Project Manager Logistic Plateform M/W – Afghanistan

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

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

4 bases, located in Herat (West), Kunduz (North), Nimroz, and Kandahar (south), are fully operational with dedicated support services and project management teams. The Programme also has projects in Bamyan, which the Kabul main office manages.

HI Afghanistan employs 450 national staff and ten international staff with a budget ranging between of 8 and 10 million euros. 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.

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 Guesthouses in Herat are shared between international staff and are spacious, very well equipped, secure, and comfortable to provide adequate living conditions and wellbeing to the global team considering the limitations of moving around the city. The guesthouses have small but functional sports facilities and common areas for recreational activities. HI in Afghanistan provides a cleaner for the Guesthouses during working days.

YOUR MISSION:

As part of its emergency response to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, HI/AL wishes to optimize the delivery of humanitarian aid, particularly in the regions most affected by the conflict. For that, HI/AL is planning to open a logistic platform of storage and mutualized transport services in Herat.

The Atlas Logistique Project Manager M/W will be in charge of :

• training and management of the project teams,
• identification and contracting of transporters,
• control of the warehouse,
• management of the partners’ requests for services, etc.

All these missions have to be done in respect of the Atlas Logistique norms and standards and of the security risk mitigation protocols set up by HI in Afghanistan, as well as 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 in accordance with the distribution of roles:

• Develop solutions adapted to the emergency (labour-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 purchasing plan in line with HI and donor purchasing procedures.
• Contribute to the planning, design, and assessment of ATLAS projects.
• Monitor assigned project budgets, providing accurate, timely accounting of all project resources.

YOUR PROFILE:

• Master degree in transport, humanitarian logistics, supply chain or any other relevant field
• You have at least 2 years of professional work experience in emergency/protracted emergencies/transition / development contexts.
• You know how to design and coordinate complex emergency/recovery/development interventions
• You have strong and solid management and communication skills
• You are fluent English is mandatory (oral and written)
• You show strong organizational skills; you are autonomous and reactive
• Ability to work under pressure and in a volatile security environment
• Knowledge of the project cycle
• Knowledge of security management is highly recommended
• Sense of priority and responsibility

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 as soon as possible
• 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 2448€ gross/month upon experience
• Perdiem: 603,89€ net/month – paid in the field
• Hardship: 500 € net/month paid with your salary
• Paid leaves: 25 days per year;
• R&R: according to the level of the mission (for Pakistan : Level 3 = 5 days every 8 weeks)
• Position: unaccompanied
• Payment for travel costs (air ticket & visa) and transport of your personal effects (from 12 months of mission)
• Housing: Collective taken in charge by HI