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Date Posted: Dec 02, 2024
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  • Location:
    Herat
  • Type:
    Full Time/Permanent
  • Shift:
    Rotating Days
  • Career Level:
    Top Managment
  • Positions:
    1
  • Vacancy number:
    VDO-0053-2024
  • Experience:
    5 Year
  • Gender:
    Any
  • Salary:
    As per organization's salary scale Af
  • Degree:
    Masters
  • Apply Before:
    Dec 09, 2024
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About Vision Development Organization

VDO is an independent, non-profit, non-political and non-governmental organization established in January 07, 2015. The organization is composed with a strong and committed team to respond to the needs of Afghanistan. VDO’s special concentration on project implementation is impact- centered approach and VDO ‘s team is committed to work for the welfare and progress of society and the vulnerable people. VDO ‘s efforts focus on changing mentalities and attitudes about women’s participation and contribution in the society. Not only, it also focuses on economic development, advocacy, research and girl’s education.

Job Description

Project Planning and Coordination:

    • Develop detailed project implementation plans that align with the project's 3-year action plan, ensuring all components are integrated.
    • Coordinate with technical leads, local stakeholders, and government bodies to ensure alignment and support for project activities.
  • Facilitate the recruitment and training of technical and support staff across the project’s key components.
  • Ensure that gender equality and social inclusion principles are integrated into all project components.
  • Promote the active participation of women and marginalized groups in project activities.
  • Ensure that all project activities are environmentally sustainable, minimizing negative impacts on natural resources.
  • Integrate environmental considerations into project planning and implementation, including the use of eco-friendly materials and practices.
  • Build and maintain partnerships with local governments, NGOs, and international agencies to enhance project outcomes.
  • Represent the project at relevant forums, including cluster meetings, conferences, and donor briefings.

Technical Leadership in Health & Nutrition:

    • Lead the design and implementation of health interventions, including maternal and child health, communicable disease prevention, and nutrition programs.
    • Supervise the delivery of essential health services, ensuring that clinical protocols are followed and that health outcomes are monitored and improved.
    • Oversee the distribution and proper use of medical supplies, ensuring compliance with health standards and donor requirements.
    • Implement community-based nutrition programs, including malnutrition screening, therapeutic feeding, and counseling for caregivers.
  • Ensure integration of mental health and psychosocial support services (MHPSS) into health programming.
  • Establish robust M&E frameworks to track health and nutrition outcomes, using data to refine and improve program strategies.
  • Ensure regular health assessments are conducted, analyzing data to inform ongoing program adjustments.

Technical Leadership in WASH:

    • Lead the implementation of WASH programs, including the construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of water supply systems, sanitation facilities, and hygiene promotion activities.
    • Ensure the design and construction of WASH infrastructure adhere to national and international standards, considering the needs of women, children, and other vulnerable groups.
    • Oversee the promotion of hygiene practices, ensuring community engagement and education on safe water use, sanitation, and hygiene.
    • Coordinate with engineers and technical teams to design water systems that are resilient and sustainable, incorporating climate change adaptation strategies.
    • Develop and implement emergency WASH interventions in response to sudden outbreaks of waterborne diseases or other emergencies.
    • Ensure that emergency WASH responses are timely, effective, and integrated with other project components.
    • Implement comprehensive M&E systems to track the effectiveness of WASH interventions, ensuring timely data collection, analysis, and reporting.
  • Regularly conduct WASH needs assessments to identify gaps and opportunities for program improvement.

Technical Leadership in Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL):

  • Design and oversee the implementation of FSL programs, including agricultural support, livestock management, and income-generating activities.
  • Manage the distribution of agricultural inputs, tools, and seeds, ensuring equitable access and usage among beneficiaries.
  • Lead efforts to improve food production through the introduction of climate-smart agriculture practices and technologies.
  • Promote diversified livelihoods through vocational training and small business development initiatives, enhancing household income and resilience.
  • Integrate nutrition-sensitive approaches within FSL programs to ensure that food security interventions contribute directly to improved nutrition outcomes.
  • Develop market linkages and support value chain development to improve the market access of local farmers and producers.
  • Facilitate the establishment of cooperatives or associations to strengthen the bargaining power of smallholders.
  • Establish systems to monitor food security indicators, using data to refine program approaches and ensure the resilience of food systems.
  • Conduct regular evaluations of FSL activities, including impact assessments and beneficiary feedback mechanisms.
 

Job Requirements

Education & Experience:

  • Master’s degree in Business Adminsitration, Public Administration, Public Health, , Agriculture, or a related field. PMP Certification is a plus point
  • Minimum 5-7 years of experience in managing complex, multi-sectoral development projects, particularly in Health & Nutrition, WASH, and FSL.
  • Proven track record in technical leadership, including designing and implementing sector-specific interventions.
  • Extensive experience in capacity building, community engagement, and partnership development.

Commitment and Dedication:

  • Knowledge, understanding and commitment to organizational policies
  • Willingness to travel to provinces when planed by the management
  • Willingness to work outside official hours

Language Proficiency:

  • Fluency in both national language (Dari & Pashto) oral and written
  • Fluency in English is a must both oral and written
 

Skills Required

Submission Guideline:

Interested and qualified Afghan Candidates with the required qualifications and experience should submit their CVs to: careers@vdongo.org

In the e-mail subject line, please put job title & vacancy number of the position you are applying for, otherwise your applications will not be screened.

CVs will not be accepted or considered after the closing date. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the written test/interview.

 Do not submit academic certificates with the application. These can be requested if the candidate is selected.

 

Submission Email:

careers@vdongo.org

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