Hand in Hand is a global network of NGOs working in 14 countries and counting since 1980, with a shared vision of fighting poverty through job and business creation. Hand in Hand Network’s mission is to work for the economic and social empowerment of the poorest and most marginalized people by helping women beat the odds and succeed as entrepreneurs. Hand in Hand network has created and grown 4.3 million businesses across the globe.

Hand in Hand Afghanistan Organization (HIHAO) is a member of Hand in Hand global network, started working in Afghanistan since 2007. With a global shared mission, HIHAO strives to enhance the economic empowerment of vulnerable Afghan women, fostering increased incomes, greater mobility, and enhanced decision-making authority. Since 2007, HIHAO has been engaged in various development and relief programs with DFID, USAID, EU, SIDA, GIZ, and increasingly, HIHAO expanded its thematic focus incorporating humanitarian response programs with UNOCHA, FSAC, and UNFAO, following obtaining Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund (AHF) eligibility in 2020.

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the District Supervisors are overall responsible for the overall coordination, planning and implementation of the General Food Assistance project at the target district, managing day-to-day activities, and liaising with sector stakeholders. The district supervisor will represent HIHAO and the project at district level.

The district supervisors will perform the following duties with transparency and integrity and in adherence to the policies as provided by the HIHAO.

Key Responisbilities:

• Develop daily, monthly and quarterly project plans, implement approved plans, lead the project team, and allocate resources effectively at district level under supervision of project manager.
• At district level, the district supervisor will ensure that administrative, technical, and financial processes are in conformity with HIHAO regulations, policies, and procedures, including procurement processes and staffing.
• Prepare detailed, results-based monthly staff work plans and budget forecasts in collaboration with project manager.
• Manage project staff, providing technical support and conducting regular supervision and monitoring visits to fields at district level.
• Establish and strengthen a solid relationship with WFP, DoEc, ACBAR and other departments and stakeholders in the province and report on project progress, and present to stakeholders at district level. 
• Ensure achieving the project district targets, quality, and satisfaction, manage issues, and risks that arises in a project and report on progress as well as problems and solutions.
• Find opportunities and take the initiative to act on them.
• Understand that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on project’s participants.
• Any other task assigned by Project Manager.

• University degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or other relevant disciplines.
• Minimum 3 years of work relevant experience in a similar position in humanitarian food assistance/CBT projects in complex setting.
• Very good understanding of the target district, good relationship with local authorities, and ability to solve any possible issue at district level.
• Experience working with local authorities, stakeholders, and local communities in target province.
• English knowledge, and local language is well required.
• Experience in leading multi-cultural, multi-lingual teams.

• Ability to provide technical supervision, motivate, lead and train project team.

Interested applicants are requested to submit their applications comprised of a one-page cover letter explaining their interest and suitability for the position along with an updated CV to the attention of following address: jobs@handinhand.org.af and copy info@handinhand.org.af  

Please note that applications received after the closing date (July 06, 2024) will not be considered.

Please don’t forget to write District Supervisor/Sar-e-Pul in your email's subject line, otherwise your application will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates will be directly contacted through their emails for test/Interview.