Job Description:
Project Managers:
- Lead the planning, implementation and management of projects in line with approved proposals, work plans, budgets and organizational policies.
- Coordinate project activities with relevant departments, field teams, local authorities, community representatives, donors and implementing partners.
- Oversee project budgets and the efficient use of financial and material resources, and monitor expenditure against approved budgets and donor requirements.
- Monitor progress and performance indicators, identify implementation challenges, and ensure timely narrative and progress reporting.
- Provide technical guidance, leadership and supervision to project staff, ensuring teamwork, accountability and performance.
- Maintain effective relationships with donors, government institutions, NGOs, community leaders and other stakeholders.
- Identify project risks, develop mitigation measures, and ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor regulations and relevant humanitarian and development standards.
- Promote community participation, transparency, inclusion and accountability, and ensure activities meet quality standards and deliver sustainable outcomes.
Technical Specialists:
- Provide sector-specific technical leadership in the design, implementation and quality assurance of project activities.
- Develop technical specifications, tools, assessments and standard operating procedures in line with donor and cluster standards.
- Supervise field activities and verify the technical quality of works, distributions, services or systems.
- Train and mentor project staff and partners in their area of expertise.
- Prepare technical reports, inputs for donor reports and contributions to new proposals.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to the selected profile; a master’s degree is an advantage.
- Project Managers: at least 5 years of project management experience with NGOs, INGOs, UN agencies or development organizations.
- Technical Specialists: at least 3 years of hands-on experience in the selected technical field.
- Demonstrated experience meeting the sector-specific requirements listed for the selected profile.
- Sound knowledge of project cycle management, results-based management and donor compliance requirements.
- Strong reporting, coordination and problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Fluency in English and Dari and/or Pashto is highly desirable.
Safeguarding and PSEAH:
APWDO is committed to a safe, respectful and accountable working environment and has a zero-tolerance approach to Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH). All applicants are encouraged to review APWDO’s Code of Conduct and PSEAH policies before applying:
APWDO Code of Conduct and PSEAH Policies:
By applying, candidates confirm that they have read and understood these policies and agree to comply with APWDO’s safeguarding standards and Code of Conduct if engaged. Selected candidates will sign the relevant policy acknowledgment forms as a condition of engagement.
Data Protection:
CVs will be kept in APWDO’s confidential roster database for up to two years and used only for recruitment purposes. By applying, candidates consent to this storage and use. Candidates may request removal of their CV from the roster at any time by email.
