PIN is a Czech non-governmental, non-profit organization founded on the ideals of humanism, freedom, equality, and solidarity. Human dignity and freedom are fundamental values, and we believe that people anywhere in the world should have the right to make decisions about their own lives and share the rights expressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

People in Need’s Afghanistan country programme started in November 2001, providing emergency food distribution in mountainous areas of the central highlands. 20 years later, the programme has visibly grown and diversified, but continues to promote PIN’s core values: envisioning a world where people are free to make decisions about their lives; a world where people are not restricted by an un-free society, poverty, a lack of education, or discrimination. Today, we work along the humanitarian and development spectrum, providing immediate aid supporting the most vulnerable in Afghanistan to find long-term solutions to the challenges they face.

Purpose of the Role

The Field Officer, under the field direction of the Project Manager, is responsible for supporting the quality implementation of assigned humanitarian project activities. The Field Officer will engage directly with communities and vulnerable households and be responsible for upholding the Core Humanitarian Standards and PIN quality standards. They are required to be proactive and use their initiative to ensure that the assigned tasks and activities are conducted and completed in an efficient and timely manner and that any issues in doing so are reported to the Project Manager. The Field Officer is a core project team member and key to achieving project objectives, in line with the project approach, method and plan, and represent PIN in the highest of standards with community members and supported persons.

The Field Officer is responsible for supporting the delivery of assigned projects through each phase of implementation: project preparation, beneficiary selection, distribution preparation, distribution, and project close. Through all of these phases the Field Officer is required to uphold quality standards in relation to Accountability to Affected Persons, Core Humanitarian Standards, Protection and Safeguarding, and data protection of communities and project beneficiaries. 

Project Preparation and development of data collection tools

Participate in PIN induction and training sessions to inform quality project delivery in line with CHS

Support the Project Manager in preparing and readying tools, materials and equipment for field works

Ensure full understanding of, and ability to communicate, PINs Community Feedback and Response Mechanism, Safeguarding standards and Covid-19 prevention messages.

Ensure full understanding of, and ability to follow the Standard Operating Procedures for Beneficiary Selection, Distribution and Communicating with Communities, and Core Humanitarian Standards.

Ensure you are fully clear and aware of all field plans, Covid-19 precaution procedure and security protocols

Ensure all assessment and data collection works are undertaken in the most accurate way to avoid downstream quality issues.

Beneficiary identification and Selection

Participate in training on beneficiary selection guideline, process and standards

Ensure ability to use tools and equipment distributed to support beneficiary selection process

With the Project Manager under their supervision, engage with local community structures and beneficiary selection committee to initiate and secure community acceptance

Under the direction of the Project Manager and in line with beneficiary selection SOP, CHS and other operating procedures undertake house-to-house visits and conduct FGD to identify eligible project beneficiaries

Ensure accurate and timely collection of quality data in a transparent and respectful manner, including guarantee that data is uploaded at the end of each day’s work and numbers reported to the Project Manager

Respect the confidentially of peoples’ personal data and information in line with PIN policies

Distribution of assistance to beneficiaries

Support the Project Manager and logistics to prepare items for distribution including distribution paper work

Support the Project Manager in communication with selected beneficiaries to ensure they are aware of how to and able to receive their assistance in a safe and timely manner

Support the Project Manager in the preparation of project distribution sites, observing all Covid-19 and security protocols always and supporting the clear and accessible messaging of PINs CFRM and protection against sexual exploitation messaging.

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, play a key role in the distribution of assistance to beneficiaries in line with PIN SOPs, Core Humanitarian Standards and maintain protection measures for community members, beneficiaries and staff members, and distribution day protocols.

Ensure accurate recording of distribution data and information at the end of each day’s distributions

Raise any challenges or problems with the Project Manager in an appropriate way and in good time

Be able to remain calm under high pressure and resolve beneficiary questions and concerns in a calm and respectful manner

Reporting and Compliance

Where feasible and appropriate liaise with other humanitarian actors on the ground to ensure principled and coordinated awareness raising and delivery informing the Project Manager of any key information  

Represent the organization with the project beneficiaries and other stakeholders in line with PIN and Core Humanitarian Standards 

In discussion and close coordination with the Project Manager support in access negotiations in target areas 

Provide real-time information on the field situation including but not limited to security, access, needs, health 

Adhere to and encourage others to comply with safety and security advisory, procedures and protocols always, and raise any safety or security concerns in an appropriate and safe manner, immediately.

Adhere to all project operating procedures

Ensure documentation in compliance with internal and rules and regulations are completed and submitted in a timely manner

Taking photos/video clips during assessment/distribution when requested and on receipt of informed documented consents from subjects.

Other programme support

Support the Programme Unit in timely communication with selected beneficiaries to ensure they are aware of how to and are able to receive their assistance in a safe and timely manner  

On request of PIN participate in joint assessments in support of humanitarian project positioning and wider benefit of the vulnerable people in need of support

Essential requirements

Must have a university degree

Minimum 2 years demonstrated experience implementing humanitarian response in the county.

Demonstrated experience working closely with local communities and various stakeholders in the field

Demonstrated experience conducting assessments using Kobo and very good attention to detail

Understanding of and proven experience in addressing implementation challenges

Demonstrated experience in conducting distributions in line with humanitarian principles

Demonstrated experience working closely with local communities and where it exists to mitigate tensions

Demonstrated understanding and experience of gender and protection mainstreaming

Demonstrated experience, ability and confidence to travel in different parts in the province

Excellent Pashto/Dari/Uzbaki

Practical application of English language

Working knowledge of MicroSoft Excel and MicroSoft Word

Desired qualification/experience

Understanding of humanitarian standard and principles 

Experience in cash voucher programming

Demonstrated experience working in NFI, cash, protection response 

Demonstrated in depth understanding of the local context  

Experience in negotiating access with various stakeholders 

Your CV and cover letter should contain the information and highlight your experience specifically for this position. Applicants who meet the qualifications and requirements for the mentioned position will be selected on a rolling basis, with the last date for applications being December 25, 2023, midnight.

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