| Job Location: | Herat |
|---|---|
| Nationality: | National |
| Category: | Program |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Salary: | Based on Organization Salary Scale |
| Vacancy Number: | CARE-AF-1009 |
| No. Of Jobs: | 1 |
| City: | Herat |
|---|---|
| Organization: | CARE AFGHANISTAN |
| Years of Experience: | Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, with a focus on construction and rehabilitation, having experience in the area of shelter is plus point |
| Contract Duration: | 6-Months |
| Gender: | Male/Female |
| Education: | Bachelor’s degree in construction engineering |
| Close date: | 2024-09-19 |
CARE is a non-governmental, non-political, non-profit, non-partisan and non-sectarian humanitarian organization, extending its relief and development assistance to those in need. CARE, as an International Confederation of 13 member organizations is one of the world's largest private humanitarian organizations working in more than 90 plus, countries committed to helping communities in the developing world achieve lasting victories over poverty.
SUMARRY OF JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Deputy Project Manager is tasked with leading and executing the ABADEI project in Herat Province. This role encompasses overseeing key activities, including the repair, reconstruction, and retrofitting of earthquake-resistant shelters. Additionally, the Deputy Project Manager will be responsible for delivering Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) training to the target groups. The focus will be on ensuring that these activities are carried out efficiently and effectively, aligning with the project's goals and objectives.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Management and Coordination
• Oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of all project activities.
• Ensure alignment of project activities with overall project goals and objectives.
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with the UNDP regional office to ensure smooth project execution.
2. Team Management
• Lead and manage the project team, providing guidance and support.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members.
• Conduct regular team meetings to track progress and address any issues.
• Facilitate training and capacity building for team members.
3. Stakeholder Management
• Identify and engage with key stakeholders, including local communities, government agencies, NGOs, and private sector partners.
• Maintain regular communication with stakeholders to ensure their involvement and support.
• Address stakeholder concerns and feedback promptly and effectively.
3. Cahs for Shelter and Construction
• Support the implementation of cash for shelter programs, ensuring fair and transparent processes.
• Manage the construction and repairing of selected shelters, ensuring quality and adherence to timelines.
• Coordinate with target beneficiaries for timely delivery of materials and services completion.
4. Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR)
• Support DDR activities, ensuring the effective reintegration of the target HHs to their new shelters.
• Support the project team to deliver DRR training to the different target groups.
5. Reporting and Documentation
• Prepare and submit high-quality reports on project activities, progress, and outcomes.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all project activities and expenditures.
• Maintain comprehensive project records for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
6. Procurement and Finance Management
• Oversee the procurement of goods and services, ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
• Manage project finances, including budgeting, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting.
• Ensure transparent and accountable financial management practices.
Safeguarding Responsibilities:
Safety and Security Responsibility:
We all have a responsibility to promote a safe and secure work environment, foster a safety and security culture, and ensure consistent application of, and compliance with, CARE Afghanistan safety and security policies and procedures.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in construction engineering.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, with a focus on construction and rehabilitation, having experience in the area of shelter is plus point.
Skills:
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent project planning and coordination abilities.
• Proficiency in stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Strong financial and procurement management skills.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills in English.
• Knowledge of development issues and best practices in the relevant sectors.
• Personal Attributes:
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Adaptable and able to work in dynamic and challenging environments.
• Committed to community development and empowerment.
Languages Skills:
Excellent written and oral communication in English and fluency in Dari and/or Pashtu languages.
Safeguarding
CARE places human dignity at the center of its relief and development work. At the heart of CARE’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice is its engagement with marginalized communities, and vulnerable adults and children. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. CARE commits to the protection from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse and of vulnerable adults and children, involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. CARE takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse and child abuse involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel
CARE Afghanistan participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All CARE Afghanistan’s offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.