AWEC is a non-political, non-profit, woman-headed national organization established in 1991 by a group of educated Afghan women in exile, who rallied together to address the lack of facilities for Afghan refugees in Islamabad and eventually Peshawar, in Pakistan. AWEC has always been involved in advocacy and awareness-raising for women and children’s rights while providing services to those who frequently fall through safety nets. In recent years, one of AWEC’s core activities has been to support women through mobilizing Afghans, from local communities to political elites, towards the goal of reducing and eventually eliminating violence against women.

Our vision in AWEC is “an inclusive and just society with sensitized and responsive public and private sector, where all women and children have access to opportunities to improve their quality of life in order to realize their full potential”.

AWEC has zero tolerance approach to the AWEC Code of Conduct including safeguarding, SH, and Fraud violations being committed by its staff, consultants, contractors, volunteers, interns, suppliers, vendors, sub-grantees/partners, implementing partners or any other associate.

Objective

To implement the climate change project based on its initial design, the agreed time frame, and key deliverables in close coordination with stakeholders, AWEC’s senior management, and donor requirements. Support AWEC’s senior management in new initiatives to extend and expand AWEC’s services to the most vulnerable people in the country.  

Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Project Manager - Climate Change Initiatives will lead our organization’s efforts to address climate change through project-designed activities, and new initiatives. This includes developing and managing initiatives aimed at mitigation, adaptation, and advocacy in response to global and local environmental challenges.
• The Project Manager will work across multiple sectors and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure effective project execution.
• To manage and oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of climate change projects, ensuring they meet objectives on time and within budget.
• The Project Manager will also innovate and develop new project ideas that align with both organizational goals and current climate change research.
• Oversee all phases of the project lifecycle, including planning, execution, and closure.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government bodies, NGOs, community leaders, and international partners to enhance project outcomes.
• Financial Oversight: Develop project budgets and monitor financial performance. Ensure efficient use of resources and financial compliance.
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and lead project teams, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Reporting: Ensure timely and accurate reporting on project progress and challenges, both internally and externally as required.
• Advocacy and Awareness: Raise awareness and advocate for urgent action on climate change. Engage with media, participate in conferences, and lead public engagement initiatives.
• Capacity Building: Develop and facilitate workshops and training sessions to build the climate change understanding and capabilities of team members and stakeholders.
• Research and Development: Stay informed on the latest climate change research and integrate innovative strategies and technologies into project planning.
• Perform any other duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Climate Change, Sustainability, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in project management, specifically in climate change or environmental projects.
3. Proven ability to manage large-scale projects and budgets.
4. Strong leadership skills and experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
6. Proficient in the use of project management software.
7. Proficiency in additional languages relevant to the project’s geographic location.
8. Previous experience in policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement at the national or international level.

Interested candidates are requested to send their applications along with their CVs to the attention of following link: https://forms.gle/789hQnqNwEMMeTGv7

After submission your information. All eligible shortlisted candidates will be directly contacted for test/Interview.

“Being committed to diversity & equal employment opportunity we highly encourage females & people living with disabilities to apply, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, language, religious sect.”