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MSME Verification Officer

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Post Date :2024-04-23 Close Date :2024-04-30

Job location:	BALKH	Organization:	Moore Afghanistan
Nationality:	Afghan	Years of Experience:	1-3 Years of Relevant Work
Category :	MSME Verification Officer	Contract Duration:	1 Month
Employment Type:	Full Time	Gender:	Any
Salary:	1,700 Gross Salary/ month	Education:	Master’s or bachelor’s degree in social/ Political Sciences, Development studies, M&E or any other related field.
Vacancy Number:	0649	Number of Available Positions:	4

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Job Summary :

MSME Verification Officer

Job Requirements :

UNDP Global Mission Statement:

UNDP Afghanistan Mission Statement:

UNDP has been working in Afghanistan for more than 50 years on climate change and resilience, gender, governance, health, livelihoods, and rule of law. Under the broader framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and in close coordination with other UN agencies, UNDP is supporting the Afghan people’s aspiration for peace, prosperity, and sustainability. UNDP is currently implementing its flagship crisis response programme, ABADEI (Area Based Approach to Development Emergency Initiatives), as part of the ongoing UN-led response to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe and the breakdown of Afghanistan’s economy following the August 2021 shift in power. Key priorities that govern or provide direction for the position's work to show the link between the Unit priorities and position priorities/expected outcomes of an incumbent. The General Services Unit within the Operational pillar of the CO is responsible for the efficient, transparent, and cost-effective delivery of Administrative, Premises, Asset Management, and Logistics services in support of the Programme and CO operations which also includes support to other UN Agencies.

Background and Objective of the assignment:

UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. UNDP has been working in Afghanistan for more than 50 years on climate change and resilience, gender, governance, health, livelihood, and rule of law. Under the broader framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and in close coordination with other UN agencies, UNDP is supporting Afghan people’s aspiration for peace, prosperity, and sustainability. UNDP is currently implementing its flagship crisis response programme, ABADEI (Area Based Approach to Development Emergency Initiatives), as part of the ongoing UN-led response to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe and the breakdown of Afghanistan’s economy following the August 2021 shift in power.

The Area-Based Approach to Development Emergency Initiatives (ABADEI) Strategy has been designed as a response to the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan upon a call of the UN Executive Committee Working Group for Afghanistan.

The ABADEI Strategy is a tailored area-based integrated programming approach to support basic human needs, complementing short-term humanitarian life-saving assistance with safeguarding livelihoods and strengthening community resilience. It is centered around addressing worsening poverty and vulnerability, supporting community resilience and social cohesion, and enabling the rehabilitation of small-scale infrastructure vital for basic human needs. It supports the creation of immediate sources of income through cash-for-work (CfW), cash- for- market (CfM), small businesses and livelihood opportunities with a particular focus on agri-business and regenerative agriculture infrastructure and services (critical for food security) that are under threat. It is sensitive to the chronic and newly emerging vulnerabilities and marginalisation of Afghan women and girls and aims at providing them assistance in a manner that does not exacerbate their susceptibility to violence and deprivation of opportunities and rights.

Assignment Description

Under the guidance of the Project Management Specialist and direct supervision of the Livelihood Specialist ABADEI, the position will undertake assigned functions to ensure the appropriate selection of livelihood projects (MSMEs, TVET, agricultural development, etc.), beneficiary identification and verification, evaluate the effectiveness and maturity of the saving groups, monitor the progress of the projects, provide technical support to beneficiaries, and document best practices for future reference.

Assignment Outcome

1. Improving project beneficiary selection for MSMEs and Saving Groups to prevent the risk of ghost beneficiaries, nepotism, and duplicate beneficiaries who have already received support from previous interventions.

2. Preventing financial losses by verifying beneficiaries’ details and eligibility and to prevent any unauthorized access or fraudulent activities.

3. Ensure the impact building of UNDP’s activities and accountability to its stakeholders and donors.

Scope of work:

The primary objective is to ensure the accurate identification, registration, and verification of beneficiaries eligible for livelihood support programs. The specific tasks include, but are not limited to the following:

1. MSMEs Beneficiary Verification

a. Review the established criteria for beneficiary eligibility as outlined by the organization or project.

b. Familiarize yourself with the documentation and information required to verify eligibility.

c. Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to schedule field visits to potential beneficiary communities or areas.

d. Personal plan the logistics of the field visits, including transportation, accommodation (if necessary), and necessary equipment or materials.

e. Conduct interviews and discussions with all the beneficiaries to gather information and assess their eligibility based on the established criteria.

f. Verify the authenticity of documents provided by beneficiaries, such as identification cards, household records, income statements, etc.

g. Coordinate with local authorities, community leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate beneficiary identification.

h. Cross-reference the information collected during field visits with existing databases or records, if available.

i. Identify any discrepancies or issues that may require further investigation or follow-up.

j. Compile detailed reports summarizing the findings from field visits, including beneficiary profiles, eligibility status, and any challenges or recommendations.

2. Saving Groups functionality and maturity assessment

a. Evaluate the composition of the saving group's membership and their level of participation in meetings, savings, and borrowing activities.

b. Review the group's financial records to assess the accuracy and completeness of financial transactions (manage funds and disburse loans in a timely manner).

c. Assess the clarity of roles and responsibilities among group leaders and members.

d. Identify potential risks facing the saving group, such as default on loans, embezzlement, or external shocks (group’s risk management policies and procedures).

e. Determine the extent to which the saving group contributes to community development and empowerment.

f. Identify training and capacity building needs among saving group members and leaders.

Institutional arrangement: Under the direct supervision of the Livelihood Specialist and in close collaboration with the Area Manager and regional Livelihood Technical Associate of ABADEI, the Livelihood Associate will undertake the assigned functions to ensure the effective and efficient implementation of project activities at the sub – national/Regional level.

Payment: Monthly bases

Travel Cost and DSA: The salary is inclusive of travel cost and DSA

Duration of the assignment: 1 month

Duty station: Balkh, Samangan, Jawzjan, Sar-i-pul, and

Experience and Skills:

Master’s or bachelor’s degree in social/ Political Sciences, Development studies, M&E or any other related field.

Experience and Skills:

• A minimum of one year experience with Master’s or three years with BA Degree of relevant experience in Social/Political science, development studies, management or any other related field, including solid experience in Results-Based Management including planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.

• Experience Working with INGOs/NGOs/CSOs/UN or any other international organization is required;

• Demonstrated extensive experience in working with grassroots organization, media and civil society is required;

• Proficient use of Kobo toolbox, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and internet is required

• Solid experience in livelihood, MSMEs, Agricultural productivity options in rural and urban area of Afghanistan

• Demonstrated experience working in project and beneficiary verification

• Experience in reviewing and drafting project reports

• Solid experience in implementation and coordination of interventions at the sub – national/Regional level.

• Experience in the implementation of community – based interventions is an asset.

Functional Competencies:

• Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results

• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals

• Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and programme performance and results

• Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks - Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.

• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels

• Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making

• Ability to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks

Language Requirements:

Proficiency in written and spoken English and fluency in the national languages (Dari/Farsi/ Pashto).

Submission Guideline :

Qualified candidates should submit their Resume and Cover Letter through jobs.af.