Action Against Hunger has been operating in Afghanistan since 1979. It’s very first mission has seen a strong focus on emergency responses, targeting primarily refugees, Internally Displaced Persons, and flood/drought affected populations. Integrated projects in nutrition and health, water, sanitation and hygiene, food security and livelihoods, and in mental health and care practices are implemented in 4 provinces. Our work with local partners is essential to gain access to more geographical areas.
In 2017, 1,973 displaced persons had their access to sanitation and hygiene improved through latrines and hygiene kits, and 21,724 displaced persons benefited from cash distributions to support their immediate needs such as food, a shelter etc.
In the coming years, ACF will focus on an integrated approach to respond to and prevent humanitarian crises, address vulnerability and reinforce longer-term resilience to food, water and nutritional crises and to improve the resilience of communities.
Since 2015, the Action Against Hunger Afghanistan mission operates with fewer bases, but with an increased number of staff. 400 national staff and 13 expatriates operate on 3 bases: Kabul, Helmand and Ghor. In 2017 activities were funded by institutional donors (such as GAC, ECHO, OCHA, SIDA, UNICEF and the World Bank).
The security context is overall volatile. Movements and social opportunities are limited for Action Against Hunger expatriates depending on the situation and security rules set by the organisation.
The Kabul base hosts the coordination office in charge of implementing water, sanitation and hygiene and nutrition projects aiming to reduce acute malnutrition in the Kabul Informal Settlements and in 26 health facilities. Expatriates share a guesthouse with moderate conveniences, an indoor sports room and a garden. A variety of restaurants and supermarkets are accessible depending on security rules and context. Movements may be restricted and a curfew strictly imposed.
You will ensure the overall management of the Technical Heads of Departments and provide support to the Country Director. Your main responsibilities are:
Coordinate technical country strategy and ensure operational management of all technical areas
Represent and liaise for operational strategy and program related issues to donors, authorities, UN, NGOs
Analyze the Humanitarian needs
Management of Human Resources
Follow-up on management of program budgets
You hold a Master Degree in development, international affairs, public health, Economics or similar fields. You have at least 4 years of experience in a similar position, and have significant experience with INGOs in insecure context and solid understanding of the security issues.
You are known for your excellent management skills especially of large-scale programme and stress management.
You have excellent diplomatic and negotiation skills. You are disciplined, organised and able to work independently.
You are fluent in English and you have good written and spoken skills in the language of the humanitarian operation.
Duration: 12 months
Contract: fixed term contract under French legislation
Starting date: October 1st 2020
Conditions for French Contract:
Transportation and accommodation:
Medical coverage: 100% coverage of medical expenses + repatriation insurance.
Leaves and RnR:
Training:
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