Senior Project Implementatoin Officer

War Child Canada is a registered Canadian charity based in Toronto that works to accelerate peace and disrupt the cycle of violence by investing in and empowering local communities to build brighter futures through comprehensive, evidence-informed programs that foster resilience, self-reliance, and self-determination.

War Child Canada is globally recognized for our grassroots, community-driven model of humanitarian action that’s rooted in collaboration and entirely locally led. We have developed a solid track record of long-term, sustainable impact supporting children and families living in areas dominated by conflict and crises.

War Child’s flagship Afghanistan program advances social impact in the lives of vulnerable children, women, and their families through its humanitarian and development programming in Protection, Health, Education and Livelihood sectors in various provinces of Afghanistan.

Job Summary:

The Senior Project Implementation Officer will oversee project implementation at the provincial level and provide technical support to project teams to ensure activities are delivered effectively and in line with project objectives, workplans, and quality standards. S/he will coordinate closely with communities, local authorities, partner organizations, and other stakeholders, while supporting staff capacity building, monitoring, reporting, and problem-solving. S/he will also ensure the integration of protection, gender, Child Protection, GBV risk mitigation, safeguarding, and accountability principles throughout project activities and provide regular updates on project progress, challenges, and achievements.

Core Responsibilities

·       Coordinate with and raise awareness among communities in targeted locations.

·       Assess and select eligible beneficiaries among returnees, IDPs, and the most vulnerable host-community members based on established criteria.

·       Assess the needs of vulnerable children and families in target areas.

·       Identify and report protection concerns, including child protection and GBV risks, through established procedures and referral mechanisms while safeguarding confidentiality and dignity.

·       Work with relevant stakeholders to identify winter needs and develop appropriate responses for target communities.

·       Provide technical support to field teams on community coordination and mobilization.

·       Build strong relationships with government agencies, NGOs, donors, and other local partners to support effective program delivery.

·       Facilitate kit distribution to eligible beneficiary families.

·       Ensure distributions and other project activities address GBV and protection risks and promote safety, privacy, dignity, and equal access.

·       Support the Senior Project Coordinator in developing training materials on PSS, parenting education, community mobilization, and related topics.

·       Ensure project activities are implemented on schedule and according to plan.

·       Ensure timely provision of supplies and other inputs to field staff.

·       Follow up with beneficiaries and provide technical support for business development and market linkages.

·       Monitor activities against project objectives, collect and analyse outcome data, prepare progress reports, and present findings to management as required.

·       Support PQAL/M&E data collection and promote the CRM system.

·       Support PQAL in conducting post-distribution monitoring.

Perform other duties assigned by the Project Manager or WCC management.

Qualification:

·       Bachelor’s degree in development studies, Economics, Business Administration, Social Work, Law, or another relevant technical field

·       Master’s degree in relevant field will be preferred

Experience:

·       At least 5 Years of working experience with I/NGOs in project management in protection and mine action sectors.

·       Capacity to work efficiently within a multidisciplinary team.

·       Strong ability to work independently.

·       Available to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends

Skills and Abilities:

·       Good Communication and interpersonal skills including reporting writing

·       Good knowledge of community development especially working with children, women and families

·       Excellent problem solving and presentation skills

·       Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and meeting of deadlines

·       Culture sensitive and respect for local norms

·       Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy of the cases

·       Willingness to travel and stay in remote areas and inhospitable environment 

Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and meeting of deadlines

War Child Canada is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified Afghan women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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