ACBAR

The Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan (AKF (Afg)) is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of international, private, non-denominational development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people in some of the poorest parts of the developing world. The Network’s organizations have individual mandates that range from the fields of health and education to architecture, rural development, and promotion of private-sector enterprises and institutions that seek to empower communities and individuals, usually in disadvantaged circumstances, to improve living conditions and opportunities. 

AKF seeks to provide sustainable solutions to long-term problems of poverty, hunger, illiteracy, and ill health. In Afghanistan, AKF works with rural communities in mountainous, remote, or resource-poor areas to improve quality of life in the areas of natural resource management, market development, governance, education, and health. 

POSITION OBJECTIVE
The Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan (AKF (Afg)) is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of international, private, non-denominational development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people in some of the poorest parts of the developing world. The Network’s organizations have individual mandates that range from the fields of health and education to architecture, rural development, and promotion of private-sector enterprises and institutions that seek to empower communities and individuals, usually in disadvantaged circumstances, to improve living conditions and opportunities.

The National Manager, Education (Monitoring and Evaluation) is a key member of the education management team and will report to the National Lead, Education. In coordination with the National Programme Team, s/he is responsible for supporting analysis and reporting that will further facilitate program development, planning, communication, and information flow from the field on activity tracking of planned programs/projects, and to further assist in management decision-making and donor reporting. In addition, s/he will be working with the MERL team for managing the design and effective implementation of appropriate quantitative and qualitative indicators, instruments, and data-management systems; oversee the design and scope of impact studies, with recruitment and management of appropriate consultants, if required. 

S/he will be based in Kabul, but with frequent (approx.40% time) travel to the program areas in all targeted provinces and districts, including both with AKF presence and those covered by partners (plus any other regions in which AKF may start working).

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Impact Monitoring: Work with Education staff to design monitoring tools, share them between program regions, regularly track project results, and ensure adequate data collection for high-quality donor reports.
•    Managing Impact Studies and Research: Identifying and designing impact studies to strengthen knowledge and reporting on programme work, including ToR development, developing guiding research/evaluation questions, providing technical inputs, recruiting/managing consultants, participating in discussions about tool development, data collection, entry and analysis, and overseeing staff training (data collection, management and analysis) where required; supporting the education team to identify and implement research studies based on initial analysis of basic education data.
•    Strategic Communications: Collect and articulate case studies, achievements, impacts, and lessons learned to various external and internal audiences.
•    Project Management: Assist the National Manager, Education, in developing Logical Framework, M&E work plans, and targets during the development of donor project proposals.
•    Monitoring Visits / Spot Checks: Coordinate with Grant Management focal points to collect, review, and present data, tools, and information for internal and external audits, spot checks, and monitoring visits.
•    Knowledge Management and Sharing: Designing and managing an effective knowledge management system which: indexes all current (and ongoing) studies, databases and information, facilitates data analysis to capture lessons learnt and positively facilitate internal learning among the education team, and develops systems to ensure that all appropriate Regional and National Education Team staff can access and effectively use key information for programme development, communications materials, donor reports and advocacy. Keep thorough electronic records on all relevant grant studies, spot check reports, and recommendations, and follow up with regional teams about progress towards reconditions.
•    Facilitate Learning: Ensure that lessons learned, best practices, evaluation findings, and recommendations are incorporated into the existing and future projects by organizing shared learning events, producing quality communication products, and interpreting the analysis in a way that is understood and taken into consideration by the relevant project/program team.
•    Information Management: Ensure that the information management system for education programs is functional, up to date, and responsive to the needs, particularly given the evolving situation in the country and donor requirements.
•    Learning Outcomes Assessment: Design, implement, and report learning outcome assessments for all targeted students, including those in CBE, ECD, remedial/catch-up, and public schools, and ensure that the learning outcome assessments support the education program in measuring the program impact and enable evidence-based decision-making.
•    Field Visits: Undertake monitoring visits and evaluations of Education projects and programmes to ensure quality data collection and provide quality field visit reports.
•    Institutional Capacity Building: Ensure that monitoring, evaluation, learning, and research are institutionalized and practiced in all program activities by developing and strengthening guidelines, systems, tools, and approaches that are aligned with AKF’s, its donors, and other stakeholders’ strategic directions.
•    Capacity Building: Planning and implementing professional development and learning needs of the Regional and National Knowledge Management Team, and managing the development and implementation of the Education Personal Development Program.
•    Reporting: Ensure data accuracy for donor reports and that reports are submitted on time; obtain all relevant information from program staff on time; monitor reporting deadlines and ensure timely preparation and consultation with field and sector staff.
•    Working Groups: Participate in project working groups to discuss monitoring tools, challenges, lessons learned, etc.
•    To carry out the responsibilities of the role in a way that reflects AKF’s commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults in accordance with the Safeguarding Policy and Child Safeguarding Policy. 
•    To report any suspicions or actual violations of the Safeguarding Policy and/or Child Safeguarding Policy as per the given training.

OCCASIONAL SIGNIFICANT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Assist National Program/Project Manager(s) in tracking and analyzing regional YPO on a monthly bases.
•    Ensure maintaining a proper filing system and keep soft and hard copies of the program documents, such as training packages (English, Pashto, and Dari versions), donor reports, research studies, etc, in SharePoint and other prescribed platforms.
•    Demonstrate teamwork and extend cooperation with other programs/sections, and other AKF projects and departments.
•    Close collaboration with other national and regional Education and relevant staff.
•    Other duties and responsibilities relevant to the core responsibilities and duties of this position as assigned by supervisors of this position.

DECISION-MAKING & AUTHORITY 
•    Establishing a knowledge management system.
•    Review performance appraisals of all Knowledge Management team members for team development.

JOB SPECIFICATION
•    Master’s Degree in Educational Research/Evaluation, Social Sciences, or Statistics with significant experience in program Monitoring and Evaluation.
•    Minimum 5 years’ work experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning in Education in managerial roles.
•    Fluent in written and spoken Dari / Pashto and English.
•    Ability to analyse information systematically and in depth.
•    Other Skills: Team leadership and staff management skills in a multidisciplinary setting; excellent interpersonal communications and mentoring skills; ability to both lead and work under the leadership of others; considerable analytical and problem-solving skills.
•    Excellent command of MS Access, MS Excel, Word, kobo Collect, Activity Info, database management, sourcing information using the web and/or web-based databases.
•    Ability and willingness to travel throughout the AKF Afghanistan Programme areas.

REQUIRED CORE COMPETENCIES
•    Creativity and Innovation.
•    Professionalism.
•    Teamwork and Networking.
•    Client Orientation.
•    Communication.
•    Planning and organizing.

APPLICATION
Interested internal applicants should submit their CV along with a cover letter to Jobs.afghanistan@akdn.org no later than 24th November 2025. 

Important Notes: 
•    Please quote the Vacancy Number as the Subject of the e-mail when applying. 
•    No supporting documents (e.g., diplomas, recommendation letters, identification card(s), etc.) are required at this stage. 
•    Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
•    Salary scale: Grade B, step 1 – 3 based on the organization’s salary scale. 

The Aga Khan Foundation Afghanistan (AKF-Afg) promotes a transparent and equitable recruitment process. We reiterate that all services related to job applications, including processing, seminars, and training programs, are provided free of charge. 

Our official job announcements are posted on the ACBAR website (acbar.org/jobs). Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through our designated email address: jobs.afghanistan@akdn.org. Each job vacancy is assigned a unique identification number for your reference, and upon submitting your application, you will receive an automatic confirmation acknowledging its receipt immediately. 

AKF- Afg recruitment and selection process reflects our commitment to equal opportunity and protecting children and at-risk adults, beneficiaries, partners, community members, and employees from safeguarding violations. AKF (Afg) participates in the Scheme for the disclosure of safeguarding-related misconduct within the humanitarian and development sector (Misconduct Disclosure Scheme). In line with this Scheme, AKF (Afg) will contact previous employers of job applicants to request information about any investigations or findings of misconduct concerning allegations of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment (sexual misconduct) against the applicant, during or after their employment. AKF (Afg) further implements a range of procedures and vetting checks, including criminal records disclosures, to ensure everyone associated with AKF (Afg) is kept free from harm and abuse is prevented.
 
Protection from Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) is the responsibility of everyone, and all selected individuals will be required to always comply with AKF (Afg)s Safeguarding Policy. 

By submitting the job application, the applicant confirms to have understood and consented to AKF (Afg) contacting the applicant’s prior employers, during AKF (Afg)’s recruitment process, to request any such information and maintain this information on file for Recruitment and Human Resources Management purposes.

We request all job seekers to be attentive and report any instances of individuals or entities claiming to charge fees on behalf of AKF Afghanistan to AKFA.HR@akdn.org. Our commitment to ethical practices ensures that your career aspirations are supported without any financial burden during recruitment.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position. 

Jobs.afghanistan@akdn.org