MEDAIR – A BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has achieved the ISO 9001:2000 quality certification worldwide, which denotes consistent and effective project management activities for the well-being of its beneficiaries. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable.
WORKPLACE : Badakhshan, Afghanistan
STARTING DATE : December 2009
Overview of project
The projects Medair is currently implementing are a USAID/REACH BPHS programme for the Badakhshan Provincial districts of Ragh, Khwahan, Two Food Aid/food security projects in Badakhshan and Behsud, and a WatSan project in Behsud. Medair anticipates developing new projects in the Health and Water and Sanitation sectors and disaster preparedness / mitigation.
Responsibilities
To effectively manage the water and sanitation projects in line with the objectives, budget and timeframe laid down in the current proposal. Ensure that beneficiary participation is enhanced in all phases of the project. To anticipate, plan, initiate and share in the development of new WatSan proposals. To recruit, manage & train National WatSan staff. Monitor need for additional WatSan projects in or near programme area.
Qualifications
•Higher level qualification in a technical field, preferably in water and sanitation
•BSc/MSc in Water, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering or Management desirable
Experience
•2 years work experience post qualification
•Strong leadership skills and a supportive management style
Medair standard working requirements for the field
•Minimum 12 months professional experience in a relevant field
•Minimum 3 months overseas work experience
•Committed Christians and strong adherence to Medair values
•Strong English communication skills (oral and written)
Application process
For more information on this and other positions, please follow this web link, and check the Experienced Relief Worker section:
http://www.medair.org/en/work-with-us/opportunities/
We request that all applications be completed on line at www.medair.org. Medair does not set closing dates/deadline dates for applications; recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. Medair reviews all applications and you will be contacted directly if you are selected as a candidate.
