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EMERGENCY COORDINATOR IN AFGHANISTAN - DROUGHT REPONSE

Emergency coordinator in Afghanistan – drought response Location: Mazar –e- Sharif, Zare province Starting date: November 2011 Duration: 6 – 8 months PIN’s permanent mission in Afghanistan was founded at the end of 2001. Currently it is one of PIN’s largest missions and it plays an important role in defining PIN´s policies and strategies in relief and development overseas. PIN programs in Afghanistan focus mainly on education and rural development. PIN´s response to the drought which severely struck Northern Afghanistan consists of several complementary projects targeting the most vulnerable population. Therefore PIN seeks for senior experienced emergency coordinator. Emergency coordinator´s main responsibilities: • Overall responsibility for a relief projects – national staff recruitment , implementation • Coordination with other stakeholders • Reporting to the HQ and to donors • Communication with partners and donors • Regular monitoring

Main requirements: • sound experience in relief aid ( CfW programmes and distributions a great advantage ) • sound knowledge of ECHO/ other donors procedures and requirements • knowledge of SPHERE standards • well developed written and oral communication skills • managerial experience • ability to work independently in field and as a member of team • confident and knowledgeable representation • fluency in written and spoken English

People in Need offers: • opportunity for seeing the direct impact and results of your work, • the logistical support and security back-up from a well-established organization in the region,
• salary according to PIN standards, return flight tickets, accommodation and insurance Interested candidates please send your CV and cover letter to Barbora Jancova, HR officer, on email HR@clovekvtisni.cz