DISTRICT COORDINATOR (DC)

District Coordinator (DC)

Job Information:

Background:

Hand in Hand Afghanistan (HiH Af) is a not-for-profit organization based in Afghanistan. It started operations in 2007. HiH Af is part of the international Hand in Hand (HiH) network of independent organizations, working together towards a shared vision to alleviate poverty through job creation. The overall Hand in Hand mission is to promote the economic and social empowerment of women, by supporting the creation of sustainable enterprises, improved livelihoods and jobs.

Hand in Hand Afghanistan has implemented projects funded by DFID, European Commission, CAFOD, WFP, GIZ, USAID, Sida, Australian Embassy in Kabul ,Hilti Foundation and Hand in Hand International through its main office in Kabul and regional office in Mazar-e-Sharif.

The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) will implement Women Economic Empowerment Rural Development Program (WEE-RDP) in 76 districts covering all 34 provinces of Afghanistan. WEE-RDP promotes women’s economic empowerment through strong financially sustainable and self-managed community institutions, improved income, sustainable enterprises, and developing increased access to finance and markets.

Hand in Hand Afghanistan is shortlisted to submit a proposal as Facilitating Partner (FP) to Provide Implementation Support for Community Mobilization and Institutions Development for Sare-e-Pul and Samangan Provinces.

In advertising this position, Hand in Hand is aiming to identify and select a qualified candidate for the above mentioned position, his/ her CV will become part of a bid for WEE-RDP proposal. The selected candidate will be awarded the contract if the proposal is accepted and the candidate is also approved by the donor.

Key Responsibilities:

The District Coordinator (DC) will be based at the district and shall manage all activities of the WEE-RDP Project initiative at the district, which includes, representation and leadership, manage the implementation of project activities focused in the district.

• District Coordinator will be responsible as overall in charge for conducting all programs activities in the district, which includes (but not limited to) representation, management, needs assessment, monitoring, logistics, finance and administration. S/He manages her/his team to achieve the program objectives at the district level.
• The District Coordinator (DC) will be responsible for leading, providing direction, supporting and managing of DOs, SOs, and program activities at district level.

Job Requirement:

• Minimum a Bachelor degree from any recognized university in Social Science, economics, business administration.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in managing Saving Groups or and Community Groups as tools or means for economic empowerment.

Submission Guidelines:

Interested applicant should submit his/ her application comprises of one page cover letter explaining his / her interest and suitability for the position along with updated CV.

The application should send via email to: rukai.amiry@handinhand.org.af and jobs@handinhand.org.af, please note that, applications received after the closing date (May 15, 2019) will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates whose application meets the above criteria will be contacted for interview.

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