staff members of   

MoRR(Ministry of Refugee and Repatriation),   

DoRR(Provincial offices of MoRR), RoRR(Offices of

MoRR in Pakistan and Iran) are  fully supported in

implementing the policies, strategies, mandate and   

objectives of the Government/MoRR as well as other   

policy documents and decrees related to refuges,   

returnees and IDPs;

• To strengthen the protection capacity of MoRR   

central and provincial offices on dignified return   

of refugees in coordination with Mol, MoJ, MoAC and   

assist MoRR/DoRR and RORRs in finding solutions for   

the problems of Afghan refugees and IDPs;

• To assist MoRR, DoRRs and RoRRs in implementation of

  the bilateral agreements, tripartite working group

meetings with neighbouring and non neighbouring   

countries;

• To ensure that MoRR/DoRRs participate in all   

returnee/IDPs related meetings and develop effective

and efficient provincial coordination mechanism with

local authorities and aid communities;

• To assist MoRR/DoRRs in its leading role within CG1,

  and assist MoRR/DoRRs to promote the establishment

of working relations, co-ordinations between   

MoRR/DoRRs and other relevant Ministries and   

Governmental Departments;

• To assist MoRR and DoRRs in their tasks to   

unify/standardize/harmonize the working approaches   

and procedures.

• To obtain advice from UNHCR OCM and Sub Offices in

order to develop MoRR/DoRRs in fields of   

program/operation, protection, admin/ finance,   

gender and mass information.

• To assist MoRR/DoRRs to get involved in mass   

information and collection of accurate information   

from the places of origin, contacts with   

returnees/IDPs and local communities, in   

coordination with the UNHCR Mass Information Section;

• To assist MoRR/DoRRs in proposed administrative   

restructuring and other admin issues;

• To assist MoRR/DoRRs in ensuring that delegation of

 authority, chain of responsibility and asset track   

management are improved, and an appropriate   

financial systems has been introduced;

• To identify specific training requirements for   

central and provincial MoRR/DoRRs;

• Travels to provinces to assigned missions (will be

provided with DSA equivalence to UNHCR GL-7 grade);

• Responds to queries relating to the area of   

responsibility;

• Other duties as required by MoRR/UNHCR.

 

Qualification Requirements:

• A relevant degree and/or appropriate   experience

  in development management in UN,   International

  /Local NGOs and/or Government;

• Knowledge of MoRR and UNHCR mandates, displacement,

 refugee, repatriation and reintegration issues an   

advantage;

• Availability and willingness to work in the   

provinces;

• Computer literate, with good knowledge of software;

• Very good knowledge of the local languages written

and spoken and, one or two working languages of the   

related area is desirable;

• Female are encouraged to apply

 

Experience:  Extensive experience 2-5 years in 

capacity development and management,Participatory 

processes for planning, mass/public information, 

protection, training, monitoring and evaluation 

systems of institutions.

 

Languages:  Proficiency in English and excellent 

knowledge of the local language, as well

as communication skills, both written and spoken.

 

Applications should be submitted with a copy of

CV to UNHCR OCM house No 41, Peace Avenue, Kabul 

and/or other locations or email to afgkahr@unhcr.ch, 

no later than 31 January 2004.

   

 *The salary and DSA will be equivalent to level GL-7 

UNHCR Salary Scale.

 

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CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR, KANDAHAR

 

Vacancy Notice

 

UNHCR/MoRR

Capacity Development Project

 

  

  18 January 2004

Position: Capacity Development Advisor

Grade:  Project Staff *

Duty Station:  Kandahar

No of Position: 1

Closing Date: 31 January 2004

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

 

• To ensure that relevant staff members of   

MoRR(Ministry of Refugee and Repatriation),   

DoRR(Provincial offices of MoRR), RoRR(Offices of   

MoRR in Pakistan and Iran) are  fully supported in   

implementing the policies, strategies, mandate and   

objectives of the Government/MoRR as well as other   

policy documents and decrees related to refuges,   

returnees and IDPs;

• To strengthen the protection capacity of MoRR   

central and provincial offices on dignified return   

of refugees in coordination with Mol, MoJ, MoAC and   

assist MoRR/DoRR and RORRs in finding solutions for   

the problems of Afghan refugees and IDPs;

• To assist MoRR, DoRRs and RoRRs in implementation of

  the bilateral agreements, tripartite working group

meetings with neighbouring and non neighbouring   

countries;

• To ensure that MoRR/DoRRs participate in all   

returnee/IDPs related meetings and develop effective

and efficient provincial coordination mechanism with

local authorities and aid communities;

• To assist MoRR/DoRRs in its leading role within CG1,

  and assist MoRR/DoRRs to promote the establishment

of working relations, co-ordinations between   

MoRR/DoRRs and other relevant Ministries and   

Governmental Departments;

• To assist MoRR and DoRRs in their tasks to   

unify/standardize/harmonize the working approaches

and procedures.

• To obtain advice from UNHCR OCM and Sub Offices in

order to develop MoRR/DoRRs in fields of   

program/operation, protection, admin/ finance,   

gender and mass information.

• To assist MoRR/DoRRs to get involved in mass   

information and collection of accurate information   

from the places of origin, contacts with   

returnees/IDPs and local communities, in   

coordination with the UNHCR Mass Information Section;

• To assist MoRR/DoRRs in proposed administrative   

restructuring and other admin issues;

• To assist MoRR/DoRRs in ensuring that delegation of

 authority, chain of responsibility and asset track   

management are improved, and an appropriate   

financial systems has been introduced;

• To identify specific training requirements for   

central and provincial MoRR/DoRRs;

• Travels to provinces to assigned missions (will be

provided with DSA equivalence to UNHCR GL-7 grade);

• Responds to queries relating to the area of   

responsibility;

• Other duties as required by MoRR/UNHCR.

 

Qualification Requirements:

• A relevant degree and/or appropriate experience in 

development management in UN, International/Local NGOs

and/or Government;

• Knowledge of MoRR and UNHCR mandates, displacement, 

refugee, repatriation and reintegration issues an 

advantage;

• Availability and willingness to work in the 

provinces;

• Computer literate, with good knowledge of software;

• Very good knowledge of the local languages written 

and spoken and, one or two working languages of the 

related area is desirable;

• Female are encouraged to apply

 

Experience:  Extensive experience 2-5 years in 

capacity development and management, Participatory 

processes for planning, mass/public information, 

protection, training, monitoring and evaluation 

systems of institutions.

 

Languages:  Proficiency in English and excellent 

knowledge of the local language, as well

as communication skills, both written and spoken.

 

Applications should be submitted with a copy of CV

to UNHCR OCM house No 41, Peace Avenue, Kabul and/or 

other locations or email to afgkahr@unhcr.ch, no

later than 31 January 2004.

 

 *The salary and DSA will be equivalent to level GL-7 

UNHCR Salary Scale.

 

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CORPORATE CONSTRUCTION JOBS

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     related jobs currently available in
Afghanistan.
    
     Check out the link below.
     http://www.halliburton.com/careers/careers_kbr.jsp
 

 

AFGHAN AVIATION EXPERTS NEEDED
    
     Please, let me know if you can help me. I
     am currently bidding for a project related to
     civil aviation and will be carried out in
    
Afghanistan. The project's goal is to improve
     airports and airlines operated on the
    
territory of Afghanistan with focus on
     Ariana Afghan Airlines.
    
     I need local (Afghani) experts in the following
     fields:
     1) Engineering
     2) Financial Analysis
     3) Economic Analysis
     4) Poverty Analysis
     5) Environment Analysis
     6) Social Issues Expert
    
     I will appreciate any information. Please,
     let me know if anybody can help.
    
     Thank you beforehand,
    
     Rustam
     rustam_wolf@yahoo.com
    

 

DEPUTY PROGRAMME MANAGER

      Job Title: Chief of Operations / Deputy Programme

      Manager

     

     Agency

      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 & 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 & 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.

     

     Applications for this position should be sent to:

    

     Submission of Applications:

     Interested candidates should e-mail their updated UN

     P11 or CV to spdjobs@unops.org. and should include

     exact Vacancy No. of the post they are applying for

     in the 'Subject' of their e-mail. Deadline for

     submission of applications is 9 February 2004.

     Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

     spdjobs.unops.org

  

 

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INTERNEWS SEEKS RADIO TRAINER/MENTOR FOR AFGHANISTAN

    

     Job Title: Radio Trainer/Mentor, Afghanistan

     SUMMARY: Journalism and radio production mentoring

     for new radio stations in Afghanistan.

    

     PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Internews Network, a nonprofit

     media development organization, is seeking experienced,

     adventurous radio production and journalism mentors to

     assist in the startup of national independent radio in

     Afghanistan. Mentors will have the opportunity to

     assist in the creation of national programming to feed

     a network of local stations, Afghan-owned and operated,

     throughout Afghanistan. From January until the end of

     2004, mentors will help an Afghan team develop news

     and current affairs programs to be fed by satellite to a

     network of stations around the country, starting with two

     hours a day in March/April. In 2003 Internews helped

     Afghan partners launch seven independent stations, and

     five more will be on air by February 2004. These 12 stations

     form the basis of a network of local and regional stations

     across the country. A local translator will be provided if

     necessary. Minimum term of employment is two months,

     with preference for three or more. Working professionals

     encouraged to apply.

    

     Salary negotiable. Specifics of the job include:

     * teaching fundamentals of radio production to Afghan staff.

     * teaching fundamentals of journalism to Afghan staff.

     * working closely with radio station management to

     design programming schedules.

     * helping define listenership interest & community relations.

     * liaison with other organizations in the region, such as

     humanitarian assistance and international organizations.

     * assisting the station on questions of sustainability.

     * research into media needs and potential pressures that

     could influence the stations' independence.

    

     QUALIFICATIONS

     * Five + years experience as a radio journalist and/or

Job Title: Radio Trainer/Mentor, Afghanistan

     SUMMARY: Journalism and radio production mentoring

     for new radio stations in Afghanistan.

    

     PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Internews Network, a nonprofit

     media development organization, is seeking experienced,

     adventurous radio production and journalism mentors to

     assist in the startup of national independent radio in

     Afghanistan. Mentors will have the opportunity to

     assist in the creation of national programming to feed

     a network of local stations, Afghan-owned and operated,

     throughout Afghanistan. From January until the end of

     2004, mentors will help an Afghan team develop news

     and current affairs programs to be fed by satellite to a

     network of stations around the country, starting with two

     hours a day in March/April. In 2003 Internews helped

     Afghan partners launch seven independent stations, and

     five more will be on air by February 2004. These 12 stations

     form the basis of a network of local and regional stations

     across the country. A local translator will be provided if

     necessary. Minimum term of employment is two months,

     with preference for three or more. Working professionals

     encouraged to apply.

    

     Salary negotiable. Specifics of the job include:

     * teaching fundamentals of radio production to Afghan staff.

     * teaching fundamentals of journalism to Afghan staff.

     * working closely with radio station management to

       design programming schedules.

     * helping define listenership interest & community relations.

     * liaison with other organizations in the region, such as

       humanitarian assistance and international organizations.

     * assisting the station on questions of sustainability.

     * research into media needs and potential pressures that

       could influence the stations' independence.

    

     QUALIFICATIONS

     * Five + years experience as a radio journalist and/or

       producer

     * Experience teaching radio journalism and or radio

       production

     * Media management experience

     * Overseas working experience in a developing world

       environment, preferably Central and/or So. Asia

     * Dari or Pashtu language skills desirable

     * Relevant university degree required producer

     * Experience teaching radio journalism and or radio

       production

     * Media management experience

     * Overseas working experience in a developing world

       environment, preferably Central and/or So. Asia

     * Dari or Pashtu language skills desirable

     * Relevant university degree required

       

    

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FINANCE OFFICER

    

     Job Title: Finance Officer

     

     Agency United Nations Development Programme 

     (http://www.undp.org)

     Job Location: Afghanistan

     Closing date: 28 Jan 2004

     Job Description and qualifications:

     VACANCY ANNOUNCMENT No.2004/01/001

     Date: 13 January 2004

    

     Post Title: Finance Officer

     Organizational Unit: United Nations Development 

     Programme (UNDP)

     Type of Appointment: ALD/International (ALD/3)

     Duration: Six -Twelve Months

     Duty Station: Kabul-Afghanistan

     Number of Positions: 1 (One)

     Closing Date for applications: 28 January 2004

     Duties and responsibilities:

    

     - Maintain financial records for UNDP/other UN 

     Agencies/Government for which responsibility is 

     assigned;

     - Effect payments using ERP, ensuring accuracy of 

     computation and completeness of supporting 

     documentation; prepare payment (cheque, bank transfer, 

     cash);

     - Process monthly payrolls, including Service 

     Contracts, SSAs and ALDs;

     - On receipt of authority, calculate and pay DSA and 

     other entitlement; settle F 10 claims and other claims;

     - Prepare bank reconciliations, review ARL items and 

     effect recoveries as appropriate;

     - Prepare detailed cost estimates and participate in 

     budget analysis and projections as required;

     - Advise and assist international staff, expert and 

     consult on all aspects of allowances, salary advances, 

     travel claims and other financial matters;

     - Initiate correspondence to verify data; answer 

     queries and obtain additional information on accounts 

     and financial transactions as required;

     - Act as alternate certifying officer within specified 

     ceiling;

     - Maintain liaison with officials of local bank to 

     obtain day-to-day information on exchange and interest 

     rates, change in procedures and regulation, and matters 

     pertaining to maintenance of office bank accounts;

     - Undertake various tasks in connection with monthly 

     closing of accounts;

     - Ensure strategic resources management including 

     planning of available resources, tracking, (utilization 

     of) financial resources, maintaining strategic reserve, 

     proposing cost savings and (administrative) 

     resource-mobilization strategic including cost-recovery 

     initiative;

     - Oversee financial management system, ensuring 

     maintenance of financial controls;

     - Supervise training of staff and partners on 

     administrative and financial procedures;

     - Oversee the implementation of corporate systems and 

     applications;

     - Perform other duties as required;

    

     Minimum Qualification and experience required:

     - Post graduate degree in relevant discipline, finance 

     management, accounting;

     - Practical experience in applying knowledge of finance 

     management for 2 to 5 years at the international level 

     and over 5 years at the national level

     - To establish a working understanding of managing 

     internal office operations, and inter- relationships;

     - Excellent computer literacy especially software on 

     finance;

     - Experience with basic budget and database management;

     - Fluent written and spoken English; Knowledge of Dari 

     and Pashto an asset;

     - Good humor and high energy to work under pressure and 

     meet deadlines and a shared belief in UNDP's mission 

     and mandate;

    

     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. 28 January 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

    

     Applications for this position should be sent to:

     vacancies.afghanistan@undp.org

    

    

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MICROFINANCE ADVISOR     

     

     Job Title Microfinance Advisor

     Agency Danish Committee for Aid to Afghan Refugees 

     (http://www.dacaar.org/)

     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 

     -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.

    

     Applications for this position should be sent to:

     Interested persons should send their applications with 

     curriculum vitae and cover letter to the following 

     contact:

     Michelle Kelsey

     dacaare@psh.paknet.com.pk

     Danish Committee for Aid to Afghan Refugees

     10 Gulmohar Lane

     PO Box 855

     University Town

     Peshawar

     NWFP

     Pakistan

     

 

 

 

 

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