Liaison & Security Focal Person

ARWEO is a nonprofit organization with a visionary focus on the rehabilitation and protection of vulnerable communities in Afghanistan. ARWEO has a strategic goal of assisting the lifesaving and immediate needs of the marginalized population including IDPs, refugees, and host communities in eastern, central, northern and central highlands regions. ARWEO has a history of 21 years implemented 86 projects with 65% of projects in Shelter, education, protection, food security, nutrition, and livelihoods. ARWEO is dedicated to transforming the lives of marginalized children including boys and girls, particularly those with immediate education, protection, and humanitarian needs, and those belonging to IDP, refugee, and host communities in the affected provinces of Afghanistan.

Project Background:

ARWEO is implementing the School Feeding Project (SFP) in Nuristan province seven remote districts—Parun, Bargi Matal, Waygal, Nurgram, Du Ab, Mandol, and Kantiva—ARWEO will distribute High Energy Biscuits (HEB) to children’s enrolled in primary schools and Community-Based Education (CBE) classes. The biscuits will be provided daily during school days to address short-term hunger and improve students’ concentration and learning readiness. in the relatively accessible districts of Wama and Kamdesh, ARWEO will implement the Home-Grown School Feeding (Bread+) modality, which engages local bakeries to produce fresh bread. This component will providing a daily bread ration during school days while also supporting local economic activity.

Summary:

The Liaison & Security Focal Person is responsible for effective communication and coordination with government authorities, community leaders, and relevant stakeholders to support smooth implementation of the Project. also ensures safety and security coordination for project staff, operations, and field activities in accordance with the security guidelines of the WFP and the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary focal point for coordination with local authorities, education departments, and community leaders.
• Facilitate communication between the project team and government institutions.
• Support the organization in obtaining necessary permissions, clearances, and documentation required for project implementation.
• Maintain positive relationships with local communities and stakeholders involved in the School Feeding Project.
• Represent the organization in coordination meetings when required.
• Act as the security focal point for project staff and field operations.
• Monitor the security situation in project areas and report any concerns to management.
• Provide regular security updates and briefings to project staff.
• Coordinate staff movement and travel in accordance with security protocols.
• Identify potential security risks related to project activities.
• Assist in preparing incident reports and follow-up actions when necessary.
• Support community engagement to ensure smooth implementation of school feeding activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in–UN Agencies, INGOs, IOs, Donors

•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

•    Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word.

• Good data analysis and reporting skills.
• Good understanding of security risk management.
• Ability to build relationships with government and community stakeholders.

Skills and Competencies

• Problem solving skills
• Fluency in English is required
• Planning and organizing
• Decision-making
• Influencing and leading
• Delegation
• Team work
• Negotiation
• Conflict management
• Adaptability
• Stress tolerance
• Good time management

Core competencies:

• Communications, Collaboration & Teamwork, Judgement & Decision, National Society & Customer Relations, Creativity & Innovation, Building Trust.

Values:

• Respect for Diversity, Integrity, Professionalism, Accountability.

Protection From Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Commitment:

ARWEO has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and abuse. All employees are expected to comply with our PSEA policy. This includes:

• Undergoing PSEA training
• Signing a self-declaration form
• Participating in reference checks that include questions on PSEA
• Reporting any suspected cases of sexual exploitation and abuse

Safeguarding:

• Uphold and promote ARWEOI’s commitment to ensuring the safeguarding and safety of the vulnerable communities we serve.
• Consistent with ARWEO’s safeguarding and protection policies, ensure all people who come into contact with ARWEO are as safe as possible.

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter without educational documents to hr@arweo.org.af

Note: Applications without mentioning the Position Title & Vacancy Number in the subject line of the email will NOT be considered.

Females are particularly encouraged to apply

"The Liaison & Security Focal Person will have to create and maintain an environment which prevents sexual exploitation and abuse and promotes the implementation of the code of conduct"