Hiring Organization: CARE
Job Location: Afghanistan
Expected Travel : up to 30%
Job Location: Afghanistan
Expected Travel : up to 30%
Type of Contract : International
Language Requirement : English
Language Requirement : English
Employee Duration : Active Full-Time
CARE is seeking an Operations and Resilience Advisor (ORA) to support CARE International in Afghanistan. This person will have the responsibility of developing strategies to work safely within their program environments, maintain accesses to program areas, reduce operational risks faced by staff, develop the capacity of national counterparts in the CARE Afghanistan Risk Management Unit and prepare robust contingency plans for incident and crisis response. This will be achieved by maintaining a pragmatic and operational posture that enables and supports CARE’s vision and mission in Afghanistan, whilst fostering an inclusive risk managed culture for health and safety amongst staff.
The Operations and Resilience Advisor will report to the Country Director, with close daily interaction and engagement with the Regional Security Manager Country Leadership Team, on which s/he is a member. The ORA will directly manage the CARE Afghanistan Risk Management Unit (RMU), and will also manage the ongoing review, development and implementation of the Country Office Risk Management Plan and associated budget.
The person in this role will support and maintain safety advisories and operating procedures which are in line with the CARE International Principles. In supporting CARE in Afghanistan to achieve its mission, the ORA will advise management on a range of best practices. S/he will demonstrate a high level of socio-cultural, political and economic understanding of the context where CARE works. S/he will also develop a solid working knowledge of CARE's programs and have a strong understanding of humanitarian programming approaches.
This is an unaccompanied position based in Kabul, Afghanistan with up to 30% travel to the field in locations which are approved for international staff travel. Travel within Kabul city is by armored vehicle only.
International staff live within secured premises at the CARE offices and accommodation is within single occupancy apartments. Access to restaurants and other external venues is almost completely prohibited due to security conditions, but visits to other NGO/UN compounds is possible. There is a strong R&R system in place. Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) is compulsory for this position.
Responsibilities:
CARE is seeking an Operations and Resilience Advisor (ORA) to support CARE International in Afghanistan. This person will have the responsibility of developing strategies to work safely within their program environments, maintain accesses to program areas, reduce operational risks faced by staff, develop the capacity of national counterparts in the CARE Afghanistan Risk Management Unit and prepare robust contingency plans for incident and crisis response. This will be achieved by maintaining a pragmatic and operational posture that enables and supports CARE’s vision and mission in Afghanistan, whilst fostering an inclusive risk managed culture for health and safety amongst staff.
The Operations and Resilience Advisor will report to the Country Director, with close daily interaction and engagement with the Regional Security Manager Country Leadership Team, on which s/he is a member. The ORA will directly manage the CARE Afghanistan Risk Management Unit (RMU), and will also manage the ongoing review, development and implementation of the Country Office Risk Management Plan and associated budget.
The person in this role will support and maintain safety advisories and operating procedures which are in line with the CARE International Principles. In supporting CARE in Afghanistan to achieve its mission, the ORA will advise management on a range of best practices. S/he will demonstrate a high level of socio-cultural, political and economic understanding of the context where CARE works. S/he will also develop a solid working knowledge of CARE's programs and have a strong understanding of humanitarian programming approaches.
This is an unaccompanied position based in Kabul, Afghanistan with up to 30% travel to the field in locations which are approved for international staff travel. Travel within Kabul city is by armored vehicle only.
International staff live within secured premises at the CARE offices and accommodation is within single occupancy apartments. Access to restaurants and other external venues is almost completely prohibited due to security conditions, but visits to other NGO/UN compounds is possible. There is a strong R&R system in place. Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) is compulsory for this position.
Responsibilities:
Management of the CARE Afghanistan Risk Management Unit (CARMU)
Analysis, Planning and Preparation
Procedures and Protocols
Incident and Crisis Management
Capacity Building
Advise and Report
Promote cross regional collaboration, sharing of ideas and initiatives and operational best practice with Country Offices in ARMU or the broader CARE network
Ensure CARE’s stance on Protection, Sexual, Harassment Exploitation and Abuse [PSHEA] is monitored and adhered to by both staff and our Partners and individuals/organizations held accountable for violation
Additional tasks as defined by the Country Director or Regional Security Manager CARE Afghanistan
Qualifications:
Analysis, Planning and Preparation
Procedures and Protocols
Incident and Crisis Management
Capacity Building
Advise and Report
Promote cross regional collaboration, sharing of ideas and initiatives and operational best practice with Country Offices in ARMU or the broader CARE network
Ensure CARE’s stance on Protection, Sexual, Harassment Exploitation and Abuse [PSHEA] is monitored and adhered to by both staff and our Partners and individuals/organizations held accountable for violation
Additional tasks as defined by the Country Director or Regional Security Manager CARE Afghanistan
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to humanitarian work or risk management or equivalent field/operational experience
5 years of experience in assisting international organizations in developing countries, to manage staff and safet
5 years of experience working in an international organization
5 years of experience working in complex and hazardous environments
Strong assessment, evaluation and planning skills
Demonstrable expertise of Humanitarian risk management
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong demonstrated inter-personal skills in a multi-cultural environment
Ability to make good judgment on staff safety and provide appropriate advice
Demonstrated ability to manage under stressful conditions
Strong ability to analyze and understand complex situations and translate these into specific policy advice
Recognized certificate in risk management and adult training desired.
5 years of experience in assisting international organizations in developing countries, to manage staff and safet
5 years of experience working in an international organization
5 years of experience working in complex and hazardous environments
Strong assessment, evaluation and planning skills
Demonstrable expertise of Humanitarian risk management
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong demonstrated inter-personal skills in a multi-cultural environment
Ability to make good judgment on staff safety and provide appropriate advice
Demonstrated ability to manage under stressful conditions
Strong ability to analyze and understand complex situations and translate these into specific policy advice
Recognized certificate in risk management and adult training desired.