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Job Summary

The Senior Project Advisor (Management) is responsible for the overall management, control, coordination and execution of the CSSP Management Capacity Building Team, and reports directly to the CSSP Senior Advisor- LN Manager. The Senior Project Advisor (Management) is charged with working with the General Directorate of Prisons and Detention Centers (GDPDC) on the finalizing and implementing of the (GDPDC) Operational Directives; full and continuously implementation of Priority Reform and Reorganization; building administrative capacity for sustainable human resources and financial needs; assisting the GDPDC with staffing analysis; liaising with the Ministries of Interior and Finance; and creating sustainable and transparent budgeting and human resource capacity.
The position supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate Project Advisors engaged in developing, mentoring, and implementing of viable, culturally appropriate, sustainable, and sound correctional practices; and ensuring comprehensive mentoring and instruction is provided to the General Directorate of Prisons and Detention Centers (GDPDC) resulting in sustainable knowledge transfer. Organizes work, sets priorities and determines resource requirements; determines short-term/long-term goals; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
Liaise with senior Afghan government officials and provide mentoring, analytical services and support when necessary. Develops and implement strategies, policies, and plans that affect program operations. Coordinate submission of weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting. Prepares summary written reports based on reviews of records, conducts data collection, and generates analytical reports. Develops and implements continuing education and training programs for the professional development of Afghan personnel. Ensure the work of each Afghan staff member in his/her team’s performance is reviewed and evaluated, and that regular feedback guidance is provided. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Senior Project Advisor (Management) is responsible for the overall management, control, coordination and execution of the CSSP Management Capacity Building Team, and reports directly to the CSSP Senior Advisor- LN Manager. The Senior Project Advisor (Management) is charged with working with the General Directorate of Prisons and Detention Centers (GDPDC) on the finalizing and implementing of the (GDPDC) Operational Directives; full and continuously implementation of Priority Reform and Reorganization; building administrative capacity for sustainable human resources and financial needs; assisting the GDPDC with staffing analysis; liaising with the Ministries of Interior and Finance; and creating sustainable and transparent budgeting and human resource capacity.
The position supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate Project Advisors engaged in developing, mentoring, and implementing of viable, culturally appropriate, sustainable, and sound correctional practices; and ensuring comprehensive mentoring and instruction is provided to the General Directorate of Prisons and Detention Centers (GDPDC) resulting in sustainable knowledge transfer. Organizes work, sets priorities and determines resource requirements; determines short-term/long-term goals; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
Liaise with senior Afghan government officials and provide mentoring, analytical services and support when necessary. Develops and implement strategies, policies, and plans that affect program operations. Coordinate submission of weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting. Prepares summary written reports based on reviews of records, conducts data collection, and generates analytical reports. Develops and implements continuing education and training programs for the professional development of Afghan personnel. Ensure the work of each Afghan staff member in his/her team’s performance is reviewed and evaluated, and that regular feedback guidance is provided. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Completion of a four (4) year degree from an accredited university in a relevant field and/or three (3) years of experience in an Afghan Rule of Law Program; Afghan Ministry; International Organization; or Non-Government Organizations (NGO) as an administrator, supervisor or Project Advisor. Up to two years’ experience can be substituted for candidates with a relevant graduate level degree from an accredited university Demonstrated ability to present both verbally and in writing with clarity and precision to senior level executives.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of Afghan criminal law and procedures. Ability to develop and maintains effective relationships; effectively works with difficult, hostile, or distressed people; is sensitive to tribal and cultural diversity, race, gender, sexual orientation, and individuals with disabilities. Must have excellent oral and written English, Dari, and Pashtu communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, logical, and concise reports. Skilled with Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals. Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data are limited, or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions. Excellent problem-solving skills to be able to identify and analyze problems; uses sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions; find alternative solutions to complex problems; distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical judgments. Ability to provide sound advice, guidance, and consultation based on results of the analysis. Holds self and subordinates accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Complies with established control systems and rules.

Submission Guideline

Please Directly Submit your application to Mr. Abdul Jamil Ehsas | HR Specialist, and mention the VAC number in your email subject line which is mostly required.
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