Job Overview:
The purpose of this position is to oversee responses by field-based emergency teams under the guidance of the Emergency Response Manager, who is responsible for supporting the planning, data management and implementation of emergency activities in Afghanistan, in close collaboration with the Area Managers, Head of Operations, and Head of Programme.
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Generic Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance with NRC policies, guidelines, and standards Ensure compliance with emergency strategy, tools, handbooks, guidelines, and standards Specific technical responsibility for implementation of technical activities of emergency response in line with MPA and EPPs, including project documentation, financial controls, quality control, and monitoring and evaluation Provide specific technical support and capacity building towards emergency teams as assigned, Provide specific technical analysis and feedback to NRC representatives and in external coordination forums as necessary Assess, promote, and document ideas for technical improvement and further emergency development options, Ensure that emergency interventions target beneficiaries most in need, and explore and asses new and better ways to assist Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the Advocacy Strategy.Specific Responsibilities:
Monitor, evaluate and suggest changes and improvements in programme approaches and resources. Ensure that project/assessment data is properly collected, centralized, analyzed and used via an adequate data management system, Identify protection issues and advocate appropriate responses. Implement the accountability plan within all Emergency activities.
Generic Professional Competencies:
Minimum 3 years of experience working in same level of position or above in emergency response or relevant field, 2 years of experience in emergency, assessment, or relevant field. Relevant education background (Social Sciences) combined with relevant professional experience. Degree in Humanitarian action studies is an advantage. Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts. Experience in cash and voucher-based programming. Fluency in English, Pashto, and Dari both written and verbal. Able to solve emergency program related problems arising in working areas. Able to plan activities & carry them through effectively. Manage time effectively, prioritizing tasks and able meet deadlines.Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
Understanding and respect for humanitarian work, particularly relating to refugee and displacement issues. Political and cultural awareness and experience of working where insecurity is a major issue. Solid field experience, preferably from refugee/IDP emergency response. Proven communication, interpersonal and leadership skills. Experience with IDP/refugee related programmes Willingness and ability to make regular field trips to NRC Area and Field OfficesBehavioural Competencies:
Handling insecure environment Strategic thinking Empowering and building trust Influencing Initiate action and change AnalyzingWe Offer:
Monthly Salary based on NRC Afghanistan Salary Scale. NRC has medical coverage for staff plus 4 dependents.ย Leave and Holidays accordingly Afghanistan Labour Law. Top up Credit card on monthly basis.ย The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.