Project Manager - Food Security
Project Manager – Food Security
Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Role and Responsibilities
Effectively coordinating and managing an MCC/CFGB funded multi-sectoral project in line with the objectives, timeframe and budget as laid out in the proposal, the Project Manager (Food Security) also manages and trains national staff working on the project, and ensures that beneficiary participation is enhanced in all phases of the project.
Effectively coordinating and managing an MCC/CFGB funded multi-sectoral project in line with the objectives, timeframe and budget as laid out in the proposal, the Project Manager (Food Security) also manages and trains national staff working on the project, and ensures that beneficiary participation is enhanced in all phases of the project.
Take a look at Medair’s Health & Nutrition work.
Project Overview
A three year, multi-sectoral project with outputs relating to Food Security (including cash for work), Natural Resource Management, and WASH, funded by MCC/CFGB. The overall aim of the project is improved long-term nutrition and food security in vulnerable communities in Waras and Markazi Behsud districts of the Central Highlands, Afghanistan. In year 1, the project focused mainly in Markazi Behsud, with a small WASH component in west Waras. In year 2 (start period of this post), the project will spread more equally across the two areas.
A three year, multi-sectoral project with outputs relating to Food Security (including cash for work), Natural Resource Management, and WASH, funded by MCC/CFGB. The overall aim of the project is improved long-term nutrition and food security in vulnerable communities in Waras and Markazi Behsud districts of the Central Highlands, Afghanistan. In year 1, the project focused mainly in Markazi Behsud, with a small WASH component in west Waras. In year 2 (start period of this post), the project will spread more equally across the two areas.
Medair
Medair brings life-saving relief and recovery in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its Internationally Recruited (IRS) and HQ staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has achieved the ISO 9001:2008 certification, worldwide. This certification signifies that Medair effectively delivers goods and services with a focus on beneficiary needs. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable.
Medair brings life-saving relief and recovery in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its Internationally Recruited (IRS) and HQ staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has achieved the ISO 9001:2008 certification, worldwide. This certification signifies that Medair effectively delivers goods and services with a focus on beneficiary needs. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable.
Workplace
This is a field position based in Central Highlands, Afghanistan. Take a look at Medair’s work in Afghanistan.
This is a field position based in Central Highlands, Afghanistan. Take a look at Medair’s work in Afghanistan.
Starting Date
June 2014
June 2014
Initial Contract Details
Full time, minimum 24 months
Full time, minimum 24 months
Key Activity Areas
Project Management
• Manage the project outputs/activities, budget, and staff team at sites of operation, as designated, with support from the Project Coordinator (PC).
• Manage and coordinate with the Manager on areas of the project that they are responsible for.
• Coordinate and seek advice from the Food Security Advisor in project implementation, particularly on M&E and training aspects.
• Update, plan, schedule and supervise project activities – regularly update the project activity plan (for a multi-year proposal, this will involve regular updating).
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities – internal monthly reports to PC (monitoring and evaluation updates against project objectives and budget analysis (using BvAs)) and external reports according to donor reporting timescales.
• Ensure sector integration, learning, sharing and adoption of best practices – contribute to Medair sector development if appropriate with the Food Security Advisor.
• Ensure effective integration of Disaster Risk Management (DRM), gender, protection and other core mainstreaming issues into the project.
Project Management
• Manage the project outputs/activities, budget, and staff team at sites of operation, as designated, with support from the Project Coordinator (PC).
• Manage and coordinate with the Manager on areas of the project that they are responsible for.
• Coordinate and seek advice from the Food Security Advisor in project implementation, particularly on M&E and training aspects.
• Update, plan, schedule and supervise project activities – regularly update the project activity plan (for a multi-year proposal, this will involve regular updating).
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities – internal monthly reports to PC (monitoring and evaluation updates against project objectives and budget analysis (using BvAs)) and external reports according to donor reporting timescales.
• Ensure sector integration, learning, sharing and adoption of best practices – contribute to Medair sector development if appropriate with the Food Security Advisor.
• Ensure effective integration of Disaster Risk Management (DRM), gender, protection and other core mainstreaming issues into the project.
Project Logistics and Finance Management
• Coordinate closely with the support team (logistics, admin, finance) to ensure resources needed for the project are on site when needed and managed according to Medair procedure.
• Coordinate closely with the support team (logistics, admin, finance) to ensure resources needed for the project are on site when needed and managed according to Medair procedure.
Staff Management
• Oversee job descriptions, recruitment, appraisal, and manage project staff with support from the PC.
• Identify training needs, and capacity building activities, and carry out training in consultation with the Food Security Advisor, Projects Coordinator and Programme Support Manager.
• Oversee job descriptions, recruitment, appraisal, and manage project staff with support from the PC.
• Identify training needs, and capacity building activities, and carry out training in consultation with the Food Security Advisor, Projects Coordinator and Programme Support Manager.
Security Management
• Responsible for the safety and security of Medair assets and personnel on site of operation.
• Responsible for the safety and security of Medair assets and personnel on site of operation.
Other
• Representation of Medair at meetings and through relationships with external partners (e.g. donors, local and national government officials, UN agencies and other NGOs).
• Representation of Medair at meetings and through relationships with external partners (e.g. donors, local and national government officials, UN agencies and other NGOs).
Qualifications
• Higher level degree in humanitarian aid, agriculture, food security or in a relevant subject
• Post-graduate degree in the humanitarian sector desirable
• Higher level degree in humanitarian aid, agriculture, food security or in a relevant subject
• Post-graduate degree in the humanitarian sector desirable
Languages
• Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written)
• Ability to speak or willingness to learn local language (Dari) desirable
• Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written)
• Ability to speak or willingness to learn local language (Dari) desirable
Experience / Competencies
• 2 years post-qualification experience in a project management position
• 1 year overseas work experience in relief work with an NGO having worked preferably in a food security or WASH context desirable
• Knowledge of Humanitarian Essentials, Sphere and HAP Standards and other international humanitarian guidelines and protocols desirable
• Diplomacy in dealing with government officials
• Good report and proposal writing skills
• Self-motivated, energetic, hard-working, servant-hearted
• Team-player with good inter-personal skills; committed to team-building and able to develop and support other team members
• 2 years post-qualification experience in a project management position
• 1 year overseas work experience in relief work with an NGO having worked preferably in a food security or WASH context desirable
• Knowledge of Humanitarian Essentials, Sphere and HAP Standards and other international humanitarian guidelines and protocols desirable
• Diplomacy in dealing with government officials
• Good report and proposal writing skills
• Self-motivated, energetic, hard-working, servant-hearted
• Team-player with good inter-personal skills; committed to team-building and able to develop and support other team members
Medair Standard Working Requirements for the Field
• Experienced professionals in a relevant field; Overseas intercultural experience
• Committed Christians; commitment to the Medair values
• Strong working knowledge of English, spoken and written
• Working knowledge of French, spoken and written, for French-speaking field programmes
• Single or married (with no children under 18). If married, your spouse must also apply.
• Successful completion of Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC)
• Reflect the vision and values of Medair with team members, local staff, beneficiaries, external contacts
• Able to live and work in a multicultural team under difficult conditions
• Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty, and physically fit
• Experienced professionals in a relevant field; Overseas intercultural experience
• Committed Christians; commitment to the Medair values
• Strong working knowledge of English, spoken and written
• Working knowledge of French, spoken and written, for French-speaking field programmes
• Single or married (with no children under 18). If married, your spouse must also apply.
• Successful completion of Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC)
• Reflect the vision and values of Medair with team members, local staff, beneficiaries, external contacts
• Able to live and work in a multicultural team under difficult conditions
• Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty, and physically fit
Benefits
• A salary based upon the grade of the position and the experience of the position-holder
• Comprehensive briefing at our Swiss headquarters, as well as an in-country briefing
• Security training for those going to particularly insecure environments
• Accommodation, food, and transportation in-country
• Return flights to and from the country programme (one return flight for every year of service)
• Rest and recuperation (R&R) leave (including travel, accommodation, and food allowance)
• Annual leave; Death and disability allowance
• Contribution matching programme for retirement savings (for experienced relief workers)
• Additional contract benefit allowance for those who commit to longer contracts
• Comprehensive medical and emergency rescue insurance, with up to 60 days post- assignment coverage, including debriefing
• A salary based upon the grade of the position and the experience of the position-holder
• Comprehensive briefing at our Swiss headquarters, as well as an in-country briefing
• Security training for those going to particularly insecure environments
• Accommodation, food, and transportation in-country
• Return flights to and from the country programme (one return flight for every year of service)
• Rest and recuperation (R&R) leave (including travel, accommodation, and food allowance)
• Annual leave; Death and disability allowance
• Contribution matching programme for retirement savings (for experienced relief workers)
• Additional contract benefit allowance for those who commit to longer contracts
• Comprehensive medical and emergency rescue insurance, with up to 60 days post- assignment coverage, including debriefing
Working Conditions
• This project is run out of Medair’s base in Kabul and requires extensive field travel from Kabul to the Central Highlands area.
• This project is run out of Medair’s base in Kabul and requires extensive field travel from Kabul to the Central Highlands area.
Application Process
Follow this link: www.medair.org/work-with-us, check if you are an Experienced or New Relief Worker and that you fit our standard working criteria, then:
a) apply for this vacancy (or another position that matches your profile), or
b) apply for a Medair ROC (where we can try and match your competencies to our vacancy needs).
Follow this link: www.medair.org/work-with-us, check if you are an Experienced or New Relief Worker and that you fit our standard working criteria, then:
a) apply for this vacancy (or another position that matches your profile), or
b) apply for a Medair ROC (where we can try and match your competencies to our vacancy needs).
Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed. Medair does not set closing / deadline dates for applications; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled.
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