Project Manager

ARWEO is a nonprofit organization with a visionary focus on the rehabilitation and protection of vulnerable communities in Afghanistan. ARWEO has a strategic goal of assisting the lifesaving and immediate needs of the marginalized population including IDPs, refugees, and host communities in eastern, central, northern and central highlands regions. ARWEO has a history of 21 years implemented 86 projects with 65% of projects in Shelter, education, protection, food security, nutrition, and livelihoods. ARWEO is dedicated to transforming the lives of marginalized children including boys and girls, particularly those with immediate education, protection, and humanitarian needs, and those belonging to IDP, refugee, and host communities in the affected provinces of Afghanistan.

Project Background:

ARWEO is implementing the School Feeding Project (SFP) in Nuristan province seven remote districts—Parun, Bargi Matal, Waygal, Nurgram, Du Ab, Mandol, and Kantiva—ARWEO will distribute High Energy Biscuits (HEB) to children’s enrolled in primary schools and Community-Based Education (CBE) classes. The biscuits will be provided daily during school days to address short-term hunger and improve students’ concentration and learning readiness. in the relatively accessible districts of Wama and Kamdesh, ARWEO will implement the Home-Grown School Feeding (Bread+) modality, which engages local bakeries to produce fresh bread. This component will providing a daily bread ration during school days while also supporting local economic activity.

Summary:

The Project Manager will serve as the driving force behind the successful planning, execution, and completion of the project. The primary objective is to ensure that the project achieves its goals efficiently, effectively, and within the allocated time and budget. This role requires a balance of strategic vision, operational oversight, and hands-on problem-solving. Specifically, the Project Manager will.
 

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Strategy

• Develop comprehensive project plans covering scope, objectives, timelines, milestones, risk management, and resource allocation.
• Conduct feasibility assessments and identify dependencies across tasks, teams, and external partners.
• Define success criteria and measurable KPIs to track progress and evaluate outcomes.

Execution & Monitoring

• Oversee day-to-day project operations to ensure milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Use project management tools to track progress, identify delays, and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct regular project review meetings to assess performance, quality, and resource utilization.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Motivate and guide team members, setting clear expectations and supporting professional growth.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and ensure smooth hand-offs between departments.
• Encourage a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Budget & Resource Management

• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring all expenses are monitored and justified.
• Optimize allocation of human, technical, and financial resources to maximize efficiency and impact.
• Proactively identify resource gaps and work with stakeholders to address them.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare clear and concise progress reports for senior management and stakeholders, highlighting achievements, challenges, and next steps.
• Maintain detailed project documentation, including plans, meeting minutes, risk logs, and lessons learned for future reference.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 15 years of Experience in Development Studies, Project Management, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred within 10 years of Experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing projects in different sectors, with demonstrable success delivering complex initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, PMP, PRINCE2, etc.) and tools (MS Project, Asana, Jira, etc.).
• Ability to anticipate risks, make data-driven decisions, and maintain focus under pressure.

Skills and Competencies

• Goal-oriented and visionary
• Ability to work under pressure, independently, and with limited supervision.
• Flexible, creative and a sense of humors.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Protection From Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Commitment:

ARWEO has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and abuse. All employees are expected to comply with our PSEA policy. This includes:

• Undergoing PSEA training
• Signing a self-declaration form
• Participating in reference checks that include questions on PSEA
• Reporting any suspected cases of sexual exploitation and abuse

Safeguarding:

• Uphold and promote ARWEOI’s commitment to ensuring the safeguarding and safety of the vulnerable communities we serve.
• Consistent with ARWEO’s safeguarding and protection policies, ensure all people who come into contact with ARWEO are as safe as possible.

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter without educational documents to HR@arweo.org.af

Note: Applications without mentioning the Position Title & Vacancy Number in the subject line of the email will NOT be considered.

Females are particularly encouraged to apply

"The Project Manager will have to create and maintain an environment which prevents sexual exploitation and abuse and promotes the implementation of the code of conduct"