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Created in 1993, Acted is an international non-governmental organization pursuing a dual mandate of emergency response and development interventions in 40 of some of the world’s most vulnerable countries affected by conflicts, disasters, or socio-economic hardship. With a team of 7,000 national staff and 400 international staff, Acted implements 500 projects a year to support more than 20 million beneficiaries, notably in hard-to-reach areas.

Acted goes to the last mile through programs and approaches that look beyond the immediate emergency towards opportunities for longer-term livelihood reconstruction and sustainable development. Guided by the motto “Think Local, Act Global” and its 3Zero –Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, and Zero Poverty – strategy, Acted puts local territories at the center and provides tailored support to local needs.

Acted Afghanistan:

Acted is working in 20 provinces in Afghanistan around the country. These provinces are affected by natural and man-made disasters. Acted provides relief and emergency assistance to vulnerable populations affected by displacements, conflicts, or natural disasters, in the fields of agriculture, shelter, wash, and food security.

Job Purpose:

The Grant Distribution Officer plays a critical role in ensuring the effective management, monitoring, and compliance of grant funds distributed to Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) under the FTU program. The position supports the empowerment of CSOs in delivering technical assistance to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Afghanistan, through structured mentorship, financial oversight, and reporting.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Grant Management & Compliance

• Establish and manage grant tracking systems including contracting, budgeting, and compliance tools.
• Review sub-recipient budgets and grant agreements and support smooth disbursement of funds.
• Monitor adherence to Acted and donor financial and operational regulations.

2. Reporting & Coordination

• Maintain accurate documentation of grant-related files and financial records.
• Prepare regular progress reports, highlighting bottlenecks and proposing corrective measures.
• Coordinate with internal departments such as Finance, MEAL, and Admin for compliance and implementation tracking.

3. Capacity Building

• Develop training materials and deliver workshops on grant compliance, budgeting, and activity reporting.
• Support CSOs in implementing grant-funded activities according to work plans and M&E standards.

4. Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate with CSOs, local partners, and government stakeholders to ensure inclusive implementation.
• Represent Acted in coordination and donor-related meetings when required.

5. Technical Support

• Provide ongoing support to CSOs in documentation, planning, and compliance processes.
• Support the Project Manager in troubleshooting implementation and financial challenges.

6. Ethics & Additional Tasks

• Uphold ACTED’s Code of Conduct and safeguard accountability and transparency in all activities.
• Perform any other relevant duties assigned by the Project Manager or Program Coordinator

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Standard PSEAH blurbs for job advertisement:

Acted has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and strives to recruit those who share our values. 

All candidates will be subject to a pre-employment check that includes satisfactory references, screening, and criminal checks in line with legal requirements. 

All candidates who have been offered a position will sign and respect Acted’s Code of Conduct and related policies as part of their work contract. All staff are expected to abide by the standards of behavior outlined in those documents. 

Managers will have a special responsibility to foster a safe environment. 

Misconduct can lead to serious disciplinary sanctions.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration from a recognized University (A master’s degree in business administration will be an advantage).

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in grant management, financial oversight, and donor compliance, ideally in an INGO, NGO, or development organization.
• Proven experience of working with CSOs or MSME support programs is highly preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of grant cycle management, budgeting, and donor regulations (USAID, EU, etc.).
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Fluent in Dari, Pashto, and English (spoken and written).
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and Word.
• High attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple grants.
• Ability to travel to field locations and work under pressure.

Those who fulfill the above-mentioned criteria should send their updated CVs to the submission below email:

Kindly mention the Vacancy number, and position title in the subject line or your application may not be considered) KBL_009/ Grant Distribution Officer).

Please do not send heavy-sized documents (i.e., Tazkira, Education documents, work certificates)

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the next stage of recruitment.

Note: Candidates who are originally from Kunduz province are strongly encouraged to apply, and will be given priority consideration, in line with our commitment to local recruitment and community engagement.

No CV will be considered after the closing date.
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Acted is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are free for all candidates, and no one should require any payment or compensation during the recruitment process.

afghanistan.jobs@acted.org