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| Senior Project Officer | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Herat, |
| Categories | Program, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2022-03-31 | Close Date | 2022-04-06 |
| Vacancy No | HRT-06-2022 | Gender | male female |
| No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | July 31, 2022 |
| Education | At least Bachelor degree. | Experience | Minimum of 3 years work experiences in project management, relevant technical field and humanitarian programing preferably with UN and international NGOs |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | As per organization salary scale |
About Company
About CARE AFGHANISTAN: CARE is a non-governmental, non-political, non-profit, non-partisan and non-sectarian humanitarian organization, extending its relief and development assistance to those in need. CARE, as an International Confederation of 13 member organizations is one of the world's largest private humanitarian organizations working in more than 90 plus, countries committed to helping communities in the developing world achieve lasting victories over poverty.
Job Description
- Summary of Key Functions
- Plan the project facilitation/implementation at the field
- Lead and supervise the project staff at field level.
- Technical, logistical and administrative support for the project implementation
- Give necessary feedback to the management and to the field team for better implementation of the project
- Liaise with local government relevant departments, other CARE projects and other agencies at field level to better coordinate the project implementation
- Key relations
Internal: Provincial Manager, Project Manager, the project staff and other support staff and CARE AFG other projects.
External: Government sectoral related departments, district authorities, provincial authorities and other key organizations working in same targeted communities.
- Key Results Expected
- Plan the project implementation at district and community level with team
- Share criteria of selection of beneficiaries with field team, CDCs, WCs, beneficiary selection committees, MEL and other relevant stakeholders at the field level
- Oversee selection process of beneficiaries for all the project intervention
- Ensure project achievements according to project work plan and make course corrections when needed
- Ensure that staff at field level has weekly/monthly individual work plan and follow up/make adjustments as needed
- Ensure that all stakeholders such as; CDCs, WCs, Government sectoral departments participate in project activities and are satisfied and well-coordinated
- Work closely with project manager on budget planning and use at district levels and ensure to avoid any over/under expenditures
- Plan ahead with team any risks in delays and mitigations of these risks.
- Demonstrate good teamwork and involve others in decision-making and keep them informed of affairs
- Provide all logistical and technical support to the project staffs as and when needed
- Conduct regular monitoring of field staff performance and project implementation in the field and report findings to the Provincial Manager and Project manager
- Ensure provision of needed coaching to all project staff at field level and coordinate with the provincial manager and Project Manager in terms of staff training
- Appraise the performance of project staff twice per year and regularly follow up their performance Plans
- Hold regular meetings with the project staffs at field level to share success, solve problems, and plan ahead
- Solving conflicts when raised and providing proper recommendations for solution to the apparent conflicts and problems
- Exchange experience and lessons learnt among the field staffs
- Ensure field staff adhere and follow CARE all policies
- Ensure timely collection of quality reports from the field staffs & ensure timely and quality submission of reports to his/her Supervisor
- Ensure the proper use and maintenance of CARE properties
- Ensure that complaint handling mechanism is in place and comment and concern of beneficiaries is heard and responded.
- Ensure field team provide quality Human Interest Stories and photos of the project
- Prepare procurement requests to ensure on-time provision and transport of all needed equipment’s and materials for the project implementation
Actively participate in meetings at the local level
Job Requirement
- Competence
Enthusiasm for the work, excellent analytical and project management skills, monitoring and giving feedback, willingness to work in rough field conditions and tough security situation; willingness to travel as per the project requirements in every situation, a self-starter and a planner with professional communication skills.
Skills and Experience:
- Knowledge and Skills:
General management and leadership, community development, monitoring & evaluation, report writing, good spoken and written English language and computer skills are required. - Traits
Build personal and inter project relationship, analyze issues, cultural sensitivity, gender sensitivity, teamwork, punctuality, establish a conductive working environment and persuade others
Education:
At least Bachelor degree.
Work Experience:
Minimum of 3 years work experiences in project management, relevant technical field and humanitarian programing preferably with UN and international NGOs
Languages Skills:
Excellent written and oral communication in three languages Dari Pashto and English,
Submission Guideline
Please submit your completed CARE Standard Job application form (http://www.acbar.org/applicationform) to afgvacancies@care.org before the closing date, applications without Care Standard Job application form will be considered for shortlisting.
Applications after closing date will not be accepted.
Please Indicate the position title, Vacancy Number and Location in the Subject Line (Senior Project Officer HRT-06-2022) otherwise your application will not be considered.
Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with and call for Interview.
The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Security check, Bridger check & Reference check and be compliant and sign up to Care Afghanistan’s Code of Conduct, PSHA (Prevention from Sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse) and other Care Afghanistan policies prior to a final offer being made.
Qualified People with Physical Disabilities and Female candidate are highly encourage to apply.
CARE IS COMMITTED TO CHILD PROTECTION POLICY (Available at: http://bit.ly/CAREAFG_Child_Protection_Policy)