INTERSOS Mission in Afghanistan

International Staff
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Position:          Management Staff/Head of Mission

Job site:           Kabul, Afghanistan

Duration:         6 months with possibility of extension, based on performance

Starting date:   17th of August

Report to:        HQs Desk Officer/Director of Program Unit

Status:             Collaborator/Full-time
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Purpose/objectives:

The Head of Mission represents INTERSOS in the country/region and s/he is responsible for the overall planning, management and implementation of the country programme on the basis of defined strategies. S/he report to the HQs Desk Officer.

Responsibilities/duties:

• Officially and legally represent INTERSOS in the region or in the country assigned to his/her responsibility, on the basis of the orientations of INTERSOS and under the supervision of the HQs Desk Officer

-manage, develop and maintain relation with local authorities and institutions, donors’ representatives, beneficiaries’ representatives, other international organisations, NGOs and NGOs networks, Embassies, etc. 

• Identify and develop the organisation strategies, identify and elaborate new projects, according to the organisation main strategies and on the basis of the indication of the Desk Officer

-implement INTERSOS strategies in the country

-monitor donors’ strategies and expected changes

-contribute to the definition of INTERSOS strategies

-promote, develop and elaborate new projects, new topics and sectors and new areas, etc.

• Coordinate all INTERSOS activities and presence in the Country/Region from the political, management and organisational point of view analyse the context and identify needs

-define the program/plan/evaluation of the activities and manage relations with donors and local stakeholders

-define communication/information flow, organisational processes and coordination with other offices, among Program/Project Managers, between project teams, between staff in the field and in the HQs, etc.

• Supervise the management and ensure the monitoring and evaluation of the projects and offices in the Country/Region of assignment

-supervise and evaluate the monthly activity work plan for all projects and offices in the country of assignment

-together with the Program/Project Managers, define strategies, methodologies, approaches and the main operational processes of the projects and contribute to definition of roles, functions and competences of the Project Managers and the teams (who does what and with what autonomy of responsibility and decision)

-supervise, monitor and assess the projects implementation phases, including through field visit to the activities sites

-take responsibility for the implementation and respect of all management procedures foreseen by INTERSOS and by donors

-supervise, control and assess the economic-financial management of the projects and offices in the country of assignment and ensure the respect of all procedures concerning the monthly economic-financial planning of each individual project and office in the country of assignment and the interim and final financial reporting for the projects

• Manage Human Resources in the area and supervise and assess the performance of Program/Project Managers

-manage, motivate, orientate and support the Program/Project Managers, all the management staff and the operational teams; supervise all relations and communications promoting staff motivation and cohesion

-supervise, support and evaluate the performance of Program/ Project Managers and report to the Desk Officer at HQs

Requirements:

-Master’s degree in law, political science, international relations or other relevant fields;

-At least five years of relevant professional experience in a management position with an international organizations in humanitarian programmes;

-Experience in post emergency and post recovery programmes;

-Experience in legal protection and assistance, and community-based programmes;

-Demonstrated skills in teambuilding and partnership;

-Demonstrated direct programme management and supervisory skills;

-Ability to be creative, flexible, innovative and take the initiative;

-Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;

-Ability to work to tight deadlines, with minimal supervision; ability to work under-pressure and to respect deadlines;

-Political and cultural awareness and experience of working in insecure environments;

-Proficiency in English; knowledge of any of the local languages Pashto, Dari, Urdu would be an asset;

-Excellent drafting skills;

-IT literacy, especially with regards to MS Office and Excel;

-Interpersonal relationship skills and willingness to learn.

Inviare cv a massimo.dallolio@intersos.org