Role & Responsibilities

Manage the implementation and coordination of the designated field projects. Providing leadership, strategic direction, management and evaluation of all aspects of the Medair projects, the Project Coordinator also plays a key role in liaison with local authorities and other relevant stakeholders, team leadership, security and access negotiations.

Project Overview

Medair has been operating in Southern Afghanistan since 2013 and is currently implementing Health, Nutrition WASH and Food Assistance activities. Medair plans to increase its ongoing programming to serve additional humanitarian needs seen in the country and provinces where it has existing presence.

Workplace & Conditions

Field based position in Kandahar / Uruzgan, Afghanistan. Take a look at Medair’s work in Afghanistan.

Starting Date / Initial Contract Details

As soon as possible. Full time, 12-24 months.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant subject such as Management / Development Studies / Business Administration.
• Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written).

Experience / Competencies

• 2 years post-qualification experience in a management position, preferably in a relief environment.
• 1 years overseas work experience with a relief and rehabilitation NGO or agency engaged in humanitarian aid.
• Experience of security management in previous roles.
• Knowledge of Humanitarian Essentials, Sphere and HAP Standards and other international humanitarian guidelines and protocols. Advanced planning, assessment and analytical skills.
• Good report and proposal writing skills. Good negotiation skills. Problem solving ability.
• Experience in the design, monitoring of implementation and evaluation of humanitarian / emergency programmes. Experience in dealing with donors and government officials.

For the full job description and application process, please visit this job posting on Medair’s website: https://www.medair.org/positions/project-coordinator-agf-kandahar-uruzgan-1/