Job Description:

MISSION:

Goal / Purpose:

The Field Coordinator Assistant assists the Field Coordinator in his/her representation, program coordination, strategy preparation and programming for Solidarités International in his/her intervention zone, coordination with other humanitarian participants, team management and security and humanitarian monitoring.

 

These tasks entail strict confidentiality on the part of the Assistant Field Coordinator. It is strictly prohibited for the Field Coordinator Assistant to disclose information concerning Solidarités International and its activities without prior authorization from the Field Coordinator.

 

In addition, the Field Coordinator Assistant participates in the specification of security measures to be undertaken at the base level in collaboration with the Field Coordinator, as well as their post-validation circulation.

 

Main tasks:

Security

Collect information within the Field Coordinator’s domain of responsibility by attending security briefings with – or in place of - the Field Coordinator

Carry out security checks for the clearance of team departures out into the field

Analyze information and inform the Field Coordinator

Make the weekly security pack and send it to the Field Coordinator

Establish informal ties and a network of contacts enabling the collection and verification of diverse information

Maintain an updated list of security contacts in the zone

Coordinate the weekly security briefing

Run the contextual and security briefing for new expatriates, in conjunction with the Field Coordinator

 

Representation

Under delegation of the Field Coordinator, represent Solidarités International during humanitarian and security coordination meetings

Ensure that Solidarités International’s message is conveyed during meetings in accordance with its mandate and programs

Regularly visit Solidarités International’s intervention sites

 

Humanitarian monitoring

Communicate between the local and/or international NGOs in accordance with the partitioning of contacts decided with the Field Coordinator

Under delegation of the Field Coordinator, attend meetings under his/her direct responsibility

Participate in the drafting of Solidarités International’s intervention strategy in the zone (especially via annual programming) and suggest program orientations in liaison with the Field Coordinator and the base other departments. To this end, the Field Coordinator Assistant is responsible, under the supervision of the Field Coordinator, for humanitarian monitoring in his/her intervention zone so as to anticipate as early as possible the pertinent needs to be addressed within Solidarités International’s mandate.

Monitor the activities in the programs implemented in his/her intervention zone by comparing the evaluation, intervention and monitoring reports

 

Coordination

Draft minutes for the Field Coordinator for each meeting he/she attends

Draft the weekly situation report for the context/security section

Compile the weekly situation report and send it each Monday afternoon to the Field Coordinator

In the absence of the Field Coordinator, coordinate the weekly base meeting

Draft the minutes for base meetings

Present the security context at the beginning of all weekly base meetings.

 

 

Bachelor in Political science, Public Administration, BBA, or any related field

Having at least 3 years of experience. Previous experience with the similar position would be an asset

Fluent in Pashtu and Dari

Fluent in English

Able to adjust her/his self with different environment

Ability to work under pressure

Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Extensive knowledge of the South-West region (especially Nimroz)

Ability to represent the organization externally, especially towards authorities, some basic security knowledge, understanding of humanitarian principles and community engagement.

Quick learner with growth potential

 

Interested and qualified national candidates can submit their application including CV and Cover letter to the following email address [email protected]   by stating the position title and vacancy number on the subject line of the email; otherwise it will not be considered.

The closing date for accepting application is 14th Feberuary 2023.

 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for written test.

DO NOT ATTACH OTHER DOCUMENTS LIKE WORK CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA etc. in this stage.