AFGHANISTAN – LOGISTICIAN/ADMINISTRATOR H/F – GHAZNI

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

Desired start date: 01/04/2022

Duration of the mission: 4 months

Location: Afghanistan (Ghazni)

General objectives: Under the supervision of the administrative coordinator and of the Logistics Coordinator, the Logistician/Administrator carries out administrative, accounting, financial and logistics management of his/her base, in compliance with donor and SOLIDARITES International procedures.

He/she organizes logistics and administrative support to the programs

He/she is charged with ensuring that Solidarités International’s Human Resources policy is properly implemented as well as of the supervision of all the logistics and administrative activities at the base level.

He/She supports monitors and trains the members of his administrative team.

He/she assists the base Manager or the Field Coordinator to implement the security procedures

Priorities for the 2/3 first months:

• Opening phase: Setting up logistics/administrative department at base level, including all recruitments, training, setting up of processes

• Strong involvement in project proposal

• Ensure strong security follow-up in the elements related to his/her department, in support of the Field Coordinator

YOUR PROFILE

Education: Master’s degree in administrative and financial management

Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience in administrative management for an international NGO – Previous experience with SI and Knowledge of SI tools and processes would be likeable

• Previous experience in unstable environment (conflict / post conflict country)

• Experience of team management

• Experience of both HR and Finance management

• Previous experience in Afghanistan would be an asset

Technical skills and knowledge:

• Knowledge of Saga and Homer software

• Knowledge of Solidarites rules, tools and procedures

• Understanding, knowledges of Afghan cultural / religious codes, habits and capacity to adapt to this environment

• Training and capacity building skills

• MS office

• Good analytical skills, ability to adapt

• Good communication and diplomatic skill

• Good organization skills.

• Capacity to work under pressure in a tense security environment.

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 1800 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.