Bridge Hope Health Organization (BHHO) is a non-Profit and Non-Political community-based organization established by People who use drugs (PWUD) in May 2015.

Bridge Hope Health Organization (BHHO) was founded as a network for people who use drugs. BHHO’s remit has now expanded to include key populations affected by HIV and people living with HIV. The development of the network is informed by a community consultation undertaken with over 400 people who inject drugs and other key populations in May 2015. In addition, a situation assessment was undertaken to help BHHO understand the Afghan systems for planning and delivering harm reduction, drug treatment and wider HIV prevention services. This has helped inform the focus and remit of BHHO both as a community organization representing people who inject drugs, other key populations and people living with HIV. BHHO provide harm reduction service for key affected and effected population.

BHHO’s approach long-term sustainable health, economic, social life and development of men, women empowerment who use drugs. BHHO facilitates the clarification of local concerns followed by support to planning and implementation of local heath development initiatives. We have three core principles: Basic services to reinforce livelihoods, health, human rights and harm reduction and strengthen emergency assistance.

BHHO is implementing a project in partnership with UNODC in East Region (Laghman, Nangarhar and Nuristan provinces), the main purpose of the project is to improve quality of life, health, and livelihoods of children, men, women, adolescents, girls, and families at risk or affected by drug use and other negative health and social consequences.

Main task for this position 

BHHO is looking for a person who has Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or other related/equivalent disciplines or University degree and having experience in managing similar activities, with good knowledge and communication skill in official languages as well as coordination and liaison skills. The focal point, under the direct supervision of BHHO project management and oversight of UNODC health section, will coordinate the prevention activities, events and dissemination of IECs in the eastern region in close coordination with relevant governmental and non-governmental stakeholders, particularly in Nangarhar province. as Project Focal will coordinate the prevention activities with other project segments with Drop-In Center activities, filed & outreach activities, and to coordinate the project activities with PPHD, BPHS, EPHS and other relevant stakeholders in Laghman, Nangarhar and Nuristan provinces.

Key Responsibilities

Management, development, planning, implementation

• Being accountable and supervising the execution of the prevention activities of the project
• Organize implementation of all the planned events in Nangarhar and Laghman provinces with support and coordination of project team.
• Contribute to development and dissemination of IEC materials on drug use prevention, mental health and family support in communities, displacement, and other challenging settings.
• Ensure that project activities are going in line with the action document, time frame and log frame of the project.
• Ensure that project activities are resourced and implemented correctly, to the satisfaction of the client.
• Conduct regular budget follow up – and avoid over and under spent/expenses.
• Ensure compliance with the donor requirements during project implementation and reporting

Monitoring, evaluation, reporting

• Responsibility to assist developing reporting tools design and implementation
• Develop work plans and monitor progress and present monthly progress report
• Conduct supervision visit to project implementation target sites 
• Regularly visit on the filed activities in Laghman and Nangahar provinces including strong families activities
• Develop project progress reports from the relevant activities (monthly, quarterly, and project’s final report). 
• Ensure effective documentation of program and progress by capturing lessons learnt and good practices.

Representation and partnership

• Closely coordinate the prevention activities with relevant partners and stakeholders in in Laghman and Nangarhar provinces.
• Ensure collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse range of stakeholders, including provincial teams, parnters and other relevant stakeholders.
• Represent the organization in relevant meetings, and provincial forums as relevant to the prevention activities.

Others

• Monitoring and analyzing the political and humanitarian situation in the project area in order to identify the target’s health status and needs.

Other duties assigned by the supervisor

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or other related disciplines or equivalent
• Ability to show initiative, manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Proven skills in effective team-work and leadership
• Has proven self-management skill and maintaining deadlines.
• Skills of very good communication
• Strong report writing and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and team skills, with the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

• At least two years experiences in managing similar projects
• Understanding of drug prevention in the context of Afghanistan and working with youth
• Experience of organizing awareness events

• Afghanistan’s official languages (Pashto or Dari) are required.
• Basic knowledge of English preferable

• Ability to travel to other provinces

Qualified applicants who meet the above criteria are requested to fill out the form at the provided link and upload their updated CV and cover letter before the closing date.

Bridge Hope Health Organization strives to promote diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to every candidate, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, language, marital status, origin, political affiliation, religion, sex, or social status. Bridge Hope Health Organization is an equal opportunity employer.