AFGHANISTAN – FIELD COORDINATOR (H/F)– GHAZNI

Desired start date: 01/04/2022**
Duration of the mission:** 12 months
Location: Afghanistan (Ghazni)

ABOUT THE MISSION

SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL was created in Afghanistan in 1980 at the time of Soviet Occupation and has been supporting Afghan people for 38 years. SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL always maintains its presence in the country until 2018, without interruption covering a wide range of activities, (water, hygiene and sanitation / food security and livelihoods / shelter) for population affected by conflicts or natural disasters, from emergency response to development-oriented programs. The Organization has been working successively in almost all provinces of Afghanistan. In the past years activities were implemented in Wardak, Bamiyan, Khost, Paktika, Samangan, and Kunduz provinces. End of 2018 SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL had to leave the country due to lack of funding but continued to monitor the humanitarian situation in the country with the willingness to support vulnerable Afghan population. The evolution of the situation in the country, marked by a possible collapse of public services and a halt to certain development projects, as well as an aggravation of the impact of changing climatic conditions on rural populations, leads SI to reopen its mission in Kabul during the last quarter of 2021. In 2022, SI will aim at sustaining its support to vulnerable populations in Kabul, Kapisa, Bamyan and possibly Wardak and Logar.

The programs will include the 3 types of intervention regularly supported by Solidarités International. Priority will be given to livelihoods and food for the most vulnerable people, especially families suffering from SAM or MAM and in-country returnees. Rural families suffering from the drought will also be supported with agricultural inputs and infrastructure intervention when feasible. Access to safe water and sanitation will be the second axis of intervention, both in urban and rural settings, while paying a particular attention to the resurgence of cholera. Finally, SI will support families who lost partially or completely their shelters over the past few years due to the conflict.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Field Coordinator is the representative of the organization at field level (Wardak and Logar provinces, based in Ghazni).

He/she proposes a strategy for his/her area, according to the geopolitical and humanitarian context, and ensures its implementation once validated.

He/she checks and ensures that projects are carried out in accordance with the Solidarités International charter, respecting all internal and contractual procedures.

He/she mobilizes the material and financial resources necessary for programs to run smoothly and supervises resource management.

He/she coordinates the teams in place and is responsible for their security in his/her assigned zone.

He/she represents the organization towards the local authorities, upholding humanitarian principles and ensures smooth communication with country office on any challenge that he/she may face.

Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

• Manage relationships with local authorities at province level. Build up a network of contact with Afghan authorities in the province and at District level.

• Update the base Security pack and ensure its enforcement.

• Recruit, brief and support the new field team

• Supervise the opening of the base: Renting of premises, renting of a car fleet etc.

• Ensure with the program team that activities are timely and qualitatively started / implemented in line with the project proposal, and SI / donor standards and requirements.

YOUR PROFIL

Education: Generalist background / Political Science or cursus developing context analysis skills

Experience:

• 2 years of experience in a similar position (FC)

• Experience on security management in complex environment

• Experience in humanitarian / context analysis

• Experience in HR management

• Proven experience in external representation in sensitive environment

• Previous experience in Afghanistan province would be an asset

• Previous experience with SI and Knowledge of SI tools and processes would be an asset

Technical skills and knowledge:

• Mastering of project cycle management

• Negotiation and diplomatic skills

• Capacity to adapt to the environment

• Training and capacity building skills

• MS office.

Languages: English, knowledge of a local language would be an asset (Dari or Pashtu).

SI WILL OFFER YOU

A salaried post: According to experience, starting from 2600 euros gross per month (+ 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem.

SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL also covers accommodation costs in the Guest House and travel expenses between the expatriate’s country of origin and the place of assignment.

Vacation: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every two months spent on the mission. To these break periods, one additional rest day per month worked are granted.

Social and medical cover:
Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.

Key information about living conditions

Living conditions are quite fair in Kabul, with possible access to all essential goods and services. It should be remembered that the consumption of alcohol is forbidden in Afghanistan. The security situation can be tense, and travel is sometimes restricted, but it is possible to have a social life.

Living conditions in the field are often harsher (limited access to electricity, harsher weather conditions, isolation, etc.) with paradoxically, depending on the area, less strict security conditions.