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
Wardak, Afghanistan
Starting date
As soon as possible
Contract Details
Minimum of 1 year, 100%
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
Effectively manage the WatSan projects in line with objectives, budget and timeframe. Ensure beneficiary participation is enhanced in all phases of the project. Anticipate, plan, initiate and share in the development of new WatSan proposals. Recruit, manage & train National WatSan staff. Monitor need for additional WatSan projects.
Qualifications
- Post-graduate qualification in relief or development and specifically in WatSan desirable
- BSc/MSc in Water, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering or Management desirable
Experience
- 2 years work experience post qualification
- Cross-cultural sensitivity and flexibility required
Medair standard working requirements for the field
- Minimum 12 months professional experience in a relevant field
- Minimum time commitment of 1 year
- Committed Christians and strong adherence to Medair values
- Strong English communication skills (oral and written)
- Familiar with Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Able to live and work with a multicultural team under difficult conditions
- Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty
- Single or married – without children, no dependent children
- Successful completion of Medair Relief/Rehabilitation Orientation Course (ROC)
Application process
For more information on this and other positions, please follow this web link, and check the Experienced Relief Worker section followed by Field Vacancies:
http://www.medair.org/en/work-with-us/opportunities/
