Seed Specialist Job Vacancy, , Monday 6, February 2012

Project Id: P120397 Project Name: AF: Improving Agric. Inputs Delivery System (IAIDS) Loan Info.: TF 99595 Country: Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Name of the project: Improving Agriculture Input Delivery System (IAIDS) Consulting Services: Consultant for Seed sector development Project ID: P120397 Grant No. TF099595 REOI No: MAIL/IAIDS/SN/12 Re-advertised

Expression of Interest

The Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF) intends to finance the assignment described below under ARTF Grant No: TF099595, administered by The World Bank.

Project Background

Building on the Agriculture Master Plan, the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GoA) in collaboration with its development partners has defined a number of appropriate priorities for agricultural investments and policies under the National Agricultural Development Framework (NADF). In order to increase farmers’ incomes and improve the food security situation, the GoA is giving foremost attention to strengthening of the agricultural production base. In this respect the government has asked the World Bank for assistance in strengthening agricultural input supply systems. Specifically, the GoA has requested the World Bank for assistance in the preparation of the Improving Agricultural Inputs Delivery System (IAIDS) project that will consist of the following four components: i) Improve seed production and certification; ii) Establish infrastructure and policies regarding quality control and safe use of fertilizers and agrochemicals; iii) Improve input delivery systems; iv) Establish efficient project management, implementation and coordination mechanisms.

The development objective of IAIDS project is to increase adoption of improved crop production technologies through expanding development of certified seeds and improving access to agricultural inputs of reliable quality. Details of the project components and activities included in each component summarized below:

Component A: Improved Seed Production and Certification. This component will assist the GoA in building a sustainable seed production system that produces the required quantities of seed of the varieties that are needed and that is economically and commercially viable. Given that wheat is Afghanistan’s main staple crop, the emphasis in this component will be on wheat seeds, but the needs and possibilities to diversify towards other crops (vegetables, commercial and other food crops) will be explored and given attention as well. The program will strengthen all elements of the seed production system from variety research to the production of certified seed, including seed quality and certification and distribution and promotion of the rational use by farmers of the improved seed, as well as assist in the affirmation and establishment of a legal and regulatory framework. It will build on the existing institutional system, while developing local capacity for transitioning to national systems with minimal external support.

Component B: Quarantine Networks and Quality Control of Agro-chemicals. This component will support the completion and operationalization of the institutional and regulatory framework for quality and safety standards of fertilizers and other agro- chemicals, including an input certification system. A quality verification system supported by mobile phone applications will be explored to support checks by farmers and traders. The first phase of the project will also equip a quality control laboratory for agrochemicals; and provide capacity building in the areas of laboratory testing of agrochemicals and safe handling and application of agrochemicals for traders, MAIL extension workers, and farmers. The second phase of the project will support expansion of quality control laboratories for fertilizers and agro-chemicals to entry points for imports.

Component C: Improved and Expanded Delivery Systems. This component will start with a series of survey-based studies to get a better handle on the functioning of the certified seed production chain, farm-level input use and input distribution systems. The results of the studies will be used to develop an action plan for investments required to improve input delivery to farmers and better tailor supply to demand. The surveys will be followed by the operationalization of the action plan. This may include strengthening and expanding Ag Depot and Farm Service Center programs; piloting creation of alternative forms of input delivery systems with farmer groups, CDCs etc; and education and extension programs to demonstrate selected input technology packages as well as farm machinery and equipment.

Component D: Project Implementation and Management. The project will be implemented by MAIL. The following main technical Directorates from the MAIL side will be involved in the preparation and implementation of the proposed project: (i) for Component A (Improved Seed Production and Certification): Improved Seeds Enterprise (ISE); (ii) for Component B (Quarantine Networks and Quality Control for Agro-chemicals); Plant Protection Directorate (PPD) and Quality Control Directorate (QCD); (iii) for Component C (Improve and Expand Input Delivery System): QCD and Private Sector Directorate (PSD); and (iv) for Component D: (Project Management, Coordination, Monitoring & Evaluation): General Directorate for Programs (GDP).

The IAIDS project will start with a 9-month preparation phase for which it is seeking an international Seed Specialist consultant to conduct an assessment of the capacities of each of the main actors in the seed production chain and establish their needs for skills development, infrastructure development and provision of support to make them effective and efficient implementers of their roles and functions. A second task for the Seed Specialist is to guide and technically support the design, implementation and analysis of the implementers of the farmers survey conducted under Component C.

Objectives and scope of the Consultancy

With a special focus on wheat, the main objectives/outputs of the consultancy are:

1. To obtain updated information on farmers awareness, attitudes and behavior with regard to the purchase and use of improved seed;
2. To obtain information on preferred and potential distribution mechanisms for seed;
3. To assess potential, needs and development requirements for the production, certification and distribution of major crops other than wheat;
4. To provide elaborated information on the present capacities, potential and needs to improve this capacity and the assistance needed to avail the required capacity for all stakeholders to optimally perform their functions.

The above objectives are envisaged to be pursued through the following two main activities:

1. Assistance to design and execution of surveys A number of assessments and surveys have been done in the past, mostly under the FAO seed project, to assess farmers’ awareness, preferences and behavior with regard to seed, including their willingness to purchase improved or certified seed, the frequency with which they would do so and the price they would be willing to pay for it. With the help of a professional survey firm, the project during the preparation phase will carry out three surveys, i.e. (i) survey on the certified wheat chain which will build on the achievements and information of the earlier FAO-led survey while aiming at presenting an updated, complete impression of the certified wheat seed chain; (ii) farmer survey to collect information regarding farmers’ input use including types and quantities used, prices paid, sources of inputs, bottlenecks etc; (iii) input distribution survey which (among other things) will look at the distribution mechanisms for seed, including the role of the PSEs in seed marketing, potential role of other retail outlets etc.

The Seed Specialist will provide technical guidance for the preparation of the seed part of the questionnaires of all surveys, and provide supervision and guidance during implementation and interpretation of the surveys. This will be done in close collaboration with the international Seed Policy consultant. The Seed Specialist consultant will be allocated 2 months for this specific purpose.

1. Needs assessment of the seed multiplication chain including quality control and seed certification The different elements and actors in the seed production chain have been supported by different partners with different views and priorities. The FAO seed project, supported by the EC, has been working on the establishment of a complete and coherent seed chain, but has lacked capacity and financial means to address all the needs of each of the four main actors in the chain. In order to enable each of them to fulfil their role and responsibility, they need to be equipped with appropriate infrastructure, equipment and human resources. An implementation plan for further support to establish such capacity will be based on a needs assessment to be carried out during the Preparation phase of the IAIDS project. This implementation plan will then be developed in close coordination with the other supporting donors and taking into account the policies and strategies that will be developed by the International Seed Policy consultant. The international Seed Specialist will bear main responsibility for the needs assessment, in close collaboration with the international Seed Policy consultant and two national counterpart specialists.

Qualifications

The following qualifications are required for the Consultant Seed Specialist:

• Advanced degree in plant breeding or related discipline from a reputable university; • Proven recent experience with similar consultancies and/or managing seed production projects, preferably in post-conflict contexts - essential; • Experience in designing, implementation and analysis of farmer surveys, with specific focus on the use of seed and other inputs; • Background in designing, implementation and analysis of needs assessments and preparation of investment plans for variety research, seed production and seed certification; • Experience of working for World Bank funded agricultural programs would be an advantage; • Fluency in English language (written and spoken) - essential; • Proven communications and reporting skills.

Outputs The main output of the consultancy will be a final report which would consist of the following four parts: 1. A detailed analysis of farmer’s awareness, preferences and behavior with regard to seed use and seed replacement, including preferred varieties, willingness to purchase improved or certified seed, the frequency with which they would do so and the price they would be willing to pay for it, resulting in an estimation of the potential demand for seed and output targets for the production and distribution of certified seed; 2. Program design for awareness creation among farmers for the rational use of high quality seed of improved varieties, including optimising the potential for production and for re-multiplication of seed for own use; 3. A detailed analysis of the production capacities required of each of the actors in the seed production chain, an assessment of their existing capacity and a plan for improvement of their capacity, keeping in mind the results of the above analyses, government policies with regard to production and distribution of seed, and the actual and intended support provided by other donors; 4. All above outputs will focus on wheat and provide the necessary details. They will also cover the potential demand and production and distribution development of seed for other crops in less detail.

Reporting

The Consultant is expected to provide the following outputs

Product (1) Inception Report incl. outline of the approach, methodology and work plan (2) Draft concepts and design, including production needs assessment and technical inputs into survey questionnaires covering seeds (3) Presentation of draft report to the client and stakeholders (4) Submission of final comprehensive report incorporating all feedback received

Duration: (International consultant – 2 months, extendable)

How to apply: 

HR Department Contracted Staff 

Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, Our Address is: Kabul University Road, Kabul, Afghanistan

Note: *No resume will be taken under consideration without having a cover letter. *Only selected candidates will be called for interviews. vacancies@mail.gov.af Please specify the job title and vacancy number in your cover letter.

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Job Vacancy: Women's Organization Technical Assessor, Friday 30th, December 2011

Afghanistan: Women's Organization Technical Assessor Location: Kabul, Afghanistan

Terms of Reference: ‘Innovative Tools to Enhance the Monitoring of Women’s Rights in Provincial Afghanistan’ Project

Women’s Organization Technical Assessment Short-term Consultant Position

Background

In September 2011, DRL awarded a 2 year grant to Internews for the “Innovative Tools to Enhance the Monitoring of Women’s Rights in Provincial Afghanistan” project. The objective of the project is to improve provincial human rights monitoring in Afghanistan by (i) enabling Afghan women-focused human rights organizations/ institutions to use innovative media technology for monitoring, tracking and advocacy around rights violations including SGBV (sexual and gender-based violence) cases and (ii) to use radio programming and journalism training to create a more conducive environment for the work of these organizations to inform women about their rights and how to report violations. The activities include: consultation with provincially based women-focused human rights organizations; the development of appropriate, innovative tools; the provision of training and grants to encourage uptake of tools; provision of training and support to track and conduct advocacy around SGBV cases; the evaluation and dissemination of lessons learned; and work with journalists to

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Irrigation and Agricultural Engineer, Friday 18, November 2011

Responsibilities: The Irrigation/Agricultural Engineer will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of water storage, conveyance, and irrigation infrastructure projects. The Engineer will design irrigation systems and irrigation scheduling approaches for different production regimes (e.g. soil, crop, and slope). The Engineer may also design or oversee the design of other agricultural infrastructure including post-harvest facilities. The Engineer will work closely with construction sub-contractors and grantees, providing quality assurance and quality control over all aspects of their work. The Specialist will apply knowledge and experience in technical areas that can include irrigation system design, irrigation scheduling, hydrology, runoff capture, storage, and control, and aquifer recharge. The Specialist will work on an interdisciplinary team and collaborate closely with professionals from natural, technical and social sciences sectors. The Engineer will also have a role in coordinating project activities with local and national GIRoA representatives as well as community leaders.

The Specialist will engage in strategic planning, design of technical interventions, participate in the design and execution of training programs, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting. The Specialist will supervise the field work of junior staff and will play a major role in designing and administering subcontracts and grants for local implementers. The duty location is to be determined.

Qualifications: --Minimum Bachelor degree in irrigation, hydraulic or Agricultural Engineering.
--Experience in design and construction management of agricultural, irrigation, water storage infrastructure --Prior field experience in Afghanistan on projects addressing water management and agricultural production. -- Significant experience in supporting water user groups -- Experience in and knowledge of USAID regulations, administration, management, reporting procedures and systems is helpful. --Demonstrated ability to work productively as a member of multi-disciplinary teams in a rural development context with a focus on modernization of water management and agricultural systems. --Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. --Strong interpersonal, analytical, writing and computer skills required.
--Fluent in Dari or Pashto and in English.

How to apply: 

To Apply: Please email full, current CV in reverse chronological format to Cathy.Iraheta@tetratech.com, or fax to C. Iraheta at 802-658-4247. Please refer to job code “Irrigation and Agricultural Engineer” in the subject line. Only candidates meeting the qualifications detailed above will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Tetra Tech ARD is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech ARD, is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Job Vacancy, Soil Conservation Specialist, Friday 18, November 2011

Tetra Tech ARD (http://www.ardinc.com), a leading international development consulting firm based in Burlington, Vermont and Washington, D.C., is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for senior and mid-level staff positions on a multi-year year USAID-funded water management and agriculture project in Afghanistan. The project will focus on upper watershed rehabilitation and soil conservation, water resource development, irrigation and water storage, infrastructure rehabilitation and renovation, agriculture production and agribusiness development, and governance, capacity development, and responsibility transfer back to GIRoA. The Project will work through community based interventions, and generate short-term employment and income generation as part of the watershed and soil conservation approach. Ultimately the project will improve on-farm water management production practices for both major crops and livestock.

Responsibilities: Watershed Management and Soil Conservation Specialist will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of technical activities in managing upland productive systems on sloping terrain. The Specialist will provide direction and guidance to the project on strategies and approaches to improve upland soil conservation and water management with a focus on optimizing sustainable agricultural production in an environment of limited water availability. The Specialist will apply knowledge and experience in technical that can include agro-forestry, silva-pastoral systems, soil fertility, runoff capture, storage, and control, and aquifer recharge in the execution of their technical responsibilities.
The Specialist will work on an interdisciplinary team and collaborate closely with professionals from natural, technical and social sciences sectors. The Engineer will also have a role in coordinating project activities with local and national GIRoA representatives as well as community leaders.

The Specialist will engage in strategic planning, design of technical interventions, the design and execution of training programs, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting. The Specialist will supervise the field work of junior staff and will play a major role in designing and administering subcontracts and grants for local implementers and will oversee work in agricultural extension. The duty location is to be determined.

Qualifications: --Minimum Bachelor degree in a field directly related to watershed management and soil/ water conservation --Prior field experience in Afghanistan on projects addressing soil conservation, water management and agricultural production in agricultural systems on sloping terrain. -- Experience in and knowledge of USAID regulations, administration, management, reporting procedures and systems is helpful. --Demonstrated ability to work productively as a member of multi-disciplinary teams in a rural development context with a focus on modernization of water management and agricultural systems. --Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. --Strong interpersonal, analytical, writing and computer skills required.
--Fluent in Dari or Pashto and in English

How to apply: 

To Apply: Please email full, current CV in reverse chronological format to Cathy.Iraheta@tetratech.com, or fax to C. Iraheta at 802-658-4247. Please refer to job code “Soil Conservation Specialist” in the subject line. Only candidates meeting the qualifications detailed above will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Tetra Tech ARD is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech ARD, is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Nutrition Advisor in Afghanistan, 20, October 2011

Role and Responsibilities
Provide technical advice and support to Nutrition Project Managers and sectoral staff, in the development of proposals, project planning and implementation, reporting and M&E. Represent Medair at national level in nutrition coordination, as Focal Point for UN, NGOs, donors, partners and other stakeholders, developing and maintaining relationships, with the objective of ensuring good cooperation, partnerships, development of policies and other guidance notes and raising the profile of Medair.

Project Overview
Medair runs integrated CMAM nutrition programming with a health education programme in Badakhshan province, with handover to the national healthcare provider (Afghan NGO) anticipated for the end of 2012. There is potential further CMAM programme decentralization and possible programme expansion into adjacent/new areas with critical needs in the future. Medair works in WASH, Food Aid and Emergency Response activities in two regions of Afghanistan.

Medair
Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has achieved the ISO 9001:2008 certification, worldwide. This certification signifies that Medair effectively delivers goods and services with a focus on beneficiary needs. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable.

Workplace: Kabul, Afghanistan

Starting Date: January 2012

Initial Contract Details: 18 months, preferably two years

Key activity areas

Medair Afghanistan Nutrition Coordination
• Technical support to Nutrition Project staff (reports, ongoing technical issues, CMAM, nutrition education messages, culturally appropriate teaching methods, handover of nutrition programmes to healthcare provider etc.).
• Quality improvement and assurance of international and national CMAM guidelines as well as promotion of nutrition best practices.
• Coordination of assessing potential new areas for nutrition programming.

External Coordination
• Coordination and participation in national Nutrition Cluster, and nutrition assessment/ survey groups.
• Support the sub-Nutrition Cluster group at provincial level.
• Coordination with MoPH, CAF, UNCEF, WFP and any other stakeholders involved in nutrition at national level.
• Technical support to MoPH and Nutrition Cluster on national CMAM guidelines.

Technical Nutrition Support
• Advise the Nutrition Project Managers and Nutrition Managers as requested, and on new guidelines and protocols and keep them up to date on new methods and ideas by keeping up with relevant journals and circulated protocols, and attending requested trainings.
• Supervise and monitor the development of reporting systems for data collection (qualitative and quantitative), analysis, follow-up and feedback to involved staff, donors, partners and other agencies.
• Ensure sectoral integration, learning, sharing and adoption of best practices as outlined in Sphere and the region to ensure the quality of projects.

Programme Development
• Advise and assist in assessing Health and Nutrition emergencies, planning and development of surveys.

External Representation and Coordination
• Attend relevant cluster and sector meetings and pass on important information to Country Director (CD), Project Coordinators, Nutrition Project Managers and Nutrition Managers.
• Act as Medair Health and Nutrition focal point in Kabul for all related matters (MoPH; UNICEF; WFP; UNFPA; WHO)
• In consultation with the CD, develop and maintain relationships with UN, NGO’s, donors, partners and other stakeholders, with the objective of raising public awareness of Medair and ensuring good co-operation and partnerships.

Staff Health Focal Point
• Responsible for staff health within the whole programme as the country focal point for health.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Clinical degree (nurse or doctor)

Experience / Competencies
• At least 2 years’ experience managing nutrition programmes in developing countries, with at least 1 year in nutrition emergency context
• Additional training in emergency nutrition programming and conducting nutrition surveys desirable
• Experience designing and implementing nutritional surveys in emergencies desirable
• Advanced planning, assessment and analytical skills desirable
• Capacity to work under pressure, in an insecure environment and to tight deadlines
• Familiar with international nutrition guidelines for treatment of acute malnutrition
• Understanding of CMAM tools/approach

Medair standard working requirements for the field
• Experienced professionals in a relevant field
• Committed Christians
• Commitment to the Medair values (faith, hope, accountability, integrity, dignity, compassion)
• Overseas intercultural experience
• Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written)
• Single or married (with no children under 18). If married, your spouse must also apply.
• Competent with Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Successful completion of Medair’s Relief and Rehabilitation Course (ROC)
• Reflect the vision and values of Medair when interacting with team members, local staff, beneficiaries and external contacts www.globaljobscareer.blogspot.com
• Able to live and work with a multicultural team under difficult conditions
• Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty, and physically fit

Benefits 
• A salary based upon the grade of the position and the experience of the position-holder
• Full briefing at our Swiss headquarters, as well as an in-country briefing
• Security training for those going to particularly insecure environments
• Accommodation, food, and transportation in-country
• Return flights to and from the country programme (one return flight for every year of service)
• Annual leave, plus rest and recuperation (R&R) leave (including travel, accommodation, and food)
• Additional benefits for those who commit to longer contracts: up to four weeks additional paid leave every 12 months, and re-entry allowance
• Comprehensive medical and emergency rescue insurance, with up to 60 days post- assignment coverage, including debriefing

Working Conditions
• This post is based in Kabul, working from Medair’s Kabul office. Some time will be spent at the support bases in Badakhshan and Central Highlands.
• Field travel involves basic living conditions in Medair field bases. Travel is by vehicle in the summer months, and by horse or foot in winter months.

Application process
For more information on this and other positions, please follow this web link: www.medair.org/work-with-us and check the Experienced Relief Worker section followed by Field Vacancies.

We request that you complete all applications on-line at www.medair.org. Only English-language applications and CV’s will be reviewed. We will not review email applications. Medair does not set closing / deadline dates for applications; recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. We review every online application. Applicants will be contacted only if they are selected as a potential candidate.

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Emergency Response Mechanism Program Manager - Kabul Job Vacancy, 17, October 2011

Solidarités International is a French humanitarian organization which provides aid and assistance to victims of war or natural disaster. For over 30 years the association has focused on meeting three vital needs - water, food and shelter - by carrying out emergency programmes followed by longer-term reconstruction projects. Whilst fully respecting the assisted populations’ customs and culture, Solidarités International’s programmes are implemented through the joint expertise of around 180 expatriates and 1500 local managerial staff and employees. Solidarités International is currently present in Africa (Central African Republic, Southern Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Liberia, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, Zimbabwe), in Asia (Afghanistan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Myanmar) and in Haiti.

CONTEXT OF INTERVENTION

Solidarités International’s (SI) mission in Afghanistan was and still is a historically significant mission, linked to the birth and development of the association. The mission was the biggest of the association until 2003/2004 when a volume reduction trend started. From 2008 onwards, the trend was reversed and the mission witnessed an increase in the volume of activities with the maintaining and strengthening of a major rural development component both linked to the humanitarian situation in Solidarités International’s areas of intervention (mainly the central highlands) and a donor strategy putting emphasis on early recovery and development type projects. In addition, it should be noted that since 2005, Solidarités International continued the implementation of WASH projects in “urban poor” environments in Kabul city and its immediate outskirts. At the same time, Solidarités kept up its intervention in peak crisis situations with the implementation of emergency food security-related projects (direct food distribution, voucher for work, cash for work, food for work, and emergency shelter) in its areas of intervention. Finally, throughout 2010, SI began the development of its emergency response capacity, setting up an umbrella emergency response mechanism in several provinces of the country.

Currently, Solidarités International’s intervention takes place in four provinces: Kabul, Bamyan, Baghlan and Samangan.

OBJECTIVES

The Emergency Response Mechanism Program Manager (ERM PM) will be responsible for the management and implementation of initial emergency responses (assessments, information sharing and initial rapid response).

The ERM PM will work under the supervision of the Emergency Coordinator based in Kabul Coordination and will be a part of the coordination team.

The EPM position’s major objectives are to properly achieve the following global tasks: • Proper implementation of all aspects of the emergency response mechanism (Full project cycle approach); • Team management of all operational staff within the project; • Enhanced coordination with the other members of the consortium (ACF and MEDAIR) for a smooth implementation of the ERM as a whole

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Information collection and sharing : a. To define and develop guidelines and methodologies for assessments and assessments reports b. To produce and disseminate assessment reports according to developed formats c. To establish and train assessment teams d. To proactively coordinate and work with other actors on the ground e. To ensure proper communications schemes with the different levels of local authorities
• Disaster response : a. To implement disaster response following assessment recommendations and with stock items available b. To coordinate emergency response needs with support departments (Admin & Logistics) c. To ensure replenishment of stocks with agreements put in place with the different UN agencies d. To identify strategic depot/distribution points e. To establish vulnerability criteria f. To ensure proper items distribution to disaster affected people based on established criteria g. To implement all monitoring and evaluation defined schemes (post distribution impact survey)
• Disaster preparedness : a. To develop disaster preparedness messages and to train the teams on their use. b. To monitor community trainings on disaster preparedness during distributions c. To implement all monitoring and evaluation defined schemes (KAP surveys)
• External coordination and representation, under the direct authority of the Emergency Coordinator : a. To participate in humanitarian coordination meetings (ad hoc and regular) b. To liaise with external humanitarian actors for humanitarian assessment and response c. To maintain a strong and continuous link with ACF and MEDAIR focal points in charge of the management of their part of the ERM
• Operational Team management : a. To finalise the recruitment and set up the training of the operational team b. To follow up of the operational team according to the missions’ Standard Operating Procedures (daily management, performance evaluation, holidays management) c. To conduct regular field visits (especially in SI’s areas of intervention) d. To ensure performance evaluation of the operational staff e. To constantly liaise and coordinate actions with the staff of ACF and MEDAIR involved in the ERM implementation
• Training & Capacity Building : a. To organise appropriate internal and external training for ERM team members b. To define in coordination with the Emergency coordinator the individual capacity building of key Emergency national staff
• Monitoring of the Humanitarian Situation in the areas of intervention : a. To follow reports and documents relevant to the humanitarian situation in the ERM areas of intervention b. To share information about the evolution of the humanitarian situation in the ERM areas of intervention with the Emergency coordinator and provision of action points in relevance to that
• Internal and external reporting : a. To provide internal reporting on activities according to Solidarités International’s internal tools b. To prepare external reporting to the members of the consortium and to the donor (with support from Emergency Coordinator)
• Financial Management : a. To follow-up the financial aspects of the project (Operational Follow Up, Budget Follow Up) b. Management of the cash forecast in link with the Kabul, Saighan and Ruy-e-Doab administrators
• Institutional Knowledge Building : a. To design and write Activity Forms for all major operational aspects in direct collaboration with the E&S coordinator
• Proposal Making & Amendment Process : a. To support in collaboration with the Emergency Coordinator the proposal making & amendment processes for a second phase project

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education: • Master’s degree in international development, political studies, humanitarian aid.

Experience: • At least 1 year in rural development/environment in developing countries • Project management in NGO/humanitarian field

Technical skills and knowledge: • Technical knowledge on food security, natural resources management and social water management • Project cycle management • Team management

Languages: • English (written, spoken, read) ; knowledge of Arabic would be an asset

Other desirable qualities: • Strong ability to work with communities • Aptitude for coordination with partners (institutional and humanitarian) • Adaptation to volatile context • Teamwork, capacity to delegate • Excellent analytical and writing skills • Good computer skills • Minimum 25 years old • Interest in the Afghan context www.globaljobscareer.blogspot.com/

CONDITIONS

Salaried post: from 1400 euros gross per month, according to experience, plus 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly, and a monthly Per Diem of 500 USD.

Solidarités International will cover accommodation and travel expenses from the expatriate’s home country to the site of the assignment.

• Social and medical cover: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.
• Vacation: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of one break every three months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a break during the 3rd and the 9th month (with 500 euros allocated by Solidarités). He or she will also be entitled to go back to his or her home country for a 15-day period after six months spent on the mission (Solidarités will cover travel costs).

DURATION : 12 months, beginning as soon as possible.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send us a CV and cover letter, either through our website or via the following link:https://emea2.recruitmentplatform.com/syndicated/private/syd_apply.cfm?I...

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