RIZ is a management consulting international firm in Afghanistan, United Arab Emirates, and Pakistan. We have a strong and proven track record working in the areas of organizational development, third-party monitoring services, capacity building, strategic planning, facilitation, and communications. As an organization, we use modern management theories and tools, combined with practical experiences in our interventions, and data. We also place a strong emphasis on privacy and client confidentiality. Our presence has grown to international markets, with a diverse client base covering international aid agencies, private philanthropists, multi/bilateral organizations, government, and the private sector.

• Advise and support NEOC Director with oversight and management of NEOC, including effective functioning of working groups, and coordination and communication with REOCs, PHDs, and other relevant MoPH and Government departments.
• Manage and utilize technical expertise of partners and other available entities for developing strategic direction and taking informed decision by the core group lead by NEOC director
• Support NEOC in development of National Emergency Action Plan (NEAP)
• Support NEOC on tracking progress against NEAP and providing input into course corrections
• Prepare for internal and external oversight and advisory forums, including Technical Advisory Group, Independent Monitoring board, Polio Oversight Board and other polio program related meetings and forums.
• Maintain awareness of programmatic issues related to the polio eradication across Afghanistan, identify gaps in effective implementation, and advise the NEOC Director and Core Group.
• Undertake tasks as assigned by NEOC Director and Core Group

·       Doctoral or Masters degree in Medicine, public Health, and/or health Management 

·       At least 10 years experience in technical and/or management position in a public health program

·       Ability to work within a team and excel at collaboration

·       Ability to design and implement innovative approaches

·       Excellent communication and presentation skills and Afghan languages as well as English language.

·       Proper judgement skill in resolving issues.

·       Being professional, disciplined and transparent.

·       Able to cope with stress and meet deadlines.

·       Flexible in working hours and working on off-days.

.        Positive, proactive, and motivation attitude

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter, with the position name (Senior Technical Advisor) including reference number in the subject line, by email to rizafhr89@gmail.com.

Please note that applications received after the closing date and without Subject line will not be given consideration. Only shortlisted candidates whose application respond to the above criteria will be contacted for a test/interview.