AFGHANISTAN - MEAL Coordinator (M/F) - KABUL

• Job number: SRH06379
• Status: Employee
• Area of expertise: MEAL
• Position: Missions
• Country: Afghanistan
• Contract Type: Short term contract

  About us

  Desired start date: 1st September 2025
  Duration of the mission: 3 months
  Location: Kabul

  SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL (SI) is an international humanitarian aid association which, since more than 40 years, has been providing assistance to populations affected by armed conflicts and natural disasters by meeting their basic needs for food, water and shelter. Particularly committed to the fight against diseases linked to unsafe water, the leading cause of death in the world, SI's interventions provide expertise in the field of access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, but also in the essential area of food security and livelihoods. Present in 26 countries, the SI teams – 3200 people in total, made up of expatriates, national staff, permanent staff at HQ, and a few volunteers - intervene with professionalism and commitment while respecting cultural norms.

  About the mission

  SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL has resumed its programs in Afghanistan in December 2021 and has initially established a presence in Bamyan, Kapisa, Wardak and Kabul provinces. As of today, activities are implemented in Bamyan, Nimroz, and Farah provinces. With an annual budget of around 4 M EUR. SI currently implements integrated WASH and FSL programs and aims at scaling them up in 2025 and 2026. There are currently 5 grants under implementation (1 CDCS, 2 ECHO, 2 AHF).

  SI is exploring several new programmatic areas, requiring thorough needs assessment to better understand the existing needs and gaps, in order to support SI positioning for 2025/2026.

  About the job

  GENERAL OBJECTIVES Provides methodological support on MEAL and cross-cutting issues, especially design and assessments, M&E plan, quantitative and qualitative data collection, measure of indicators, « do no harm » analysis, ... etc.
  Contributes to institutional knowledge building and improvement of MEAL methods and techniques;

  ISSUES AND SPECIFIC CHALLENGES Complex relationship with authorities
  Travel across several provinces to conduct assessments.
  Broad Programme covering various thematic areas (emergency response, WASH, environment/climate change, gender… etc.)

  PRIORITIES ON THE 2-3 FIRST MONTHS Conduct multi-sector needs assessment in coordination with partner INGOs (including methodology, training, data collection, analysis, final report and recommendations…etc.)
  Build the capacity of the MEAL TEAM on all aspects of needs assessment.

  SECURITY CONSTRAINTS The security situation in Afghanistan remains unstable and unpredictable. Although the Taliban took control in 2021, ending the previous conflict, groups like the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) still pose significant threats, especially in cities like Kabul. The Taliban’s policies, including restrictions on women, have drawn international criticism. Foreign organizations face increasing administrative barriers, and there has been few raids on compounds in recent months.

  Your profile

  DIPLOMAS AND EXPERIENCE

  Master degree in Economics, Statistics, social sciences, etc.

• Experience in the humanitarian sector : 3-4 years

SKILLS

TECHNICAL SKILLS

TRANSVERSAL SKILLS

LANGUAGES 1. Fluent English 2. Dari would be an advantage 3. Pashto would be an advantage

SI will offer you

A salaried position:
According to experience, starting from EUR 2860 gross per month (2600 base salary + 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly Per Diem of USD 600.

SI also covers accommodation costs and travel expenses between the expatriate's country of origin and the place of assignment.

Breaks: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of 7 working days every two months (with a USD 850 break allowance, allocated by Sl). To these breaks periods, SI grants one (1) additional rest day per month worked.

Insurance package: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which refunds all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.

LIVING CONDITIONS: Living conditions in Kabul are generally comfortable, with access to essential goods and services. Alcohol consumption is prohibited in Afghanistan. While the security situation can be tense at times and travel may be restricted, social life is possible with access to restaurants, other NGO compounds, and even sport classes.
Living conditions in the field are more basic, with harsher weather conditions and greater isolation. Security levels can vary by region, with some areas having less restrictive measures. Both men and women are expected to dress according to local cultural norms, including women wearing long clothes and a headscarf in public spaces.

Application process

Do you recognize yourself in this description? If yes, please send us your CV and cover letter!

Please note that CV-only applications will not be considered, and that the vacancy may close before the deadline.

Thank you for your understanding.

To learn more about Sl: www.solidarites.org

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Solidarités International is an equitable employer committed to find all forms of discrimination. SI will ever ask for any remuneration to take part in a recruitment process.