Solidarités International Country Director - Kabul
Solidarités International is a French international humanitarian organization which provides aid and assistance to victims of war or natural disaster. For over 30 years the association has focused on meeting three vital needs - water, food and shelter - by carrying out emergency programmes followed by longer-term reconstruction projects. Whilst fully respecting the assisted populations’ customs and culture, Solidarités International’s programmes are implemented through the joint expertise of around 180 expatriates and 1500 local managerial staff and employees. Solidarités International is currently present in Africa (Central African Republic, South Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Liberia, Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of Côte d’Ivoire), in Asia (Afghanistan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Pakistan) and in Haiti.
CONTEXT OF INTERVENTION
Solidarités International has been working in Afghanistan for over 30 years. It is currently implementing Emergency, Food Security, and WaSH programs in the Provinces of Kabul, Bamyan, and Samangan. Other initiatives may mean expansion into new areas where humanitarian needs are identified. The mission is composed of five main bases (1 coordination office in Kabul, and 4 operations offices in Kabul, Saighan, Yakawalang and Doab). In addition, SI has offices in Ayback and Bamyan. The mission currently has 13 expatriates and 135 national staff.
FONCTIONS
Coordination and strategic orientation :
• Monitor and analyze the humanitarian, political, cultural, social and economic context• Propose and develop an operational strategy consistent with the association’s policies and population’s needs • Define a plan of action for putting this strategy in place • Propose new operational directions as contexts change
Relevance and operational quality / operations monitoring :
• Guarantee the coordination, development, monitoring and evaluation of programs implemented on the mission • Ensure the relevance, quality and consistency of programs• Ensure that programs are implemented in accordance with annual operational strategy, Solidarités International's technical requirements and financial donor criteria
Resource management :
• Propose and organize the human, financial and logistic layout of the mission• Ensure the financial resources and means necessary for the completion of projects are mobilized • Guarantee that resources are used effectively
Human Resources Management :
• Build and maintain team dynamics that enable Solidarités International's objectives to be carried out effectively in the country• Promote Solidarités International's ethics and values• Ensure that Solidarités International's Human Resources policies and procedures are applied (recruitment, performance reviews, etc.)• Ensure work-life balance for Solidarités International staff and maintain suitable working and living environments• Manage the coordination team as well as staff s/he supervises directly
Security :
• Be responsible for the security of all teams and property on the mission, under the supervision of the HQ Desk Officer• Monitor and analyze the security situation and ensure that teams clearly understand it• Ensure every new arrival on the mission receives a geopolitical and security briefing• Ensure that documents and procedures relating to security are regularly updated• Ensure that everyone complies with security rules and procedures on the mission• Ensure that a permanent security watch is put in place • Deal immediately with any security incidents that may occur on the mission and alert HQ without delay
Relationships with financial donors / fund-raising :
• Monitor and analyze financial donor strategies • Actively assist in fund-raising and ensure the mission’s financial stability• Strengthen relationships between Solidarités International and financial donor representatives
Internal and external communication :
• Ensure that deadlines are adhered to and that documents produced by the mission are of good quality• Ensure compliance with formats and procedures in internal reporting • Organize coordination meetings on a regular basis• Ensure that key operational information is circulated correctly, on the mission and between the mission and HQ
Representation :
• Act as the Solidarités International official representative in the country for aid workers, local political and administrative authorities, the civil society and the media• Attend humanitarian forums and relevant coordination meetings
PROFIL
Education :- Third-level qualification in humanitarian studies, social sciences, development or other related discipline.
Experience :- Minimum 4 years overseas experience working with an international humanitarian / development NGO, with strong programme management, team management and financial management experience;- Experience of working in insecure environments;- Proven management ability, including ability to motivate and develop skills of others. Must be able to make sound management decisions in difficult situations and also be able to work in a participatory manner with colleagues.
Technical skills :- Strong knowledge of donors’ policies and guidelines;- Excellent redaction, organizational and planning skills;- Strong knowledge of the project cycle management.
Languages :- Fluent in English and French
Computer skills:- Very good knowledge of Office software package.
Other :- Good networking skills;- Strong communication, problem solving and analytical skills;- Able to prioritize and handle a diverse and heavy workload;- Knowledge of rights based approaches, equality issues and advocacy skills;- Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity;- Empathy with organisational goals;- Patience & sense of humour.
STATUT
Salaried post: According to experience from 2100 - 2600 euros gross per month, , plus 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly, and a monthly Per Diem of 500 USD.
Solidarités International will cover accommodation and travel expenses from the expatriate’s home country to the site of the assignment.
Social and medical cover: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.
Vacation: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7-day break every three months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a break during the 3rd and the 9th month (with 500 euros allocated by Solidarités). He or she will also be entitled to go back to his or her home country for a 14-day period after six months spent on the mission (Solidarités will cover travel costs).
DURATION 12 months, beginning as soon as possible.
How to apply:
Resume + Cover letter through the following link:
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