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Vision Development Organization (VDO) is an independent, social and legal non-profit, non-political and non-governmental organization established in January 07, 2015. The organization is establish and run by an Afghan women with a strong and committed team to respond  to the development needs of Afghanistan such as; educational, advocacy, human rights, environmental, health and economical perspectives. VDO is committed to work for the welfare and progress of society with focus on abovementioned areas. 

• Develop and implement comprehensive project plans, timelines, and strategies for economic development programs, aligning activities with organizational goals and donor requirements.
• Ensure effective execution of economic development projects, overseeing project implementation, budget management, and resource allocation.
• Foster partnerships and collaborations with government agencies, local authorities, community organizations, and private sector stakeholders to support economic development initiatives.
• Engage with stakeholders to identify needs, priorities, and opportunities for economic empowerment and livelihood enhancement within target communities.
• Contribute to the design and development of economic development programs, incorporating best practices, innovative approaches, and lessons learned to maximize impact and sustainability.
• Provide technical guidance and support to program teams in the implementation of economic development activities, ensuring adherence to project objectives and quality standards.
• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks for economic development programs, establishing key performance indicators (KPIs), data collection tools, and reporting mechanisms.
• Conduct regular programmatic reviews, evaluations, and assessments to track progress, measure impact, and identify opportunities for program improvement and adaptation.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to donors, stakeholders, and internal teams for economic development programs, preparing narrative reports, financial reports, and other documentation as required.
• Document program achievements, success stories, and lessons learned to inform organizational learning and knowledge sharing.
• Advocate for policies and initiatives that promote economic development, livelihood enhancement, and entrepreneurship opportunities for vulnerable and marginalized populations.
• Participate in relevant forums, networks, and working groups to exchange knowledge, share experiences, and build partnerships for economic empowerment.

Qualification:

• Master's degree in economics, business administration, or a related field with management specialization is required. PMP certification is also a plus point
• At least 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in designing, managing, and implementing economic development programs, preferably in a humanitarian or development context.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, including planning, budgeting, monitoring, and evaluation, with a track record of successful project implementation and delivery.
• Strong technical expertise in economic development, livelihood enhancement, entrepreneurship, microfinance, value chain development, and/or market systems development.

Commitment and dedication:

• Knowledge, understanding and commitment to organizational policies
• Willingness to travel to provinces when planed by the management
• Willingness to work outside official hours

Language Proficiency:

• Fluency in both national language (Dari & Pashto) oral and written
• Fluency in English is a must both oral and written

Interested and qualified Afghan Candidates with the required qualifications and experience should submit their CVs to: careers@vdongo.org

In the e-mail subject line, please put job title & vacancy number of the position you are applying for, otherwise your applications will not be screened.

CVs will not be accepted or considered after the closing date. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the written test/interview.

 Do not submit academic certificates with the application. These can be requested if the candidate is selected.

careers@vdongo.org