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 program started in November 2001, providing emergency food distribution in mountainous areas of the central highlands. 20 years later, the program has visibly grown and diversified, but 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 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.

PIN Afghanistan is seeking an experience professional for the role of HLP Advisor to support the successful delivery of HLP activities as part of its project “Integrated Emergency Response for Returnees and Host Communities in Maidan Wardak, Afghanistan”. The Advisor will lead an HLP assessment and mapping in Maidan Wardak province to inform the project delivery and future programming. The selected Advisor will have strong technical understanding of HLP programming, great coordination and communication skills.

The HLP Advisor will collaborate closely with the relevant Advisers of PIN HQ’s Knowledge and Learning Department.

Responsibilities:  

The HLP Advisor is responsible for, but not limited to, the following work areas and duties: 

1)            Conduction of an HLP assessment:

• In coordination with the MEAL team, design the HLP assessment tool, including Key Informant Interviews (KII), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs).
• Identify relevant stakeholder within the community that will participate in the Key Informant Interviews (KII on Housing, Lands, and Properties.
• Train the data collection team to conduct assessment and oversee the data collection process in coordination with the MEAL coordinator.
• Conduct a mapping of HLP services and actors.
• Lead, in coordination with the MEAL Manager, in the analysis of the collected data and in producing final activity report.

2)            Support the organization and conduction of validation/social cohesion workshops:

• In coordination with the programme team, organise the validation workshops.
• Facilitate the validation workshops, present the assessment results, gather feedback and facilitate dialogue
• In coordination with the programme team, organise the social cohesion workshops.
• Prepare HLP awareness raising material for social cohesion workshops.
• Train facilitators to conduct social cohesion workshop.

• Master Degree or minimum University Degree, preferably in Education, Social Studies, Psychology or related fields;
• Minimum of four years working in humanitarian programming, including at least two years working on HLP;
• Capacity Building experience, e.g. training, advising, or mentoring experience as an asset;
• Experience in working with Protection related MEAL standards and tools;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, including listening;
• People management experience and skills and ability to manage with empathy;
• Demonstrated ability to write clear and concise reports;
• Adaptability with sound professional judgement and decision-making skills;
• Ability to work independently;
• Willingness to take responsibility for assigned responsibilities;
• Willingness to work in less secure environment; 
• Willingness to travel in Maidan Wardak province;
• Fluent in English, Dari and Pashto – written and spoken;
• Proficient in use of MicroSoft Excel and Word;

Competencies:

• Solutions focused, proactive and able to use initiative 
• Strong professional judgement and ability to know when to escalate issues
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality 
• Ability to work and support others in high pressure and emotionally stressful environments 
• Excellent decision-making capacity, reasoning and analysis skills 
• Ability to communicate difficult messages clearly and sensitively and ensure understanding 
• Accountable and responsible and willingness to take responsibility for team, areas of work and decisions

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 20.July. 2025, midnight.

Female Candidates are encourged to Apply. 

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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.