Provincial Project Manager

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, protection, livelihood and child protection initiatives. Headquartered in Kabul, WADAN has offices in provinces that provide national coverage.

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

The Provincial Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing, coordinating, reporting the progress, monitoring, evaluating and managing all aspects of the GPE-STG Education Project in Badghis Province. The position holder must ensure professional, high - quality programmatic activities and results.

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

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and monitor all the education project activities, Education MEAL, CP, Teacher Educators 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 CBSs, Catch Up, ECCD 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 Education Program Manager.
• Any other tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor.

• Minimum seven years of experience in project management, education, or community development at the provincial or regional level with a Bachelor’s degree; or five years with a Master’s degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, project management or relevant field master degree is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of provincial governance structures, local authorities, and community dynamics.
• Experience in managing teams, budgets, and multiple education projects.
• Knowledge of education systems and child development stages in Afghanistan.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in Dari/Pashto; ability to prepare reports for donors.
• Ability to frequently travel to districts and remote communities under challenging conditions.

Safeguarding, PSEA, and Compliance

• WADAN has zero-tolerance policy toward sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment, in line with UN standards.

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., “ Provincial Project Manager W-0219” 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.

When applying, please rename your CV with your full name e.g. Omid Ahmadi Otherwise, the system will not accept your application.

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