Economic Recovery & Development Officer (Only Female) (Bamyan, Afghanistan)

• Maintain accurate records of all field and program activities undertaken. Conduct field visits to monitor activities and provide technical guidance and support as required. Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as required by the donor. Provide ongoing supervision, support, mentoring and guidance to CSO staff to ensure service delivery meets the highest quality standards and adheres to livelihood best practice and guiding principles. Participate in internal program and external coordination meetings. Provide mentoring, coaching and capacity building to CSOs staff as needed. Pay visits to the project and CSOs’ sites. Provide technical support to SCOs for smooth implementation of the project. Participate in the facilitation and implementation of beneficiaries’ need assessment surveys and develop action plans based on the data analysis. Provide inputs to the IEC materials to CSOs for trainings and public awareness raising.

Specific Duties:

• Work with the field and main office team members to gather the required data and inputs for the weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual and other adhoc reports as required by IRC program, grants and other departments. Perform document review for completeness, accuracy, and clarity of documentation submitted by social workers. Collaborate with and keep the Program Manager appraised of operational issues, staffing, resources, and program needs, and highlight any key information necessary to ensure services remain relevant to women and girls.  Participate in meetings with team members, members of other departments within IRC and with CSOs and provide inputs as needed. Conduct at least one quarterly field visit to monitor, supervise and verify project activities and staff and prepare reports and recommended corrective actions. Prepare capacity building materials in close collaboration with other ERD team members and other IRC departments. Conduct capacity building trainings and events for field team members and for the staff of CSOs. Take active parts in internal and external meetings and prepare meeting notes for sharing with the relevant colleagues for taking the required actions. Any other job related duty as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity, and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
The IRC opened the country program in Afghanistan in 1988. Our programs span the range from humanitarian relief to early recovery and development activities, focusing on child protection, education, economic wellbeing, health, and power. The IRC works in 10 provinces throughout Afghanistan, among which some of the most security volatile, and employs over 1000 staff.

• Education: University Graduated (Business/ Agriculture/)
• Years of Experience: 2-4 years relevant experience in livelihoods, report writing, and project supervision or management.
• Skills: Training skills, community engagement skills, report writing and communication skills
• Technical Competency: Proven experience in mentoring, coaching, monitoring, and training delivery.
• Communication and reporting skills: The candidate is required to have proven experience in report writing.  
• Fluency in Pashto or Dari and English is required.
• Computer skills (including MS Word, Excel, Access, and internet) is required. Ability to work closely, professionally, and constructively with all others regardless of nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, race, tribe, or cultural background is required.