Afghanistan: A field manager - Helmand- Afghanistan

You will ensure the high quality implementation of Helmand base projects in the province.

The proposed intervention implements multi sectors projects (Wash& nut and ERM) with multi-donors

Size of the team: 50 persons

More specifically, you will be in charge to:

Contribute in strategic planning and the positioning of ACF in Helmand:

• Monitor and analyze general indicators and key ACF indicators in the field of intervention;


• Define the operational direction to be promoted in relation to the strategy, the capacities of the mission and the identification of need in the sector;


• Identify the presence and the strategic orientations of other partners in the field with a view to improving coordination and effective working;


• Gather, analyze and share relevant information in the context of technical and operational strategy meetings organized by the Heads of Departments, Deputy Country Director or the Field Coordinator.

Identify needs and contribute to projects elaboration :

• Carry out need assessment missions (methodology, team training, carrying out investigations in the field, data collection and analysis);


• Write up analysis reports;


• Put forward recommendations for the definition and elaboration of programs


• Work on the definition of programs, taking into account logistics, administration, other areas of intervention, partners and put forwards recommendations (context, methods of implementation,…);


• Contribute to proposals for intervention (logical framework, covering literature, text, budget, time scales and logistics…..) in collaboration with the departments concerned.

Projects planning and monitoring:

• Support projects managers in monitoring of the logical framework, indicators, planning, budget follow up and technical support in their respective projects;


• Ensure the overall monitoring (operational & financial, qualitative & quantitative) and coordination of the projects with a particular focus on the deadlines, objectives and indicators;


• Analyze the programs’ activities and results and propose improvements and modifications in collaboration with technical departments;

· Ensure regular field monitoring visits when possible to the projects areas;

Ensure appropriate Coordination and partnership relationship:

• internal (with technical and support departments)

· Participate in the base coordination meetings and support the projects teams to identify the support required from base coordination and ensure availability of it;

· Follow up procurement plan and coordinate with support departments (base and capital) for all needs related to supply, finance, recruitment and administration formalities;

· Coordinate with authorities at provincial level and ith other actors including NGO, UN and government (FSL, Nutrition, Health and WASH) present in the projects implementation areas for information sharing, avoid duplication;

· Validate Protocols and MoU’s with authorities, partners and other organizations and ensures their consistency between all the sectors;

· Define action plans with partners and regular follow up of its implementation;

· Represent ACF in various forum together with field co when linked with the projects at provincial level.

Management of projects team (50 staff)

· Prepare individual action plan together with the staff directly supervised, follow up on progress and update when needed;

· Ensure annual appraisal of staff directly supervised (more often if needed);

· If necessary, identify the training needs and train (or organize training) the team in any methods, approaches or technical aspects useful to the implementation of the project;

· Ensure all the recruitment processes conducted as per the procedures;

• Communicate regularly with the program teams for follow up, troubleshooting and technical and strategic advice.

Ensure reporting and contribute to capitalization and advocacy

· Ensure program reporting through monthly activity reports (ACF APR format) of the projects with a qualitative look at the programs (compilation of WASH and nutrition/health sectorial APR and production of multi-sectorial part as well as overall analysis of the projects progress);

· Comply with donor requirement on interim and or final reports submission to Deputy Country Director in coordination with technical HoDs;

· Compile all documents dealing with the essential techniques and methodologies involved in the projects (including the list of beneficiaries and distribution etc..) for capitalization and audit purposes;

· Support the development of a multi-sectorial ACF advocacy strategy and its implementation at provincial level;

· Write a handover report at the end of the mission.

The applicant:

• You hold a Master’s degree or equivalent (Humanitarian / Project management etc..), with at least 2 years’ experience in humanitarian coordination of projects (and 2 years experience in managerial role)


• You have a relevant experience in terms of project management (at least 2 years) and previous ACF experience would be an advantage


• You are fluent in English


• You possess strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and multitasking skills


• You are able to work in an isolated context and under pressure with a high degree of flexibility

Status:

Gross monthly salary ranging from €1805 to €2305 depending on relevant experience + specific allowance on this mission

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