Project Manager

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ORCD

Quick Summary

Type
Full Time
Location
Badakhshan, Kunar
Category
Agriculture
Published
2026-06-12
Nationality
Afghan
Gender
Male/Female
No of Job
1

Experience

7 years

Deadline

2026-06-17

About the Company

Organization for Research and Community Development (ORCD) is a national Afghan NGO registered in 2011. It has delivered more than 119 projects worth over USD 69 million across 31 provinces in health, nutrition, WASH, food security, agriculture, livelihoods, protection, and climate resilience. ORCD employs around 1,800 staff, at least 30% of them women, and is an implementing partner for nine UN agencies.

 

Job Summary

We are inviting CVs for the position of Project Manager for an integrated climate-resilient livelihoods, forestry, and rangeland management program in rural districts of Badakhshan and Kunar. The Project Manager will hold overall responsibility for planning, field implementation, technical quality, and reporting across both the livelihoods and forestry components. The role will coordinate a multidisciplinary field team, manage relationships with community structures and local stakeholders, and ensure that activities meet agreed technical standards and social and environmental safeguards. The Project Manager will oversee work planning, budget tracking, procurement support, and timely delivery within a tight implementation window. The role will also drive gender-inclusive participation, secure community ownership, and maintain accurate, evidence-based records. The position will call for strong leadership and sound judgment in fragile settings.

 

Job Requirements

Candidates must hold a master's or bachelor's degree in forestry, rural development, environmental science, engineering, management, or a related field. A minimum of 5 to 7 years of project management experience in rural development, forestry, or integrated programs is required. Applicants must show familiarity with the local socio-political context and fragile environments in Afghanistan, along with proven experience implementing UN or donor-funded projects. Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring gender inclusion is essential. Strong coordination, reporting, and management skills are required. Fluency in Pashto and Dari is required, and proficiency in oral and written English is required. Candidates should be able to manage competing priorities, maintain compliance, and deliver results within short timelines in remote and challenging operating conditions.

 

 

Submission Guideline

Only candidates who meet more than 95% of the stated requirements should apply through this link: https://forms.gle/pq7DXu1W3p9q844N6

Your CV must contain all of the following:

  • Full name
  • Physical address
  • Email address
  • Education
  • Experience (month and year, and a job description for every position)
  • Languages
  • References (at least two)

Use this template for your CV: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16xM-b1PeKOD6N5j4yVy9M70RHp_OpNHR/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110577270346576244457&rtpof=true&sd=true  In the recognition of their efforts, applicants sending their CV in this format might be prioritized if they meet the qualifications. 

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