Protection Access to Administrative Services Officer – Kandahar

About the role

NRC Afghanistan is recruiting two Protection Access to Administrative Services (PAAS) Officers in Kandahar: one in Shah Wali Kot district and one in Panjwayee district. Priority goes to candidates who are original residents of those districts. The officer ensures that project activities comply with the NRC Code of Conduct, national law, donor requirements and the goal of enabling people affected by displacement to access administrative services and move toward durable solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day work of Protection Assistants, ensuring quality of access to administrative services for displaced and affected people
• Supervise project implementation, including community participation in identifying and addressing protection risks
• Prepare weekly and monthly workplans, set activity targets and monitor progress
• Screen and document individuals and households needing assistance, assessing needs and eligibility against NRC criteria
• Provide information and counselling on access to essential services and rights to returnees, IDPs and host communities
• Organize information sessions and capacity-building for external stakeholders when needed
• Carry out research, needs assessments and stay updated on administrative and procedural developments in Afghanistan
• Maintain case files, record weekly entries in the Programme Beneficiary Database and keep monthly means of verification
• Take part in field visits, write reports, correspond with government officials and international organizations, and represent NRC in meetings
• Coordinate with other NRC Core Competencies, promote client confidentiality, attend staff training and perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law and Sharia Law
• At least three years' experience facilitating access to rights and essential services
• Experience in humanitarian operations, particularly access to rights and services
• Good English and fluency in Pashto
• Ability to work under stress, travel regularly to the field independently, and handle insecure environments
• Original resident of Shah Wali Kot or Panjwayee districts preferred

Required skills

• Excellent computer skills, especially Microsoft Office package
• Excellent data management and report-writing abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills and negotiation with government and non-government stakeholders

What we offer

• Monthly salary based on the NRC Afghanistan salary scale
• Medical coverage for staff and four dependents
• Eid bonus once per year
• Leave and holidays in line with Afghan labour law
• Top-up credit card on a monthly basis