Support Children and Afghan Women Needs Organization (SCAWNO) is an Afghan non-governmental, not-for-profit and non-political organization established in 2008 with the aims of community development, good governance, capacity building. SCAWNO came to existence with years of professional, qualified and dedicated Afghans who have served in various capacities to respond to the needs of societies. SCAWNO founded by the members of Local Youth Councils, which was established by Youth We work toward an Afghanistan in which the population lives in peace, with self-dignity and self-sufficiency, and where people manage their own personal development and the development of the society in which they live. Mission Statement to contribute positively to the development process of Communities Development in Afghanistan through implementation of Capacity building, Women rights Awareness, gender-based violence, Children protection awareness, Legal Consultation, Economical Sustainability, income generation projects, Literacy, vocational training, health education, Teacher training.

The Program Officer will be responsible for the effective design, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and management of livelihood and education programs. This role involves coordinating program activities, managing resources, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, and fostering partnerships to achieve program objectives.

Program Planning and Implementation:

• Design and implement program activities in line with SCAWNO's strategic objectives.
• Develop detailed work plans, budgets, and timelines for program activities.
• Ensure programs are implemented effectively, efficiently, and in compliance with donor requirements.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess program performance.
• Collect and analyze data to inform program improvements.
• Prepare regular reports on program progress, challenges, and outcomes.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Establish and maintain partnerships with local government, NGOs, community leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Represent SCAWNO in national and provincial meetings to communicate program goals and impact.

Capacity Building:

• Provide training and support to program staff and community volunteers.
• Foster a learning environment to enhance team performance and program effectiveness.

Resource Management:

• Prepare and oversee program budgets, ensuring accountability and transparency.
   
• Monitor resource utilization to ensure alignment with program objectives.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Ensure proper documentation is maintained according to SCAWNO and donor requirements.
• Respond promptly to donor inquiries and prepare high-quality project reports.

Community Engagement:

• Conduct regular assessments to identify community needs and prioritize interventions.
• Facilitate community involvement in program design and implementation.

Other Duties:

• Assist the program manager in preparing progress and final reports.

Perform any other duties as required by the line manager.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their CV and a cover letter to the following email addresses:

• Email: hr.admin@scawno.org
   
• CC: scawno.org@gmail.com
   

Important Notes:

• Please mention the position title and vacancy number (Program Officer - SCAWNO-MO-005/25) in the subject line of your email.
   
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
   
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
   
• No phone inquiries will be entertained.
  Shortlisting on a rolling basis