PIN is a Czech, non-governmental, non-profit organization founded on the ideals of humanism, freedom, equality and solidarity. Human dignity and freedom are fundamental values and we believe that people anywhere in the world should have the right to make decisions about their own lives and share the rights expressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

People in Need’s Afghanistan country programme started in November 2001, providing emergency food distribution in mountainous areas of the central highlands. 20 years later, the programme has visibly grown and diversified, and continues to promote PIN’s core values: envisioning a world where people are free to make decisions about their lives; a world where people are not restricted by an un-free society, poverty, lack of education or discrimination. Today, we work along the humanitarian and development spectrum, providing immediate aid supporting the most vulnerable in Afghanistan to find long-term solutions to the challenges they face.

1. Background:

PIN Afghanistan’s three strategic objectives for the current planning period (2021-2024) are (1) Agency driven, transformative, humanitarian assistance; (2) Making markets work for crisis-affected and marginalized communities; and, (3) Harnessing decent, productive and inclusive livelihoods. Under the current evolving context, the CP is focusing efforts under strategic priority 1 and in particular, supporting people to have (1) enough to eat, (2) a safe and secure living space that supports their health and well-being, (3) the basic items needed to stay safe and warm, and (4) access to education when the normal structures are no longer available to them. 

The Field Officer, under the field direction of the Project Manager, is responsible for supporting the quality implementation of assigned humanitarian project activities. The Field Officer will engage directly with communities and vulnerable households and be responsible for upholding the Core Humanitarian Standards and PIN quality standards. They are required to be proactive and use their initiative to ensure that the assigned tasks and activities are conducted and completed in an efficient and timely manner and that any issues in doing so are reported to the Project Manager. The Field Officer is a core project team member and key to achieving project objectives, in line with the project approach, method and plan, and represent PIN in the highest of standards with community members and supported persons.

1. Responsibilities:

The Field Officer is responsible for supporting the delivery of assigned projects through each phase of implementation: project preparation, beneficiary selection, distribution preparation, distribution, and project close. Through all of these phases the Field Officer is required to uphold quality standards in relation to Accountability to Affected Persons, Core Humanitarian Standards, Protection and Safeguarding, and data protection of communities and project beneficiaries.

1. Project Preparation and development of data collection tools

• Participate in PIN induction and training sessions to inform quality project delivery in line with CHS.
• Support the Project Manager in preparing and readying tools, materials and equipment for field works.
• Ensure full understanding of, and ability to communicate, PINs Community Feedback and Response Mechanism, Safeguarding standards and Accountability guidelines.
• Ensure full understanding of, and ability to follow the Standard Operating Procedures for Beneficiary Selection, Distribution and Communicating with Communities, and Core Humanitarian Standards.
• Ensure you are fully clear and aware of all field plans, security protocols and
• Ensure all assessment and data collection works are undertaken in the most accurate way to avoid downstream quality issues.

2. Beneficiary identification and Selection:

• Participate in training on beneficiary selection guideline, process and standards.
• Ensure ability to use tools and equipment distributed to support beneficiary selection process.
• With the Project Manager under their supervision, engage with local community structures and beneficiary selection committee to initiate and secure community acceptance.
• Under the direction of the Project Manager and in line with beneficiary selection SOP, CHS and other operating procedures undertake house-to-house visits and conduct FGD to identify eligible project beneficiaries.
• Ensure accurate and timely collection of quality data in a transparent and respectful manner, including guarantee that data is uploaded at the end of each day’s work and numbers reported to the Project Manager.
• Respect the confidentially of peoples’ personal data and information in line with PIN policies.

3. Distribution of assistance to beneficiaries:

• Support the Project Manager and logistics to prepare items for distribution including distribution paper work.
• Support the Project Manager in communication with selected beneficiaries to ensure they are aware of how to and able to receive their assistance in a safe and timely manner.
• Support the Project Manager in the preparation of project distribution sites, observing all Covid-19 and security protocols always and supporting the clear and accessible messaging of PINs CFRM and protection against sexual exploitation messaging.
• Under the supervision of the Project Manager, play a key role in the distribution of assistance to beneficiaries in line with PIN SOPs, Core Humanitarian Standards and maintain protection measures for community members, beneficiaries and staff members, and distribution day protocols.
• Ensure accurate recording of distribution data and information at the end of each day’s distributions.
• Raise any challenges or problems with the Project Manager in an appropriate way and in good time.
• Be able to remain calm under high pressure and resolve beneficiary questions and concerns in a calm and respectful manner.

4. Reporting and Compliance:

• Where feasible and appropriate liaise with other humanitarian actors on the ground to ensure principled and coordinated awareness raising and delivery informing the Project Manager of any key information.
• Represent the organization with the project beneficiaries and other stakeholders in line with PIN and Core Humanitarian Standards. 
• In discussion and close coordination with the Project Manager support in access negotiations in target areas. 
• Provide real-time information on the field situation including but not limited to security, access, needs, health. 
• Adhere to and encourage others to comply with safety and security advisory, procedures and protocols always, and raise any safety or security concerns in an appropriate and safe manner, immediately.
• Adhere to all project operating procedures.
• Ensure documentation in compliance with internal and rules and regulations are completed and submitted in a timely manner.
• Taking photos/video clips during assessment/distribution when requested and on receipt of informed documented consents from subjects.

5. Other programme support:

• Support the Programme Unit in timely communication with selected beneficiaries to ensure they are aware of how to and are able to receive their assistance in a safe and timely manner.  
• On request of PIN participate in joint assessments in support of humanitarian project positioning and wider benefit of the vulnerable people in need of support.

• Must have a university degree
• Minimum 3 years demonstrated experience implementing humanitarian response in the country.
• Demonstrated experience working closely with local communities and various stakeholders in the field
• Demonstrated experience conducting assessments using Kobo and very good attention to detail
• Understanding of and proven experience in addressing implementation challenges
• Demonstrated experience in conducting distributions in line with humanitarian principles
• Demonstrated experience working closely with local communities and where it exists to mitigate tensions
• Demonstrated understanding and experience of gender and protection mainstreaming
• Demonstrated experience, ability and confidence to travel in different parts in the province
• Fluent in both Pashto and Dari
• Practical application of English language
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

Desired qualification/experience:

• Understanding of humanitarian standard and principles 
• Experience in cash voucher programming
• Demonstrated experience working in ES-NFI projects 
• Demonstrated in depth understanding of the local context  
• Experience in negotiating access with various stakeholders 

Please submit CVs and Cover Letter outlining why you are interested in the position and how your
skills and experience match the skills, qualifications, and competencies required for this position.
Applicants who meet the qualifications and requirements for the mentioned position will be
selected on a rolling basis, with the last date for applications being 12.December. 2024, midnight.
Please follow the below link and fill out the form completely:

https://airtable.com/appOGLvsg2ATmgwW2/shryS4xrdlklkDNya 

Safeguarding Policy:

People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need engages /is in contact with. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with the People in Need code of conduct and key policies (available at: https://www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp). People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.