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Overview of position
Treatment of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is one of the key components of PND activities serviced through BPHS NGOS. It is primarily implemented in the emergency affected provinces where the prevalence of SAM is high. The services will be expanded as part of emergency response once there is emergency induced SAM cases. Therapeutic nutrition supplies (e.g F-75, F-100 and RUTF) are core elements of the services. PND manage the overall supply chain including forecasting, requesting, distributing, and collecting the reports on a quarterly basis.
Purpose of the post:
The main objective of this assignment is to support PND to manage quality IMAM services delivery as inpatient care and outpatient care. Also, to manage the therapeutic supply and minimize the nutrition supply stock outs through improved nutrition supply management system. The technical assistance will also be responsible for emergency related activities in PND including coordinating with Nutrition cluster.
1. Background Information
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.
Afghanistan Country Office
With more than 20 years of experience in the country, UNOPS Afghanistan focuses on providing maximum support to the people of Afghanistan through delivery of projects and services that improve the lives of people in need. The UNOPS Afghanistan Country Office (AFCO) serves as an organizational mechanism to deliver a range of projects for which UNOPS has been designated as the implementation agency. At present, UNOPS AFCO activities cover a range of sectors including humanitarian, basic human needs, cash for work, infrastructure, development, procurement, and HR services.
The functional objective of UNOPS AFCO is to contribute to improving the lives of girls, boys, men and women living in Afghanistan. The aim of UNOPS AFCO is to provide efficient and cost-effective implementation services on behalf of all our partners to support the humanitarian response and development of the country. UNOPS AFCO’s mission is to exceed the expectations of all stakeholders in the delivery of AFCO services, at all times, in all places, in all circumstances, in order to improve the lives of all Afghans in need.
Project Information Following the political events in Afghanistan in August 2021, the subsequent economic collapse has led to an unprecedented humanitarian crisis putting over 24 million people in immediate need of aid. To provide immediate short-term livelihood opportunities and deliver urgent essential services in rural and urban areas, UNOPS is working with funders to implement a large-scale community resilience program. The initiative aims to reach an estimated 1.1 million households, or 7.5 million Afghans,with livelihoods and income support. In addition, 9 million Afghans in some 6,200 rural communities and 8 cities will benefit from improved access to essential social services through strengthening the capacity of community institutions in inclusive service delivery.
Job-Specific Information
Under the direct supervision of the Team Lead - Rural Component, the Project Management Support - Officer(Regional Operations) is responsible for supporting the effective and successful field level implementation of the community resilience and livelihoods program in the given region.
2. Summary of Key Functions
1. Stakeholder management and communication
2. Project coordination
3. Monitoring and reporting
1. Stakeholder management and communication
● Under delegated authority, represent the UNOPS CRL Rural Component and support all Facilitating Partners (FPs) in the given region to develop realistic and achievable field implementation plans, monitor the plans and provide regular and ad-hoc reports to the CRL team lead rural component.
● Support the FPs of the project in the region in working with communities and with de facto authorities.
● Support the FPs in the region in securing UNOPS approval for various project documents and/or operational requirements in the field as needed.
● Support the management team in grievance redressals related to the project field implementation.
2. Project coordination
● Liaise with key actors to ensure a sound understanding of the project objectives and implementation modalities for the CRL in the given region.
● Coordinate project activities in the given region between project staff, local authorities at the provincial and district levels, and the FPs.
● Monitor and ensure that information is readily available about the achievement of Entry Criteria for Access (ECA) for every community.
● Support the ARTF monitoring agents and headquarters team members in coordinating field visits and monitoring missions.
3. Monitoring and reporting
● Regularly monitor the situation and update the UNOPS Rural team on significant developments in the region of relevance to the project, particularly related to security, new policy directives/ interpretations from local authorities, on women’s inclusion and participation, environmental and social safeguards, access of project and FP staff and monitors to the communities, etc.
3. Impact of Results
The results achieved by the Project Management Support - Officer (Regional Operations) directly impact on the development and performance of the project, in particular the successful implementation of the rural component of the CRL. It confirms UNOPS’ role as a key and trusted partner to the World Bank, and UNOPS’ position as a critical service provider, in all challenging work environments. Given the current political and humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, this project would support the urgent repositioning of AFCO and strengthen UNOPS presence and visibility in Afghanistan, raising the profile of UNOPS in the global humanitarian context.
Monitoring and progress controls will be in accordance with work plans that the Supervisor and incumbent will prepare at the beginning of the assignment.
4. Qualifications and Experience
a. Education
- A first-level university degree (e.g. Bachelor) in development studies, international relations, sociology, management, business administration, or other relevant fields is required.
b. Work experience
- A minimum of 2 years of experience working with regional, provincial or district level authorities and/or communities is required.
- Experience related to the Citizen’s Charter Program is a significant asset.
- Experience working with community elders is an asset.
c. Languages
- Intermediate level (oral and written) in English is required.
- Pashto and/or Dari languages are required.
- Ability to speak the other local language dialects predominant in the region is desirable.
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