ATLAS Project Manager – AFGHANISTAN

Handicap International/Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international solidarity organization, which intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflicts and disasters. Working alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, it acts and speaks out to meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. More info: www.hi.org

At Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion, we truly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organisation. This is why we are engaged to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities.

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JOB CONTEXT:

HI Afghanistan operating framework is outlined in the operational strategy (“Stratop”) developed at the beginning of 2022 for the next 2 years. The pillars are: Health / Basics Needs and Economic Inclusion / Armed Violence Reduction and protection of Vulnerable Populations.

HI is currently involved in different sectors of activities:

• Physical and functional rehabilitation (both on service provision and training – tech assistance), in development and chronic crisis settings
• Mental Health and Psycho-Social Support (MHPSS)
• Inclusive livelihood
• Mine Risk Education
• ATLAS (AL)

HI has five offices located in the different provinces of intervention. The central office is in the capital city (Kabul) and hosts the management team (including operations, finance, logistics, human resources, technical unit, humanitarian access and advocacy, and Security).

As part of its emergency response to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, HI/AL wishes to optimize the delivery of humanitarian aids, particularly in the regions most affected by conflict, natural disaster and hard to each geographical location. For that, HI/AL plans to open a logistic platform of storage and mutualized transport services in Bamiyan.

HI Afghanistan employs 490 national staff and ten international staff. Most of the fundraising effort and donor relationship is held at Kabul level.

HI is also part of different fora/coordination bodies (ACBAR, INSO, HAG etc.) as well as a member of several clusters, including health and Co-Chairing the Disability Inclusion Working Group.

YOUR MISSION:

As ATLAS Logistique Project Manager , you will be in charge of the overall opening and management of the warehouses, transportation in Bamyan area. But also, training, and management of the project teams, identification and contracting of transporters, management of the partners’ service requests, etc. With respect to the Atlas Logistique norms and standards, the security risk mitigation protocols set up by HI in Afghanistan, and the management of the partner and beneficiary organizations of the platform’s services.

• Plan operations and the implementation of activities as outlined in the project proposals and by the distribution of roles. Develop solutions adapted to the emergency (labor-intensive versus capital-intensive method).
• Keep up to date with developments in the context, especially about humanitarian intervention priorities and accessibility, and monitor events in the operational areas.
• Help prepare and monitor the project’s procurement and resources plan in line with HI and donor procurement procedures.
• Contribute to the planning, design, and assessment of further ATLAS-Logistique projects.
• Monitor assigned project budgets, providing accurate, timely accounting of all project resources.
• Provide updates about project activities and accomplishments to the management, report internally and externally, and develop the project reports.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION:

• The security and access situation in the Country has improved significantly since the conflict ended; however, security measures remain in place as the context remains unpredictable.
• The Guest houses in Bamiyan are spacious, well-equipped, secure, and comfortable to provide adequate living conditions and well-being to the global team, considering the limitations of moving around the city.

YOUR PROFILE:

• You hold a Master’s degree in transport, humanitarian logistics, supply chain or any relevant field,
• You have 2 years of professional work experience in emergency/transition contexts,
• You know how to design and coordinate complex emergency/recovery/development interventions,
• You show strong organizational skills; you are autonomous and reactive,
• You have the ability to work under pressure and in a volatile security environment,
• You are fluent in English (oral and written communication skills)

CONDITIONS:

At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. https://hi.org/en/join-the-team

• 12 months International contract starting from May 2024
• The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:
• Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals
• Pension scheme
• Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution
• Repatriation insurance paid by HI
• Salary from 2450 € gross/month upon experience
• Perdiem: 603 € net/month – paid in the field
• Hardship: 500 € net/month paid with your salary
• Paid leaves: 25 days per year;
• R&R: 5 days every 6 weeks + possible transport/package support
• Position unaccompanied:
• Payment for travel costs (air ticket & visa) and transport of your personal effects
• Housing: Collective / individual taken in charge by HI

If you are resident in the country: local package