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Job Title	Finance Controller

Organization	Agence d'Aide à la Coopération Technique et au Développement (http://www.acted.org)

Job Location	Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date	01 Apr 2004

Job Details:

Department: Finance
Position: Finance Controller
Contract duration: 6 months
Location: Kabul
Starting date: February 2004

I. Background on ACTED:

ACTED, l'Agence d'Aide à la Cooperation Technique et au Développement or the Agency for Technical Co-operation and Development, is an NGO registered in France with global operations in Central Asia, Europe, Latin America and Africa. ACTED has been active in Afghanistan since 1993, and is one of the largest NGOs in the country, capitalizing on a continued 10-year presence in Afghanistan throughout successive regimes and on established operations throughout Central Asia. ACTED operates mainly in the North, Northeastern and Central areas of Afghanistan.

While most of ACTED's operations in Afghanistan have so far been centered on relief activities (e.g. provision of food, shelter, response to natural disasters and IDP camp management), the agency is moving towards an integrated development strategy including community mobilization, infrastructure rehabilitation, water and sanitation, agriculture and micro-credit. As such, ACTED Afghanistan is both growing and changing, and requires staff which have the ability to operate in and manage this change effectively and creatively.

II. Responsibilities:

In order to better analyze information received by Country Office (Finance and Administration), the Finance Controller will prepare management indicators to help Country Coordination determine and pilot ACTED's projects.

The Finance Controller is responsible for bases - following of financial procedures and for financial consolidation. Trips to bases will therefore be necessary in order to clarify the procedures with Base Administrators. The Finance Controller works under the supervision of the Chief Finance Officer.

His responsibilities include:

Control that the bases respect existing financial procedures and that accounting documents are sent to Country Office;
Analyze financial information and create management indicators;
Aid Country Coordination by analyzing running costs of the bases and the Capital (staff, equipment, etc.).

Key responsibilities:

On a weekly basis

"Installments table " - Complied with both the Reporting and the Finance Departments of the Country Office, and with the Finance Department in ACTED Headquarters. After having been checked by the Chief Finance Officer, this document is presented each week to the Country Coordination Department;
Consolidation of the "Weekly statement of expenses " that bases send on Thursday in order to know the cash amount available. After having been checked by the Chief Finance Officer, this document is presented to the Country Coordination Department with the "Installments table ";

On a monthly basis

Start of the month: in coordination with the Audit Department, supervise that accounting documents are sent to Country Accountant ;
10th of each month: update of the "Staff allocation " list with bases. Presentation of base by base conclusions (wrong allocation and consequences, unallocated staff), to the Country Coordination ;
10th of each month: consolidation of the "Running costs follow-up " sent by all bases to the Finance Department of the Country Office. Presentation to the Country Coordination Department after validation by the Chief Finance Officer ;
Depending on need: assisting the Chief Finance Officer for the checking of cash-flow (transfers, advances, changes) depending on "Practic " procedures and for all kind of tasks (audits, etc.)

On the spot

Study of the financial consequences of different decisions Country Coordination can take.

III. Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have:

Degree in Finance, Business School;
Fluency in English;
Excellent computer skills: Word and Excel;
Ability to analyze;
Diplomacy, rigor, flexibility.

IV. Conditions:

The position will be unsalaried, with a local allowance of US$ 200 per month.
Benefits: All accommodation, food and travel expenses covered, including a one-week R&R between the third and fourth month of operation. Medical and life insurance also covered.
Living and security conditions: Further information available during the interview process

V. Submission of application:

Applications, in English, should include a resume, a cover letter and three references, as well as a writing sample. Applications should be submitted no later than to the following address:

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

Applications for this position should be sent to:

Patricia D'Erneville at <jobs@acted.org>

Job Title	Water and Sanitation Manager

Organization	Agence d'Aide à la Coopération Technique et au Développement (http://www.acted.org)

Job Location	Afghanistan (Shamali )

Closing date	01 May 2004

Job Details:

Department: Infrastructure Department
Position: Water and Sanitation Manager
Contract duration: 6 months
Location: Afghanistan - Shamali
Date: Asap

I. Background on ACTED:

ACTED, l'Agence d'Aide à la Cooperation Technique et au Développement or the Agency for Technical Co-operation and Development, is an NGO registered in France with global operations in Central Asia, Europe, Latin America and Africa. ACTED has been active in Afghanistan since 1993, and is one of the largest NGOs in the country, capitalizing on a continued 10-year presence in Afghanistan throughout successive regimes and on established operations throughout Central Asia. ACTED operates mainly in the North, Northeastern and Central areas of Afghanistan.

While most of ACTED?s operations in Afghanistan have so far been centered on relief activities (e.g. provision of food, shelter, response to natural disasters and IDP camp management), the agency is moving towards an integrated development strategy including community mobilization, infrastructure rehabilitation, water and sanitation, agriculture and micro-credit. As such, ACTED is both growing and changing, and requires staff which have the ability to operate in and manage this change effectively and creatively.

II. Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the Water and Sanitation Engineer are to:

Conduct a technical and sociological study of the projects for well rehabilitation/reconstruction and spring catchments - based on a thorough needs assessment;
Follow and evaluate the creation and capacity-building water committees;
Organize an autonomous service of maintenance for the maintenance of existing works;
Develop and implement a health education campaign;
Manage water and sanitation programs, budgets, and staff - about 50 staff;
Manage the procurement and storage of materials;
Liaise with external stakeholders: local and regional government officials, UN and NGO agencies to promote improved of planning and coordination of existing and new programs;
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities;
Ensure cross-program integration, learning, sharing and adoption of best practices from other ACTED regional programs;
Develop strategies and initiatives to enhance and improve beneficiary selection;
Design technical manuals on approved and appropriate construction practices;
Ensure effective integration and mainstreaming of gender into all programs.

III. Qualifications and skills :

Qualified candidates must have:

3+ years of professional experience in humanitarian and/or development organizations in water and sanitation;
Educational background in Hydraulic Engineering or Agronomy;
Aptitude for community mobilization and capacity-building;
Knowledge of and practical experience in the development of didactic materials for training;
Knowledge of donor practices, the program proposal process, and humanitarian and/or development program solicitations and applications;
Excellent communication and drafting skills in English required - knowledge of Farsi/Dari a plus;
Commitment to gender equity, and passion for development an absolute requirement;
Knowledge of Afghanistan and/or the region an asset;
Must be able to work independently as well as being a strong team player;
Cross-cultural sensitivity and flexibility required;
Ability to operate Microsoft Word and Excel required.

IV. Conditions:

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

V. Submission of applications:

Applications, in English, should include a resume, a cover letter and three references. Applications should be submitted to :

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

Applications for this position should be sent to:

Patricia D'Erneville at jobs@acted.org

Job Title	Stagiaire Cartographe

Organization	Agence d'Aide à la Coopération Technique et au Développement (http://www.acted.org)

Organization Description	ACTED est une ONG créée en 1993 dont l'objet est l'intervention d'urgence et la mise en oeuvre de programs de reconstruction et de développement de pays en crise.

Job Location	Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date	01 Apr 2004

Job Details:

JOB DESCRIPTION :
Profile :

Basé(e) à Kabul (Afghanistan) et étroitement associé(e) à l'activité de l'équipe, en lien avec le Directeur des programs, vous assurerez la mise en place et le suivi de :

- Cartographie thématique des zones d'implantation d'ACTED (13 pays) et de ses programs
- SIG permettant la localisation de nos activités

Qualification required :

- Maîtrise de géographie
- DESS de cartographie
- Maîtris du GPS
- Maîtrise des systèmes d'information géographique (Arcview) et d'Adobe Illustrator
- Maîtrise de la gestion de base de données géographique
- Rigeur, sens de l'Organization, autonome, capacité d'analyse et de conduite de projet, créatif
- Bon niveau d'anglais

Durée du stage : 6 mois
Indemnités : 200 USD/mois

Applications for this position should be sent to:

Envoyer CV + LM à
Patricia D'Erneville at jobs@acted.org

Job Title	HR Officer

Organization	Agence d'Aide à la Coopération Technique et au Développement (http://www.acted.org)

Job Location	Afghanistan (Shamali)

Closing date	01 Apr 2004

Job Details:

Department: Administration
Position: HR Officer
Contract duration: 12 months
Location: Shamali (near Kabul)
Starting date: February 2004

I. Background on ACTED:

ACTED, l'Agence d'Aide à la Cooperation Technique et au Développement or the Agency for Technical Co-operation and Development, is an NGO registered in France with global operations in Central Asia, Europe, Latin America and Africa. ACTED has been active in Afghanistan since 1993, and is one of the largest NGOs in the country, capitalizing on a continued 10-year presence in Afghanistan throughout successive regimes and on established operations throughout Central Asia. ACTED operates mainly in the North, Northeastern and Central areas of Afghanistan.

While most of ACTED's operations in Afghanistan have so far been centered on relief activities (e.g. provision of food, shelter, response to natural disasters and IDP camp management), the agency is moving towards an integrated development strategy including community mobilization, infrastructure rehabilitation, water and sanitation, agriculture and micro-credit. As such, ACTED Afghanistan is both growing and changing, and requires staff which have the ability to operate in and manage this change effectively and creatively.

II. Background on program

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

III. Responsibilities:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IV. Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have:

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

V. Conditions:

Salary : 1500 euros/month + 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 application:

Applications, in English, should include a resume, a cover letter and three references,. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible to the following address under reference 02 FP :

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

Applications for this position should be sent to:

Patricia D'Erneville at <jobs@acted.org>

Job Title	Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Organization	Agence d'Aide à la Coopération Technique et au Développement (http://www.acted.org)

Job Location	Afghanistan (Shamali)

Closing date	01 Apr 2004

Job Details:

Location: Shamali, Afghanistan
Duration : 12 months with possibility of extension
Starting Date: February 2004

I. Background on ACTED

ACTED, l'Agence d'Aide à la Cooperation Technique et au Développement or the Agency for Technical Co-operation and Development, is an NGO registered in France with global operations in Central Asia, Europe, Latin America and Africa. ACTED has been active in Afghanistan since 1993, and is one of the largest NGOs in the country, capitalizing on a continued 10-year presence in Afghanistan throughout successive regimes and on established operations throughout Central Asia. ACTED operates mainly in the North, Northeastern and Central areas of Afghanistan.

While most of ACTED's operations in Afghanistan have so far been centered on relief activities (e.g. provision of food, shelter, response to natural disasters and IDP camp management), the agency is moving towards an integrated development strategy including community mobilization, infrastructure rehabilitation, water and sanitation, agriculture and micro-credit. As such, ACTED Afghanistan is both growing and changing, and requires staff which have the ability to operate in and manage this change effectively and creatively.

II Job Description

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

The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will have the following responsibilities:

Daily Monitoring and Evaluation

Keep track of all projects' and programs' monitoring and evaluation schedules and work with base staff to design and implement monitoring and evaluation procedures.
Follow up the day-to-day workings of the M&E Department in Shamali area including reading of weekly monitoring reports and follow up.

Information Systems

Work with all departments to follow up project and program databases, including work on the nomenclature used (official names, etc.)
Ensure that appraisal, monitoring and evaluation reports are made useful for fundraising and add to the general base of field knowledge in Afghanistan for all organizations working in the area

Participatory Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation

Ensure that local partners engaged in appraisal for and / or with ACTED are trained and given advice in participatory approaches, minimalizing bias, and other key methodologies for information gathering.
Work with base and regional staff to help design and improve adapted participatory appraisal mechanisms for ACTED 's Afghan programs.

III. Qualifications required

Honors or Masters degree, preferably in a development related field
Astute critical thinking and analytic skills
Proven relevant experience, even short term (examples of reports highly appreciated)
Experience with participatory appraisals and project cycle management encouraged.
Ability to travel and work in difficult conditions (electricity black outs, limited water supply, fuel shortages) is a must.
Good spoken and written English.
Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office (applicants are encouraged to send reports or examples of work).
Language skills in Farsi or Dari a plus

IV. Other highly desirable characteristics

Experience working directly with beneficiaries (personally conducting interviews, etc.).
Ability to work under pressure.
Experience training local NGOs a plus.

V. Conditions

Salaried status (1500 euros per month) + per diem
Lodging, transportation, insurance, medical cover ensured by ACTED.

Resume and cover letter should be sent to Patricia d'Erneville at jobs@acted.org

Applications for this position should be sent to:

Patricia D'Erneville at <jobs@acted.org>

Job Title	Gender Development Officer Intern

Organization	Agence d'Aide à la Coopération Technique et au Développement (http://www.acted.org)

Job Location	Afghanistan (Shamali)

Closing date	01 Apr 2004

Job Details:

Department: Community Development
Position: Gender Development Officer Intern
Contract duration:6 months
Location:Afghanistan, Shamali
Starting Date:

I. Background on ACTED:

ACTED, l'Agence d'Aide à la Cooperation Technique et au Développement or the Agency for Technical Co-operation and Development, is an NGO registered in France with global operations in Central Asia, Europe, Latin America and Africa. ACTED has been active in Afghanistan since 1993, and is one of the largest NGOs in the country, capitalizing on a continued 10-year presence in Afghanistan throughout successive regimes and on established operations throughout Central Asia. ACTED operates mainly in the North, Northeastern and Central areas of Afghanistan.

While most of ACTED's operations in Afghanistan have so far been centered on relief activities (e.g. provision of food, shelter, response to natural disasters and IDP camp management), the agency is moving towards an integrated development strategy including community mobilization, infrastructure rehabilitation, water and sanitation, agriculture and micro-credit. As such, ACTED Afghanistan is both growing and changing, and requires staff which have the ability to operate in and manage this change effectively and creatively.

II. Responsibilities:

The role of the Gender Development Officer is to:

Lead the Gender/Community Development Team with a focus on women, income generation, microfinance, women 's issues and community development practices in five districts/communities of the Shamali including Estalif, Kalakan, Mir Bacha Kot, Qarabagh, and Charikar.
Encourage change through the active participation of the community members -both men and women.
Work with groups of women in developing ideas for improved community participation in rehabilitation activities, income generation projects.
Serve as the focal point for all gender activities as well as, monitor the progress of projects through site visits and discussions with beneficiaries.
Act as the liaison between ACTED and other agencies as well as the local authorities.
Update ACTED senior staff on the status of the projects and discussions with the community.
Assess current needs and develop actions to address the needs of surrounding gender issues on the Shamali Plain
Develop assessment tools and implement community assessments and surveys.
Travel to the field on a regular basis
Assess the role of women in development and ensure their inclusion in all aspects of donor funded activities.
Develop strategies for reaching women in rural communities organize formal training and meeting events and facilitate non-formal education activities for rural women.
Prepare work plans, schedules and monthly reports for all activities.
Identify opportunities for new micro-finance activities for women.

III. Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have:

A minimum of three years experience in community mobilization;
Experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of income generation/micro-finance projects;
Previous gender cross cultural experience;
Excellent written and spoken English;
A good understanding of gender issues;
Excellent organizational skills;
Previous experience in capacity building and/or training;
Previous experience in monitoring and evaluation;
Initiative to evolve and develop existing and new gender-related projects according to identified needs;
Ability to work independently while being a strong team player;
Ability to travel independently with other staff members to rural locations;
The ability to operate Microsoft Word and Excel.

As these activities are mainly in rural areas working with rural men and women with limited opportunities, the applicant must show sensitivity, initiative, resourcefulness, patience and willingness to work as a team player.

IV. Conditions:

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

V. Submission of application:

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

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

Applications for this position should be sent to:

Patricia D'Erneville at <jobs@acted.org>

Job Title	Area Coordinator

Organization	Agence d'Aide à la Coopération Technique et au Développement (http://www.acted.org)

Job Location	Afghanistan (Baghlan)

Closing date	01 Apr 2004

Job Details:

Department: Coordination
Position: Area Coordinator
Contract duration: 6 or 7 months - with possibility of renewal
Location: Afghanistan - Baghlan
Starting Date immediate

I. Background on ACTED:

ACTED, l 'Agence d 'Aide à la Cooperation Technique et au Développement or the Agency for Technical Co-operation and Development, is an NGO registered in France with global operations in Central Asia, Europe, Latin America and Africa. ACTED has been active in Afghanistan since 1993, and is one of the largest NGOs in the country, capitalizing on a continued 10-year presence in Afghanistan throughout successive regimes and on established operations throughout Central Asia. ACTED operates mainly in the North, Northeastern and Central areas of Afghanistan.

While most of ACTED 's operations in Afghanistan have so far been centered on relief activities (e.g. provision of food, shelter, response to natural disasters and IDP camp management), the agency is moving towards an integrated development strategy including community mobilization, infrastructure rehabilitation, water and sanitation, agriculture and micro-credit. As such, ACTED Afghanistan is both growing and changing, and requires staff which have the ability to operate in and manage this change effectively and creatively.

II. Responsibilities:

ACTED is currently looking to fill an Area Coordinator position in Baghlan. This is a key challenging position requiring the ability to balance and effectively address internal organizational management challenges and close liaising with external stakeholders to shape a forward-looking programmatic and strategic direction.

As such key responsibilities will include:

Internally

Manage a 100 person local staff team, including a few expatriates - mainly sectoral specialists; spread across three field sub-offices for higher performance;
Facilitate program development, through conceptualization, design, proposal and program initiation, with a particular focus on shelter construction, water and sanitation programs as well as community mobilization and micro-credit activities;
Ensure effective integration and mainstreaming of gender into all programs;
Build and/or improve systems to supervise and manage the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programs;
Ensure cross-program integration, learning, sharing and adoption of best practices from other ACTED regions of operations;
Closely supervise and monitor the work of the finance, administration, logistics and auditing departments;
Administer program budgets and evaluate financial program effectiveness;
Facilitate the development of monitoring and evaluation tools for program.

Externally

Demonstrate vision and leadership in building a coherent strategic direction for the area, in line with ACTED Afghanistan's overall strategy;
Liaise with all external stakeholders: donors, partners, the government, including local authorities, and communities;
Act as a catalyst with all stakeholders to better plan and coordinate existing and new programs;
Ensure that reporting requirements for projects are met;
Actively contribute and participate in the strategic direction of ACTED Afghanistan through facilitation of timely needs assessments to inform strategic planning.

III. Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have:

Post-Graduate diploma in Management, International Relations or Development studies with relevant work experience.
5+ years of field experience in project management of development and/or relief programs - preferably large programs;
Strong educational background in development studies, agriculture and/ community mobilization or any related field,
Solid experience in working with community-based institutions and capacity-building programs;
Excellent communication and drafting skills;
Ability to manage a large team and demonstrate leadership by bringing a geographically scattered team around a same vision and developing programmatic quality standards across regions;
Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;
Familiarity with the aid system, and ability to interface with donors, Ministries, local authorities and community leaders;
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills;
Commitment to gender equity, and passion for development an absolute requirement;
Knowledge of Afghanistan and/or the region an asset;
Fluency in English required - ability to communicate in Farsi/Dari a plus;
Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel and Project Management software a requirement.

IV. Conditions:

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

V. Submission of application:

Applications, in English, should include a resume, a cover letter and three references. Applications should be submitted to :

Patricia d 'Erneville
Tel. + 33 (0) 1 42 65 33 33
Fax. + 33 (0) 1 42 65 33 46
E-mail: jobs@acted.org

Applications for this position should be sent to:

Patricia D'Erneville <jobs@acted.org>

Job Title	Area Coordinator

Organization	Agence d'Aide à la Coopération Technique et au Développement (http://www.acted.org)

Job Location	Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date	01 Apr 2004

Job Details:

Department: Coordination
Position: Area Coordinator
Contract duration: 7 months - with possibility of renewal
Location: Afghanistan, Kabul
Starting Date: February 2004

I. Background on ACTED:

ACTED, l'Agence d'Aide à la Cooperation Technique et au Développement or the Agency for Technical Co-operation and Development, is an NGO registered in France with global operations in Central Asia, Europe, Latin America and Africa. ACTED has been active in Afghanistan since 1993, and is one of the largest NGOs in the country, capitalizing on a continued 10-year presence in Afghanistan throughout successive regimes and on established operations throughout Central Asia. ACTED operates mainly in the North, Northeastern and Central areas of Afghanistan.

While most of ACTED's operations in Afghanistan have so far been centered on relief activities (e.g. provision of food, shelter, response to natural disasters and IDP camp management), the agency is moving towards an integrated development strategy including community mobilization, infrastructure rehabilitation, water and sanitation, agriculture and micro-credit. As such, ACTED Afghanistan is both growing and changing, and requires staff which have the ability to operate in and manage this change effectively and creatively.

II. Responsibilities:

ACTED is currently looking to fill an Area Coordinator position in Kabul. This is a key challenging position requiring the ability to balance and effectively address internal organizational management challenges and close liaising with external stakeholders to shape a forward-looking programmatic and strategic direction.

As such key responsibilities will include:

Internally

Manage local staff team, including a few expatriates - mainly sectoral specialists; spread across three field sub-offices for higher performance;
Facilitate program development, through conceptualization, design, proposal and program initiation, with a particular focus on shelter construction, water and sanitation programs as well as community mobilization and micro-credit activities;
Ensure effective integration and mainstreaming of gender into all programs;
Build and/or improve systems to supervise and manage the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programs;
Ensure cross-program integration, learning, sharing and adoption of best practices from other ACTED regions of operations;
Closely supervise and monitor the work of the finance, administration, logistics and auditing departments;
Administer program budgets and evaluate financial program effectiveness;
Facilitate the development of monitoring and evaluation tools for program.

Externally

Demonstrate vision and leadership in building a coherent strategic direction for the area, in line with ACTED Afghanistan's overall strategy;
Liaise with all external stakeholders: donors, partners, the government, including local authorities, and communities;
Act as a catalyst with all stakeholders to better plan and coordinate existing and new programs;
Ensure that reporting requirements for projects are met;
Actively contribute and participate in the strategic direction of ACTED Afghanistan through facilitation of timely needs assessments to inform strategic planning.

III. Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have:

5+ years of field experience in project management of development and/or relief programs - preferably large programs;
Strong educational background in development studies, agriculture and/ community mobilization or any related field,
Solid experience in working with community-based institutions and capacity-building programs;
Excellent communication and drafting skills;
Ability to manage a large team and demonstrate leadership by bringing a geographically scattered team around a same vision and developing programmatic quality standards across regions;
Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;
Familiarity with the aid system, and ability to interface with donors, Ministries, local authorities and community leaders;
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills;
Commitment to gender equity, and passion for development an absolute requirement;
Knowledge of Afghanistan and/or the region an asset;
Fluency in English required - ability to communicate in Farsi/Dari a plus;
Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel and Project Management software a requirement.

IV. Conditions:

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

V. Submission of application:

Applications, in English, should include a resume, a cover letter and three references. Applications should be submitted to the following address no later than 20 February 2004.

Patricia d 'Erneville
Tel. + 33 (0) 1 42 65 33 33
Fax. + 33 (0) 1 42 65 33 46
E-mail: jobs@acted.org

Applications for this position should be sent to:

Patricia D'Erneville at <jobs@acted.org>

Job Title	Area Coordinator

Organization	Agence d'Aide à la Coopération Technique et au Développement (http://www.acted.org)

Job Location	Afghanistan (Faryab)

Closing date	01 Apr 2004

Job Details:

Department: Coordination
Position: Area Coordinator
Contract duration: 6 or 7 months with possibility of renewal
Location: Afghanistan - Faryab
Starting Date: immediate

I. Background on ACTED:

ACTED, l'Agence d'Aide à la Cooperation Technique et au Développement or the Agency for Technical Co-operation and Development, is an NGO registered in France with global operations in Central Asia, Europe, Latin America and Africa. ACTED has been active in Afghanistan since 1993, and is one of the largest NGOs in the country, capitalizing on a continued 10-year presence in Afghanistan throughout successive regimes and on established operations throughout Central Asia. ACTED operates mainly in the North, Northeastern and Central areas of Afghanistan.

While most of ACTED's operations in Afghanistan have so far been centered on relief activities (e.g. provision of food, shelter, response to natural disasters and IDP camp management), the agency is moving towards an integrated development strategy including community mobilization, infrastructure rehabilitation, water and sanitation, agriculture and micro-credit. As such, ACTED Afghanistan is both growing and changing, and requires staff which have the ability to operate in and manage this change effectively and creatively.

II. Responsibilities:

ACTED is currently looking to fill an Area Coordinator position in Faryab. This is a key challenging position requiring the ability to balance and effectively address internal organizational management challenges and close liaising with external stakeholders to shape a forward-looking programmatic and strategic direction.

As such key responsibilities will include:

Internally

Manage a 100 person local staff team, including a few expatriates - mainly sectoral specialists; spread across three field sub-offices for higher performance;
Facilitate program development, through conceptualization, design, proposal and program initiation, with a particular focus on shelter construction, water and sanitation programs as well as community mobilization and micro-credit activities;
Ensure effective integration and mainstreaming of gender into all programs;
Build and/or improve systems to supervise and manage the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programs;
Ensure cross-program integration, learning, sharing and adoption of best practices from other ACTED regions of operations;
Closely supervise and monitor the work of the finance, administration, logistics and auditing departments;
Administer program budgets and evaluate financial program effectiveness;
Facilitate the development of monitoring and evaluation tools for program.

Externally

Demonstrate vision and leadership in building a coherent strategic direction for the area, in line with ACTED Afghanistan's overall strategy;
Liaise with all external stakeholders: donors, partners, the government, incuding local authorities, and commuties;
Act as a catalyst with all stakeholders to better plan and coordinate existing and new programs;
Ensure that reporting requirements for projects are met;
Actively contribute and participate in the strategic direction of ACTED Afghanistan through facilitation of timely needs assessments to inform strategic planning.

III. Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have:

Post-Graduate diploma in Management, International Relations or Development studies with relevant work experience.
5+ years of field experience in project management of development and/or relief programs - preferably large programs;
Strong educational background in development studies, agriculture and/ community mobilization or any related field,
Solid experience in working with community-based institutions and capacity-building programs;
Excellent communication and drafting skills;
Ability to manage a large team and demonstrate leadership by bringing a geographically scattered team around a same vision and developing programmatic quality standards across regions;
Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;
Familiarity with the aid system, and ability to interface with donors, Ministries, local authorities and community leaders;
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills;
Commitment to gender equity, and passion for development an absolute requirement;
Knowledge of Afghanistan and/or the region an asset;
Fluency in English required - ability to communicate in Farsi/Dari a plus;
Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel and Project Management software a requirement.

IV. Conditions:

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

Applications for this position should be sent to:

V. Submission of application:
Applications, in English, should include a resume, a cover letter and three references. Applications should be submitted to :
Patricia d'Erneville
Tel. + 33 (0) 1 42 65 33 33
Fax. + 33 (0) 1 42 65 33 46
E-mail: jobs@acted.org

Job Title	Reporting Officer Intern

Organization	Agence d'Aide à la Coopération Technique et au Développement (http://www.acted.org)

Job Location	Afghanistan (Shamali)

Closing date	01 May 2004

Job Details:

Department: Administration
Position: Reporting Officer Intern
Contract duration: 6 months
Location: Shamali, Afghanistan
Starting date: February 2004

I. Background

ACTED, l'Agence d'Aide à la Coopération Technique et au Développement or the Agency for Technical Co-operation and Development, is an NGO registered in France with global operations in Central Asia, Europe, Latin America and Africa. ACTED has been active in Afghanistan since 1993, and is one of the largest NGOs in the country, capitalizing on a continued 10-year presence in Afghanistan throughout successive regimes and on established operations throughout Central Asia. ACTED operates mainly in the North, Northeastern and Central areas of Afghanistan.

While most of ACTED's operations in Afghanistan have so far been centered on relief activities (e.g. provision of food, shelter, response to natural disasters and IDP camp management), the agency is moving towards an integrated development strategy including community mobilization, infrastructure rehabilitation, water and sanitation, agriculture and micro-credit. As such, ACTED Afghanistan is both growing and changing, and requires staff which have the ability to operate in and manage this change effectively and creatively.

II. Post Profile:

The reporting officer tasks encompass the following:

- Collect and synthesize datas from the field on various programs,
- Write narrative and financial reports in coordination with the program managers and the coordinators,
- Participate to the realisation of socio-economic surveys and of proposals
- Attend coordination and information meetings with other NGOs

III. Qualifications required :

- Postgraduate diploma in journalism, International Relations and relevant reporting work experience.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Writing abilities
- Skills in political sciences or international relations
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure
- Previous experience in the humanitarian field, with a good knowledge of donors.
insurance + accident + care in France ensured by ACTED

IV. Conditions:

Per diem, medical cover, repatriation grant, food, housing and transportation ensured by ACTED.

Applications for this position should be sent to:

To apply send CV + cover letter and a writing sample to Patricia d'Erneville at jobs@acted.org
Mailing address :
ACTED
33, rue Godot de Mauroy
75009 Paris
France

Job Title	Public Information & Reporting Officer Intern

Organization	Agence d'Aide à la Coopération Technique et au Développement (http://www.acted.org)

Job Location	Afghanistan (Shamali)

Closing date	01 May 2004

Job Details:

Department: Administration
Position: Public Information & Reporting Officer Intern
Contract duration: 6 months
Location: Shamali, Afghanistan
Starting date: February 2004

I. Background on ACTED:

ACTED, l'Agence d'Aide à la Coopération Technique et au Développement or the Agency for Technical Co-operation and Development, is an NGO registered in France with global operations in Central Asia, Europe, Latin America and Africa. ACTED has been active in Afghanistan since 1993, and is one of the largest NGOs in the country, capitalizing on a continued 10-year presence in Afghanistan throughout successive regimes and on established operations throughout Central Asia. ACTED operates mainly in the North, Northeastern and Central areas of Afghanistan.

While most of ACTED's operations in Afghanistan have so far been centered on relief activities (e.g. provision of food, shelter, response to natural disasters and IDP camp management), the agency is moving towards an integrated development strategy including community mobilization, infrastructure rehabilitation, water and sanitation, agriculture and micro-credit. As such, ACTED Afghanistan is both growing and changing, and requires staff which have the ability to operate in and manage this change effectively and creatively.

II. Background on program

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

II. Post Profile:

- Deal with public information activities related to RAMP activities in the Shamali area
- Ensure smooth flow of information and attend meetings
- Collect and synthesize datas from the field on various programs,
- Write narrative and financial reports in coordination with the program managers and the coordinators,
- Participate to the realisation of socio-economic surveys and of proposals
- Attend coordination and information meetings with other NGOs

III. Qualifications required :

- Postgraduate diploma in journalism, International Relations and relevant reporting work experience.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Writing abilities
- Skills in political sciences or international relations
- Good liaising and diplomatic skills
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure
- Previous experience in the humanitarian field, with a good knowledge of donors.

IV. Conditions:

Per diem, medical cover, repatriation grant, food, housing and transportation ensured by ACTED.

Applications for this position should be sent to:

To apply send CV + cover letter and a writing sample to Patricia d'Erneville at jobs@acted.org
Mailing address :
ACTED
33, rue Godot de Mauroy
75009 Paris
France

Job Title	Program Manager

Organization	Agence d'Aide à la Coopération Technique et au Développement (http://www.acted.org)

Job Location	Afghanistan (Shamali)

Closing date	02 May 2004

Job Details:

Position: Program Manager
Contract duration: 12 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 (e.g. provision of food, shelter, response to natural disasters and IDP camp management), the agency is moving towards an integrated development strategy including community mobilization, infrastructure rehabilitation, water and sanitation, agriculture and micro-credit. As such, ACTED Afghanistan is both growing and changing, and requires staff which have the ability to operate in and manage this change effectively and creatively.

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.

II. Tasks description

The Program Manager will have the following responsibilities :

Internally

manage a team of about 70 people, including 30 local professionals, 40 support staff and several international staff.
assist in the recruitment of staff, write job descriptions, interview candidates for key positions, perform regular appraisals, etc.
develop internal capacity, building on strengths, supporting areas in need, and transferring knowledge to local staff
supervise and manage the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the program
supervise the budget, finance, administration, logistics, and auditing of the program
prepare and carry out work plans
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
oversee creation of internal and external reports
collect project information and give feedback
ensure integration of gender into programs
reports to Area Coordinator for Shamali Plains

Externally

liaise with donors, partners, other humanitarian organizations, UN agencies, government authorities, local authorities, communities, and other stakeholders
maintain timely and regular communication
provide representation in coordination meetings
ensure reporting requirements for projects are met
develop external capacity, building on strengths, supporting areas in need, and transferring knowledge to government authorities and local communities
facilitate timely needs assessments
adapt to sudden or unforeseen changes or needs

III. Qualifications Required

3 or more years of field experience in project management of development programs
university degree in agriculture, civil engineering, international development, business administration, or related field relevant to the project
experience working with community based institutions and capacity building programs
familiarity with international aid systems, and ability to interface with various actors
strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
respect for other cultures and commitment to gender equity
positive attitude, and ability to work in demanding environment requiring flexibility, patience, and tolerance
fluency in English required
proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
knowledge of, or willingness to learn, basic database and gis software

V. Conditions

salary: 1500$/month + 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.

Applications for this position should be sent to:

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 Title	Business / Market specialist

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

Job Location	Afghanistan (Shamali Area)

Closing date	15 Feb 2004

Job Details:

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

Applications for this position should be sent to:

Patricia d'Erneville

jobs@acted.org

Job Title	Health Education Officer

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

Job Location	Afghanistan (Shamali)

Closing date	28 Feb 2004

Job Details:

Department: Community Development
Position: Health Education Officer
Contract duration: 5 months
Location: Afghanistan, Shamali Plain
Starting Date: February 2004

I. Background on ACTED:

ACTED, l'Agence d'Aide à la Cooperation Technique et au Développement or the Agency for Technical Co-operation and Development, is an NGO registered in France with global operations in Central Asia, Europe, Latin America and Africa. ACTED has been active in Afghanistan since 1993, and is one of the largest NGOs in the country, capitalizing on a continued 10-year presence in Afghanistan throughout successive regimes and on established operations throughout Central Asia. ACTED operates mainly in the North, Northeastern and Central areas of Afghanistan.
While most of ACTED's operations in Afghanistan have so far been centered on relief activities (e.g. provision of food, shelter, response to natural disasters and IDP camp management), the agency is moving towards an integrated development strategy including community mobilization, infrastructure rehabilitation, water and sanitation, agriculture and micro-credit. As such, ACTED Afghanistan is both growing and changing, and requires staff which have the ability to operate in and manage this change effectively and creatively.

II. Background on the Water and Sanitation Program

ACTED's planned water supply and sanitation program in Shamali during 2003 will consist of construction of wells and gravity-flow pipe schemes, rehabilitation of karezes (traditional irrigation systems) and hygiene education. A high level of community mobilization, with a strong emphasis on the role of women, is needed in this program to encourage full community participation in the construction work and community responsibility for the subsequent maintenance of the water supply systems, which is essential for the sustainability of the program. This will be achieved by setting up and training village water committees to take the responsibility for their water supply systems.
Hygiene education is considered an essential component of all water and sanitation programs. In order to achieve clear dissemination of hygiene promotion messages, ACTED will work through members of the local community, training and monitoring them in promotion of health messages. ACTED will also conduct hygiene promotion in schools and mosques, using a variety of appropriate media.

III. Responsibilities:

The role of Hygiene & Health Education Officer is to coordinate and manage the team of ACTED staff in community mobilization and hygiene education, consisting of four field officers and eight hygiene promoters.

Specific responsibilities will include:

Staff management and coordination
Liaison with local authorities
Setting up and training village and district water committees
Emphasis on the role of female community members in the planning, construction and maintenance of community water supplies
Capacity building of the local maintenance network
Sourcing and preparation of appropriate hygiene education materials
Design and use of surveys, assessment tools and questionnaires related to health and hygiene
Analysis data from assessment tools
Coordination with other NGOs working in the area
Input to reports for donors, HQ and local authorities
Monitoring and evaluation of community hygiene promoters
Preparation of training materials for ACTED and community staff
Organization of training workshops and seminars

IV. Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have:

A university degree incorporating a component of public health, water or sanitation, vocational nursing/public health training, and/or a background in community mobilization or adult education.
Previous experience in developing countries is required.
Candidates should have the following qualities:
Highly motivated and with a desire to work in participation with local communities;
Able to coordinate and manage staff and program activities;
Sound knowledge of good hygiene practice and waterborne diseases;
Gender awareness;
Able to prepare and analyze surveys, with an emphasis on participatory techniques;
Able to prepare and use training materials and methodologies, with an emphasis on participatory techniques;
Fluency in English;
Excellent communication skills;
Flexibility and patience;
Cultural awareness and flexibility;
Computer skills (Microsoft Word & Excel).

V. Conditions:

The position will be unsalaried, with a local allowance of US$200 per month.
Benefits: All accommodation, food and travel expenses covered, including a one-week R&R between the third and fourth month of operation. Medical and life insurance also covered.
Living and security conditions: Further information available during the interview process.

VI. Submission of application:

Applications, in English, should include a resume, a cover letter and three references. Applications should be sent to the following address:

Patricia d'Erneville
33, rue Godot de Mauroy
75009, Paris
France

Applications for this position should be sent to:

Patricia d'Erneville

jobs@acted.org

Job Title	NSP Finance Controller

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

Job Location	Afghanistan (Mazar-e-Sharif)

Closing date	28 Feb 2004

Job Details:

Department: Finance
Position: NSP Finance Controller
Contract duration: 5 months - with possibility of renewal
Location: Based in Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan, with 80% travel to the bases
Starting Date: March 1, 2004

I. Background on ACTED:

ACTED, l'Agence d'Aide à la Cooperation Technique et au Développement or the Agency for Technical Co-operation and Development, is an NGO registered in France with global operations in Central Asia, Europe, Latin America and Africa. ACTED has been active in Afghanistan since 1993, and is one of the largest NGOs in the country, capitalizing on a continued 10-year presence in Afghanistan throughout successive regimes and on established operations throughout Central Asia. ACTED operates mainly in the North, Northeastern and Central areas of Afghanistan.

While most of ACTED's operations in Afghanistan have so far been centered on relief activities (e.g. provision of food, shelter, response to natural disasters and IDP camp management), the agency is moving towards an integrated development strategy including community mobilization, infrastructure rehabilitation, water and sanitation, agriculture and micro-credit. As such, ACTED Afghanistan is both growing and changing, and requires staff which have the ability to operate in and manage this change effectively and creatively.

II. Background on NSP:

Together with the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) and the World Bank, ACTED is about to begin a 3-year community mobilization program in Baghlan, Takhar, Kunduz and Faryab provinces, entitled the National Solidarity Program (NSP).
The National Solidarity Program (NSP) has been established by the Government of Afghanistan to develop the ability of Afghan communities to identify, plan, manage, and monitor their own reconstruction and development projects. NSP promotes a new development paradigm whereby communities are empowered to make decisions and control resources during all stages of the project cycle.

III. Responsibilities:

The role of the NSP Finance Controller is to:

Ensure respect of ACTED's standard procedures;
Develop and enforce a professional financial control system, based on World Bank Finance and Procurement guidelines;
Gather, compile and analyze financial, logistical and administrative information;
Together with the Program Manager, set up systems to monitor and report progress, linking general performance with adequate use of financial, human and material resources;
Ensure transparency and financial accountability of the program;
Ensure the sustainability of the NSP program by developing and monitoring the capacity-building of communities in matters related to financial management and transparency.

IV. Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have:

Masters degree minimum in Finance or related area;
3+ years of solid experience in financial management and monitoring systems, preferably of large development programs, possibly complemented by academic expertise;
Excellent financial skills and analytical skills;
Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting on program financial performance;
Ability to manage a financial/monitoring team and demonstrate leadership;
Ability to monitor and evaluate financial and monitoring skills of communities through capacity-building efforts;
Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;
Familiarity with the aid system, and ability to understand donor and governmental requirements;
Commitment to gender equity, and passion for development an absolute requirement;
Knowledge of Afghanistan and/or the region an asset;
Fluency in English required - ability to communicate in Farsi/Dari a plus;
Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel and Project Management software a plus.

V. Conditions:

Salary: Euros 1,100 - 1,500, depending on experience.
Benefits: All accommodation, food and travel expenses covered, including a one-week R&R every three months. Medical and life insurance also covered.
Living and security conditions: Further information available during the interview process.

Applications for this position should be sent to:

Applications, in English, should include a resume, a cover letter and three references. Applications should be submitted to the following address:
Patricia d'Erneville
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 Title	Haelth Education Officer

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

Job Location	Afghanistan (Shamali)

Closing date	28 Feb 2004

Job Details:

Staff management and coordination
Liaison with local authorities
Setting up and training village and district water committees
Emphasis on the role of female community members in the planning, construction and maintenance of community water supplies
Capacity building of the local maintenance network
Sourcing and preparation of appropriate hygiene education materials
Design and use of surveys, assessment tools and questionnaires related to health and hygiene
Analysis data from assessment tools
Coordination with other NGOs working in the area
Input to reports for donors, HQ and local authorities
Monitoring and evaluation of community hygiene promoters
Preparation of training materials for ACTED and community staff
Organization of training workshops and seminars

IV. Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have:

A university degree incorporating a component of public health, water or sanitation, vocational nursing/public health training, and/or a background in community mobilization or adult education.
Previous experience in developing countries is required.
Candidates should have the following qualities:
Highly motivated and with a desire to work in participation with local communities;
Able to coordinate and manage staff and program activities;
Sound knowledge of good hygiene practice and waterborne diseases;
Gender awareness;
Able to prepare and analyze surveys, with an emphasis on participatory techniques;
Able to prepare and use training materials and methodologies, with an emphasis on participatory techniques;
Fluency in English;
Excellent communication skills;
Flexibility and patience;
Cultural awareness and flexibility;
Computer skills (Microsoft Word & Excel).

V. Conditions:

The position will be unsalaried, with a local allowance of US$200 per month.
Benefits: All accommodation, food and travel expenses covered, including a one-week R&R between the third and fourth month of operation. Medical and life insurance also covered.
Living and security conditions: Further information available during the interview process.

Applications for this position should be sent to:

Applications, in English, should include a resume, a cover letter and three references. Applications should be sent to the following address:
Patricia d'Erneville
33, rue Godot de Mauroy
75009, Paris
France

jobs@acted.org

Job Title	Consultant

Organization	MADERA (madera-asso.org)

Job Location	Afghanistan (East zone)

Closing date	15 Feb 2004

Job Details:

Evaluation of Aid program for a Lasting Return of the Refugees and Displaced Persons in the east of Afghanistan
Date: 15 January 2004

Context

Madera has been carrying out rural development operations to aid the return of refugees in the East of Afghanistan from 1996. In September 2001, still half the families (about 112.000 families or 700.000 people) had not returned to their zone of origin, in Nangarhar, Laghman and Kunar provinces. The increasing demographic pressure on lands, the prohibition of poppy growing and the drought were then identified as major constraints to returns and lasting reintegration despite the existence of zones with a high potential for returns.

Madera has received funds from the European Community (AIDCO) in order to irrigate new lands, intensify farming systems, develop alternative crops to poppy, and promote non-farming jobs through easier access to micro credit. The aim of the program is to promote the direct return to and lasting reintegration of refugees and displaced persons in their communities of origin and prevent any new exodus for economic reasons. Target groups are therefore mainly returnees (fresh and former) but include as well farmers that were affected by the drought and the prohibition on poppy growing and jobless people.

Justification of the evaluation

The activities have started in March 2002 and are due to terminate in December 2004. An external evaluation is to be conducted halfway through the program in order to determine its impact on returns and lasting reintegration of returnees and on the strengthening of rural economy.

Overall objective of the evaluation

On one hand, the evaluation will pay particular attention to collect quantitative data concerning the volume of returns in targeted areas and to identify the socio-economic profiles of returnees and displaced persons. On the other hand, the evaluation will attempt to define the impact of the activities on returns and lasting re-integration by target group. At the end, the evaluation should provide recommendations to adapt the activities of this project and make them more effective.

Specific objectives of the evaluation

1. Estimate the volume of returns in areas with a strong potential for returns

- The evaluator will provide quantitative data regarding the volume of fresh (from 2001 onwards) and former returnees and displaced persons in targeted areas. Information about seasonal migrations should be searched as well.

- An assessment of the conditions for reintegration at the village level (security, housing, available irrigated land, existing infrastructures and other facilities, etc.) will be conducted.

2. Profile of returnees and displaced persons

- Perform a study on the conditions of returns and motivations for returning to the communities of origin. The evaluator could pay a particular attention to those following questions: Existence of family support abroad?The activities conducted in Pakistan? Remaining assets in Pakistan? Role played by NGOs and Madera in particular in the decision?

- Assess the perspectives of reintegration of returnees: house rebuilding? Schooling children? Any projects? Expectations? Etc

3. Effect of Madera's activities and strategies on lasting reintegration

- Appraise the socio economic conditions of returnees and other beneficiaries and the needs of assistance at the beginning of the project for each target group: main difficulties faced before receiving Madera's support; strategies adopted to solve the problems and to gain the support. The evaluator could provide information about the assets, and the situation of loans and mortgages, etc.

- Effects at short and medium term (5 years) of Madera's activities on the livelihoods of each target group and on their perspectives of lasting reintegration (from this project and previous one)

- Micro credit: oxen, agro-tools, farming inputs, small businesses, women loans
- Agriculture: wheat seeds distribution, agri-extension, orchards
- Livestock: vaccination, veterinary services, mineral blocks
- Rehabilitation and extension of irrigated lands (Kashkot and past rehabilitations)
- Community development

Approved by Madera's program director, Mrs. Anne Lancelot

Date: Signature:

Applications for this position should be sent to:

Modalities for application submitting:
Interested candidates should send their documents by February 15th 2004 to madera_evaluation@yahoo.fr and madera@globenet.org
Submission will comprise:
- A description of the methodology they suggest to use for this evaluation (methodological note)
- Calendar
- A budget
- A CV with three references
Monique Otchakovsky-Laurens: madera@globenet.org
Cyril Lekiefs: madera_evaluation@yahoo.fr

Job Title	Deputy Chief of Party for Agriculture

Organization	Chemonics International (http://www.chemonics.com)

Job Location	Afghanistan

Closing date	24 Feb 2004

Job Details:

Chemonics International seeks a deputy chief of party of agriculture for a USAID-funded program to rebuild agricultural markets in Afghanistan. Responsibilities include supervising all activities and personnel related to agriculture, agribusiness development, and rural finance; helping design subcontracts/grants and overseeing their implementation; and liaising with the Afghan Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry.

Qualifications:

- 10 years of agricultural development experience, including private sector farming, marketing, food/agro-processing, and/or credit
- Understanding of agricultural and livestock supply chains and the complex interconnections between production, marketing, and credit
- Knowledge of commercial farmer/agribusiness credit and rural finance
- Experience managing complex USAID programs, including budgets and personnel
- Proven ability to liaise with ministries, international organizations, and NGOs
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Entrepreneurial thinker and strategist capable of translating the 'big picture' into on-the-ground agricultural development activities
- Familiarity with Central Asian socioeconomic, political, and cultural conditions, including knowledge of Afghan crops and commodities

Applications for this position should be sent to:

Send electronic submissions to <RAMPrecruit@chemonics.net> by February 24, 2004. Please include the position title in the subject line.

Job Title	Finance Manager

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

Organization Description	Emergency Relief and Development

Job Location	Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date	15 Mar 2004

Job Details:

Position: Finance Manager
Location: Afghanistan
Reports to: Deputy Director

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

Responsibilities:

1) Works closely with the Deputy Country Director and other Finance Officers to improve and maintain financial management policies, systems, structures, and procedures.

2) Ensures the smooth day-to-day running of the finance office through supervision/management of the local Finance Officer.

3) Plans and supervises work of the Afghanistan finance staff including tracking and monitoring of procurements and expenditures, and establishes and maintains an office purchasing, inventory, and requisition system.

4) Conducts training sessions for Afghanistan finance staff. Areas of concentration will include:

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

5) Coordinates compiling of project monthly financial reports for submission to the Deputy Country Director and onward to RI HQ office and donors.

6) Assists the Finance Officers and facilitates in the production of narrative reports to home office and donors as required.

7) Works under the direction of the Country Director to develop and monitor budgets.

8) Assists project coordinators in ensuring compliance with conditions of grant-funded projects.

9) Serves as liaison with donors in financial and budgetary affairs of field programs.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

1. A minimum of three years of NGO financial accounting experience in the field with progressively responsible management responsibilities

2. A minimum of 4 years experience with an accounting software package (Quickbooks preferred)

3. Ability to live, work and travel under difficult environmental conditions and in physically insecure/politically complex areas

4. Outstanding interpersonal skills, particularly when dealing with national staff and multi-cultural teams

5. Proven initiative and resourcefulness

6. Excellent oral communication skills and writing ability in English

7. Proven decision making and problem solving abilities

8. Prior experience with a relief/post-conflict oriented NGO

9. Prior experience in an overseas posting

10. Immediate availability

Starting date: Immediate

Contract period: 12-24 months

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

Submission:

Please submit cover letter including salary history, a copy of your resume/CV and 3 professional references (name, title, organization, relationship, phone number, email) to hr@ri.org.

The email subject line MUST include the following: Finance Manager Afghanistan

RESUMES WITHOUT THE JOB TITLE IN THE SUBJECT HEADER CANNOT NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Applications for this position should be sent to:

hr@ri.org

Job Title	Country Director

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

Organization Description	Emergency Relief and Development

Job Location	Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date	15 Mar 2004

Job Details:

Position: Country Director - Afghanistan
Reports to: Regional Director

Supervises: National and Expatriate Staff in Afghanistan

Duty Location: Kabul, Afghanistan (with up 50% of time spent in program sites)

Specified Duties:

Program Planning and Development

- Develop, in cooperation with other staff, short, medium and long-range strategic plans maintaining program focus in areas congruent with RI's program objectives
- Maintain effective communications with donors by tracking trends and anticipating the likelihood of funding opportunities. This will include all OECD donor institutions, the UN and other donor organizations as the possibility arises
- Spot and aggressively pursue new opportunities for program growth and start-up which may include conducting full-scale assessments
- Assess other implementing organization's activities using all available means to identify gap areas and overlap
- Negotiate contracts and agreements with donors ensuring both programmatic and financial requirements in conjunction with other RI senior staff
- Maintain effective communications with RI's HQ, regarding program development, funding agreements and staffing

Program Management

- Manage project implementation, including allocation of resources and ensuring that appropriate controls are maintained at all levels, by working with program managers and heads of sub-offices
- Provide adequate support to each program support including but not limited to strategic vision and technical input and advice
- Ensure that all logistical and operational needs are met by supervising managers of those specialized staff
- Monitor project implementation, communication and report both internally and externally
- Serve as a link between RI and all project counterparts

Personnel Management

- Serve as national director overseeing the leadership and management of roughly 125 national and expatriate staff
- Assess international personnel requirements for all projects and programs within Afghanistan in conjunction with HQ and program managers
- Provide indoctrination briefings to all incoming expatriate staff covering RI goals and objectives, country and program background, vision and future plans, policies and procedures and security or delegate these topics
- Supervise all expatriate personnel and provide annual or end of contract evaluations for each expatriate
- Supervise Kabul based staff in conjunction with the General Manager and other program managers
- Ensure that the hiring, promotion, firing and determination of compensation levels of Afghan staff in accordance with local laws and practice
- Ensure the continued safety of all personnel and establish and implement emergency security evacuation plans as appropriate

Security

- Serve as country security focal point or designate someone for that position
- Attend all weekly security related meetings
- Make security policy and recommendations based on all available information
- Ensure security guidelines are up to date and fully implemented
- Regularly report to HQ regarding safety and security

Reporting and Control

- Provide daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports that are timely, meet information requirements and professionally written as needed by RI and as required by donors
- Evaluate and monitor all country programs to determine the extent to which they are meeting goals and determine action needed to improve achievements
- Provide periodic project and program reports as needed
- Ensure all programs are completed within time, on budget and achieve its objectives

Financial Management

- Budget preparation and monitoring
- Ensure that the national office and sub-offices maintain complete, up to date and accurate financial records and that records are adequately reported and stored
- Ensure equitable allocation of shared national office operating costs to the various projects and donors as per an agreed formula
- Ensure the timely preparation and accuracy of financial reports by working with financial accounting staff as required by RI and donors

External Representation

- Maintain a suitable image for RI in Afghanistan and protect RI's interest and assets
- Effect liaison with the TISA, donor governments and other lead agency representatives
- Represent RI at high level and routine meetings with the TISA, donors, IOs, and ACBAR
- Initiate RI's response to disasters and emergencies when appropriate

Media Relations

- Responsible for all in-country advocacy and media relations - Develop media briefs and materials as needed
- Liaise with mass media organizations to effectively communicate RI's goals, programs and achievements
- Provide program-related interviews following established guidelines for print, radio and television broadcasts representing all RI efforts in Afghanistan

Other

- Undertake additional activities as required by RI HQ

Qualifications:

Required Background

- Bachelor's degree in relevant or technical field
- Minimum 5 years experience in international development, preferably in community sustainable development and/or post-conflict humanitarian aid with skill-sets in each of the areas outlined above
- At least 3 years successful experience at the managerial level
- Ability to live, work and travel under difficult environmental conditions and in physically insecure/politically complex areas

Required Skills

- Superior leadership skills
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, particularly when dealing with national staff and multi-cultural teams
- Solid programmatic, financial and organizational planning skill
- Proven initiative and resourcefulness
- Excellent oral communication skills and writing ability
- Knowledge of USAID grantee regulations
- Demonstrated record in collaborating with local governments, rural communities, other NGOs, and United Nations organizations
- Proven decision making and problem solving abilities

Preferred Qualities

- Master's degree in related area (e.g. International Relations or Development) or technical field (e.g. Engineering or Medicine/Public Health)
- Proficiency, or aptitude and willingness to quickly become proficient, in a language of the region
- Prior experience as a Country Director (or Head of Mission, Head Delegate, or Chief of Mission) for a relief/post-conflict oriented NGO
- Prior experience in Asia
- Knowledge of security procedures, ability to drive four-wheel drive vehicles and familiarity with various communications systems (Sat phones, HF/VHF radios, etc.)

Contract period: 12-24 months

Salary Range and Benefits: $2500US-$3500US per month depending on experience plus per-diem, leave, insurances, housing, and travel. This is an unaccompanied post.

Submission:

Please submit cover letter including salary history, a copy of your resume/CV and 3 professional references (name, title, organization, relationship, phone number, email) to hr@ri.org.

The email subject line MUST include the following: Senior Program Officer Afghanistan

RESUMES WITHOUT THE JOB TITLE IN THE SUBJECT HEADER CANNOT NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Applications for this position should be sent to:

hr@ri.org

Job Title	Construction Engineer

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

Organization Description	Emegency Relief and Development

Job Location	Afghanistan (Taloqan)

Closing date	15 Mar 2004

Job Details:

Relief International will require the services of a Construction Program Manager to manage and supervise various phases of construction projects in Afghanistan.
The current position will manage and complete the construction of a women's center in Taloqan, in the Takhar region. While based in Taloqan, the position will also require travel to Kabul. Responsibilities include:

- Timely completion of the construction project
- Managing sub-office and national staff
- Ensure timely and accurate financial and narrative reports
- Represent Relief International to authorities, donors, UN and other NGOs
- Quality assurance management
- Program budget monitoring and allocation
- Identification and supervision of implementing partners
- Identification and selection of construction projects
- Supply chain management
- Security management

Starting date: Immediate

Contract period: 3-12 months

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

Submission:

Please submit cover letter including salary history, a copy of your resume/CV and 3 professional references (name, title, organization, relationship, phone number, email) to hr@ri.org.

The email subject line MUST include the following: Water Engineer Afghanistan

RESUMES WITHOUT THE JOB TITLE IN THE SUBJECT HEADER CANNOT NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Applications for this position should be sent to:

hr@ri.org

Job Title	Senior Program Officer

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

Organization Description	Emergency Relief and Development

Job Location	Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date	15 Mar 2004

Job Details:

Relief International, an international relief and development agency with cross-sectoral programs bridging relief and development, has an immediate opening for a Senior Program Officer in Afghanistan.
Responsibilities:

Program Planning and Development

1. Develop, in cooperation with other staff, short, medium and long-range strategic plans maintaining program focus in areas congruent with RI's program objectives
2. Maintain effective communications with donors by tracking trends and anticipating the likelihood of funding opportunities. This will include all OECD donor institutions, the UN and other donor organizations as the possibility arises
3. Spot and aggressively pursue new opportunities for program growth and start-up which may include conducting full-scale assessments
4. Assess other implementing organization's activities using all available means to identify gap areas and overlap
5. Negotiate contracts and agreements with donors ensuring both programmatic and financial requirements in conjunction with other RI senior staff
6. Maintain effective communications with RI's HQ, regarding program development, funding agreements and staffing

Program Management

1. Manage project implementation, including allocation of resources and ensuring that appropriate controls are maintained at all levels, by working with program managers and heads of sub-offices
2. Provide adequate support to each program support including but not limited to strategic vision and technical input and advice
3. Monitor project implementation, communication and report both internally and externally
4. Serve as a link between RI and all project counterparts

Reporting and Control

1. Provide daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports that are timely, meet information requirements and professionally written as needed by RI and as required by donors
2. Evaluate and monitor all country programs to determine the extent to which they are meeting goals and determine action needed to improve achievements
3. Provide periodic project and program reports as needed
4. Ensure all programs are completed within time, on budget and achieve its objectives

External Representation

1. Maintain a suitable image for RI in Afghanistan and protect RI's interest and assets
2. Effect liaison with the TISA, donor governments and other lead agency representatives
3. Represent RI at high level and routine meetings with the TISA, donors, IOs, and ACBAR
4. Initiate RI's response to disasters and emergencies when appropriate

Media Relations

1. Responsible for all in-country advocacy and media relations
2. Develop media briefs and materials as needed
3. Liaise with mass media organizations to effectively communicate RI's goals, programs and achievements
4. Provide program-related interviews following established guidelines for print, radio and television broadcasts representing all RI efforts in Afghanistan

Other

- Undertake additional activities as required by RI HQ

Requirements:

Required Background

1. Bachelor's degree in relevant or technical field
2. Minimum 5 years experience in international development, preferably in community sustainable development and/or post-conflict humanitarian aid with skill-sets in each of the areas outlined above
3. At least 3 years successful experience at the managerial level
4. Ability to live, work and travel under difficult environmental conditions and in physically insecure/politically complex areas

Required Skills

1. Superior leadership skills
2. Outstanding interpersonal skills, particularly when dealing with national staff and multi-cultural teams
3. Solid programmatic, financial and organizational planning skill
4. Proven initiative and resourcefulness
5. Excellent oral communication skills and writing ability
6. Knowledge of USAID grantee regulations
7. Demonstrated record in collaborating with local governments, rural communities, other NGOs, and United Nations organizations
8. Proven decision making and problem solving abilities

Preferred Qualities

1. Master's degree in related area (e.g. International Relations or Development) or technical field (e.g. Engineering or Medicine/Public Health)
2. Proficiency, or aptitude and willingness to quickly become proficient, in a language of the region
3. Prior experience as a Program Coordinator for a relief/post-conflict oriented NGO
4. Prior experience in an overseas posting

Contract period: 12-24 months

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

Submission:

Please submit cover letter including salary history, a copy of your resume/CV and 3 professional references (name, title, organization, relationship, phone number, email) to hr@ri.org.

The email subject line MUST include the following: Senior Program Officer Afghanistan

RESUMES WITHOUT THE JOB TITLE IN THE SUBJECT HEADER CANNOT NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Applications for this position should be sent to:

hr@ri.org

Job Title	Gynaecologist

Organization	Emergency (htttp://www.emergency.it)

Job Location	Afghanistan (Panshir Valley)

Closing date	31 Dec 2004

Job Details:

Due to cultural differences, a female gynaecologist is required.
Requirements:

Degree in Medicine and Surgery, specialization in Gynaecology and Obstetrics;
Minimum 10 years hospital experience after specialization;
Full operational autonomy in both gynaecology and obstetrics;
Knowledge and experience in ultrasound;
Willingness and ability to participate in the on-going training program for national staff;
Ability to work with low technology equipment;
Readiness to follow the protocols and guidelines set by EMERGENCY;
Flexibility and adaptability to work in a team under stressful conditions;
Predisposition to community life;
Fluent written and spoken English;
Minimum availability 3 months.

Applications for this position should be sent to:

fosu@emergency.it
Fax +39 02 86316337
Human Resources Office
Field Operation Support Unit
Emergency, Italy

Job Title	Behavior Change Communications Manager, Afghanistan

Organization	Population Services International (http://www.psi.org)

Organization Description	Population Services International (PSI) is the world's leading non-profit social marketing organization, operating in more than 70 developing countries. PSI creates demand for essential health products and services by using private sector marketing techniques and innovative communications campaigns to motivate positive changes in health behavior. On the supply side, PSI works with the commercial sector to increase the availability of these products and services at prices which are affordable to at-risk populations. With a bottom-line orientation that is rare among non-profits, PSI social markets products and services for family planning, maternal and child health, and the prevention of AIDS, malaria and other diseases. For more information, please visit: http://www.psi.org.

Job Location	Afghanistan (Kabul)

Closing date	12 Mar 2004

Job Details:

Behavior Change Communications Manager, Afghanistan
PSI seeks dynamic and motivated candidates for Behavior Change Communications (BCC) Manager for Afghanistan. This position is based in Kabul and will report to the Country Representative, Afghanistan.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The BCC Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing reproductive health (RH) and Maternal and Child Health (MCH) behavior change programs under USAID and Gates Foundation money. The goal of this post is for the BCC Manager to establish and train an effective behavior change communications team which is able to cope with rapid national expansion. Duties include:

- Recruiting and training a new Mass Media Communications Manager.
- Managing and training the BCC team to design and develop BCC materials - including both branded and generic campaigns in RH and MCH;
- Working with other senior managers to support and lead product launches;
- Developing creative briefs and contracting vendors in television, radio, print and outdoor media;
- Overseeing and advising the Training Department for interpersonal communications;
- Developing subcontracts with partner NGOs for training and communications activities;
- Developing communications strategies;
- Acting Country Representative during CR and Deputy CR absences (such as R&R)
- Oversight of administrative/ finance department during CR and DCR absences
- Shared Security Officer duties with DCR for PSI Afghanistan - maintaining good contacts with security personnel, briefing the CR on security issues and making security-related decisions for both expat and national staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Master's degree or equivalent experience in communications, marketing, or related field;
- 2+ years experience producing generic and branded communications campaigns;
- Experience with BCC campaign development, implementation and evaluation;
- Significant management experience of expat and national staff;
- Minimum two years developing country work experience - preferably in an insecure environment.

The successful candidate will also have excellent communications and writing skills; knowledge of family planning and maternal child health issues; excellent interpersonal skills; significant supervisory experience and the maturity to deal with a changing and difficult security environment. All expat staff are currently required to live together in shared compound - this also requires an ability to live and work in a team environment.

Applications for this position should be sent to:

Please apply online at <http://www.psi.org>. No calls or emails please. EOE.

Job Title	Head of Office - Program Advisor Kandahar

Organization	Cordaid (http://www.cordaid.nl)

Organization Description	Cordaid is a Catholic Dutch funding Organization for Relief and Development.

Job Location	Afghanistan (Kandahar)

Closing date	27 Feb 2004

Job Details:

Introduction
In response to the aftermath of the Afghan crisis (drought and war), the Caritas International Confederation supports projects for most vulnerable victims of the crisis in Afghanistan and among Afghan refugees in Pakistan. These projects are facilitated on the ground:

a) in Pakistan: by Caritas Pakistan, CRS and Cordaid
b) in Afghanistan: by Caritas Germany, CRS, Trocaire and a consortium around

Cordaid in cooperation with Caritas Belgium, Cafod and Caritas Switzerland/ Luxembourg/ Norway.

The Caritas Network, through the Cordaid consortium, supports at present the work of some 7 local NGOs in Afghanistan. In order to support and strengthen the local partners Cordaid has offices Kandahar and in Kabul. Local and International staff, sometimes seconded to Cordaid by the Caritas network members, play an important role in the institutional development and Organizational strengthening of the Afghan partner NGOs of Cordaid, and advice and assist these Organizations in the proper management of the project cycle of the various programs.

Position: The Head of Office/Program Advisor Cordaid Kandahar
Reporting to: The Cordaid Country Representative in Kabul.
Responsible for: All Cordaid Kandahar Office staff (national and International)

Objective

1. To manage the activities of the Cordaid team in Kandahar
2. To assist local NGOs in improving their capacity to identify, plan, implement, monitor and report on their emergency and rehabilitation projects of good quality to the benefit of vulnerable groups in Afghanistan.

Specific objectives

1. The Head of Cordaid Kandahar office will:

- Supervise and support the work (program, administration and finance) of the Cordaid team in Kandahar.
- Evaluate team capacity, in consultation with the Country Representative, in relation program needs.
- To ensure that Cordaid procedures are followed in terms of the Field Office Manual, staff regulations and audit recommendations.
- To provide an environment for staff development through job appraisals to identify training needs and career development opportunities.
- Represent Cordaid as per the 'mandate paper' issued by the Cordaid Country Representative for Afghanistan.
- To provide timely and comprehensive monthly reports on Cordaid Kandahar Office activities to the Country Representative.
- Be responsible for the security of national and international staff and visitors to the Kandahar Cordaid Office, as delegated by the Cordaid Country Representative in 'mandate paper' and under the overall responsibility of the Cordaid Country Representative for such security, and provide regularly to the Country Representative an update on the security situation in the South and South Western Regions.
- In case of absence of the Country Representative, may be designated as acting Country Representative.
- Other tasks as assigned after consultation and agreement with the Cordaid Representative.

2. Program Advisor

- Contribute to Cordaid policy development (in the south), follow needs, do and/or organise assessments
- Partner and project selection in the South
- Support Afghan NGOs in the improvement of their management of the Project Cycle for their Caritas Network supported emergency and rehabilitation projects: improved identification, formulation, implementation and monitoring, reporting and evaluation.
- Train local NGOs in proposal writing (including logframe), monitoring and improving identification of, and reporting on, impact and effect of their programs.
- Support Afghan NGOs in their Organizational strengthening process
- Suggest - Assess Partner needs for training in specific skills and expertises for quality implementation and offer or organise specific training.
- Advise partners on sphere standards and how to use them
- Demand assessment of needs to include proper assessment (by women) of the needs of women
- Supervise the timely preparation and handing in of quality reports by the partner Organizations
- Liaise with various officials and authorities in the Northern Region.
- Other tasks as assigned by the Cordaid Representative

Qualifications

- qualification of a program advisor with a minimum of 5 years working experience, of which at least 3 years in a developing country in a NGO setting preferably in a post-crisis situation;
- extensive experience in working with partner-Organizations (NGOs) on project cycle management;
- extensive experience in Organizational strengthening of NGOs;
- extensive experience in both relief and development work;
- good training skills;
- good communication skills (German and English);
- familiarity with the region, preferably Afghanistan, is a plus;
- University degree (MA or equivalent) in relevant field;

Specifics of station:

This is a non-accompanied posting. The program adviser will be stationed in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Maximum 20% of her/his time may be spent in Kabul for coordination matters with Cordaid Kabul, contacts with various other offices and other matters as needed.

Applications for this position should be sent to:

Cordaid HR Department
Att. Of Katja Brenninkmeijer
PO Box 16440
2500 BK The Hague, The Netherlands

Job Title	Community Development Advisor

Organization	GOAL (http://www.goal.ie)

Job Location	Afghanistan (Community Development Advisor)

Closing date	20 Feb 2004

Job Details:

OVERALL DESCRIPTION
General Description of the Program:

GOAL has been working in Afghanistan since July of 2001. Since that time GOAL has established a program that responds to the livelihood challenges facing Afghans in two provinces of Northern Afghanistan. To date the program has employed a multi-sectoral approach incorporating activities such as food distribution, agricultural development, monitoring food security and rehabilitation of rural infrastructure. Key target groups have been internally displaced persons, returnees and rural poor. In the city of Kabul GOAL has worked at district level with urban poor. Current interventions focus on education, including construction of a school, the development of an adult REFLECT literacy program, and non-formal education for adolescents. GOAL Afghanistan is also committed to emergency preparedness. GOAL's emergency response to date has included rehabilitation following earthquakes, assistance to urban and rural poor during the winter months, and locust control programs.

GOAL's head office for the Afghanistan program is based in Kabul. There is a support office established in the city of Mazar-I-Sharif with provincial project offices in Samangan (Aybak) and Jawzjan (Shibreghan). GOAL Afghanistan has a team of 15 expatriate staff and 350 national staff.

General Description of the Role:

The Community Development Advisor will work in close coordination with the Rehabilitation and Assistance to Vulnerable Communities Project Engineer in the implementation of the ECHO funded agriculture and alternative livelihood activities. The Community Development Advisor serves as an advisor in the planning, management, staff supervision, and budgeting for the implementation of community agriculture and alternative livelihood activities in District 16, Kabul . Project activities includes: training staff to work with communities to develop and implement activities; establishing and implementing a monitoring system for activities; implementing income-generating activities and skill training among local people, especially women; and developing rural cottage industries and promoting local income generation.

Overall Objectives of the position:

The Community Development Advisor will be responsible for identifing specific project locations and will be responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of agriculture and alternative livelihood activities, including financial planning, monitoring and preparing reports as well as providing technical and community development support. S/he will provide capacity building and training of local staff where necessary.

Key Duties:

- Ensuring that security procedures are followed at all times.
- Ensuring completion of project tasks in accordance with the original MAPS proposal and in a timely and efficient manner.
- Monitoring expenditure and financial planning.
- Managing a team of national staff and coordinating their activities.
- Designing and implementing relevant training activities and providing training and capacity building of staff as required.
- Providing timely and comprehensive reports as required by GOAL and MAPS.
- Liaising with government when
- Coordinating compilation of regular progress reports from the field.
- Coordinating the management of transport and logistics of the field staff.
- Ensuring transparency, equity and accountability in all elements of the project.
- Ensuring proper communications with field staff is maintained.

Requirements: (educational, language, etc.)

- Basic agricultural / horticultural science qualification with one year's overseas experience.
- Good practical knowledge and understanding of community agriculture and alternative livelihood activity implementation.
- Excellent communication skills and appreciation of/sensitivity to local culture
- Project monitoring and report writing skills
- Staff management and personnel skills
- Teaching and capacity building skills
- Budgetary control and financial management skills
- RedR, APSO training advantageous

Reporting to: Country Director/Assistant Country Director
Contract Length: 1 Year
Start Date Required: Immediate

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document. This is an unaccompanied (accompanied for Country Directors). Interviews will be held in Dublin or London. Unfortunately GOAL cannot contribute to financial costs incurred when attending interview.

Applications for this position should be sent to:

applications@goal.ie

Job Title	Project Manager

Organization	GOAL (http://www.goal.ie)

Job Location	Afghanistan (Balkh, Samangan, Sar-I-Pul, Takhar and Kunduz Provinces)

Closing date	20 Feb 2004

Job Details:

OVERALL DESCRIPTION
General Description of the Program:

GOAL has been working in Afghanistan since July of 2001. Since that time GOAL has established a program that responds to the livelihood challenges facing Afghans in two provinces of Northern Afghanistan. To date the program has employed a multi-sectoral approach incorporating activities such as food distribution, agricultural development, monitoring food security and rehabilitation of rural infrastructure. Key target groups have been internally displaced persons, returnees and rural poor. In the city of Kabul GOAL has worked at district level with urban poor. Current interventions focus on education, including construction of a school, the development of an adult REFLECT literacy program, and non-formal education for adolescents. GOAL Afghanistan is also committed to emergency preparedness. GOAL's emergency response to date has included rehabilitation following earthquakes, assistance to urban and rural poor during the winter months, and locust control programs.

GOAL's head office for the Afghanistan program is based in Kabul. There is a support office established in the city of Mazar-I-Sharif with provincial project offices in Samangan (Aybak) and Jawzjan (Shibreghan). GOAL Afghanistan has a team of 15 expatriate staff and 350 national staff.

General Description of the Role:

GOAL Afghanistan and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) together with government of Afghanistan counterparts have been implementing an annual locust mitigation program in the northern provinces of Afghanistan. The Project Manager will be responsible for the implementation of the GOAL component of the program, Locust Mitigation Project, in coordination with FAO. The project will be operational in five provinces of north east Afghanistan. The Project Manager will work with the FAO to develop a coordinated plan that is effective in the mitigation of locust damage to crops in the five target provinces.

Overall Objectives of the position:

The Project Manager will have overall responsibility for management of the Locust Mitigation Project in the five north provinces of Balkh, Samangan, Sar-I-Pul, Takhar and Kunduz. Working in close coordination with FAO representatives the Project Manager will develop provincial plans for the implementation of project. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of GOAL's component of the program, including financial planning, staff management and supervision, monitoring project activities and preparing reports. S/he will provide capacity building and training of local staff where necessary.

Key Duties:

- Ensuring that security procedures are followed at all times.
- Ensuring completion of project tasks in accordance with the original project proposal and in a timely and efficient manner.
- Monitoring expenditures and financial planning.
- Managing a team of national staff and coordinating their activities.
- Developing and implementing a plan of project activities in coordination with FAO and government counterparts.
- Providing timely and comprehensive reports as required by GOAL and USAID.
- Liaising with government counterparts.
- Coordinating compilation of regular progress reports from the field.
- Coordinating the management of transport and logistics of the project.
- Ensuring transparency, equity and accountability in all elements of the project.
- Ensuring proper communications with field staff is maintained.

Requirements: (educational, language, etc.)

- Previous overseas experience desirable, preferably in a logistical role.
- Knowledge of stock control desirable
- Pervious experience in managing large fleet of vehicles
- Experienced in large-scale distribution operations
- Excellent communication skills and appreciation of/sensitivity to local culture
- Project monitoring and report writing skills
- Staff management and supervision skills
- Teaching and capacity building skills
- Budgetary control and financial management skills
- RedR, APSO training advantageous

Reporting to: Country Director/Provincial Coordinator.
Contract Length: 8 Months
Start Date Required: Immediate

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document. This is an unaccompanied (accompanied for Country Directors). Interviews will be held in Dublin or London. Unfortunately GOAL cannot contribute to financial costs incurred when attending interview.

Applications for this position should be sent to:

applications@goal.ie

Job Title	Head of Office - Program Advisor Kandahar

Organization	Cordaid (http://www.cordaid.nl)

Organization Description	Cordaid is a Catholic Dutch funding Organization for Relief and Development.

Job Location	Afghanistan (Kandahar)

Closing date	27 Feb 2004

Job Details:

Supervise and support the work (program, administration and finance) of the Cordaid team in Kandahar.
Evaluate team capacity, in consultation with the Country Representative, in relation program needs.
To ensure that Cordaid procedures are followed in terms of the Field Office Manual, staff regulations and audit recommendations.
To provide an environment for staff development through job appraisals to identify training needs and career development opportunities.
Represent Cordaid as per the "mandate paper" issued by the Cordaid Country Representative for Afghanistan.
To provide timely and comprehensive monthly reports on Cordaid Kandahar Office activities to the Country Representative.
Be responsible for the security of national and international staff and visitors to the Kandahar Cordaid Office, as delegated by the Cordaid Country Representative in "mandate paper" and under the overall responsibility of the Cordaid Country Representative for such security, and provide regularly to the Country Representative an update on the security situation in the South and South Western Regions.
In case of absence of the Country Representative, may be designated as acting Country Representative.
Other tasks as assigned after consultation and agreement with the Cordaid Representative.

2. Program Advisor

Contribute to Cordaid policy development (in the south), follow needs, do and/or organise assessments
Partner and project selection in the South
Support Afghan NGOs in the improvement of their management of the Project Cycle for their Caritas Network supported emergency and rehabilitation projects: improved identification, formulation, implementation and monitoring, reporting and evaluation.
Train local NGOs in proposal writing (including logframe), monitoring and improving identification of, and reporting on, impact and effect of their programs.
Support Afghan NGOs in their Organizational strengthening process
Suggest - Assess Partner needs for training in specific skills and expertises for quality implementation and offer or organise specific training.
Advise partners on sphere standards and how to use them
Demand assessment of needs to include proper assessment (by women) of the needs of women
Supervise the timely preparation and handing in of quality reports by the partner Organizations
Liaise with various officials and authorities in the Northern Region.
Other tasks as assigned by the Cordaid Representative

Qualifications

qualification of a program advisor with a minimum of 5 years working experience, of which at least 3 years in a developing country in a NGO setting preferably in a post-crisis situation;
extensive experience in working with partner-Organizations (NGOs) on project cycle management;
extensive experience in Organizational strengthening of NGOs;
extensive experience in both relief and development work;
good training skills;
good communication skills (German and English);
familiarity with the region, preferably