Afghan Women United Development Organization (AWUDO) is a non‑profit, non‑political, and non‑governmental organization committed to advancing the living standards of Afghans in alignment with the (SDGs).

Overall Responsibilities:

The Project Manager (Female Only) will provide overall leadership for the Gender-Responsive Earthquake Response Project in Kunar province (Noorgal & Chawky Districts). The Project Manager will ensure the project is delivered effectively, safely, and in a gender-responsive manner, with strong community engagement and safeguarding practices. The incumbent will oversee implementation across Women and Girl Safe Spaces (WGSS), vocational training, income-generating activities (livestock), Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA), community structures, and household behavior-change support related to livestock management and care.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

A. Overall Project Leadership & Coordination

• Lead day-to-day coordination and management of GR-ER project components.
• Ensure activities are implemented according to the approved workplan, budget, donor requirements, and AWUDO standards.
• Coordinate with other actors , local authorities, and community-based structures to facilitate smooth & culturally fit implementation.
• Ensure clear communication of project goals, timelines, and responsibilities among team members and project stakeholders.

B. Women and Girl Safe Spaces (WGSS) & PSS Services

• Ensure WGSS are operational and provide PSS, information, and referral services to women and girls.
• Support quality implementation of WGSS services, including case identification, referrals, and follow-up as per referral pathways.
• Ensure consistent safeguarding, survivor-centered approaches, and confidentiality in all WGSS activities.

C. Vocational Training (Embroidery & Tailoring)

• Oversee implementation of vocational training for women and girls (e.g., curriculum quality, trainer performance, attendance tracking, and participant support).
• Coordinate with vocational trainers/technical staff to ensure training is relevant, inclusive, and safely delivered.
• Support linkages between training and opportunities for progression (e.g., product demonstrations, livelihoods linkage where feasible).

D. Income Generating Activities (Livestock)

• Manage the planning, identification & distribution process for livestock interventions to  the intended beneficiaries.
• meaningfully share the pre-defined beneficiaries selection criteria with targeted communities in line with project targeting requirements.
• Make sure that the livestock is kept as a source for income generations.
• Ensure that all processes are  done transparently and with appropriate documentation.

E. Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA)

• Oversee MPCA targeting, beneficiaries selection, registration, eligibility verification, and distribution processes.
• Ensure MPCA is implemented with accountability mechanisms (complaints and feedback channels).
• Coordinate with finance/cash teams and donor to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with cash modality requirements.

F. Establishment of Local Community Structures & Capacity Building

• Facilitate the establishment and strengthening of local community structures to oversee and coordinate:
• WGSS operations
• Vocational trainer centers
• Livestock and other intervention activities
• Provide leadership, coaching, and capacity-building support so community structures to ensure quality, attendance, and meaningful participation.
• Ensure community structures apply inclusive and gender-responsive practices.

G. Livestock Care, Feeding & Nurturing Training for Families

• Coordinate household trainings on keeping, nurturing, and feeding livestock.
• Ensure training content is practical, culturally appropriate, and delivered using accessible methods.
• Track participant uptake and use of good livestock-management practices.

H. Safeguarding, Protection, and Gender Mainstreaming

• Ensure safeguarding commitments are embedded across all project activities (WGSS, VTs,, MPCA, community engagement).
• Promote ethical engagement with beneficiaries, general protections & particularly child protection considerations, and survivor-centered referral pathways.
• Informing communities about the AWUDO PSEA commitment.
• Apart from AWAAZ Afghanistan, Functionalize AWUDO GRM with all its accessible uptake channels.

I. Monitoring, Reporting, and Learning

• Lead results-based monitoring of project indicators and ensure data quality (attendance, service uptake, beneficiary numbers, output and outcome tracking).
• Prepare timely donor/organizational reports, workplans, and activity updates.
• Ensure beneficiaries/community feedbacks, complaints, and response mechanisms are functionalized & responded within the timeframe and well documented.
• Conduct periodic review meetings with staff and donor to identify gaps and corrective actions.

J. Budget Management & Procurement Coordination (as applicable)

• Monitor budget utilization against approved plans and support cost control measures.
• Coordinate with the procurement and finance teams to ensure timely acquisition of goods and services for project delivery.
• Ensure assets and supplies are tracked and used appropriately.

Background/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social science (BBA, LLB, Economics or related field, a Master’s degree holder is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a senior-level position with a National/International NGO or UN organization in protection program.
• Proven experience in team management.
• Experience in emergency contexts.

Skills Required:

• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Fluency in local languages, Pashto and Dari (spoken and written).
• Advanced computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook).
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Leadership and team management abilities.
• Capacity to establish and maintain good working relationships with team members, local authorities, and community members.
• Ability to coordinate with other departments within the organization (technical and support departments).

Qualified and interested female applicants are kindly requested to click below link, complete the questionnaire and attach Cover letter and CV as one PDF/word file.

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates who meet the above criteria will be contacted for the written test and/or interview.

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PSEA, Child Safeguarding, Anti‑Fraud and Anti‑Corruption Statement

Under this project, the incumbent will work directly with children and at‑risk adults. Ensuring their safety and well‑being is AWUDO’s highest priority. We are fully committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in all aspects of our work and maintain a strict zero‑tolerance policy toward any behavior or practice that places them at risk of abuse or harm.

All successful applicants will be required to comply with, sign, and uphold AWUDO’s Code of Conduct, Anti‑Fraud , Anti‑Corruption, and PSEA‑H Policy, ensuring accountability and adherence to the highest ethical standards.