Country Programme Manager Afghanistan

Kabul

Organization: Norwegian Red Cross
Location: Kabul
Grade: Mid level - Mid level
Occupational Groups:
- Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
- Project and Programme Management
- Managerial positions
Closing Date: Closed

The Norwegian Red Cross is part of the Red Cross Red Crescent (RCRC) Movement, the world’s largest humanitarian network with millions of volunteers in 190 countries. The RCRC Movement’s mission is to alleviate human suffering, protect life and health, and uphold human dignity especially during armed conflicts and other emergencies. The international engagement of NorCross is based on and guided by humanitarian needs and the humanitarian imperative aiming at achieving humanitarian objectives. Internationally, NorCross operates exclusively inside the framework of the RCRC Movement, and has established regional and country offices to ensure decentralized decision-making and proximity to partners and projects.

The ability of National Society partners to respond adequately to actual needs of the affected population is an important strategic choice for NorCross. The main priority in Afghanistan is to enhance the provision of primary health care in areas where other entities struggle to deliver such services. To strengthen the provision of humanitarian assistance and ensuring staff and volunteers remain safe from harm, NorCross will integrate protection into logistics and health programming by using safer access methodologies.

Given the deterioration in the humanitarian situation, NorCross supports the Afghan Red Crescent Society in providing life-saving humanitarian services in close collaboration with the ICRC and in coordination with other relevant organizations

NorCross objectives in Afghanistan:

help to improve access to quality lifesaving services and primary health care for the most vulnerable and hard to reach communities affected by the protracted crisis
strengthen the effectiveness of the ARCS' finance management
strengthen Red Cross Red Crescent Movement humanitarian diplomacy to enhance access to, and delivery of, health care services

The overall responsibility as Country Manager in Afghanistan:

achieve Norwegian Red Cross humanitarian objectives at country level through results-based project management and risk management.
Follow up and strengthen the National Society partnership through project development and management in line with established project agreements and project plans. 
Manage country office personnel in accordance with Norwegian Red Cross leadership development framework, and in-country security.   
Represent Norwegian Red Cross in-country and contribute to complementary roles and responsibilities.

Mission specifics:

In coordination with Technical Delegate, supports Afghanistan health interventions i.e. carries out needs assessments, quality assures project design, monitoring and evaluation plan, and provides relevant advice throughout the project cycle. 
In coordination with Technical Delegate, trains and coaches ARCS project staff on the operationalization of technical standards and supports them in resolving challenges during implementation.

We seek a person who;

is a self-starter, makes things happen and is result oriented
communicate in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively
provides team with a clear sense of direction, inspires and co-ordinates others and keep them focused on objectives.
builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilize it to achieve objectives
uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, define clear priorities and allocate resources effectively
collaborates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information and supports others in the pursuit of team goals

Education: 

University Degree, preferably in health-related discipline
Education or working experience relevant for programmatic focus

Experience with: 

Track record of managing humanitarian teams in complex humanitarian setting 
Proven ability to implement Health programmes in challenging contexts.  
Excellent drafting skills. successful donor applications and reporting on humanitarian projects with measurable results.

Other skills:  

fluent written and spoken English

Reporting to:  

Regional Representative ASIA, based in Islamabad, Pakistan

Position is based in:

Kabul, Afghanistan

Contract:

24 months’ contract, with possibility for extension

Why should you apply?

Meaningful: You`ll be a part of the world's largest humanitarian organization, reaching the most vulnerable people in their local community.

Impact: You will help National Societies in the region to become strong, self-sustained and accountable humanitarian actors.

Career: You will be connected to an international organization with staff based all over the world

A great place to work: You will work in a multicultural environment with hard-working, dedicated and fun colleagues with a strong culture of collaboration, continual improvement, and celebration of wins.

Norwegian Red Cross strive to build a working culture based on respect, honesty and generosity. We follow the seven fundamental principles; Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary service, Unity and Universality

We do a thorough background check of relevant candidate.

This vacancy is now closed.
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