Established in August 2002, WADAN is an indigenous, government-registered NGO. We undertake community and institutional development, civic education, education, drug control, human rights, anti-corruption and child protection initiatives. WADAN is headquartered in the capital, Kabul, and has sub-offices in the provinces that provide national coverage. We have worked in all 34 provinces.

For details please visit our website at www.wadan.org

The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing, coordinating, reporting the progress, monitoring,  evaluating and managing all aspects of the Afghan Girls Education Project at Badakhshan Province. The position holder must ensure professional, high - quality programmatic activities and results.

The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of National Program Coordinator.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and monitor all the education project activities MEAL, CP, Master Trainers, Community Mobilizers and other team members.
• Coordinate all the project activities with relevant government authorities, community elders, donor agency and HQ Office.
• Participate in monthly and biweekly meetings conducting by government sectorial departments.
• Ensure every phase of the project implementation is in compliance with the project scope of work, donor requirements and government rules and regulations.
• Ensure all project activities are conducted within specified timeline, allocated budget, quality and the other resources allocated for the project activities.
• Develop monthly work plans for all the activities and track every activity as per the scheduled plan.
• prepare weekly and monthly work-plans and report on their activities and ensure the project team is in regular coordination and communication with all project stakeholders.
• Support the M&E Officer and ensure each project has an up to date and effective M&E plan in accordance with the project log frame and indicators.
• Support the development of new training modules and manuals on child rights and social work skills.
• Organize workshops and trainings for newly recruited project staff.
• Conduct field visits to assure the quality of activities conducted by the project team.
• Support schools, students and teacher identification, verification, crosschecking, and final selection in line with project plans, selection criteria, and standards.
• Design a mechanism through which project beneficiaries could easily share their issues, problems and concerns and the project staff resolves the issues in compliance with the project scope of work.
• Provide weekly, monthly activities report to the National Program Coordinator.
• Any other tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Project Management, social science, or related field. Master’s Degree is proffered.
• Minimum four years’ experience is required in Project Management, preferably in educational sector.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and inter-personal skills.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be fluent in English and local languages.
• Must possess the knowledge of educational technology.
• Must possess excellent Microsoft Office skills.

WADAN is accepting applications from interested individuals.  If you are interested in being considered, please submit your CV and cover letter via (jobs@wadan.org) noting the position title in the subject line i.e., “Project Manager- W-0161” or your application will not be considered. Only short-listed individuals will be contacted for the written test and after that for an interview. If you are not contacted TWO or THREE WEEKS after the closing date, please know that your application has not been successful for the post.