Area Coordinator - Afghanistan - based in Jalalabad
12 months Contrat à durée déterminée 15/07/2026 AFG-Jalalabad
Deadline for application: 01/07/2026
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With its 40 years of experience, Première Urgence Internationale :
➜ Supports close to 6 millions beneficiaries
➜ With more than 100 millions € yearly budget
➜ Present in 22 countries, on 5 continents
➜ Thanks to the work and commitment of :
• More than 2000 national staffs
• Around 200 expatriates from 45 different nationalities
• And 90 employees at HQ
PUI works in 10 areas of intervention and distinguishes itself by the implementation of an integrated approach in its response. This method aims to identify and understand the needs of all those affected by a crisis. Our teams come together to bring a rapid global response to the basic needs of populations affected by humanitarian crises to help them regain independence and dignity.
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What about the Area Coordinator - Jalalabad ?
As Area Coordinator, you will be responsible for the oversight of all programs, operations, and safety and security of all staff under your responsibility in a specific area of the country. You will represent PUI to local stakeholders, monitor and analyse the humanitarian context, and assess needs accordingly to the programmatic strategy. You will also be in charge of monitoring and negotiating humanitarian access.
For this purpose, you will be responsible for :
➜ Safety and Security: In collaboration with the Head of Mission, you will be responsible for the safety and security of all PUI staff, assets, and premises under your areas of operation.
➜ Humanitarian access: In collaboration with the Head of Mission, you will be responsible for the negotiation of humanitarian access with appropriate stakeholders at regional level.
➜ Programs: You will be accountable for an adequate definition and efficient implementation of the projects, which are under the responsibility of the Programmes department and the project managers at the base level.
➜ Team management: You will indirectly supervise all the teams under your area of responsibility, composed of national and international staff. You will support the team's recruitments, briefings of new staff and HR, and ensure the needed follow-up.
➜ Representation: You will represent PUI locally (if security allows) and promote an optimal operational space for pursuing PUI's strategic priorities in coordination with all relevant entities.
➜ Fundraising: You will assist the Head of Mission and Deputy Head of Mission Programmes in donor relations and identifying fundraising opportunities, especially in your area of responsibility.
➜ Coordination: You will centralize and disseminate information from/to the area and consolidate the internal and external reporting activities implemented in your field of operations before submitting them to the Head of Mission and Coordination. You will ensure effective communication and dissemination of information between the area under your supervision and Coordination among the field team and bases of operations.
➜ Assessment/Strategy: You will proactively monitor the context and humanitarian needs under your areas of responsibility, propose, design, and lead assessments and the development of appropriate interventions. You will participate actively in the mission-wide strategy development.
The challenges that await you :
1. Managing a Large and Geographically Dispersed Operational Area 2. Responding to Growing Humanitarian Needs Amid Funding Constraints 3. Maintaining Humanitarian Access and Stakeholder Relations 4. Managing a Large Multidisciplinary Workforce 5. Ensuring High-Quality, Compliant Multi-Donor Program Implementation
What you will need to succeed
➜ Training
You hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in social science, politics science, program management, international development or any relevant field. Any diploma(s) and/or training(s) that bring added-value for the position will be appreciated.
➜ Experience
You are strengthened by minimum 3 years of experience in the humanitarian field in multi-sectorial projects development and implementation, and minimum 1 year of experience as Field Coordinator / Head of Base. You have a strong experience in Budget/Finance Management (cost-efficiency) and in managing logistical processes. You also have experience in working with a variety of donors and in Safety & Security. You have skills and experience in developing national staff capacity. All the better if you have a Program Coordinator experience, and an experience with qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methodologies. You already worked with Première Urgence Internationale? It would be a definite asset!
➜ Skills
You have excellent writing skills, you master team and project management but also security management and context follow-up. You have external representation and negotiation skills and a strong interest in humanitarian access negotiation. Knowledge of procedures related to institutional donors (BHA, ECHO, UN agencies…) and about health/Nut Programming, MHPSS and Protection will be appreciated.
➜ Qualities
You are able to work independently, to take initiatives and to take responsibility in a proactive approach. You are self-motivated, flexible and adaptable to the needs of the team and organization, and you have strong commitment in humanitarian principles. You show resilience to stress, diplomacy and open-mindedness, and have good analytical, problem solving and leadership skills. You are organized and able to manage priorities in a varied workload, and able to guarantee effective and timely outputs. You are able to work and manage professionally and maturely, and to integrate into the local environment, taking account of its political, economic and historical characteristics.
➜ Languages
English has no secrets for you! All the better, it is mandatory for this position. If you speak Arabic and/or French, it would be a definite asset.
A word from the manager
« This is a unique opportunity to lead one of PUI Afghanistan's largest and most strategic operational areas. As Area Coordinator for the East, you will oversee a substantial humanitarian portfolio spanning health, nutrition, WASH, and MHPSS programs across four provinces, supported by a dedicated team of more than 120 national staff and international colleagues. The position offers significant leadership responsibility, direct engagement with humanitarian and governmental stakeholders, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful assistance for some of the most vulnerable communities in Afghanistan. You will operate in a dynamic environment where your decisions will have a tangible impact on both operational performance and the lives of thousands of beneficiaries. Beyond the immediate responsibilities, this role provides an exceptional platform for professional growth. It offers exposure to complex humanitarian operations, multi-donor portfolio management, security and access negotiations, and strategic leadership within one of PUI's most important missions. We are looking for a leader who is motivated by challenges, committed to humanitarian principles, and eager to make a lasting contribution in a context where strong leadership truly matters. »
PUI will offer you
• Status : Cadre with a Fixed-Term Contract
• Monthly Gross Income : 2970.00 - 3330.00 EUR depending on your experience in International Solidarity + 50€ per semester of seniority with PUI
• Insurance including medical coverage and complementary healthcare, 24/24 assistance and repatriation
• Housing in collective accomodation
• Daily Living Expenses ("Per Diem")
• Break Policy : 5 working days every 2 months + break allowance
• Paid Leaves Policy : 5 weeks of paid leaves per year + return ticket every 6 months
Our commitments
PUI is committed to preventing all forms of inappropriate behavior in the workplace, including harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, while promoting the well-being of children and adults with whom PUI interacts. PUI expects all employees to fulfill their professional duties and responsibilities in accordance with PUI’s Ethical Framework. All employees will receive appropriate training and commit to promoting, disseminating, and upholding the principles set forth in its Ethical Charter. The holder of this position may potentially have access to personal data concerning children and vulnerable adults as part of their work (Category 2 in the safe recruitment risk classification). Consequently, all recruitments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks, which include criminal record and counter-terrorism financing checks. Première Urgence Internationale considers the diversity of nationalities, genders, beliefs, backgrounds, and statuses within its Human Resources as a major asset for its humanitarian work. The organization is therefore committed to strictly upholding the principle of non-discrimination throughout its recruitment process. We are dedicated to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Please note that Première Urgence Internationale shall not in any case request a financial contribution for administrative costs related to recruitment. Any such information would be fraudulent, please disregard it.
Early applications are encouraged, as we may close the process earlier than the deadline mentioned above if a suitable candidate is identified.
You recognize yourself in this profile and you adhere to our commitments? You feel ready to take up the challenge and to join PUI great family?
