Afghanistan: Country Director Afghanistan

1. Job Title: Country Director

2. Organisation:Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. / Johanniter International Assistance

3. Organisation Description: Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. is a German Christian non-governmental organisation, dedicated to excellence in the field of first aid, ambulance service, social service programs and other projects in the medical and social field. The Headquarters is based in Berlin, Germany.

Johanniter International Assistance is the department for humanitarian aid, development co-operation and emergency assistance, implementing and supporting mostly health projects worldwide. (www.thejohanniter.org).

4. Job Location:Kabul, Afghanistan

5. Closing Date for applications: 17 November 2015

please note that due to the urgency we may start selectingqualified candidates already before the closing date

6. Background:

Johanniter are working in Afghanistan since October 2002 providing emergency aid, rehabilitation of health facilities, medical care and capacity building for community health workers, students, teachers and professional of NGOs and government agencies in disaster preparedness and first aid skills. Currently, the Johanniter have a country office in in Kabul and a field office in Mazar-e Sharif.

7. Job Description:

Supported by a team of expatriates and local staff, the Country Director will be responsible for the acquisition, planning, coordination and monitoring of all project activities.

The Country Director will be

reporting to: Head ofSouth/Central Asia, Middle East and Europe Desk, HQ Berlin

working with: Team of national and expatriate staff and local authorities.

8. Job Responsibilities:

• Design, plan and coordinate projects in the context of humanitarian aid and development cooperation in line with beneficiary needs, national policies as well as Johanniter and donor program


• objectives and international standards


• Supervise the implementation, monitoring and evaluation (including project administration, procurement, inventory and quality control) of all project activities, ensuring the integration with all relevant clusters and sectors


• Compile and control financial reports and procedures of projects


• Work within the local infrastructure to ensure the programme is sustainable and, if appropriate, that operations are effectively handed over to local partners


• Control and monitor finances of the programme


• Prepare new budgets and amendments in coordination and partners


• Supervise expatriate staff, recruit and manage local staff, and coordinate and support field teams


• Manage the required office structure of Johanniter in Kabul


• Prioritise and manage security, ensuring that guidelines are followed and adapted as required, that maximum preventive measures are taken and that the team is safe and well informed at all times


• Contribute to the development of the Johanniter strategy for Afghanistan


• Ensure proper and adequate resource management (budget, HR, equipment etc.)


• Ensure that the programs remain within the original remit, budget and are in line with Johanniter guidelines


• Cooperate closely with existing local partner organizations, provide support, input and guidance, if applicable


• Represent Johanniter International Assistance in Afghanistan


• Liaise with government authorities, donors, local authorities, UN and other organisations concerning the development and implementation of the program, including legal matters


• Maintain regular communication with the headquarters in Berlin and within the Country team


• Acquire donor funding, provide timely and adequate documentation, reports and proposals (financial and narrative) to HQ, donors and authorities


• Carry out needs assessments and support programme evaluations


• Regularly visit project sites


• Compile regular reports, updates and articles for the marketing and fundraising department.


• Support Media and Press work in conjunction with Johanniter spokes person

9. Person Specification

9.1.Profession/Qualification: The Country Director needs to hold a university degree in a relevant field

9.2. Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years working experience in humanitarian aid and/or development contexts in a similar leading position


• Proven experience in programme coordination, including financial management


• Experience in the acquisition of donor funding, networking with Partners and donor liaison


• Experience in HR management


• Experience in working with international and local partners and donors


• Experience in the humanitarian context of the region, especially Afghanistan is an asset


• Experience with the management of rehabilitation and/or community based rehabilitation projects and knowledge of disability inclusion is an asset


• Experience in nutrition programs is an asset

9.3.Skills:

• Leadership and team-building


• HR management skills and cultural sensitivity


• Strong representation, communication and negotiation skills


• Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills, knowledge of German and/or local languages is a strong asset


• Strong analytical skills


• Knowledge of DRR


• Proposal and report writing for humanitarian and development donors


• Good understanding of logistical and financial procedures


• Proven ability to work independently, in isolation but also closely with the coordination team


• Prepared to travel to program base locations


• Multi-tasking


• Security management, Stress management


• Good knowledge of international standards and relief tools for acute emergencies (e.g. SPHERE Standards)

10. Terms and Conditions:

10.1. Start Date:1. January 2016

10.2. Duration: 1 Year contract (with possible extension)

10.3. Remuneration:Salary range according to the ARV-J regulations depending on qualification and experience + per diem according to the German travel expense act (BRKG)