Education:
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Management, International Relations, Business Administration, or Agricultural Economics or other job-related fields is required.
Experience:
- With Master’s degree 5 years and with Bachelor’s degree 7 years of professional work experience in supporting project management; including experience in financial/administrative management at national or international level is required;
- Experience in organizing and implementing surveys and/or other related research activities is required;
- Experience in data analysis and report drafting is an asset;
- Experience in implementing CAPI surveys is an asset;
- Knowledge or prior experience in the field of illicit drug use, drug production and/or drug trafficking is an asset;
- Knowledge of UN Policies and procedures and possessing strong diplomatic skills is an advantage;
- Working experience with non-governmental and civil society organizations is an asset;
- Relevant work experience with UNODC or UN is advantage.
Languages:
- Proficiency in written and spoken English and excellent knowledge of Afghanistan’s official languages (Pashto or Dari) are required.
Other Skills:
- Excellent command of MS Office particularly MS Word and MS Excel; and familiarity with UN office systems is preferred.
Functional Competencies:
Knowledge Management and Learning
- Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office;
- In-depth knowledge on development issues;
- Ability to advocate and provide policy advice;
- Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.
Development and Operational Effectiveness
- Ability to lead strategic planning, and reporting;
- Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development
- programmes and projects, mobilize resources;
- Strong IT, KOBO and ODK skills;
- Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side) and affect staff behavioural/attitudinal change.
Professionalism: Knowledge of, and ability to apply financial rules, regulations and procedures in the UN environment. Ability to maintain accurate records, review and interpret a wide variety of data. Ability to identify and resolve data discrepancies and operational problems. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
