Geneva Call is one of the world’s leading organizations in the field of humanitarian engagement with AGDAs. Geneva Call is active in 16 contexts worldwide, with offices in all of them, and has developed a humanitarian engagement with more than 170 AGDAs since 2000. “ In situations of armed conflict, Geneva Call, as a neutral, impartial and independent international humanitarian organization, endeavours to strengthen the respect of humanitarian norms and principles by armed groups and de facto authorities, in order to improve the protection of civilians. ” Since Geneva Call began its work more than 20 years ago, we have developed a unique methodology to increase awareness of, and respect for, IHL for the protection of civilians in armed conflict. Geneva Call has a unique and unwavering mission to protect civilians. Whilst other organizations also work to improve awareness of humanitarian norms, Geneva Call is the only organization in the world focused exclusively on creating lasting behavioural change among AGDAs to promote the protection of civilians.

Job Summary

•  Under the supervision of the Project Officer, the Project assistant contributes to the operations of Geneva Call in focused provinces by supporting PO in the implementation and the management of humanitarian engagement-related project(s) according to the program plans, internal procedures, and guidelines as well as donor requirements and security constraints. It is a national position.

The Geneva Call Jobs in Kandahar, (Project Assistant ) will have responsibilities that include:

• Support the Project Officer in the implementation and management of project(s) following the work plan, budget(s), donor requirements, and internal procedures;
• Planning, Coordination & Reporting
• Support the Project Officer in the development of narrative reports of GC events (training, workshops, forums) conducted in the province.
• Prepare reports on all project expenses and available funding, including supporting documents.
• Support the management of safe-keeping of information and knowledge, including the filing of program documents and materials;
• Raise purchase request (PR) for the events implemented in the province and share and follow up on the PR with the Kabul team.
• Ensure the safe transfer of financial documents to Kabul office   
• Upload all activity reports on Kobo and Sysel share.
• Prepare meeting minutes, field mission reports, and risk assessments.
• Organize venues and make other logistical arrangements for GC events (training, workshops, and consultation sessions)
• Support the Project Officer in quality assurance of project implementation and monitoring in accordance with Geneva Call and donor work plans, budget, and procedures;
• Any other task assigned by the Project Officer
• Communications & External relations
• Provide material (photos, videos, stories from the field) about the project and timely reports to showcase project outcomes and achievements;
• Support implementation of communications strategy including ensuring appropriate visibility during activities, campaigns, events and other initiatives.
• Engagement
• In coordination with the Project Officer, engage with local authorities, communities, and organizations regularly
• Assist PO in engaging senior officials and other key stakeholders at the provincial level
• Provide support in arranging meetings, drafting speaking points and messages for GC senior management visiting the province.
• Other Duties
• Ensure adherence to the Geneva Call Code of Conduct, PSEA, anti-corruption and other ethics and compliance policies
• Attend and represent Geneva Call as required at conferences, seminars, and other forums of interest to the organization, as required  

Job Requirment

• Completed Degree of in law or relevant field
• Work experience:
• At least 3 years in a humanitarian/human rights/protection organization working in province and districts
• Prior experience of working with international organisations
• Experience with the organization and delivery of training and awareness raising
• Experience in advocacy developing professional relationships with various stakeholder including armed actors and civil society and working in a neutral and objective manner a strong advantage
• Familiar with humanitarian norms, principles and expert in engagement
• Good stakeholder management
• Understanding of Islamic law is an asset
• Technical skills:
• IT Tools (MS Office, Excel, email);
• Experience in reporting, monitoring and research
• Demonstrable knowledge of issues of humanitarian affairs and humanitarian framework and capacity for in-depth analysis
• Languages:
• Required: Pashto, Dari and English.
• Personal skills:
• Understanding and respect for organizational principles, vision, mission and confidentiality
• Strong logic and organizational skills, flexibility and adaptability to change
• Ability to take responsibility, proactive and efficient functioning, strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a team and multicultural environment;
• Accuracy and reliability, ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Internal relations
• Reports to PO, interacts with Programme team and Admin/Finance/HR in mission
• External relations
• Local and international and national NGOs; field-based stakeholders; communities; state civilian and military authorities
• Organisation/ Structure
• The Project Assistant works under the supervision of the Project Officer.

Submission Guideline

• Important Note:  Our HR team will meticulously evaluate your profile in line with the requirements of the post you have applied for. Since, we receive a good number of applications for all the positions GC advertises, it is not possible to communicate the results of our decisions with every candidate individually. Therefore, only the short-listed candidates will be contacted by the HR team to invite them for written test - and the steps afterwards if they qualify i.e., interview and other assessments as deemed appropriate.

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Country

Afghanistan

City

Qandahar