• Develop a Drug Abuse Monitoring System for implementing partners and network with government counterparts, UN  agencies and NGOs to facilitate this process.
• provide inputs on drug treatment/HIV on any research planned by the section.
•  Assist with the composition of the relevant section of the ADR, which will relate to drug demand reduction and HIV/AIDS and treatment modalities.
• Assist with the identification of information gaps within this proposed section of the ADR, and take the lead on commissioning a short study in order to fill those gaps.

To act as the focal point for the DDR-HIV component of the UNODC Regional Programme for Afghanistan and neighbouring countries.

To support the National Project Coordinator and other staff through technical backstopping to monitor project activities to ensure quality of deliverables at central and provincial levels:

• Maintain regular contact with relevant Government counterparts/officials as required.
• Support the National Project Coordinator and other staff for the development of annual, regional work plans in line with the project activities.
• Support the National Project Coordinator and other staff to provide technical support and advice to the national counterparts, NGOs and other stakeholders for research, drug treatment and rehabilitation.
• In collaboration with UN and other partners, ensure the sharing of lessons learnt from the project, feeding such experiences directly into policy development and strategic planning efforts.
• Support the National Project Coordinator and other staff to prepare concept notes, project/budget revisions, annual and donor reports.
• Any other functions as advised by the Representative or his/her nominee.

• DAMS pilot finalized and available for adoption by MOPH/MCN.
• Draft of the chapter on DDR/HIV for Afghan Drug Report available.
• Commissioned a complementary short study in relation to the ADR chapter mentioned above.
• Training and agendas and material for relevant capacity building initiatives by the DDR section.
• Relevant study tour schedules for capacity building supported by the DDR section.
• Work plans, project documents, project concepts etc (as relevant) for the area of drug demand reduction for regional programme and country programme.
• Progress reports for government, donors, NGOs as per UN guidelines and formats.
• Minutes of meetings, technical notes and analysis on research, drug demand reduction issues.
  

• Core competencies: Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Accountability, Technical awareness Communication, Teamwork.
• Professionalism: In-depth and wide substantial technical knowledge and expertise in all aspects of drug dependence treatment and research related issues; proven conceptual and analytical skills that lead to the formulation of policies, programmes, strategies and recommendations.
• Communication: ability to draft and write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally; demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with counterparts and external partners.
• Accountability: Reliability and commitment to timely delivery of high quality outputs and to achieving organizational goals; strong sense of responsibility and result orientation.
• Planning and organizing: ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work-plan; ability to plan and ensure timely delivery of services and to supervise and coordinate the required internal and external input.
• Teamwork: Strong inter-personal skills demonstrated by the ability to gain the assistance and cooperation of others for collaborative efforts; ability to build up teams and motivate and achieve effective teamwork; ability to work effectively with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Technological awareness: Proficiency in relevant office computer applications. Expertise in Drug demand reduction and/or HIV/AIDS.
  

• The candidate shall have an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Public Health or other job-related discipline.

• At least 5 years of work experience in the field of drug treatment and rehabilitation and harm reduction including a minimum of 3 years in the international context of programme planning and development.
• The consultant should have direct experience in planning, implementing and monitoring drug treatment and rehabilitation projects and demand reduction and treatment training programmes.
• Proven experience of working in Afghanistan will be an added asset.
• Other knowledge and Skills: Proven knowledge of current issues/debates in the field of research, drug treatment and rehabilitation is essential, as is a working knowledge of comprehensive evidence based treatment models and approaches.
• The Consultant should also be familiar with UN policies and procedures and should have extensive experience of liaising and networking with NGOs, UN agencies and Government departments.