The Afghan Paramount Welfare and Development Organization (APWDO) is a national, non-governmental, not-for-profit organization established in 2008 and formally registered in 2010 with the Afghanistan Ministry of Economy (MoEc) under license number 0000. Operating across 36 provinces, APWDO focuses on humanitarian assistance, emergency response, protection, women empowerment, food and shelter security, health services, education, vocational training, WASH, agricultural development, disaster management, peacebuilding, economic growth, youth development, and environmental sustainability.

Rooted in the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and Afghanistan's socio-cultural values, APWDO emphasizes evidence-based interventions informed by consultations with local communities and institutions. The organization collaborates with key international partners, including UNDP, UNICEF,Save the Children, IDLO, UNOPS, UNOCHA, FCDO, DOS, and USAID, relying on international funding to implement impactful initiatives.

With a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and community empowerment, APWDO continues to deliver professional services to public, private, and multilateral partners, striving to address local needs and contribute to Afghanistan's long-term development.

Position summary

The Provincial Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating all project activities at the provincial level. Key responsibilities include overseeing the implementation of educational programs in emergency settings, ensuring alignment with donor guidelines and organizational standards, supervising field staff, and fostering effective collaboration with local authorities, partners, and communities. The role focuses on delivering quality educational services to children affected by emergencies while maintaining accountability, efficiency, and sustainability in program execution

Specific Responsibility

• Assist project manager with planning, organizing and controlling project activities through communicating risks, opportunities and current state of the project.
• He/she fulfill his/her obligation by coordinating meetings, resources, equipment and information.
•  The provincial coordinator is responsible for all implementation aspect of the project at the provincial level.
• The provincial coordinator acts as the focal point for all project-related issues and is responsible for proper coordination among all concerned stakeholder.
• Provincial coordinator is responsible for continued coordination of staff, stockholders, beneficiaries and local community and overseas the correct and on-time implementation of all component of the project.
•  Support and follow-up on the implementation of proposes project-related activities.
• Assist the project assistance in finance and admin related-related activities.
•  Assist MEAL officer in data collection and provincial monthly M&E report.
•  Assist the consultant in conducting the assessments.
• Coordinate/facilitate the one-day TOT/orientation workshop for the master trainers and trainer’s assistant for each phase of implementation
• Assist the selection process of instructor/trainees for the project
•  Overseas monitoring and evaluation of the program ensuring achievement of program indicator
•  Lead and guide staff in the effective implementation of the project activities in the province.
• Actively contribute to the development and implementation of risk management strategies to address potential challenges at the provincial level.
• Ensure compliance with project guidelines, donor requirements, and organizational policies, including safeguarding and ethical standards.
• Promote and maintain a strong working relationship with local authorities, community leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure project sustainability.
• Confirming the quarterly Cumulative Report (QCR), and Quarterly or Semi – Annual Progress and Implementation Report to donor, (providing gridlines to the MEAL officer).
•  Ensure timely and appropriate reporting on project activity to the project manager, stakeholder and other project-related task/duties assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in BBA, Education, economics, public relation or related field
• At least three years of experience in a related field preferably in the education sector.
• Ability to communicate and submit report in both spoken and written.
• Fluency in Pashto / Farsi and English language.
• Good knowledge and skill in computer office programs.
• Well experience in project planning, management, administrative and supervision.
• Ability to plan, organize, and carry out activities with limited supervision from supervisors.

The subject must include the position title and vacancy Number, please note that the application without the position title and vacancy number will not be considered and will be automatically rejected. Candidates who meet the above-mentioned requirements are requested to submit their updated CV and cover letter in one document 

Internal candidates should inform the line manager while applying to this position.

• Candidates who perfectly match the desired requirements will be shortlisted & contacted.
•  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for additional processes.
• Due to the close period, qualified candidates could be contacted & selected before the deadline.
• Candidates applying for this position should clearly mentioned the vacancy number, position title in the subject line. Forgetting to do so, will lead to candidate’s disqualification from the process