The Organization for Relief Development (ORD) is a non-governmental, non-political, and not-for-profit Afghan organization established in May 2010 and officially registered with the Ministry of Economy. Committed to alleviating poverty, reducing vulnerabilities, and empowering communities, ORD operates across the Central, North, Northeast, East, South-East and South regions of Afghanistan through dynamic programs that prioritize both humanitarian and development assistance.

POSITION SUMMARY

ORD seeks a dynamic and talented Program Assistant who will be responsible for supporting the planning, implementation, and reporting of program activities across the ORD thematic areas. Working under the supervision of the Program Manager, he/she will contribute to the smooth execution of ORD’s projects by providing both technical and administrative support, while ensuring compliance with organizational standards and donor requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the effective planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of program activities in alignment with project objectives.
• Assist in coordinating and tracking of program activities based on approved work plans and timelines.
• Ensure timely communication and coordination between team members, filed, and relevant stakeholders.
• Organize meetings, workshops, and events, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and management logistical arrangements.
• Record and manage program-related data accurately and efficiently.
• Maintaining organized and up-to-date records and documentation for program-related activities.
• Regularly update program files, databases, and activity trackers to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Contribute to the development of new project concepts and proposals, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor progress against project work plans and identify potential delays or challenges.
• Liaise effectively with government line departments, contractors, beneficiaries, and internal teams to ensure smooth communication.
• Respond to routine inquiries and provide relevant project information as needed.
• Collect, compile, and verify data for progress reports, monitoring, and evaluation purposes.
• Support data entry, analysis, and maintenance of program-related records and databases.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Agriculture, Engineering, or Management with proven experience working with NGOs or UN agencies is required. Applicants with a master's degree are preferred.
• Fluency in English, with strong proficiency in both Dari and Pashto.
• Demonstrated commitment, integrity, and professionalism.
• Willingness ability to travel to project sites across all regions of Afghanistan where ORD operates.
• Strong ability to communicate ideas and concepts clearly and concisely in both written and oral form.
• Personal integrity, intuitive, and self-motivation.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and relevant project management tools.

Interested candidates should send their CVs and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience to:

Email:     jobs@ord.org.af

Subject Line: Program Assistant-ORD-AF-025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and they will go through written tests, interviews, and a competency-based test.  

Any complaint should be reported to the ORD official Complaint System given on the ORD webpage.