.Mission: In situations of armed conflict, Geneva Call, as a neutral, impartial and independent international humanitarian organization, endeavors to strengthen the respect of humanitarian norms and principles by armed non-State actors, in order to improve the protection of civilians, while supporting local communities in their efforts to enhance their own protection.
Appel de Genève/Geneva Call is a private, not-for-profit, humanitarian organization foundation under Swiss law, founded in 1998.Role: The Project Officer will be in charge of the implementation of project activities as part of Geneva Call's program to enhance the protection of the civilian population in Afghanistan.Core ResponsibilitiesPlanning, Coordination & ReportingParticipate in the drafting of annual and monthly program plans, budgets, and project activities monitoring plans in consultation with Head of Program, Support Coordinator, and other team members.Monitor and report on all project expenses of budgets and available funding, including supporting documents.Responsible for quality project implementation and monitoring in accordance with Geneva Call and donor work plans, budget and procedures.Manage safe-keeping of information and knowledge, including filing of programme documents and materials.Collect and analyse, through regular field missions, information relating to the context, conflict situation, humanitarian needs and potential impact on Geneva Call's work in project area(s) and relay this to Head of Programme.PartnershipsMaintains a close work relationship with partner team and in particular its Project Manager.Seeks partner's highest level of engagement and anticipates/reports on shortcomings (activities, administrative, other).Plans with partner, anticipates and proposes solutions on the activities, constraints, capacity building.Communications & External relationsIn coordination with the Head of Programme, engage local and international organizations regularly.Assist Head of Programme in engaging senior officials and other key stakeholders.Support Head of Programme to produce external communications materials in coordination with Country Director and global/regional Communications team(s).Draft speaking points and messages for Geneva Call including country team members.Provide material (photos, videos, stories from the field) about the project and timely reports to showcase project outcomes and achievements.Support implementation of communications strategy including activities, campaigns, events and other initiatives.SecurityMonitor the security situation vis-à-vis the project, project partners and Geneva Call, preparing risk assessments and suggesting mitigating measures to the management of Geneva Call in Afghanistan and following up on incidents as necessary.ComplianceRemains at all times involved with vetting procedures and concerns while working with partners, suppliers, interlocutors