Technical Project Officer

Position Title: Technical Project Officer

2025-05-03 Herat Full Time 8

Job Location:	Herat
Nationality:	Afghan
Category:	Health Care
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	As per organization salary scale
Vacancy Number:	RHDO-0010-025
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Ghurayan Distirct

Organization:	Relief humanitarian Development Organization (RHDO)
Years of Experience:	Minimum of 3 years of experience in public health, particularly in drug demand reduction or community health projects
Contract Duration:	Project base
Gender:	Male/Female
Education:	Medical degree / Specialization in Infectious Diseases & master’s degree (MHP) will be preferred.
Close date:	2025-05-03

About Relief humanitarian Development Organization (RHDO):

Relief Humanitarian and Development Organization (RHDO) is a nongovernmental, non- religious, non-political, non-profit and non-military organization, working for development of Afghanistan through implementation of health, community development and capacity development/research projects was established in February 2014 and is registered with the Ministry of Economics under registration No 3121. is also registered in Ministry of Public health under registration # 504. is registered in Ministry of Women affairs under registration # 751 aims to contribute to the development of Afghanistan through provision of developmental and humanitarian services in public health, training and capacity building of Afghans in healthcare disciplines and skills starts to realize its vision through implementable, context-specific, technically sound and practically achievable approaches. These approaches are: (1) to design and implement the community development programs; (2) to provide primary and secondary health services according to the standards of the MOPH; and (3) to build capacities and skills of ordinary Afghanistan residences and professional of health sector.

Job Descriptions:

Position Overview

The Drug Demand Reduction Technical Project Officer is responsible for supporting RHDO's drug demand reduction initiatives, working directly within community programs aimed at reducing substance abuse. This role involves planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs that address the root causes of substance misuse, with a focus on prevention, education, treatment, and rehabilitation. The Project Officer will work closely with local communities, healthcare providers, and stakeholders to ensure program success and positive community impact.

Key Responsibilities

Program Planning and Development
- Assist in the development of demand reduction strategies and intervention programs.
- Conduct community assessments to identify areas and populations at high risk of substance misuse.
- Design, adapt, and implement educational materials and resources for awareness and prevention.
Project Implementation
- Coordinate and manage day-to-day project activities, ensuring compliance with RHDO standards.
- Facilitate workshops, training, and awareness sessions with community leaders, educators, and health professionals.
- Work with healthcare facilities to improve treatment and rehabilitation services for individuals struggling with substance abuse.
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Develop metrics and tools for evaluating program effectiveness, collecting data on key indicators.
- Analyze data to measure program impact, identifying areas for improvement and reporting on progress.
- Ensure accurate documentation and timely reporting to donors, stakeholders, and RHDO management.
Stakeholder and Community Engagement
- Foster relationships with local community leaders, healthcare providers, and NGOs for collaborative efforts.
- Act as an RHDO representative in meetings, conferences, and workshops related to drug demand reduction.
- Engage families and community members in support networks for individuals undergoing treatment.
Capacity Building
- Conduct training sessions for local staff and community volunteers on prevention, harm reduction, and rehabilitation practices.
- Provide technical assistance and guidance to healthcare and social services personnel involved in drug demand reduction.
Advocacy and Policy Support
- Assist in advocating for drug demand reduction policies at local and national levels.
- Support RHDO in preparing reports and policy recommendations to improve public health approaches to substance misuse.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications and Requirements

Medical Doctor, Degree in Public Health, is preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in public health, particularly in drug demand reduction or community health projects.
Demonstrated understanding of substance misuse issues in Afghanistan and experience working with high-risk populations.
Strong project management skills with experience in implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs.
Proficiency in local languages (Dari and Pashto) and strong communication skills in English.
Ability to travel frequently to project sites and engage with diverse communities.

Key Competencies

Analytical Skills: Ability to collect and analyze program data to make informed decisions.
Communication: Strong written and verbal skills to convey program goals and findings.
Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding of local customs and values, particularly regarding substance misuse stigma.
Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing project needs and work in challenging environments.
Teamwork: Collaborative spirit, comfortable working as part of a diverse team to achieve program goals.
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
Strong organizational, able to exercise sound judgment and proactive problem-solver
Good understanding of the project cycle and teamwork.
Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and ensure high quality work.
Capacity building and team building/motivational skills.
Flexible and able to work in a dynamic and diverse environment.

Submission Guidelines:

Submission Guideline:

While sending your CV & Cover letter, please mention the vacancy number, position and location in the subject line, application received after the closing date and without subject line will not be given consideration.
Only short-listed candidates whose application responds to the above criteria will be contacted for written test.