Afghanistan: A FIELD MANAGER - Afghanistan, Mazar

Context: Afghanistan, based in Mazar

Length of contract: 12 months, starting on March the 15th , 2016.

The position:
You will manage the base and implement the programs in order to maximise ACF impact and address of the needs within the area (North Afghanistan- Balkh & Samangan Provinces).

More precisely, you will:

Contribute to ACF technical country strategy for his/her Department:

• Contribute to the design and update of the country strategy


• Provide relevant inputs and ideas to the design of new projects

Implement the programs in his/her area:

• Ensure the quality of programs’ implementation of all projects in North Afghanistan
  • Develop monitoring tools based on indicators and results in collaboration with the PMs and FCo, and training teams on monitoring
  • Plan and conduct regular field visits to monitor past/on-going projects
  • Monitor and coach the teams on implementation and improvement of activities, and provide recommendations to PMs, FCo and HoDs
  • Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the activities
  • Prepare monitoring report and sharing it with PMs, FCo and HoDs


• Contribute to needs assessment in the all sectors
  • Plan assessment in coordination with logistic and finance departments
  • Carry out or supervise field assessments following HoDs guidance
  • Training assessment teams on tools and supervising data collection
  • Triangulate the assessed needs with other ACF department and stakeholders
  • Analyze data and preparing assessment reports in accordance to ACF standards


• Provide guidance to ACF teams, including training and hands-on coaching and mentoring
  • Assess the needs in terms of training of the current teams
  • Review/create support materials and training documents
  • Supervise/conduct the trainings according to the plan and programs objectives
  • Assess the impact of training through field visit/spot checks of staff work
  • Write trainings report and recommendations for FCo and HoDs


• Follow and ensure the compliance of his/her programs with ACF standards and the implementation of any technical recommendation in a timely manner


• Prepare the report of his/her activity in a timely manner


• Ensure the capitalisation of program’s achievements


• Ensure the implementation and monitoring of new techniques

Represent ACF and liaise with local authorities, UN, NGOs at field level:

• Monitor and supervise the overall partnerships relations at field level


• Participate in the humanitarian coordination activities as requested by the Field Coordinator

Ensure reporting and communication:

• Provide the Country Director Field Coordinator and HoDs with all relevant reporting documents requested


• Ensure the overall implementation of best communication practices at field level


• Ensure program activities are documented by the team regularly and checked regularly by the Field Manager

Manage the team:

• Ensure the day-to-day management of his/her team (guidance, follow-up, motivation…)


• Evaluate the performance and develop the skills of his/her team members


• Take part in the recruitment of team members


• Organize and lead team meetings on operational issues


• Provide technical support to the teams


• Identify the training needs of team members

The applicant:

• You have a 3 years’ experience in terms of humanitarian Project Management (including budget management, reporting, organization and planning), and have good knowledge of Project Cycle Management


• You have experience in terms of capacity building of local team and monitoring of their performance


• Your personal skills : autonomy, critical mind and pro-activeness


• You are fluent in English

Status:
Gross monthly salary ranging from €1805 to €2305 depending on relevant experience
Food and hygiene expenses, per diem, transportation costs, collective or individual accommodation, medical insurance
25 days of annual paid leaves and 20 days of rest and recuperation (R&R) per year