NRC is looking for a Camp Management Project Manager to join the Afghanistan mission. The role holder will be responsible for the overall planning and implementation of NRC’s Camp Management projects in Central and East region. He/she will be responsible for the annual planning and implementation of the project according to donor proposals, budgets, Camp Management Strategy, and the technical advice provided by the country office Programme Management Unit.

If you are an influential people leader; who has great interpersonal skills, ability to build constructive and collaborative relationships, and anticipate and balance the needs of varying stakeholders; as well as the ability to meet new challenges and navigate through insecure environments, then this is the role for you! **This position is open to Afghan Nationals only**

What You Will Do

• Strategy development.
• Technical direction and assurance of high quality of projects and documentation.
• Resource and Budget management.
• Line management of staff. Staff capacity building and transfer of skills, training, and support in accordance with capacity gaps and training needs.
• Integration of services in targeted areas.
• Stakeholder engagement and liaison.

What You Will Bring

• Project management experience in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Camp management, protection, community outreach/engagement, community capacity building, and / or community development knowledge and exposure.
• Cash-based interventions and market-based programmes experience.
• Project cycle management expertise.
• People leadership track record.
• Complex, and volatile context exposure, in camps or camp-like settings.
• Afghanistan context exposure and knowledge.
• English fluency, both written and verbal. Knowledge of the local language (Dari and Pashto).

What Makes This Position Attractive?

• The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan is complex, protracted, and worsening. The country is facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis with a risk of systemic collapse and human catastrophe.
• The Central & East Area Office comprises of a diverse and committed team of 400 staff, a portfolio of NOK. 70 million, six thematic areas, emergency responses teams, and two camps in earthquake-response areas.
• This is an opportunity to contribute to the protection and assistance of vulnerable and crisis-affected women, girls, boys, and men. NRC Afghanistan is one of the leading humanitarian response agencies (particularly for Afghans forced to flee), maintaining a presence of 12 offices and over 1,000 staff in 14 provinces across the country.
• The Camp Management projects support the impoverished sudden and protracted urban displaced with an integrated approach to support towards durable solutions, integrated programming, and protective environments. The projects ensure an adequate and accountable protection and assistance response to these displacement-affected communities by establishing mechanisms Mobile Outreach Teams, establishing Community Centres, and establishing and training IDP Community Committees to enhance Communication with Communities, Community Engagement, and Support to Coordination.
• Meaningful work that responds to the diverse needs, priorities, and concerns raised by beneficiary communities. NRC Afghanistan meets immediate humanitarian needs, prevents further displacement, and contributes to durable solutions.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.

What We Offer

• Kabul, Afghanistan duty station.
• 12-month contract duration.
• 30% travel, approximately.
• Grade 8 in NRC’s Salary Scale. NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Key Information – Please Take Note When Applying

• We highly encourage you to learn more about the role: please review the full Job Description here.
• Learn more about NRC’s operation in Afghanistan here.
• Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your experience, employment history, and education in your application.
• Ensure to attach your latest CV.
• Submit your application and CV in English.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport.
• To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official NRC email address.
• This position is open to Afghan Nationals only.
• Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. NRC is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and you meet most, but not all the requirements, we encourage you to apply anyway.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered.
• Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to give detailed feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted.
• For any queries, please email us at [email protected] with “Camp Management Project Manager Central & East Afghanistan” as the subject line.