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Deputy Director

Helping Hands for Women Organization - HHWO
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Position Title: Deputy Director

2024-08-17        Kabul       Full Time        425

Job Location: Kabul
Nationality: National
Category: Management
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As per organization salary scale
Vacancy Number: HHWO-08-2024
No. Of Jobs: 1
City: Kabul
Organization: Helping Hands for Women Organization - HHWO
Years of Experience: 10
Contract Duration: long term
Gender: Female
Education: Master or Bachelor degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Project Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or relevant field.
Close date: 2024-08-17

About Helping Hands for Women Organization - HHWO:

About Helping Hands for Women Organization (HHWO):

HHWO, is a humanitarian non-profit, non-governmental, non-political, and non-partisan, national organization founded by its ardent founders in 2014. HHWO is registered in the Ministry of Economy (MOEC) with registration number (#3291) dated 28-09-2014.

At HHWO, we seek to build a future in which all Afghans - regardless of their gender, age, race, ethnicity, or religion - experience a life of dignity and comfort, free from hunger, poverty, ignorance, illiteracy, violence, and backwardness.

Our overall mission is to eliminate hunger, reduce poverty, provide and promote access to health care and education, provide access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), promote gender equality, and provide child protection services to vulnerable and underprivileged children by putting an emphasis on their education, nutrition, health, and participation in sports. We also put a lot of effort into developing the skills of both men and women, increasing their social and legal awareness, assisting them in becoming equal partners, active citizens, and key decision-makers, allowing them to assume leadership positions, addressing women's needs, and advocating for local issues through which the vulnerable groups can assert their dignity and pursue human rights and peace.

Job Descriptions:

Jop Description:


The Deputy Director plays a pivotal role in supporting the Managing Director in strategic planning, organizational development, and operational management. Deputy Director oversees various departments, ensuring efficient program implementation, financial stewardship, and compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies. This position requires strong leadership, management skills, and a deep commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Management:

    • Collaborate with the Executive Director to set organizational priorities, strategies, and goals aligned with HHWO’s mission and vision.
    • Assist in the development and implementation of long-term strategic plans to advance gender equality and empower women.
    • Lead strategic initiatives to expand HHWO’s impact, improve program effectiveness, and promote sustainability.

Program Oversight:

    • Provide oversight and guidance to program managers to ensure effective planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programs.
    • Monitor program performance against targets and ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies.

Partnership Development:

    • Cultivate and maintain effective relationships with donors, governmental and non-governmental partners, and other stakeholders.
    • Identify and pursue opportunities for collaboration and partnership to enhance program impact and sustainability.

Advocacy and Representation:

    • Represent HHWO in national and international forums, conferences, and meetings with stakeholders and partners.
    • Advocate for policies and practices that promote gender equality, women’s rights, and social justice.

Financial Management and Resource Mobilization:

    • Monitor financial health and sustainability of HHWO, including budget development, expenditure oversight, and financial reporting.
    • Lead efforts to diversify funding sources, cultivate donor relationships, and secure grants to support organizational initiatives.
    • Ensure financial accountability and transparency in line with organizational policies and donor regulations.

Operational Management:

    • Oversee day-to-day operations of HHWO, ensuring efficient and effective implementation of programs and projects.
    • Coordinate with department heads to streamline workflows, optimize resource allocation, and maintain high standards of performance and accountability.

Human Resource Management:

    • Supervise and support HR activities, including recruitment, retention, performance management, and staff development.
    • Foster a positive organizational culture that promotes teamwork, professional growth, and diversity.
    • Support the professional development of staff through mentoring, training, and performance management initiatives.

Communication and Visibility:

    • Enhance HHWO’s visibility and public relations through strategic communication initiatives, including media engagement, publications, and online platforms.

Ensure accurate and compelling storytelling about HHWO’s impact and achievements to internal and external stakeholders

Job Requirements:

Job Requirement:

Education:

    • Master or Bachelor degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Project Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or relevant field.

Experience:

    • Minimum of 10 years of senior management experience in international development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within an NGO.
    • Able to measure risk, and allow for data-driven solutions. 

Skills: 

    • Familiarity with various donor compliance including US and EU donors with special attention to reporting requirements.
    • Proven track record in strategic planning, organizational development, and program management.
    • Strong financial management skills, including budget oversight, financial reporting, and grant management.
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
    • Good Coordination and Reporting Skills
    • Outstanding Problem-Solving skills
    • Great understanding of Community, people, and their needs.
    • Excellent Report Writing Skills

Languages: Written and Spoken Fluency in English and Dari and/or Pashto, both.

 

Submission Guidelines:

Submission Guideline:

Interested candidates are requested to send their applications along with their Cover letter, and CVs to the attention of the following address hr@hhwo.org , and CC director.hhwo@gmail.com

 

  • Please write the Job title/Vacancy Number in the subject line of your email.
  • Applications received after the closing date will not be considered
  • Our recruitment process operates on a rolling basis, meaning we may reach out to and interview candidates shortly after the job posting goes live.
  • ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED 

Submission Email:

To: hr@hhwo.org

CC: director.hhwo@gmail.com

Submission Email:

hr@hhwo.org/ director.hhwo@gmail.com

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