Your tasks

• You represent Caritas Germany in Afghanistan in all relevant matters, in close coordination with the Co‑Head of Office, the Country Desk Officer and the Head of Department.
• You ensure sound management and maintain the operational and administrative functionality of the Country Office in line with Caritas Germany standards.
• You lead, support, and develop local staff, including recruitment, hiring, human resource planning and team‑oriented leadership.
• You are responsible for budget planning and monitoring, as well as for compliance with administrative standards in project and office management.
• In coordination with the Co‑Head of Office (Programmes), you oversee the planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of projects, particularly in the fields of emergency aid, rehabilitation, and reconstruction.
• You support and accompany local partner organisations in organisational development, project planning, proposal development and accurate reporting.
• You ensure coordination of humanitarian assistance supported by Caritas Germany and work closely with the international Caritas network as well as national and international stakeholders (including the UN, EU, German authorities and NGOs).
• You contribute to the development of medium‑ and long‑term country strategies and identify opportunities for cooperation and funding.
• You monitor political, social and security‑related developments and derive context‑sensitive recommendations for action.
• You ensure the development and implementation of local security plans and accompany advisory missions as well as visits by Caritas Germany HQ staff.
• You guarantee regular, transparent reporting to the headquarters of Caritas Germany.