Associate for Economic Security

Brief introduction to the Afghan Red Crescent Society:

The Afghan Red Crescent Society, established in 1934, is an independent, humanitarian organization recognized by the Government of Afghanistan as a support organization for government agencies. It plays a key role in providing disaster response services. It conducts its activities in accordance with the principles of humanitarianism, impartiality, non-partisanship, independence, voluntary service, solidarity and universality. The Afghan Red Crescent Society, among others, is tasked with assisting disaster-affected communities, providing emergency shelter, distributing relief supplies to vulnerable people, and providing various health and other essential services to the community. The society has 7 regional branches and 34 provincial branches and more than 20,000 staff and trained volunteers. The main working partners of the society are the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Norwegian Red Cross, the Qatari Red Crescent, etc.

Purpose

The position of Disaster Officer has been created to evaluate, coordinate and support all joint activities for the Southern Zone of the Disaster Management Authority of the Republic of Afghanistan (SADA) in Kandahar, which is a collaboration between the SADC and the Red Cross Economic Security Department at the Southern Zone level. He/She will manage, implement and report on the joint activities of the SADC and Economic Security Department in coordination with the provinces of the Southern Zone of the Republic of Afghanistan in accordance with the agreement and guidelines. The Disaster Officer should play the role of a mediator between the Economic Security Department, the Central Disaster Management Authority of the Republic of Afghanistan and the Southern Zone so that joint activities are carried out in accordance with the agreement. In addition, long-term joint support is ensured, including capacity building. The Disaster Officer has good relations with both parties for the smooth implementation of projects. The place of work of this position is (Southern Zone of the Republic of Afghanistan – Kandahar), but all joint activities should be monitored and supported at the level of the provinces of the Republic of Afghanistan.    

Role and Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of the South Zone-Kandahar Disaster Area Manager, the Disaster Officer shall work closely with the Regional Disaster Management Team present in the provinces of Kandahar to effectively implement economic security and joint projects of Kandahar. For example, the Multilateral Cash Transfer Project, the Agricultural Project, and the Cash-for-Work Project, as well as other emergency projects.
• The disaster field team should provide support and guidance throughout the project cycle (assessment, project planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting) and on joint projects.
• Organize courses for volunteers and other emergency personnel in the southern zone, as well as coordinate well with the Red Cross training and the emergency management center in the southern zone.
• Review reports from field staff related to economic security and joint monthly projects, such as assessment reports, project proposals, distribution, and distribution monitoring, in coordination with the Central Disaster Manager.
• Follow up on relevant aspects of the work and keep the South Zone Incident Manager informed of joint activities.
• Translate and support project documents from English to local languages ​​and vice versa.

Assist the South Zone Incident Manager in all administrative matters and other procedures related to economic security and joint monthly activities.

• Have a university or vocational degree in disaster management or food security.
• Be fluent in English and local languages ​​(Pashto and Dari).
• Have computer programming skills
• Generally, you should have 2-3 years of professional experience, of which at least 1 year should be in a similar role.
• Experience working with a non-governmental organization or international organization would be an asset.

Note: When registering for the job and sending an email address, it is necessary to write the relevant position title and code number, and incomplete documents will not be accepted.

Contact number: 0701436832

Please send your educational and other documents (CV/Resume, educational documents, work experience certificates, and ID card) in PDF format to the email address below for registration.

Submission Email:

hr@arcs.af