Project Assistant (Re Announced)

WDIO Background:

Watan Development and Initiative Organization is a non-governmental, nonprofit, non-partisan, and independent organization dedicated to empowering and uplifting communities through sustainable development, promoting social justice, and enhancing the well-being of individuals and families. Since its establishment in 2014, we have worked tirelessly towards poverty alleviation, economic empowerment, education and skill development, health and well-being, gender equality, women's empowerment, agriculture and livestock development, and environmental sustainability. Our goal is to improve living conditions, provide quality education and essential skills to individuals, enhance community health and well-being, promote gender equality, increase agricultural productivity, and foster environmental sustainability.

With a passionate team of over seven hundred individuals and a strong network of partners and supporters, we strive to bring about positive change by preserving and celebrating cultural diversity and heritage, fostering social cohesion, and promoting cross-cultural understanding and respect. We ensure program effectiveness and accountability through continuous monitoring, evaluation, and data-driven approaches. Our commitment to integrity, sustainability, accountability, innovation, empowerment, advocacy, and respect for diversity guides our efforts as we address pressing challenges such as poverty alleviation, education, healthcare, environmental conservation, women's empowerment, child welfare, and sustainable development.

Through innovative programs, advocacy efforts, and community engagement, Watan Development and Initiative Organization is at the forefront of driving sustainable solutions and empowering individuals to create a better future.

WDIO is nationally based in Kabul and maintains field operations through five regional offices, with over ninety-seven staff members, located in Kabul, Bamiyan & Logar (Center-Region), Ghor & Herat (West-Region), Nangarhar, Laghman & Kunar (East-region), Takhar & Badakhshan (North-Region), and Kandahar (South-Region).

Our Value:

WDIO is committed to applying a ‘zero tolerance’ policy towards acts of sexual exploitation and abuse by its personnel. In 2003, the United Nations Secretary-General issued a Bulletin on “Special measures for protection from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse” (ST/SGB/2003/13) (“the Bulletin”). To support the system-wide implementation of the zero-tolerance policy, the Director-General has decided to adopt the standards of conduct and provisions on PSEA set by the Bulletin, adjusted as necessary, to be applied by WDIO personnel, as follows.

Job Summary

The Project Assistant provides crucial administrative and operational support to a project manager and team, ensuring projects run smoothly, on time, and within budget. The Project Assistant is reportable to the Project Manager.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Provides day-to-day support to project and thematic activities implementation to enable conformity to expected results, outputs, objectives, and work plans.
• Assists in the preparation of quarterly/annual progress reports by acquiring and assembling the necessary information from project officers using reporting templates.
•  Assists in project/thematic activities monitoring based on related work plans.
• Drafts routine official correspondence/documents as per project/thematic activities needs.
• Manages the contact lists of project and thematic activities stakeholders.
• Maintains working-level contacts with partners and stakeholders.
• Manages the organization of events, workshops, and roundtables, including the preparation and dissemination of information, and their follow-up communications.
• Follow up on travel arrangements and DSA payments for participants of events organized.
• Assists in the organization of field visits and staff missions as required by the project and thematic activities.
• Prepares all related background materials for discussions, correspondence, and briefing sessions.
• Takes minutes of meetings• Cooperates with the Communications Department for related tasks, including related to updating projects’ websites.
• Coordinates information flow to ensure that overall WDIO reporting and/or submission deadlines are met by project/program staff.
• Supports the Project Coordinator in performing duties.
• Any other task assigned by the Supervisor

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years working experience in similar positions with national and international NGOs.
• Bachelor's Degree in education, social science, or any other related field.
• Required Languages – Excellent Pashto and Dari reading, writing, and verbal skills, good knowledge of English, reading, writing, and verbal skills.  
• Excellent computer skills- Word, Excel, PowerPoint; plus, the ability to quickly learn various reporting systems is required.
• Good Communication skills,
• Ability to solve problems and resolve conflicts,
• Good capacity development and teamwork skills, cross-cultural and gender sensitivity,
• Respect the confidentiality of the organization,

Interested applicants could submit their CV and cover letter via the link below:

https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/single/9oDVC8RP