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Afghan Development Association (ADA) is a Non-Government, Non-Profit, and Non-Political Organization. It promotes and provides development and humanitarian-related services to the people of Afghanistan. Since its inception in 1990, ADA has provided assistance in a myriad of sectors to the most poverty-stricken communities across Afghanistan. Too often; services fail to reach poor people, in access, quantity, and quality. Realizing this, ADA’s primary goal is to improve service provision by making it a people-center. ADA is highly sensitive to communal and individual differences, and ADA strives to pay the utmost respect to the communities it aims to serve. ADA has been setting the building blocks and formulating and implementing development projects that tackle deep-rooted Socio-economic, institutional, and other structural causes that underlie immediate symptoms of conflict at the local levels. Transparency, accountability, and efficiency are the driving factors when delivering services and goods to the people of Afghanistan.

Additionally, ADA is dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe working environment for all staff and beneficiaries. ADA upholds a zero-tolerance policy against PSEA, GBV, and all forms of discrimination. Consequently, ADA prioritizes hiring individuals committed to respecting and upholding safeguarding policies and procedures, with no history of exploitation, abuse, harassment, or discrimination.

ADA believes that women, youth, the disabled, the marginalized, and disadvantaged people are the key factors when building and furthering the development of communities across Afghanistan. Hence, ADA has developed several programs that are people-centered, participatory and involve broad participation of key stakeholders including women, youth, and the disabled

Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Managing Director, the Provincial Manager is responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of ADA’s projects in the province in alignment with approved project plans, objectives, and goals. The Provincial Manager will represent ADA in official forums, coordinate all project activities with relevant stakeholders including donors, government authorities, and communities, and ensure smooth communication with the Head Office.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the overall management of both programmatic and operational functions of the provincial office, including staff supervision and office administration.

2. Coordinate project activities with the Head Office and relevant stakeholders at the provincial level, including government authorities, civil society organizations, donors, and community representatives.

3. Provide technical support to project staff to ensure high-quality and timely implementation of project activities.

4. Ensure that all project activities are in line with the project’s goals, objectives, and approved action/work plans.

5. Supervise and monitor project implementation in the field; conduct field visits to project sites at least twice per month.

6. Prepare and submit comprehensive monthly progress reports to the Managing Director and relevant sector heads, and provide additional reports as needed.

7. Keep the Managing Director and sector heads informed of any project-related issues and provide timely recommendations or solutions.

8. Establish and maintain strong relationships with donors, government authorities, and community stakeholders to support project success.

9. Conduct performance appraisals of project staff and submit evaluation reports to the Managing Director as required.

10. Attend coordination and sectoral meetings organized by government authorities, provincial councils, donors, and other relevant stakeholders.

11. Organize and lead monthly coordination and administrative meetings with all provincial staff to ensure team alignment.

12. Conduct orientation and briefing sessions for provincial staff to ensure clear understanding of the project’s goals, activities, and implementation plan.

13. Coordinate with the Provincial Directorate of Economy (MoEc) and other relevant directorates before initiating project activities in the field.

14. Facilitate the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with relevant sectoral directorates outlining roles and responsibilities during project implementation.

15. Ensure the receipt of official project completion certifications from relevant district and provincial authorities, with the support of project staff.

16. Supervise financial management, procurement, operations, and overall program implementation in accordance with ADA and donor policies and procedures.

17. Undertake any other tasks assigned by the Managing Director, Program Manager, or relevant sector heads as needed.

18. Support donor coordination and fundraising efforts for ongoing and future projects in close collaboration with the Managing Director.

19. Promote and uphold ADA’s mission, vision, values, and organizational integrity.

20. This job description is subject to change. Any modifications will be discussed with the incumbent, and feedback will be considered before final approval by the Managing Director.

Job Title: Provincial Manager

Reports To: Managing Director
Location: Provincial Office

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree or a Master’s in programs/projects.
• Extensive experience in managing programs/projects.

Experience and Skills

• Minimum 4 years of experience in designing and implementing Project
• programs/projects with reputable international or national NGOs (I/NGOs).
• Strong knowledge of Ministry of Economy (MoPH) standards and guidelines.
• Intermediate English proficiency (verbal and written) with fluency in Dari and Pashto.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate options, plan strategically, and make effective decisions.
• Substantial experience in line management, team building, and capacity development.
• Proven track record of successful team leadership, including managing implementation teams and achieving program objectives in complex, fragile, and challenging environments.
• Experience in staff safety and security management.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong commitment to ADA principles and values, including child rights and child protection.

Interested candidates should submit their CV in PDF format, mentioning the Vacancy Number.

Contact Number: +93 (0) 707994199 

jobs@ada.org.af