Programme Associate (DRCCA)

Afghanistan faces significant natural hazard risks, including earthquakes, floods, droughts, landslides, sandstorms, and avalanches. These recurring events are intensified by extreme winter conditions, especially in mountainous regions that comprise approximately 63% of the country. Many rural households lack adequate protection, and the limited capacity of government institutions further exacerbates the vulnerabilities of affected and displaced families.

To help reduce climate-induced migration, and in coordination with the Disaster Resilience and Climate Change Adaptation (DRCCA) unit, IOM Afghanistan implements Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) activities aimed at strengthening the resilience of disaster-prone communities. These efforts focus on enhancing preparedness and response capacities at the national, provincial, and community levels, empowering communities to better anticipate and manage potential hazards. Central to these initiatives are Community-Based Disaster Risk Management, institutional development, and other integrated DRCCA activities. The Programme Associate (DRCCA) will support the implementation and delivery of these activities.

Responsibilities

1. Assist the Programme Officer (DRR) and team in organizing project activities, including logistical and administrative support for meetings, trainings, and field visits.
2. Support the collection, compilation, and basic review of project data and reports, contributing timely submission of required documentation.
3. Maintain regular communication with sub-offices and project sites to gather updates and relay information as directed by supervisors.
4. Facilitate information sharing and dissemination among project stakeholders, including preparing draft correspondence, meeting notes, and basic reports.
5. Assist in the preparation of training materials, guidelines, and simple manuals under the guidance of technical staff.
6. Provide administrative support for procurement, travel arrangements, and inventory management related to DRR project activities.
7. Assist with the organization of community-based activities and trainings, including scheduling, participant lists, and logistical arrangements.
8. Maintain project files, records, and databases, keeping information up to date and accessible for the team.
9. Assist in the preparation of public information materials and success stories, as requested, in English and local languages, as required by the duty station.
10. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Programme Officer (DRR) or designated supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with five years of professional work experience; or,
• Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant experience.