The Organization for Humanitarian Assistance (OHA) is a non-profit, non-governmental, and non-political organization based in Afghanistan, founded on January 12, 1994. As a cooperative partner of the United Nations and various international organizations, OHA focuses on implementing developmental and humanitarian projects primarily in the southern region of Afghanistan.

OHA is dedicated to advancing sustainable development goals (SDGs) while upholding key humanitarian principles, including participation, transparency, and accountability. Its mission is to alleviate suffering, raise awareness, and empower individuals to achieve self-employment and self-sufficiency at the village, district, and city levels. This approach aims to enhance both rural and urban economies and livelihoods through collaboration with donors and local communities.

The organization operates in several key areas, including:

• Irrigation: Developing canals, culverts, bridges, and flood protection systems.
• Education: Establishing schools, promoting literacy, and conducting awareness campaigns.
• Road Infrastructure: Constructing and enhancing road networks.
• Capacity Building: Providing management training and vocational education.
• Drinking Water: Drilling wells and expanding water supply systems.
• Health Systems: Building healthcare infrastructure.
• Humanitarian Assistance: Offering support during both natural and man-made disasters.

Through these initiatives, OHA works to foster community resilience and improve the overall quality of life for individuals across Afghanistan.

1. Position Summary

The Field Monitor will support the effective implementation, monitoring, and reporting of activities under the Women Empowerment Hubs (WEHs) in Kandahar Province. The role involves direct field visits, data collection, beneficiary verification, activity monitoring, documenting progress, ensuring adherence to project standards, and providing timely feedback to the MEAL Officer and Project Manager. The Field Monitor ensures that project activities are carried out in accordance with UN Women and OHA guidelines, principles, and community engagement standards.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular field visits to the two WEHs to monitor project activities, training sessions, community engagement initiatives, and service delivery.
• Track and verify beneficiary participation, attendance, and eligibility in accordance with project criteria.
• Ensure that all activities adhere to UN protection principles.
• Monitor the condition, functionality, and use of WEH facilities, equipment, and materials.
• Identify challenges, gaps, or delays in field activities and report them promptly to the MEAL Officer/Project Manager.
• Support the quality implementation of livelihood, capacity-building, psychosocial support, and women empowerment activities.

• Collect quantitative and qualitative data through surveys, interviews, FGDs, observation checklists, monitoring forms, and digital tools.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of field visits, activity reports, attendance forms, and beneficiary data.
• Assist the MEAL team in conducting baseline, midline, and endline assessments.
• Document success stories, lessons learned, and case studies showcasing women’s empowerment results.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly monitoring reports and submit them on time.

• Work closely with WEH staff, trainers, community shuras, elders, and women participants to support smooth operations.
• Facilitate communication between project staff, beneficiaries, and local stakeholders.
• Support safe and culturally appropriate engagement with women and girls in the target communities.
• Help coordinate community awareness events, skill development trainings, and outreach activities.

• Ensure all activities comply with UN Women’s guidelines, including protection, and safeguarding standards.
• Promote and uphold OHA’s accountability mechanisms, including handling of complaints and feedback at the community level.
• Immediately report any safeguarding concerns or incidents according to OHA procedures.
• Ensure that all project materials and resources are used responsibly and transparently.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
• High school diploma with relevant experience may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in field monitoring, community mobilization, MEAL, or project implementation in humanitarian/development programs.
• Experience working on women's empowerment, gender equality, protection, or livelihood projects is an asset.
• Previous experience with UN agencies, INGOs, or NGOs is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Kandahar context and ability to work respectfully within cultural norms.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong monitoring, observation, and reporting skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with women, community members, and local stakeholders.
• Basic skills in data collection tools (paper forms, Excel, Kobo, ODK, etc.).
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and travel frequently to field sites.
• Strong ethics, integrity, and commitment to safeguarding.
• Fluency in Pashto; Dari is an advantage; basic English is preferred.

4. Key Attributes

• Respectful attitude and gender-sensitive approach.
• High level of reliability, punctuality, and professionalism.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong teamwork and cultural sensitivity.
• Willingness to work in challenging field environments.

5. Working Conditions

• Based in Kandahar with daily or frequent travel to both Women Empowerment Hubs.
• Regular interaction with women participants, trainers, community members, and project staff.
• Requires flexibility, field mobility, and adherence to safety guidelines.

To apply for this position, please use OHA's online recruitment system. You can access the application by clicking the link below or by copying the link into a new tab and following the provided instructions to complete your application.

Link: http://69.197.177.211/Vacancy/VacancyList_Description?_id=13