Position Title: Project Manager
Activation Date: 18 November, 2025 Announced Date: 17 November, 2025 Expire Date: 21 November, 2025
- Job Location: Kabul
- Nationality: Afghan
- Category: Management
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Salary: As per organizational salary scale
- Vacancy Number: ESA-PGR-KBL-STAFF-001-2025
- No. Of Jobs: 1
- City: Kabul, Afghanistan (with occasional travel to provinces as required)
- Organization: Educational Social and Agricultural Organization (ESA Org.)
- Years of Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant project management experience.
- Contract Duration: 2 Months (with possibility of extension based on project needs)
- Gender: Male/Female
- Education: Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred).
- Close date: 2025-11-21
About Educational Social and Agricultural Organization (ESA Org.):
The Educational, Social, and Agricultural Organization (ESA Org.) is an independent, non-profit, and non-political NGO dedicated to promoting sustainable development and community empowerment across Afghanistan. ESA Org. operates in the sectors of education, health and nutrition, agriculture and livelihoods, women and youth empowerment, humanitarian assistance, and cultural preservation.
ESA Org. implements high-impact programs focused on improving community well-being, strengthening local capacities, and supporting vulnerable populations. Our team combines professional expertise with strong community engagement to deliver effective, accountable, and inclusive services nationwide.
Job Description:
ESA Organization, with support from UNESCO, is implementing a two-month project to conduct 3D scanning of archaeological artifacts and rapid assessment of cultural heritage sites affected by recent earthquakes. The Project Manager will lead implementation and ensure quality and timely delivery.
Job Requirements:
Duties & Responsibilities
The Project Manager will be responsible for:
- Overall project coordination and planning.
- Liaising with UNESCO, government stakeholders, and museum authorities.
- Supervising the 3D scanning specialists and ensuring quality control.
- Monitoring field progress and preparing weekly updates.
- Ensuring timely procurement of equipment and materials.
- Reviewing and validating digital files, metadata, and archives.
- Leading reporting, including the Final Project Report to UNESCO.
- Managing risks, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring compliance with ESA/UNESCO standards.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred).
- Minimum 3 years of relevant project management experience.
- Demonstrated experience in heritage documentation, digital archiving, or cultural projects.
- Strong coordination, communication, and reporting skills.
- Ability to manage teams across multiple provinces.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
- Familiarity with 3D scanning or digital documentation workflows (an asset).
- Excellent problem-solving skills, diplomacy, and communication.
- Fluency in English, Pashto and/or Dari.
Submission Guideline:
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their CV, Cover Letter, and relevant supporting documents (if any) to the email address below:
HR@esa.org.af
Submission Email:
HR@esa.org.af
