Advocacy and Humanitarian Mine Action Specialist - Afghanistan
Handicap International
| Company | Handicap International |
| Category | Uncategorised |
| Location | Kabul |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Last verified | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (workable) |
Description
Place: Kabul - Afghanistan Starting date: 01st November 2026 Duration of contract: 11 months Closing date for applications: 25th August 2026 Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. The organization works alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. Since its creation in 1982, HI has run development & humanitarian projects in more than 55 countries and responded to numerous emergencies. Today, we have a budget of approximately 200 million euros, with 4,000 employees worldwide At HI, we truly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organization. This is why we are engaged to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities. Please indicate if you require any special accommodation, even at the first interview. To know more, about the organization, click here . JOB CONTEXT: The HI Afghanistan operating framework have four pillars: Rehabilitation & Health Resiliance & Inclusion Armed Violence Reduction Atlas logistics HI is currently involved in different sectors of activities: Physical and functional rehabilitation (both on service provision and training – tech assistance), in development and emergency crisis settings Mental Health and Psycho-Social Support (MHPSS) Disability & Inclusion - Inclusive Humanitarian Assistance – Inclusive Goverance – protection integration Inclusive livelihood Explosive Ordnance Risk Education Atlas shared storage and transportation The central office is in the capital city (Kabul) and hosts the management team (including operations, finance, logistics, human resources, technical unit, humanitarian access and security). HI has three offices located in the different provinces of intervention: Herat, Kunduz, and Kandahar, are fully operational with dedicated support services and project management teams. HI Afghanistan employs around 450 national and 9 international staff and has a budget of around 7 million euros. Most fundraising efforts and donor relationships are held at the Kabul level. HI is also part of different fora/coordination bodies (ACBAR, ICCT, HCT, etc.) and a member of several clusters, including health, and protection. Details relating to security risks, isolation, travel, and living conditions The security and access situation in the country has improved significantly since the conflict ended; however, security measures remain in place as the context remains unpredictable. International staff share the guesthouses in Kabul. They are spacious, well-equipped, secure, and comfortable, providing adequate living conditions and well-being to the global team, considering the limitations of moving around the city. The guesthouses have sports facilities and common areas for recreational activities. HI in Afghanistan provides a cleaner for the Guesthouses during working days. GENERAL MISSION: Under the management of the Technical Head of Program (THoP), the Advocacy & Humanitarian Mine Action Specialist will oversee the technical leadership of advocacy and policy initiatives related to Humanitarian Mine Action, Victim Assistance and disability inclusion in Afghanistan, with primary responsibility for the Norad-funded project. In this role, the Specialist will engage with internal teams and external stakeholders, including government authorities, humanitarian mine action actors, UN agencies, Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), survivor networks, donors and other humanitarian partners, to strengthen coordination, influence policy and promote inclusive humanitarian mine action. The Specialist will assume four primar