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| Field Officer (Team Leader) | |||
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| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Bamian, |
| Categories | Program, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2023-12-21 | Close Date | 2023-12-30 |
| Vacancy No | CRS/BMN/24/07 | Gender | Female |
| No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | 1 year with possibility of extension, inclusive of 3-months trial period |
| Education | Afghan national with a university degree. | Experience | Minimum of 4 or 5 years related work experience with an INGO or government agency, ideally in the field of cash/input distribution for an INGO. |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | As per CRS salary scale |
About Company
About CRS: CRS began direct operations in Afghanistan in early 2002. CRS maintains four main offices throughout the country: Kabul, Herat, Chaghcharan, and Bamiyan, with sub-offices in all of these provinces as well as Daikundi. The CRS strategic plan for Afghanistan focuses on poverty and risk reduction, human development, and emergency response in rural areas in western and central Afghanistan. CRS works to support: People, especially girls and women from marginalized communities, gain basic education Poor rural and peri-urban households to have increased livelihood security Vulnerable communities to survive shocks without long-term negative impact on their livelihoods. CRS recently launched Lifesaving (cash) food assistance project funded by AHF that will help households meet immediate needs following the recent drought via Cash Assistance to get them through the lean season in Daikundi. Additionally, the project will focus on conducting assessment to increase knowledge on the most vulnerable areas within the greater needs. At the same time this project coordinate with other actors who operating in the areas to avoid any type of duplication as well as help providing complementary assistance. CRS is currently looking for female Field Officer (Team Leader) with a project management background, preferably experienced in managing livelihood, Food & cash distribution projects in Afghanistan. The Field Officer will be responsible to lead the day-to-day implementation and field agents of CASH/Food security projects in area where CRS operate.
Job Description
Under the supervision of the Project Officer, the Field Officer will manage direct implementation of project activities. The Field Officer will support the coordination of input distributions and supervise a field team to ensure the delivery of high-quality distribution. Additionally, under the guidance of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) staff, the Field Officer will direct field staff during data collection activities and support with data entry as needed. The Field Officer will be responsible for managing relationships at the community level and will need to work closely with external and internal stakeholders including local government departments, communities, CRS Project Officer, Livelihoods Field Agents, CRS Administrative support, and CRS Emergency Program Manager.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
- Support FAs to quickly resolve any social issues related to project implementation that may arise in the community
- Ensure the timely completion of high-quality project activities in the targeted communities.
- Identify challenges in the implementation of project activities with the field team and offer ideas for potential solutions
- Work closely with village Shuras and community leaders to organize sensitization and project activities
- Work closely with the PO and MEAL staff to collect information for weekly and monthly reports, schedule field visits and develop quarterly work plans
- Conduct monitoring visits to target villages a minimum of 4 times per week
- Support the collection of regular monitoring data and scheduled data collection events
- Utilize multiple methods to collect quantitative and qualitative data
- Participate in project learning and reflection events
- Directly supervise and build the capacity of the FAs to develop and carry out work plans.
- Support professional development through individual coaching, reviewing staff performance management plans, and providing trainings as necessary.
- Provide technical assistance to field staff and beneficiaries.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with project participants, community leaders, and other community members
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with the project team and other CRS colleagues
Job Requirement
- Afghan national with a university degree.
- Minimum of 4 or 5 years related work experience with an INGO or government agency, ideally in the field of cash/input distribution for an INGO.
Required Languages – Fluent Dari (reading, writing, and verbal skills). Working knowledge of English a plus.
Travel - willingness to travel to remote communities at least 4 days a week.
Supervisory Responsibilities: A team of 5 Field Agents
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Project Officer, MEAL Officer, Field Agents, Emergency Program Manager
External: Project Participants, Community Leaders, and other Community Members.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong sensitivity and respect for local cultures
- Proven skills in facilitating community trainings, community mobilization, conducting needs assessments, data collection, and writing activity reports of project activities
- Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented
- Excellent communication and good judgment with regards to problem solving
- Strong sensitivity and respect for local cultures
- Professional manner in dealing with community members and co-workers.
- Strong listening and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to be based in Bamiyan and work in field locations, as assigned.
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
- Integrity
- Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Builds Relationships
- Develops Talent
- Strategic Mindset
- Accountability & Stewardship
Protection Acknowledgment: CRS prohibits all forms of abuse and exploitation towards children and vulnerable adults. As a professional candidate, you commit to adhering to the Agency’s policy on protection, rights and dignity of children and vulnerable adults and to safeguard them from abuse and exploitation as defined in CRS’ Safeguarding Policy.
We welcome as a part of our staff people who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
Protection Policy:
I understand the Agency’s commitment to protect the rights and dignity of children and vulnerable adults and to safeguard them from abuse and exploitation as defined in CRS’ Protection Policy.
CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Submission Guideline
Applications comprise a one-page cover letter to explain your interest and suitability for the post and your CV. Please do not attach your education documents and work certificates unless requested.
Dear Applicants!
The process of submitting a CV/Application has been changed to the online system. Therefore, interested candidates are encouraged to apply using the link provided below. Applications sent to any other email address or location will not be considered. Please ensure to rename your application file according to your name entered on the first page of the application forms.
Interested candidates can submit their applications by clicking on this link.
Please note that applications received after the closing date (i.e., December 30th, 2023), will not be given consideration. Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will be contacted for tests and interviews.
Note: In case of any difficulty with the link or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out through this email address (human.resources@crs.org)