Handicap International seeking Deputy Director Program in AFGHANISTAN, Kabul for 1 year
Friday, 18 April 2008
Handicap International is an international organisation specialised in the field of disability. Non-governmental, non-religious, non-political and non-profit making, it works alongside people with disabilities, whatever the context, offering them assistance and supporting them in their efforts to become self-reliant. Since its creation, the organisation has set up programmes in approximately 60 countries and intervened in many emergency situations. It has a network of eight national associations (Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA) which provide human and financial resources, manages projects and raises awareness of Handicap International’s actions and campaigns.
Job context :
Being present in Afghanistan since 1996 with a comprehensive approach to respond to the needs of persons with disability and to participate in the reconstruction of the Afghan Health System, Handicap International holds an important geographic position in Afghanistan, implementing project activities in the provinces of Kabul, Herat and Kandahar.
Job description :
The Deputy Program Director is responsible for supporting the management and development of Handicap International’s work in Afghanistan and for ensuring that Handicap International contributes effectively to meeting the long-term and short-term needs of people with disability within the framework of agreedstrategy and widerorganisational aims. This will include responsibilities for assisting the Director of Program in:
Programme monitoring and development (monitor projects implementation, program strategy, proposal development and reports
Staff support (define the responsabilities, follow staff management policies…)
Security: Afghanistan remains in a post-conflict situation. Kabul and Herat cities are currently stable but there are security constraints especially for women. Outside of Herat city, security is relatively stable compared to the rest of Afghanistan. Travel to Kandahar is especially subject to review of the security situation because it is less stable.
Housing : the person usually shares a house with the other expatriates from HI (5 currently)
Isolation : reliable Internet access and satellite TV
Profile sought :
4 years of experience in management of development programs
Comprehensive understanding of capacity building issues as related to health and social sector projects
Substantial experience and knowledge of financial and budgetary control and grant management
Ability to represent, liaise and negotiate
Excellent organizational and coordination skills
Extremely flexible
Languages : English essential, French an advantage
Remuneration : Volunteer or salaried status based on experience
Volunteer : 750 or 850€ + allowance, accommodation, medical coverage and insurance
Salaried : 2250 to 2500€ monthly gross salary + benefits
