Country: Afghanistan Department: International Operations Essential Job Duties/Scope of Work: BACKGROUND International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development projects. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses to address the critical need for medical care in war-torn Afghanistan during the Soviet occupation, International Medical Corps continues to implement programming in Afghanistan, focused on addressing humanitarian needs of the most vulnerable while also supporting training and capacity-building. International Medical Corps is recruiting a Technical WASH & Nutrition Director to be based in Kabul, Afghanistan, for a US Agency for International Development project. The Initiative for Hygiene, Sanitation, and Nutrition Project (USAID IHSAN) is a five-year, multi-sectoral intervention designed to improve the nutrition status of women of reproductive age and children, focusing on the first 1,000 days of a child’s life (conception to 24 months of age). JOB SUMMARY The Technical WASH & Nutrition Director will provide technical leadership and monitor the program’s progress in achieving its objectives, with a focus on Objective 2: Adoption of optimal nutrition and hygiene behaviors increased and Objective 3: Availability of nutrition, hygiene, and sanitation products increased. The Technical WASH & Nutrition Director will report to the Chief of Party. 1. Working in close coordination with the Chief of Party and contractors’ teams, provide technical leadership and monitor the program’s progress in achieving its objectives. 2. Advise on programmatic adjustments to be responsive to the changing political environment and ensure program results 3. Lead demand generation activities (Objective 2) and provides strategic guidance on strengthening the private sector’s involvement to improve nutrition, hygiene, and sanitation. Qualifications: SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS: • Advanced degree (post-graduate or higher) in education, public health, nutrition, or other relevant subject. • At least 10 years of work experience including: o 5 years of experience in nutrition, hygiene, and sanitation in high-stress complex countries. o 5 years of social behavior change communication, with a focus on hygiene and sanitation promotion. • Experience in Afghanistan or other similar setting. • Prior experience working on USAID programs preferred. • Demonstrated diplomatic, management and interpersonal communication skills to ensure internal coherence among diverse team members and sub-contractors, as well as relations with relevant ministries, civil society, private sector and other stakeholders. • Fluency in English (written and spoken). Proficiency or knowledge of Pashto or Dari is a plus. • Based in Kabul, with frequent travel to field sites, security permitting. How to Apply Please click on link below [url]https://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx?adata=ENoFZuWiGJJUELVwvw7ymF0TF2wjct%2fqrEASeFqECVjGm97ZZfDk5zQUokv3xKa1MBfHdj1nG94kJspgukFa3Qu6CUndD1s7%2bmhclrVYHPMFsBZfQOfRmhAakgs97Ihp9wOyoT2kDwDftFO2fN5LboEo0BzInGSrYJ8djTVXrOR2WNjYIFB4Xzp%2bdCA5OITG1w%3d%3d[/url]