AFGHANISTAN - FIELD COORDINATOR (M/F) - NIMROZ (SRH05754) Afghanistan
| Salary: | Per Diem |
ABOUT THE MISSION
SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL has resumed its programs in Afghanistan in December 2021 and has initially established a presence in Bamyan, Kapisa, Wardak and Kabul provinces. Following exploratory missions in the South West, a new base was opened in Nimroz province early 2023, covering operations in both Nimroz and Farah provinces.
Following a scale up over the course of 2023, the team is now made of 125 employees (9 international employees) with an annual budget of 3,4M EUR. SI currently implements integrated FSL and WASH programs and aims at scaling them up in 2024. The focus is on anticipating and responding to shocks, including natural disasters and epidemics outbreaks (Cholera). SI also aims at building community resilience, reinforcing access to WASH services and infrastructure, while developing livelihoods in rural areas.
In 2024, SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL intends to maintain its operations in Bamyan, Nimroz, Farah and Kabul provinces, aiming at addressing the most vulnerable and shock-affected households in remote districts, shifting to longer term programming, linking basic needs and resilience strengthening. With the recent influx of Afghans returnees from Pakistan, SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL will be delivering support at destination point, mainly in Kabul province. SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL will also continue to provide comprehensive solutions for WASH, FSL and winter assistance, working on covering immediate needs while strengthening the communities’ resilience.
ABOUT THE JOB
GENERAL OBJECTIVES
The Field Coordinator is the representative of the organization at provincial level, covering both Nimroz province and Farah province. He/she proposes a strategy for his/her area, according to the geopolitical and humanitarian context, and ensures its implementation once validated. He/she checks and ensures that projects are carried out in accordance with the Solidarités International charter, respecting all internal and contractual procedures. He/she mobilizes the material and financial resources necessary for programs to run smoothly and supervises resource management. He/she coordinates the teams in place and is responsible for their security in his/her assigned zone. He/she represents the organization towards the local authorities, upholding humanitarian principles and ensures smooth communication with country office on any challenge that he/she may face.
PRIORITIES ON THE 2-3 FIRST MONTHS
A clear RACI needs to be done with the teams to explain to everyone the roles and responsibilities of their positions as well as other positions.
Ensure enforcement of newly finalised security pack.
Supervise the opening of a sub-base in Farah.
Ensure programs launch an extensive assessment in Nimroz and Farah to understand needs of the population and reality of the field.
Clarify with coordination what are the red lines in terms of humanitarian principles (working with women and to reach women, independance of activities, confidentiality of data...) and ensure they are completely understood by the team.
Manage relationships with local authorities at province level. Build up a network of contact with Afghan authorities in the province and at District level.
Initiate a network with other organizations based in the area.