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.

Under the supervision of the Head of program, the Team Leader/Manager is  responsible for the overall project operation in field with technical leadership, support and oversight of AAA’s work Afghanistan Community Resilience program (ACRP) ensuring  effective implementation of project activities and achieve its results which aim to provide alternative sources of incomes and livelihoods to the communities that have been severely affected by the recent ban on poppy cultivation and contributes to the overall vision of achieving AAA country strategy.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Providing effective and innovative overall coordination and technical leadership of the ACRP Project in the design and implementation of interventions.
• Coordinating with the various project teams and partners to ensure timely and effective project roll out as per the project design.
• In liaison with the Provincial level technical team, provide planning guidelines and offer technical leadership in the development of the various projects’ annual implementation plans and budgets.
• Providing effective technical support to field project teams on roll out of the various components of the project through close consultation with the Technical Program teams and the national level and cluster/grant project coordinator.
• In liaison with the national technical teams, project Coordinators, District field officers and the MEAL Manager develop and review monthly project progress to timely project execution as per AAA/UNDP expectations and accountability frameworks.
• Ensuring that business processes, standards and guidelines related to Livelihood & resilience initiatives are effectively applied by field programs.
• Coordinating and participating in regular calls with UNDP and providing program progress reports and answers to queries related to ACRP Project implementation.
• Ensuring program compliance with AAA and donor guidelines, policies, business processes and bring any issues of risk, liability, or fraud to the immediate attention of your supervisor.
• Participating in resource mobilization-related initiatives, i.e., the development of timely and accurate funding proposals in line with support office requirements and AAA standards in collaboration with the team and other sector specialists.
• In close collaboration with the Human resource Department, support staff recruitment, retention, mentorship, and coaching for Staff.
• Assessing and facilitating capacity building of project staff on technical modules, through training, workshops, on the Job training, technical backstopping for enhanced capacity in the delivery of Farmer Field Schools, Value addition and marketing initiatives
• Managing Technical team deliver farmers and staff capacity on financial literacy, Agribusiness, entrepreneurship, Business incubation, Business Development Services, product pricing, aggregation, collective marketing and negotiation skills as well as on-farm and off-farm local value chain development
• Mobilizing and organizing key stakeholders, traders and SHF for domestic/ international Market expo, and events to promote market linkage.
• Liaising with other UN agencies, Food Security and Agriculture Cluster and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to identify opportunities for joint programs and initiatives.
• In liaison with the national technical teams, project/regional Coordinators, District field officers and the MEAL Manager develop and review monthly project progress to timely project execution as per AAA/UNDP expectations and accountability frameworks.

Master’s Agricultural Economics, Rural Development, Economics, or any other related Crop Agricultural discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of project management for rural development, agricultural value chain development or livelihood related interventions in developing countries, preferably in Afghanistan in an international organization (INGO)
• At least 5 years should be at managerial leadership position in community development work implementing Livelihoods & Resilience programs.
• Familiarity with Economic development and specifically Local Value Chain Development is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with international context and post-conflict/ crises in developing societies.
• Familiarity with UNDP/UN policies and procedures, and with the programming principles of the UNDP/UN will be an asset.
• Experience in leading program/project teams and ensuring gender equality and gender representation in the implementation.
• Experience and knowledge of the socio-political context of the Afghanistan and regions would be a strong asset.
• Excellent communication (both oral and written), representational and interpersonal skills,
• Thorough understanding of all areas of project management cycles in a complex, international development organization especially in development or Relief Projects.
• Experience in program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and reporting.
• Demonstrate ability to influence, network and collaborate with national Clusters forums, NGO and UN Agency on food security and economic development
• Proven track record as a staff and community trainer and capacity builder in mindset change, agricultural production, on-farm and off-farm Local value chain development, marketing and financial inclusion
• Ability to take initiative, solve complex problems, exercise independent judgment.
• Familiarity with systems approaches to Safeguarding programming, advocacy approaches and referral systems.
• Demonstrate ability to manage resources efficiently and effectively.

Language:

• Excellent oral and written communications, team player, and proficient in English
• Ability to use written and spoken English language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.
• Knowledge of Dari, Persian and/or Pashto is an asset, but not required.

If you have the expertise to take on this exciting opportunity, please apply online by sending your CV and motivation cover letter to jobs.kabul@actionaid.org up to March 18, 2025. Please clearly indicate 
Team Leader/Sr. Coordinator - 1127 in the subject of your email, otherwise, your application will not be considered.

ActionAid Afghanistan welcomes applications from all sections of the community and promotes diversity.  Although all applications will be considered on their individual merit, suitably qualified women candidates are especially encouraged to apply.  

Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short-listed applicants. Should you not have received feedback on your application within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. ActionAid Afghanistan will not consider unsolicited candidates from recruitment agencies. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. 

ActionAid is an equal opportunity employer.