Afghanistan

Country of Opportunity
Afghanistan
Duration of Assignment
3 months
Type of Appointment
Temporary Assignments
Closing Date
Contact Email
zgulam@iom.int
Apply here!

General Information

Name of host institution: National Water Affairs Regulation Authority (NWARA)

Address of host institution: Dar-ul-Aman Road, Sanatorium, Kabul City, Afghanistan

Background Information about Host Institution

The National Water Affairs Regulation Authority (NAWAR) formerly known as the Ministry of Energy and Water (MEW) was established in early 2020 based on a presidential decree whose mandate is to manage and control water resources, establish and improve water resources infrastructures, provide maintenance and service to existing water resources structures in the country.
In accordance with the Water Law, NWARA is responsible for the Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), feasibility studies, technical surveys, design, supervision and construction of all hydraulic structures including dams, main canals, intakes, drains, canal linings and rivers embankments across the country. At the same time, using the principles of IWRM, the establishment of water resources management institutions and geographical divisions of the country into five (5) main River Basins (RBs) and 35 sub RBs, maintenance of new structures and facilities including traditional systems, are the main tasks of this authority.

Vision:

Water resources are developed and managed through the IWRM approach in the country in such a way that sustainable economic and social development is achieved through continuous use of water resources, improved living standards, reduced poverty and safe water for present and future generations of the country is guaranteed.

Mission:

  • Leading the water sector of the country.
  • Establishment of general policies and determination of strategic axes.
  • Develop and establish laws and regulations about water resources management.
  • Design and implement national programs for the development and management of water resources.

Position Information

Title of Position: Integrated Water Resources Management Expert

Organizational unit/ Department: General Directorate of Water Management

Duration of assignment: 3 months

From: April 2021 until July 2021

Objectives of Assignment

The main objectives of the assignment are:

  • Assessment of Legal framework of International RBOs
  • Organizational set – up and bodies of International RBOs and its applicability for Afghanistan
  • Mandate of RBOs
  • Financing Mechanism of RBOs
  • Data and information Management mechanism of RBOs
  • Mechanism for joint operation of economic projects on shared waters of RBOs.

Output/Deliverables

  • Create an educational manual of bilateral, trilateral and International River Basin Organizations (RBOs)
  • Develop mechanism for data management and sharing
  • Develop mechanism for organizational set – up of RBOs
  • Develop mechanism for financing of the RBOs
  • Develop benefits /costs sharing mechanism for RBOs.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Responsible for the review of international RBOs policy documents
  • Create methodology for the assessment of legal frameworks of international RBOs
  • Analysis the benefit / cost sharing mechanism of international RBOs
  • Propose capacity building programs/initiatives for the staff of the directorate.
  • Any other task assigned by the Water Allocation Director.

Competencies

a. Behavioural

  • Problem solving.
  • Able to Communicate effectively.
  • Responding sensitivity.
  • Competency of Self-improvement.
  • Decision-Maker.
  • Creative thinking.

b. Technical

  • Training and Development.
  • Data Management and analysis.
  • Analytical thinking.
  • Programming Language skills.

Education and Experience

  • A Master’s degree in Integrated Water Resources Management, Water Resources Engineering and Environmental economics. A PhD degree is preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in RBOs development and in water resources management
  • Knowledge of GIS is required.

Language Requirements

  • Fluency in English is required.

Country of Opportunity
Afghanistan
Duration of Assignment
3 months
Type of Appointment
Temporary Assignments
Closing Date
Contact Email
zgulam@iom.int
Apply here!

General Information

Name of host institution: National Water Affairs Regulation Authority (NWARA)

Address of host institution: Dar-ul-Aman Road, Sanatorium, Kabul City, Afghanistan

Background Information about Host Institution

The National Water Affairs Regulation Authority (NAWAR) formerly known as the Ministry of Energy and Water (MEW) was established in early 2020 based on presidential decree whose mandate is to manage and control water resources, establish and improve water resources infrastructures, provide maintenance and service to existing water resources structures in the country.
In accordance with the Water Law, NWARA is responsible for the Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), feasibility studies, technical surveys, design, supervision and construction of all hydraulic structures including dams, main canals, intakes, drains, canal linings and rivers embankments across the country. At the same time, using the principles of IWRM, the establishment of water resources management institutions and geographical divisions of the country into five (5) main River Basins (RBs) and 35 sub RBs, maintenance of new structures and facilities including traditional systems, are the main tasks of this authority.

Vision:

Water resources are developed and managed through the IWRM approach in the country in such a way that sustainable economic and social development is achieved through continuous use of water resources, improved living standards, reduced poverty and safe water for present and future generations of the country is guaranteed.

Mission:

  • Leading the water sector of the country.
  • Establishment of general policies and determination of strategic axes.
  • Develop and establish laws and regulations about water resources management.
  • Design and implement national programs for the development and management of water resources.

Position Information

Title of Position: Water Allocation Specialist

Organizational unit/ Department: Water Allocation Directorate

Duration of assignment: 3 months

Objectives of Assignment

The main objectives of the assignment are:

  • Help the Water Allocation Directorate to enhance its capacity for transforming its service delivery from a traditional irrigation to a water resources distribution that holistically mange water resources.
  • Establish a detailed roadmap for the essential activities of Water Allocation Directorate.
  • Establish a guideline mechanism for the analysis of economic return of irrigation water resources.
  • A situational analysis of demand and supply for irrigation water.
  • Carry out situational analysis for domestic water pricing and allocation services.
  • Establish plans, procedures, and mechanisms for water tariffs in different water usage sectors.
  • Establishment of data bank for supply and demand of irrigation water.

Output/Deliverables

  • Water allocation modelling of a sub-river basin for irrigation, preferably using WEAP model.
  • Develop reservoir operation model for better water allocation practices considering IWRM principles.
  • Conduct a pilot study for water allocation of a sub-river basin, prepare guidelines and reports.
  • Perform optimization modelling for irrigation water allocation in a selected sub-river basin.
  • Analyse water allocation scenarios for different water years (wet, dry, and normal water year).
  • Develop measures to improve water use efficiency in irrigation sector and in agricultural production.
  • Propose water allocation models that best fit for Afghanistan.
  • Develop guideline and carry out analysis for minimum environmental water requirement.
  • Provide capacity building for newly hired staff in water allocation methods, models, guidelines, and procedures.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Responsible for the overall planning, designing, preparation and analysis of water allocation activities.
  • Assist Water Allocation Director with data analysis for water allocation for various sectors including domestic, irrigation, industrial, hydropower, mining, and environment.
  • Devise water allocation/re allocation, water distribution and water use policy and guidelines for river basins.
  • Employ new water allocation methodologies and concepts for river basins.
  • Monitoring and mapping water resources of the river basins.
  • Propose capacity building programs/initiatives for the staff of the directorate.
  • Any other task assigned by the Water Allocation Director.

Competencies

a. Behavioral

  • Problem solving.
  • Able to Communicate effectively.
  • Responding sensitivity.
  • Competency of Self-improvement.
  • Decision-Maker.
  • Creative thinking.

b. Technical

  • Training and Development.
  • Data Management and analysis.
  • Analytical thinking.
  • Programming Language skills.

Education and Experience

  • A Master’s degree in Water Resources Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, Water Supply Engineering, Water Resources Management or related fields. A PhD degree is preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in water resources allocation practices/projects or irrigation water allocation projects is required.
  • Full knowledge of GIS and WEAP modelling is required.

Language Requirements

Fluency in English is required.

Country of Opportunity
Afghanistan
Duration of Assignment
3 months
Type of Appointment
Temporary Assignments
Closing Date
Contact Email
zgulam@iom.int
Apply here!

General Information

Name of host institution: National Water Affairs Regulation Authority (NWARA)

Address of host institution: Dar-ul-Aman Road, Sanatorium, Kabul City, Afghanistan

Background Information about Host Institution

The National Water Affairs Regulation Authority (NAWAR) formerly known as the Ministry of Energy and Water (MEW) was established in early 2020 based on presidential decree whose mandate is to manage and control water resources, establish and improve water resources infrastructures, provide maintenance and service to existing water resources structures in the country.
In accordance with the Water Law, NWARA is responsible for the Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), feasibility studies, technical surveys, design, supervision and construction of all hydraulic structures including dams, main canals, intakes, drains, canal linings and rivers embankments across the country. At the same time, using the principles of IWRM, the establishment of water resources management institutions and geographical divisions of the country into five (5) main River Basins (RBs) and 35 sub RBs, maintenance of new structures and facilities including traditional systems, are the main tasks of this authority.

Vision:

Water resources are developed and managed through the IWRM approach in the country in such a way that sustainable economic and social development is achieved through continuous use of water resources, improved living standards, reduced poverty and safe water for present and future generations of the country is guaranteed.

Mission:

  • Leading the water sector of the country.
  • Establishment of general policies and determination of strategic axes.
  • Develop and establish laws and regulations about water resources management.
  • Design and implement national programs for the development and management of water resources.

Position Information

Title of Position: Water Tariff Specialist

Organizational unit/ Department: Water Allocation Directorate

Duration of assignment: 3 months

Objectives of Assignment

The main objectives of the assignment are:

  • Economic return analysis of water in different sectors.
  • Establish a detailed roadmap for the essential activities of Water Allocation Directorate.
  • Establish a guideline mechanism for the analysis of economic return of irrigation water resources.
  • A situational analysis of demand and supply for irrigation water.
  • Carry out situational analysis for domestic water pricing and allocation services.
  • Establish plans, procedures, and mechanisms for water tariffs in different water usage sectors.
  • Establishment of data bank for supply and demand of irrigation water.

Output/Deliverables

  • Prepare guidelines and mechanisms for water tariffs for domestic, industrial and irrigation water use.
  • Establish a roadmap for the implementation of a water tariff policy.
  • Develop and establish a data bank for demand, supply, and allocation of water for irrigation for a river basin in terms of priorities and economic logic.
  • Carry out economic return analysis of irrigation water in a sub-river basin.
  • Develop and prepare guidelines for the economic return analysis of irrigation water.
  • Provide necessary water tariff related capacity building programs for the Water Allocation directorate staff.
  • Develop and establish guidelines for the economic return analysis processes for irrigation water.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Responsible for the overall planning, designing, preparation and analysis of tariffs for water in different consumable sectors.
  • Assist Water Allocation Director with data analysis for water allocation for various sectors including domestic, irrigation, industrial, hydropower, mining, and environment.
  • Provide capacity building programs for the Water Allocation Directorate staff for water pricing, water markets, and on economic return analysis of irrigation water.
  • Any other task assigned by the Water Allocation Director.

Competencies

a. Behavioral

  • Problem solving.
  • Able to Communicate effectively.
  • Responding sensitivity.
  • Competency of Self-improvement.
  • Decision-Maker.
  • Creative thinking.

b. Technical

  • Training and Development.
  • Data Management and analysis.
  • Analytical thinking.
  • Programming Language skills.

Education and Experience

  • A Master’s degree in Water Resources Engineering, Economy, Water Supply Engineering, Irrigation Engineering or related fields. A PhD degree is preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in water resources allocation practices/projects, economic analysis of water resources and irrigation projects and water supply projects.
  • Full knowledge of GIS and WEAP modelling is required.

Language Requirements

Fluency in English is required.

Country of Opportunity
Afghanistan
Duration of Assignment
3 months
Type of Appointment
Temporary Assignments
Closing Date
Contact Email
zgulam@iom.int
Apply here!

General Information

Name of host institution: National Water Affairs Regulation Authority (NWARA)

Address of host institution: Dar-ul-Aman Road, Sanatorium, Kabul City, Afghanistan

Background Information about Host Institution

The National Water Affairs Regulation Authority (NAWAR) formerly known as the Ministry of Energy and Water (MEW) was established in early 2020 based on presidential decree whose mandate is to manage and control water resources, establish and improve water resources infrastructures, provide maintenance and service to existing water resources structures in the country.
In accordance with the Water Law, NWARA is responsible for the Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), feasibility studies, technical surveys, design, supervision and construction of all hydraulic structures including dams, main canals, intakes, drains, canal linings and rivers embankments across the country. At the same time, using the principles of IWRM, the establishment of water resources management institutions and geographical divisions of the country into five (5) main River Basins (RBs) and 35 sub RBs, maintenance of new structures and facilities including traditional systems, are the main tasks of this authority.

Vision:

Water resources are developed and managed through the IWRM approach in the country in such a way that sustainable economic and social development is achieved through continuous use of water resources, improved living standards, reduced poverty and safe water for present and future generations of the country is guaranteed.

Mission:

  • Leading the water sector of the country.
  • Establishment of general policies and determination of strategic axes.
  • Develop and establish laws and regulations about water resources management.
  • Design and implement national programs for the development and management of water resources.

Position Information

Title of Position: Transboundary Water Expert

Organizational unit/ Department: General Directorate of Water Management

Duration of assignment: 3 months

Objectives of Assignment

The main objectives of the assignment are:

  • Tools for Transboundary water negotiation
  • Assessment of International Waters laws and Conventions
  • Assessment of International transboundary waters treaties and commissions and their applicability for Afghanistan context
  • Defining the role of other stakeholders (Universities, Research Institutes and NGOs) in Transboundary Water cooperation
  • Inclusion of Women and youth in Transboundary Water cooperation.

Output/Deliverables

  • Develop a framework for Transboundary Water negotiation
  • Develop benefits /costs sharing mechanism for transboundary Waters
  • Develop a Policy for inclusion of other stakeholders (Research institutes, universities, NGOs).
  • Mechanism for active participation of Women and youth in Transboundary Water Cooperation.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Responsible for the interpretation and review of international laws and convention
  • Consulate with relevant organization for creation of negotiation tools
  • Consulate with Women, youth activists about their role in transboundary cooperation
  • Close cooperation with research institutes, universities and NGOs
  • Analyse the benefit / cost sharing mechanism for cooperation on transboundary waters
  • Propose capacity building programs/initiatives for the staff of the directorate.
  • Any other task assigned by the Water Allocation Director.

Competencies

a. Behavioral

  • Problem solving.
  • Able to Communicate effectively.
  • Responding sensitivity.
  • Decision-Maker.
  • Creative thinking.

b. Technical

  • Training and Development.
  • Data Management and analysis.
  • Analytical thinking.

Education and Experience

  • A Master’s degree in Integrated Water Resources Management, Water Security, Water Governance, Hydro – Diplomacy and Environmental politics or economics. A PhD degree is preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in transboundary water negotiations and cooperation
  • Knowledge of GIS is required.

Language Requirements

Fluency in English is required.

Country of Opportunity
Afghanistan
Duration of Assignment
3 months
Type of Appointment
Temporary Assignments
Closing Date
Contact Email
zgulam@iom.int
Apply here!

General Information

Name of host institution: Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation (MoRR)

Address of host institution: Wasel Abad, 7th District, Kabul, Afghanistan

Background Information about Host Institution

The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation’s vision is defined as “Immigration, taking refuge, and free and immune repatriation which ensuring access to human rights”. The ministry functions to ensure honorable, volunteer and gradual repatriation of refugees and their resettlement, providing legal support, and strive for solving their problems permanently. The ministry’s mission is to manage affairs related to immigration, refuge, repatriation and sustainable settlement; provide legal and social services for refugees, returnees and internally-displaced persons (IDPs), and to attract national and international cooperation.
The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation also functions as secretariat of High Commission for Refugees. Proposed by MoRR, the commission was established in 2015 (1394 Solar Hijri). The commission’s goals is to make policies and bring immense coordination at national level in order to:

  • Facilitate honorable, gradual and volunteer repatriation of refugees, asylum seekers and IDPs and their sustainable resettlement and re-integration in proportion to existing capacities in the country;
  • Manage immigration affairs;
  • Provide legal and social support to refugees and returnees;
  • Attract national and international cooperation, particularly in the countries hosting refugees

Currently MoRR has three Deputy Ministers and 17 Directorships in Kabul, as well as 34 secondary offices in the provinces, and 5 delegates in Pakistan, Iran, Greece, Turkey and Indonesia.

Position Information

Title of Position: Migration Research Methodology Training and Development Specialist

Organizational unit/Department: Research and Migrants Information Directorship / Research Department

Duration of assignment: 3 months

Objectives of Assignment

  • Improving the professional capacity of MoRR’s staff
  • Standardization and enhancement of  quantitative and qualitative research regarding migration issues.

Output/Deliverables

  • Increasing of staff knowledge on quantitative and qualitative research methods.
  • Increase staff understanding of quantitative and qualitative data analysis programs (SPSS, NVivo shell).
  • Employees to be able to compile electronic questionnaires through ODK Collect program.
  • Develop of research tools on migration with respect to global developments.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Teaching of quantitative and qualitative research methods according to the needs of Research Directorship staff.
  • Teaching of quantitative and qualitative data analysis programs (SPSS, NVivo shell).
  • Teaching of compiling electronic questionnaires through OKD Collect program.
  • Introduction of models and tools for collection and studying the relevant migration issues.
  • Review and providing of suggestions and ideas for the development of data collection tools.
  • Review the activities of research staff and provide technical feedback to increase the quality of activities.
  • Introducing and accessing scientific resources of global migration for staff.
  • Providing a capacity building and development plan for achievement of effective results.
  • Providing of a continuous report about the progressing of activities for the relevant activities.

Competencies

a. Behavioural

  • Ability to perform joint and team activities
  • Ability to work in stressful situations.

b. Technical

  • Comprehensive knowledge of research, principles, concepts, research methods.
  • Expert on one of the quantitative information analysis programs (SPSS, Stata, etc.) and qualitative (Nvivo, Atlasti, etc.).
  • Experience in participating in reliable research projects.
  • History of published scientific articles in scientific journals.
  • Acquaintance with the ethical principles of research is essential.

Education and Experience

• Masters or PHD degree in migration studies or humanities (sociology, anthropology and related fields).
• At least 5 years’ experience in research on migration or social issues.

Language Requirements

Knowledge and understanding of Dari and English

Country of Opportunity
Afghanistan
Type of Appointment
Temporary Assignments
Closing Date
Contact Email
zgulam@iom.int
APPLY HERE

General Information

Name of Host Institution

Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MoLSA)

Address of Host Institution

Opposite 1st Macroryan Market, Kabul, Afghanistan

Background Information About Host Institution

The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MoLSA) is the leading government organization in the fields of labour and social affairs. Its mission is to support government efforts in reducing poverty and vulnerability through the adaption of legal and policy frameworks for coordination and creation of equitable employment opportunities (decent work) for all and social protection services with particular focus on women, children and other vulnerable groups. MoLSA works under the social protection sector of the government of Afghanistan. MoLSA has the following three Deputy Ministries: the Deputy Ministry for Labour Affairs, the Deputy Ministry for Social Affairs and the Deputy Ministry for administration and finance.  It has more than seven thousand employees all over the country. MoLSA has a presence in all (34) provinces of Afghanistan and it is represented by the Directorate of Labour and Social Affairs. https://molsa.gov.af

Position Information

Title of Position

Technical and Vocational Education and Training  (TVET)Advisor

Organizational Unit/ Department:

The TVET advisor will work under the advisory board and Directorate-General for Skills Development (DGSD) of Deputy Ministry of Labour.

Duration of Assignment

Maximum of 3 months

Objectives of Assignment

The overall objective of this assignment is to contribute in further enhancing the service delivery of the Directorate-General for skills development and support the newly formed board of advisors under the Deputy Ministry of Labour Affairs.

Output / Deliverables

  • An assessment and evaluation report from Vocational Training Centers (VTC)management as well as curriculum and standard development directorates, with clear and actionable recommendations for further improving the delivery of their services
  • Capacity building training in light of the assessment findings and recommendations to the respective directorates
  • Deputy Ministry of Labour Affairs supported in TVET related tasks and activities. Sufficient support provided, and contribution made to the tasks and activities related to TVET and carried out by DGSD

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • After a thorough assessment of DGSD, provide technical advice for further enhancing the services delivered by this directorate
  • Review all regulations, policies, procedures of DGSD and provide recommendations for their further improvement
  • Develop concepts, proposals for skill development and their possible funding by MOLSA international partners, in close coordination with those international partners and related Directorate General of MoLSA
  • Assessment and review of a sample of national occupational skill standards, curricula and written instruction materials of DG skills development
  • Scrutinize  and review accreditation and certification modalities undertaken by TVET commission of MoLSA for non-formal and informal TVET
  • Participate in meetings related to TVET and skill development of the Deputy Ministry of Labour Affairs.

Competencies

Behavioural

  • Relative understanding of Afghan culture and working ability in such a working environment
  • Friendly attitude toward colleagues and coworkers, and the ability to observe require protocols in working with senior government officials

Technical

  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Highly competent in quality writing in English
  • Competent in institutional assessment/research in TVET sector
  • Knowledge of developing and conflict-stricken countries.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor and preferably a Master’s degree related to education and employment.
  • Five years’ experience in related areas (with Bachelor) or three years’ experience in related areas (with Master).

Language requirements

Fluency in English and local languages (Dari/Pashtu) is required.

Country of Opportunity
Afghanistan
Type of Appointment
Temporary Assignments
Closing Date
Contact Email
zgulam@iom.int
APPLY HERE

General Information

Name of the Host Institution

Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MoLSA)

Address of Host Institution

Opposite 1st Macroryan Market, Kabul, Afghanistan

Background Information about Host Institution

The Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MoLSA) is the leading government organization in the fields of labour and social affairs. Its mission is to support government efforts in reducing poverty and vulnerability through the adaption of legal and policy frameworks for coordination and creation of equitable employment opportunities (decent work) for all and social protection services with particular focus on women, children and other vulnerable groups. MoLSA works under the social protection sector of the government of Afghanistan. MoLSA has the following three Deputy Ministries: the Deputy Ministry for Labour Affairs, the Deputy Ministry for Social Affairs and the Deputy Ministry for administration and finance.  It has more than seven thousand employees all over the country. MoLSA has a presence in all (34) provinces of Afghanistan and it is represented by the Directorate of Labour and Social Affairs. https://molsa.gov.af

Position Information

Organizational Unit/ Department:

The workforce advisor will work under the advisory board, and the Manpower and Labour Regulation Directorate of the Deputy Ministry of Labour.

Duration of Assignment

Maximum of 3 months

Objectives of Assignment

The overall objective of this assignment is to contribute to further enhancing the activities of the Manpower and Labour Regulation Directorate and support the newly formed board of advisors under the Deputy Ministry of Labour Affairs.

Output / deliverables

  • An assessment and evaluation report from the manpower and labour regulation directorate with clear recommendations for further improving the delivery of services by this directorate
  • Capacity building training in light of the assessment findings and recommendations delivered to the respective directorates
  • Deputy Ministry of Labour Affairs supported in manpower and labour regulation related tasks and activities

Responsibilities and accountabilities

  • After a thorough assessment of the Manpower and labour regulation directorate, provide technical advice for further enhancing the services of this directorate
  • Review all regulations, policies, and procedures  of the Manpower and Labour regulation directorate and provide recommendations for their further improvement with a focus on labour migration
  • Study and advise on further simplification of the work permit issuance for Afghans and foreign workers
  • Participate in relevant meetings for manpower development of the deputy Ministry of Labour Affairs

Competencies

Behavioural

  • Relative understanding of Afghan culture and good working ability in such a working environment
  • Friendly attitude towards colleagues and coworkers, and the ability to observe required protocols in working with senior government officials

Technical

  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Highly competent in quality writing in English
  • Competent in institutional assessment / research
  • Knowledge of developing and conflict-stricken countries

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor and preferably Master’s degree related to Manpower, Labour Economics and Employment
  • Five years experience in related areas (with Bachelor) or three years’ experience in related areas (with Master)

Language requirements

Fluency in English and local languages (Dari/Pashtu).

Country of Opportunity
Afghanistan
Type of Appointment
Temporary Assignments
Closing Date
Contact Email
zgulam@iom.int
APPLY HERE

General Information

Name of Host Institution: Kabul University of Medical Sciences (KUMS)
Address of Host Institution: Jamal Mina 3rd district Kabul- Afghanistan
Name and Email Address of Focal Point in Host Institution: Dr. Zubaida Anwari Zhwak, drzu.cure2@gmail.com

Background Information about Host Institution:

KMU is a public university. The mission of KUMS is as follows:

  • A culture where scientific inquiry pervades research, patient care and education;
  • Collaboration across departments, school, faculties and institution;
  • Constantly striving to improve the patient’s experience and quality of care;
  • Developing and adopting novel models of patient care
  • Commitment to improving the health of local, provincial, and global population.

POSITION INFORMATION

Title of Position: Surgical Nurse
Organizational Unit/ Department: Critical Care in Nursing
Duration of Assignment: 3 months

Objective of Assignment

Build capacity in the use of theoretical knowledge to formulate a plan of care for adult patients undergoing surgery, and for those with orthopaedic or gastrointestinal system disorders.

Output/Deliverables

  • Enhancing professional knowledge and practical work of nurses in surgical wards.
  • Update their professional knowledge.
  • Positive changes in staff knowledge, skills, and attitude.
  • Encourage staff to work as a team in their respective field.
  • Performing effective activities in the resuscitation of patients
  • Conduct nursing research.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Provide Training opportunities for surgical nursing and staff.
  • Attend and prepare academic sessions and conferences for the above-mentioned staff
  • Provide a suitable environment for nursing research.
  • Demonstrate safe basic nursing care techniques in a clinical setting
  • Learn and use theoretical knowledge to plan and implement nursing care for specific patient types.

Competencies

Behavioural

  • Accountability
    • Accepts and gives constructive criticism
    • Follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies
    • Meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs
    • Monitors own work to correct errors
    • Takes responsibility for meeting commitments and for any shortcoming
  • Client Orientation
    • Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work
    • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients
    • Contributes to colleagues’ learning
    • Demonstrates interest in improving relevant skills
    • Demonstrates interest in acquiring skills relevant to other functional areas
    • Keeps abreast of developments in own professional area
  • Communication
    • Actively shares relevant information
    • Clearly communicates, and effectively, adapting wording and style to the intended procedures
    • Listens effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
    • Creativity and initiative
    • Proactively develops new ways to resolve problems
  • Leadership and Negotiation
    • Convenes others to share resources
    • Presents goals as shared interests
  • Performance Management
    • Provides constructive feedback to colleagues
  • Planning and Organizing
    • Sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self
    • Organizes and documents work to allow for planned and unplanned handovers
    • Identifies risks and makes contingency plans
  • Professionalism
    • Masters subject matter related to responsibilities
    • Identifies issues, opportunities, and risks central to responsibilities
    • Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and
    • Promotes equal gender participation
    • Persistent, calm, and polite in the face of challenges and stress
    • Treats all colleagues with respect and dignity
  • Teamwork
    • Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team
  • Environment
    • Contributes to, and follows team objectives
    • Gives credit where credit is due
    • Seeks input and feedback from others
    • Delegates tasks and responsibilities as appropriate
    • Actively supports and implements final group decisions
    • Takes joint responsibility for team’s work
  • Technological awareness
    • Learns about developments in available technology
    • Proactively identifies and advocates for cost-efficient technology solutions

Technical

  • Provide training for ICU Staff.
  • Excellent technical skills for qualitative learning purposes.

Education and Experience

  • Nursing Bachelor degree with 7 to 10 years of work experience in nursing
  • Proven ability to teach and train

Language Requirements

  • Dari: Excellent
  • Pashto: Excellent
  • English: Average
Country of Opportunity
Afghanistan
Type of Appointment
Temporary Assignments
Closing Date
Contact Email
zgulam@iom.int
APPLY HERE

General Information

Name of Host Institution: Kabul University of Medical Sciences (KUMS)
Address of Host Institution: Jamal Mina 3rd district Kabul- Afghanistan
Name and Email Address of the Focal point in Host Institution: Dr. Zubaida Anwari Zhwak, drzu.cure2@gmail.com

Background Information about Host Institution

KUMS is a public university. The mission of KUMS is as follows:

  • A culture where scientific inquiry pervades research, patient care and education
  • Collaboration across departments, school, faculties and institution
  • Constantly striving to improve the patients experience and quality of care
  • Developing and adopting novel models of patient care
  • Commitment to improving the health of local, provincial, and global population.

POSITION INFORMATION

Title of Position: ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Specialist
Organizational Unit/Department: Critical Care in Nursing
Duration of assignment: 3 months

Objective of Assignment

Describe the nursing care and management of patients with a critical illness

Output/Deliverables

  • Enhancing professional knowledge and practical work of nurses in the ICU department.
  • Update their professional knowledge.
  • Positive changes in staff knowledge, skills, and attitude.
  • Encouraging staff to work as a team in their respective field.
  • Performing effective activities in the resuscitation of patients
  • Conducting nursing research

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Provide Training opportunity for ICU nursing and staff
• Attend and prepare in academic sessions and conference for ICU staff
• Apply theoretical and research-based knowledge to the care of patients with a critical illness
• Demonstrate and teach safe basic nursing care in a critical care setting
• Training and demonstration of common resuscitation skills for patients with cardiopulmonary arrest and multiple trauma.

Competencies

Behavioural

  • Accountability
    • Accepts and gives constructive criticism
    • Follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies
    • Meets deadlines, costs, and quality requirements for outputs
    • Monitors own work to correct errors
    • Takes responsibility for meeting commitments and for any shortcoming
  • Client Orientation
    • Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work
    • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients
    • Contributes to colleagues’ learning
    • Demonstrates interest in improving relevant skills
    • Demonstrates interest in acquiring skills relevant to other functional areas
    • Keeps abreast of developments in own professional area
  • Communication
    • Actively shares relevant information
    • Clearly communicates, and effectively, adapting wording and style to the intended procedures
    • Listens effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
    • Creativity and initiative
    • Proactively develops new ways to resolve problems
  • Leadership and Negotiation
    • Convenes others to share resources
    • Presents goals as shared interests
  • Performance Management
    • Provides constructive feedback to colleagues
  • Planning and Organizing
    • Sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self
    • Organizes and documents work to allow for planned and unplanned handovers
    • Identifies risks and makes contingency plans
  • Professionalism
    • Masters subject matter related to responsibilities
    • Identifies issues, opportunities, and risks central to responsibilities
    • Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and
    • Promotes equal gender participation
    • Persistent, calm, and polite when facing challenges and stress
    • Treats all colleagues with respect and dignity
  • Teamwork
    • Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team
  • Environment
    • Contributes to, and follows team objectives
    • Gives credit where credit is due
    • Seeks input and feedback from others
    • Delegates tasks and responsibilities as appropriate
    • Actively supports and implements final group decisions
    • Takes joint responsibility for team’s work
  • Technological awareness
    • Learns about developments in available technology
    • Proactively identifies and advocates for cost-efficient technology solutions

Technical

  • Provide training for ICU Staff.
  • Excellent technical skills for qualitative learning purposes.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree with 7 to 10 years of work experience in ICU
  • Proven ability to teach and train
  • Excellent technical skills both for qualitative and quantitative learning purposes.

Language Requirements

  • Dari: Excellent
  • Pashto: Excellent
  • English: Average
Country of Opportunity
Afghanistan
Type of Appointment
Temporary Assignments
Closing Date
Contact Email
zgulam@iom.int
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General Information

Name of Host Institution: Kabul University of Medical Sciences (KUMS)
Address of Host Institution: Jamal Mina 3rd district Kabul- Afghanistan
 

Background Information about Host Institution:

KMU is a public university. The mission of KUMS is as follows:

  • A culture where scientific inquiry pervades research, patient care and education
  • Collaboration across departments, school, faculties and institution
  • Constantly striving to improve the patient’s experience and quality of care
  • Developing and adopting novel models of patient care
  • Commitment to improving the health of local, provincial, and global population.

POSITION INFORMATION

Organizational Unit/Department: Critical Care in Nursing
Duration of Assignment: 3 months

Objective of Assignment

Enhance the nursing care and management of adult patients with cardiovascular system disorders.

Output/Deliverables

  • Enhancing professional knowledge and practical work of nurses in wards.
  • Update their professional knowledge.
  • Positive changes in staff knowledge, skills, and attitude.
  • Encouraging staff to work as a team in their respective field.
  • Performing effective activities in the resuscitation of patients
  • Conduct nursing research.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Provide Training opportunities for internal medicine nursing and staff
  • Attend and prepare academic sessions and a conference for the above-mentioned staff
  • Demonstrate safe basic nursing care techniques in the clinical setting
  • Learn and use theoretical knowledge to plan and implement nursing care for patients

Competencies

Behavioural

  • Accountability
    • Accepts and gives constructive criticism
    • Follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies
    • Meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs
    • Monitors own work to correct errors
    • Takes responsibility for meeting commitments and for any shortcoming
  • Client Orientation
    • Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work
    • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients
    • Contributes to colleagues’ learning
    • Demonstrates interest in improving relevant skills
    • Demonstrates interest in acquiring skills relevant to other functional areas
    • Keeps abreast of developments in own professional area
  • Communication
    • Actively shares relevant information
    • Clearly communicates, and effectively, adapting wording and style to the intended procedures
    • Listens effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
    • Creativity and initiative
    • Proactively develops new ways to resolve problems
  • Leadership and Negotiation
    • Convenes others to share resources
    • Presents goals as shared interests
  • Performance Management
    • Provides constructive feedback to colleagues
  • Planning and Organizing
    • Sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self
    • Organizes and documents work to allow for planned and unplanned handovers
    • Identifies risks and makes contingency plans
  • Professionalism
    • Masters subject matter related to responsibilities
    • Identifies issues, opportunities, and risks central to responsibilities
    • Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and
    • Promotes equal gender participation
    • Persistent, calm, and polite when facing challenges and stress
    • Treats all colleagues with respect and dignity
  • Teamwork
    • Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team
  • Environment
    • Contributes to, and follows team objectives
    • Gives credit where credit is due
    • Seeks input and feedback from others
    • Delegates tasks and responsibilities as appropriate
    • Actively supports and implements final group decisions
    • Takes joint responsibility for team’s work
  • Technological awareness
    • Learns about developments in available technology
    • Proactively identifies and advocates for cost-efficient technology solutions

Technical

  • Provide training for junior lecturer and nurses.

Education and Experience

  • Nursing Bachelor degree and 7 to 10 years of work experience in nursing
  • Proven ability to teach and train

Language Requirements

  • Dari: Excellent
  • Pashto: Excellent
  • English: Average