Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan) was found in 1979 in Tokyo, Japan. It is active in 15 countries including Afghanistan in various humanitarian aid programs.

AAR Japan set up its Afghanistan office in Kabul in January 2002.

During its 21 years’ commitment in Afghanistan, AAR Japan has been conducting Explosive Ordinance Risk Education (EORE) awareness activities, providing assistance for people with disabilities and conducting emergency assistance projects.

AAR Japan’s Explosive Ordinance Risk Education (EORE) Program, in coordination with the Directorate of Mine Action Coordination (DMAC) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), started in October 2003 in Afghanistan to develop media materials suited for use within the Mine Action Program for Afghanistan (MAPA) national activities and Community Based Mobile Cinema Projects throughout Afghanistan.

Today, AAR Japan conducts Emergency Food Assistance, Explosive Ordinance Risk Education and Disability Awareness Project with financial assistance from Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Japan and Japan Platform (JPF) and funds raised by general people of Japan.

Job Description:

Project Summary: AAR Japan is going to implement the Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) and Food Assistance (FA) project in Ghazni province to conduct EORE sessions for the local communities so that children, women, and men learn appropriate behaviors and practices through community-based explosive ordnance risk education, which in turn prevents casualties from explosive ordnance or reduces injuries and deaths from mines and explosive remnants of war. Moreover, food packages are also being distributed to the most vulnerable households to address their immediate food shortage problem, thereby responding to humanitarian needs and contributing to the economic stability of the aforementioned households.

As a Field Assistant, your duties will include a range of tasks related to both the delivery of explosive ordnance risk education sessions and the distribution of food packages to the qualified beneficiaries and your key responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities as a Field Assistant in EORE:

• Ensuring good communication and coordination with local authorities and community focal points. Also, conducting community liaison in each village before starting project activities
• Assisting the Field Coordinator in conducting EORE activities in target communities
• Conducting EORE sessions in communities according to EORE guidelines and standard operating procedures, in close coordination with Field Coordinators
• Following up on the operational work plan while delivering the EORE sessions
• Setting up classes for EORE sessions in target communities
• Distributing EORE materials to the participants during EORE sessions
• Conducting pre/post-tests before and after the EORE sessions
• Facilitating internal and external monitoring activities and reporting feedback to the Project Officer.
• Keeping records of daily, weekly, and monthly project activities
• Reporting project implementation progress to the Project Officer
• Maintaining close contact and coordination with EORE teams
• Ensuring maintenance of project-related equipment and materials
• Performing clerical work as instructed by the Field Coordinator/Project Officer
• Responsible for the conduct of work of the vehicle driver of the EORE team
• Briefing visitors and supervisors in the field regarding project work and community information
• Liaising, assisting, and coordinating with other EORE Trainers in the field, if applicable
• Perform any other office-relevant task assigned by the Line Manager

Responsibilities as a Field Assistant in Food Assistance:

• Collaboration and coordination with local authorities and community focal points to identify and verify vulnerable households eligible for food assistance
• Market assessment and contribution to the assessment of food suppliers, ensuring the capability of the suppliers and availability of essential food items and smooth distribution process
• Facilitating the distribution of food packages to the beneficiaries, ensuring adherence to guidelines, and policies
• Maintaining close contact and coordination with Food Assistance teams
• Conducting post-distribution monitoring to evaluate the impact of the project on vulnerable households and gather feedback for future improvements
• Ensuring maintenance of project-related equipment and materials
• Performing clerical work as instructed by the Field Coordinator/Project Officer
• Responsible for the conduct of work of the vehicle driver of the Food Assistance team
• Briefing visitors and supervisors in the field regarding project work and community information
• Liaising, assisting, and coordinating with other Food Assistance colleagues in the field, if applicable
• Perform any other office-relevant task assigned by the Line Manager

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in EORE and/or Food Assistance
• Excellent knowledge of liaison and communication, with the ability to effectively interact with various stakeholders, including local communities, authorities, and project teams
• Teaching experience in the field, preferably with NGOs, showcasing the ability to deliver educational sessions and facilitate learning activities effectively
• Strong teamwork capacity, with a proven track record of collaborating with diverse teams to achieve project objectives
• Ability to work and act under pressure with minimum supervision, demonstrating resilience and adaptability in challenging environments
• Willingness and ability to undertake long-distance and long-duration missions within the project area and around the country
• Computer skills will be an asset, including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, data management software, and data entry
• Fluent in Pashto and Dari. English will be an asset

• Interested and qualified candidates are requested to send their cover letters and curricula vitae to the submission email

• Please indicate the position title and vacancy number in the subject line of the email (Field Assistant KBL-FA-JPF6), otherwise your application will not be considered

• Please make sure that your application (Cover Letter & CV) is in your full name and will not exceed 1 MB and be submitted as a single PDF file

• Applications after the closing date will not be accepted

• Only shortlisted candidates whose applications meet the job criteria will be contacted for the written test and interview

aar_humanresource@hotmail.com

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