ACBAR

Afghanistan Strategic & policy Studies Organization (ASPSO), hereafter written as (ASPSO),was registered with the Ministry of Economy of the Islamic republic of Afghanistan in 2018 primarily aiming to work alongside other national and international partners for poverty reduction and women empowerment focusing on alleviating the sufferings of the most vulnerable group of the society in different community structures such as rural, urban, IDPs, returnees, etc. intending to facilitate this vulnerable group to regain the dignity based on enhancing their technical capabilities to become skilled and gain sustainable income for contributing family economy and take an active part in the reconstruction and development of the country in all aspects ranging from livelihood to education, Agriculture, economic empowerment, governance, and social empowerment. ASPSO with years of experience in most challenging and competitive environments in Afghanistan, handles and manage all facets of services an NGO provides with focus on livelihood projects, education projects, Agriculture projects, Humanitarian assistance, Emergency response project, Social Behavior change projects, Child protection projects, Health care projects and all kind of projects from design to implementation on the job site and to outcome evaluation and acquisition. We refer to this model as Building for "E.F.F.E.C. T" (Efficient, Fast, Forward-Thinking, Engineered Committed Team) This proven methodology ensures timely, safe, and definite completion within the given scope, time and budget; meeting all environmental and situational challenges. We are committed to serve our people get back on their feet in areas where conflict, risk is inevitable. The Professional, committed and determined team of ASPSO does so for the noble cause of humanitarian assistance and recovery on the ground. We believe with the professional, technical and financial support from our international partners we can pursue all our dreams and objectives. ASPSO’s team structure is comprised of handpicked professional and skilled individuals with loads of experiences and commitment. From our management experts to our project team at national and sub national levels, our team give the organization with the practical "know-how" and organizational knowledge to guide the vision of the organization. Gender equality and provision of humanitarian assistance and services to women and children is at the center of our organizational goals with additional resources and attention paid to it. Likewise, we have strict measures that we never compromise on about child safeguarding, Gender Based violence and child protection.

We connect ourselves with every project and program we implement to make sure we

successfully contribute to the achievements of both the short term and long-term organizational and social goals. In fact, we are focused on managing all aspects of the projects, even in the most hazardous environments. We either have a strong presence coverage and/or we create it in the shortest time possible through our regional and provincial networks with whom we have already implemented similar projects previously.

Job Summary

The Provincial Coordinator is responsible for directing, organizing, and controlling project activities; managing the existing resources; communicating with donors/stakeholders whenever delegated by the Project Manager; consolidating reports; and submitting them to the Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and overseeing the implementation of project activities at the provincial level.
• Support the development of provincial-level work plans, budgets, and resource plans in line and in coordination with central office planning.
• Managing project resources, including personnel, equipment, and budget, to ensure efficient and effective project delivery. 
• Collaborating with various stakeholders, including local authorities, community members, and other project partners, to ensure project success. 
• Monitoring project progress, collecting data, and preparing reports on project performance to ensure alignment with project goals and objectives. 
• Ensuring the quality and timely delivery of project outputs and outcomes. 
• Preparing and submitting regular progress reports to the project management team or relevant stakeholders. 
• Providing support and guidance to provincial project staff to enhance their capacity and ensure effective implementation of the project activities
• Coordinate beneficiary selection processes with related stakeholders and support community awareness activities.
• Organize and facilitate provincial trainings, community events, and capacity-building activities.
• Document lessons learned, success stories, and challenges to inform project learning and donor reporting.
• Represent the project in relevant provincial forums, clusters, and with local authorities.
• Any other reasonable duty as requested by line management

• Education and Experience:  Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive Coordination experience, preferably in NGO/INGO sectors.
• Computer: Excellent understanding and usage of MS Office packages.
• Languages: Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Dari/Pashto.
• Other Skill Required:
• Communication Skills
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Adaptability
• Well organized and proactive approach to work
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Highly motivated for his/her professional and academic improvement
• Ability to take constructive feedback
• Problem-solving skills
• Professional work ethics

Qualified Afghan applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes with a detailed application letter including a contact number or address. Please submit your applications by electronically to:hr@aspso.org  

The HR Department will not entertain telephone inquiries.

Note:

• Please specify the vacancy number along with the title of the position or else your application will not be considered.
• The vacancy is subject to donor fund.
  
  Only short listed candidates will be contacted for further process.

The ASPSO is committed to ensure a fully transparent and meritocratic recruitment process for all positions in its preview. CVs, written tests, and interviews are reviewed by the committee. Checks and balances have been put in place to prevent any potential for nepotism, discrimination, or favoritism. Any attempts to influence the requirement process will result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate

The ASPSO strongly encourages woman candidates to apply. It applies a pro-active and positive discrimination policy towards woman candidates as follows:

(a)    Women candidates with slightly lower than the stated required educational qualifications will also be considered.

(b)    If the difference in the written test and/or interview scores between the male and female highest scoring candidates is less than or up to 10 out of 100 total points (or a difference of up to 10%), the woman candidate will be offered the position (even where she scored the lesser points).

(c)    If offered this position, the woman position holder will be allowed an adult male or female relative as a mahram for official travel, if/when required.

hr@aspso.org