ACBAR

ActionAid is a non-governmental & non-profit international organization working towards achieving a world without poverty and injustice in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

ActionAid started its activities in Afghanistan in 2002 and was registered in Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan as non-governmental international organization “INGO”.

ActionAid-Afghanistan committed itself a long-term work with poor and excluded sections of the society through the Human Rights Based Development Approach, WASH, and livelihood programs in multiple provinces of Afghanistan.

Job Summary:

The Project Officer is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing humanitarian programs under AHF projects within the designated district. The role involves coordinating with local stakeholders, supporting community engagement, and ensuring transparent beneficiary selection processes.

The Project Officer monitors project progress, manages field activities and resources, and ensures compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and humanitarian principles. They also address challenges, support field staff, and provide regular updates on project performance.

Job Responsibilities :

• Ensure that the Project AHF Project in Sare Pul Province is planned, implemented, and managed with technical, logistical, and administrative support.
• Will participate in the establishment of the beneficiary selection committee and the beneficiary selection process in the targeted districts.
• Ensure that proper documentation is maintained according to the ActionAid and AHF requirements
• Represent the organization in district-level meetings, ensuring effective communication of program goals and impact
• Advocate for the needs and rights of affected populations at district and regional levels
• Prepare and oversee budgets, ensuring accountability and transparency
• Monitor and evaluate program performance, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with local government, NGOs, community leaders, and other stakeholders
• In collaboration with the Regional Manager/ project Coordinator, ensure the enquiries from donors are responded to promptly and that good quality project reports are prepared and submitted on time
• Actively encourage and facilitate the documentation of good practice and lessons learned in the field and ensure that this information is shared throughout the country Project
• Facilitate coordination meetings to enhance collaboration and information sharing
• Conduct regular assessments to identify community needs and prioritize interventions
• Provide training and support to project staff, local staff and community volunteers
• Prepare regular reports on programming progress, challenges, and outcomes for internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and implement emergency response plans, ensuring readiness for rapid deployment in crises
• Coordinate with local authorities for disaster risk reduction and preparedness initiatives
• Ensure feedback mechanisms are in place to incorporate community input
• Foster community involvement in program design and implementation
• Assist the Program Manager in preparing progress and final reports, together analyzing these in terms of problems and actions needed.
• Maintain growth of team through appropriate measures e.g. create a learning and sharing environment, on-the job training.
• Coordinate with community mobilization teams and other sectors for capacity building of community-based organization/groups and volunteers involved in emergency programs.
• Perform any other duties as required by the line manager.

Any other task assigned by line manager from time to time.

Education & Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 3 years of relevant humanitarian experience, including field experience with an international NGO, plus 2 years of relevant experience with other entities or national NGO.

Technical Skills (Examples: languages, planning, word processing, advance written and verbal communication, presentation etc:

• Ability to work well with a range of stakeholders, including project-affected people, local government officials.
• Excellent knowledge of community development and social environments.
• Proven management ability and strong interpersonal skills – team player.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in the most common computer software, including word processing and excel spreadsheets.
• Ability to deal with difficult, often frustrating work situations.
• A willingness to live, travel and work in isolated and possibly dangerous locations.
• Gender sensitivity.
• Sensitivity to Islamic culture.
• Commitment to support/develop project staff and rural communities' capacity.
• Personal integrity and a sense of humor.
• Knowledge of personal strengths and weaknesses.  

Knowledge of exit strategies and sustainability issues.

To apply for this vacancy, please visit the following link and fill out the application form by April 18, 2026."

https://actionaid.odoo.com/jobs/details/project-officer-99

https://actionaid.odoo.com/jobs/details/project-officer-99