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Relief International (RI) is an international non-profit organization that partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing. 

Our team of more than 7,000 staff and local volunteers work in 15 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that creates the foundation for community resilience.

We do this by working with local actors to develop safe and inclusive local programming that is evidence based, conflict sensitive, climate smart, and reaches those in need. 

Relief International is an alliance of four organizations with one shared mission, comprised of Relief International, Inc., Relief International-France, Relief International-UK and Relief International-Europe, which operate under a one-team concept under a single senior leadership team.

Health, Safety, Social & Environmental Management

• Develop and update ESHS plans and ensure project staff are trained accordingly.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and ensure corrective/preventive measures are applied.
• Inspect health facilities and construction sites to ensure compliance with ESHS requirements.
• Monitor proper waste management (including medical waste) in line with RI and national guidelines.

Capacity Building and Awareness

• Train RI staff, contractors, and community stakeholders on ESHS policies.
• Conduct emergency preparedness drills and workplace safety briefings.
• Promote a culture of ESHS compliance and reporting.

Incident Monitoring and Documentation

• Investigate ESHS incidents or near-misses and maintain records.
• Prepare reports on incidents, lessons learned, and recommended improvements.
• Maintain ESHS statistics and contribute to donor and internal reports.

Coordination and Representation

• Coordinate with local government on environmental and health safety requirements.
• Represent RI in relevant technical coordination meetings.
• Establish and maintain an active ESHS committee at the field level.

Behavior and Conduct

• Will ensure the highest standards of behavior inside and outside of work promotes the values in RI’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies
• Will be a model for ethical conduct standards for other team members
• Will ensure own actions and the actions of the teams members they manage do not impact the safety of the RI team and the vulnerable communities we serve
• Will ensure external stakeholders are aware of RI conduct and reporting mechanisms
• Report any concerns

Essential criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Safety, Occupational Health, or related field.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in ESHS in humanitarian or development settings.
• Demonstrated experience managing GBV, waste management, and grievance redressal systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of BPHS/EPHS standards.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Fluent in English and Pashto and/or Dari.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in challenging environments.
• Proven track record of upholding humanitarian principles and actively engaging vulnerable communities.

Desirable criteria

• Familiarity with World Bank, ADB, or other donor ESHS frameworks.
• Knowledge of Afghan national environmental and social regulations.

The interested candidates should submit their RI Application letter with a CV and with three references.
Please Mention the announced position and vacancy number in the email subject please like (Environmental, Social, Health & Safety (ESHS) Officer - RI-FAR-SAFE-2025-44)
Via email: vacancies.afghanistan@ri.org
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Please download the RI application form through below link. fill and send it along with your CV: :
http://www.acbar.org/upload/1572844955489.DOCX
Uphold and promote RI’s commitment to ensuring the safeguarding and safety of the vulnerable communities we serve.
Consistent with RI’s safeguarding and protection policies, ensure all people who come into contact with Relief International are as safe as possible.
Safeguarding
Uphold and promote RI’s commitment to ensuring the safeguarding and safety of the vulnerable communities we serve.
Consistent with RI’s safeguarding and protection policies, ensure all people who come into contact with Relief International are as safe as possible.
Relief International values:
We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities. We value:
Inclusiveness
Transparency and Accountability
Agility and Innovation
Collaboration
Sustainability

vacancies.afghanistan@ri.org