Technical Head of Program - Afghanistan

• Technical Head of Program Afghanistan
• Duration: 12 months
• Desire Start: January 1st 2026
• Location: Kabul
• Application deadline: September 30th

  Handicap International/Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international solidarity organization, which intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflicts and disasters. Working alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, it acts and speaks out to meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. More info: www.hi.org

  HI is committed to an employment policy in favour of persons with disabilities.

  JOB CONTEXT:

  The HI Afghanistan operating framework is outlined in the operational strategy (\u201cStratop\u201d) 2022-20205. HI is currently involved in different sectors of activities:

  \u00b7       Physical and functional rehabilitation (both on service provision and training \u2013 tech assistance), in development and emergency crisis settings

  \u00b7       Mental Health and Psycho-Social Support (MHPSS)

  \u00b7       Inclusive Humanitarian Assistance \u2013 Inclusive Education \u2013 Inclusive livelihood

  \u00b7       Explosive Ordnance Risk Education

  \u00b7       Atlas shared storage and transportation 

   The central office is in the capital city (Kabul) and hosts the management team (including operations, finance, logistics, human resources, technical unit, humanitarian access and security). 

  HI has five offices located in the different provinces of intervention: Herat, Kunduz, Nimroz, Bamian and Kandahar, are fully operational with dedicated support services and project management teams.  

   HI Afghanistan employs 360 national and 14 international staff and has a budget of 8 million euros. Most fundraising efforts and donor relationships are held at the Kabul level.  

  HI is also part of different fora/coordination bodies (ACBAR, ICCT, HCT, etc.) and a member of several clusters, including health, protection and Co-Chairs the Disability Inclusion Working Group.

  The security and access situation in the Country has improved significantly since the conflict ended; however, security measures remain in place as the context remains unpredictable. 

  International staff share the guesthouses in Kabul. They are spacious, well-equipped, secure, and comfortable, providing adequate living conditions and well-being to the global team, considering the limitations of moving around the city. The guesthouses have sports facilities and common areas for recreational activities. HI in Afghanistan provides a cleaner for the Guesthouses during working days. 

   

  YOUR MISSION:

  Reporting to the Country Director, the Technical Head of Program (THoP) strongly contributes to the development and drives the quality of HI Afghanistan\u2019s programs. He/she ensures projects are impactful, technically sound, and aligned with HI\u2019s mandate and strategy. The position manages a team of specialists (rehabilitation, protection, MHPSS, MEAL, etc.), oversees monitoring and evaluation, and contributes to strategic planning, fundraising, and representation. 

  1. Team Management 

  \u00b7       Lead and support a team of managers and specialists.

  \u00b7       Promote HI\u2019s values, provide clear objectives, and foster innovation.

  \u00b7       Ensure team members\u2019 professional development and compliance with HI policies.  

  2. Strategy & Planning 

  \u00b7       Contribute to the program\u2019s operational strategy (StratOp).

  📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

  ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

  \u00b7       Promote cross-sector synergies and integrate technical priorities into project design.

  \u00b7       Ensure MEAL is fully embedded in programming. 

   

  3. Program Development 

  \u00b7       Support new project design, including needs assessments and partnerships.

  \u00b7       Contribute to fundraising and donor engagement.

  \u00b7       Promote innovation and expansion of HI\u2019s technical areas. 

   

  4. Quality Assurance & Technical Guidance 

  \u00b7       Guarantee technical quality and relevance of projects.

  \u00b7       Provide methodological support to project managers.

  \u00b7       Ensure follow-up of recommendations, evaluations, and audits.

  \u00b7       Strengthen accountability, learning, and knowledge-sharing. 

   

  5. External Representation 

  \u00b7       Represent HI in relevant networks, clusters, and with donors.

  \u00b7       Support advocacy and communication in line with HI strategies. 

   

  6. Emergency Preparedness & Response 

  \u00b7       Lead preparedness planning within the programme.

  \u00b7       Reprioritise activities to ensure rapid, effective response in emergencies 

  Requirements

• Master's degree in one of HI's technical sectors of intervention and/or in international cooperation and/or humanitarian development.

Benefits

At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. https://hi.org/en/join-the-team

If you are resident in the country: local package