NRM & Livelihoods Programme manager

Country: Afghanistan

Job Title: NRM & Livelihoods Programme Manager

Starting date: February (2014) latest

Contract Length: 18 months

Exact Job Location:Mazar-e Sharif, with frequent travel to the field in Balkh and Samangan provincesResponsible To: Country Director & Head of Programmes

Responsible For: 1 International Agricultural Expert and Program Support Officer, 35-40 national staff (office and field based)

Job overview

The NRM & Livelihoods Programme Manager will ensure the timely and effective management and implementation of PIN’s rural programme focused on the southern Balkh and Samangan regions in northern Afghanistan, ensuring efficiency, quality, impact and accountability, while upholding the core values of PIN. The Programme Manager provides technical, conceptual and organisational leadership to the team. PIN currently implements a programme covering agricultural development, sustainable livelihoods and natural resource management at the community level funded by several different donors.

Organisation context

People in Need (PIN) is a Czech NGO that provides relief and development assistant in over 20 countries worldwide. Formed in 1992, PIN has grown to be the biggest organisation of its kind in post-communist Europe, providing relief where it is needed, and empowering civil society at home and abroad. In Afghanistan, PIN has been active since 2001, responding to humanitarian needs where they arise as well as through targeted development programmes. Today PIN activities are conducted from programme offices in the provinces of Paktya, Nangarhar, Balkh, and Samangan as well as two central offices in Kabul and Mazar-e Sharif, with 14 expatriate staff and over 240 national staff members. PIN currently focuses on the main sectors of education, rural development and emergency relief, with support from a variety of key donors, including European member states donors, the Czech Development Agency, and ECHO.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Senior Management

• Contribute to the implementation of the Sectorial Strategic Plan

• Participate and contribute to the broader Programme Management Team decision making as needed

• Contribute towards the overall development of the country mission

Programme Management:

• The Programme Manager is responsible for the full implementation of the Natural Resource Management, sustainable livelihoods and agricultural development components of the programme, including planning, needs assessments & identification, implementation, budgeting, monitoring & evaluation, reporting, financial management, cash flow planning and management of the team. As such, the Programme Manager has the primary responsibility for the fulfilment of the contractual obligations of PIN towards its donors and obtaining the activities, outputs, results and impact of the projects.

• The PM provides technical and conceptual leadership to the team, and ensures that a high quality of implementation is maintained. By developing and overseeing a strong Results-Based Monitoring framework, the Programme Manager is able to improve the quality of the programme and evaluate its impact.

• Human resources management: The Programme Manager must continue to build the NRM & Livelihoods team within PIN, ensuring proper recruitment, clear job descriptions, contracts, management of holidays, performance evaluation and day-to-day management as described by the missions Standard Operating Procedures and the National Staff Policy.

• Reporting (internal and external): Provide regular internal reporting according to PIN’s internal reporting structure, and ensure that all donor reporting requirements are produced in a timely and accurate fashion. Ensure together with the Finance Officer the timely production of financial reports.

• Document and Knowledge Management: Ensure that all information and experience in the field and during the implementation of the programme is documented and stored appropriately, and methods for the sharing of such knowledge are utilised.

• Through close cooperation with the Finance Officer, the Programme Manager must ensure that the project complies with all internal regulations and the required financial and project documentation is archived in PIN’s electronic Document Management System.

• External coordination and representation: Under the leadership of the Head of Programmes, the Programme Manager should participate in relevant coordination meetings at national and regional level (Kabul and Mazar) to maintain PIN’s presence and share experiences. The Programme Manager should further work closely with all relevant stakeholders, including local line departments and other organisations in order to broaden the impact of the programme.

• Sector Development: Together with the Head of Programmes and Country Director, continue to develop the sector strategy and goals. By undertaking assessments and field monitoring, understand the needs of the targeted regions, and initiate the development on concepts and proposals.

• Ensure that cross-cutting agendas and principles of PIN such a gender equality and non-discrimination are implemented in the NRM & Livelihoods project Security

• Ensure all employees of the NRM & Livelihoods programme are fully aware of PIN‘s Security Framework, and adhere to it at all times. The Programme Manager is also expected to maintain an awareness of the security situation in the area covered by the programme and relay experience from the field to the Security Coordinator.

Requirements for Applicants:

Education and Experience

• Third level qualification (Diploma / Degree)

• MA/Diploma in relevant subject, with a sound understanding of the relevant sectors

• A minimum of three year of relevant overseas experience in development and humanitarian sectors

• Experiences of programme, HR and financial management • Experience working in Afghanistan is a significant advantage

Aptitude or Personality Requirements:

• Empathy with the organisation’s humanitarian values and approach

• Ability to quickly grow into new challenges, working within a close and supportive team

• Ability to work under pressure often to strict deadlines

• Methodical and thorough

• Knowledge of . Microsoft Word and Excel

• Experience with budgets and budgeting

• Ability to motivate and develop skills of others • Analytical and problem solving skills

• Ability to work both as part of a team & independently

• Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity (esp. gender and ethnicity)

• Tolerance and acceptance of diversity

• Willing to integrate in PIN’s close team culture

PIN offers:

• Work experience with professional and flexible NGO, the largest in Central-Eastern Europe

• Participation in meaningful, sustainable development projects
• Background of well established mission

• Salary defined by PIN salary grid - 2 850 $ (depends on previous experience of the candidate), per diem included

• Reimbursement of travel expenses, including travel to the country of residence once every 6 months of work

• Reimbursement of costs of visas and vaccinations

• Medical helpdesk and psychological consultation available on line

• Travel insurance

• 25 days of paid leave annually, compensational leave

• Rest & Recovery: each employee is entitled to 15 days of R&R per year in addition to the standard 25 days

• Accommodation in PIN guesthouse, on PIN expenses

How to apply:

How to apply:

Interested candidates are asked to send their applications to Barbora Jancova via mailHR@peopleinneed.cz.Closing date for applications is February 14th 2014. Kindly note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the closing date. Thank you for your understanding.