War Child Canada is a registered Canadian charity based in Toronto that works to accelerate peace and disrupt the cycle of violence by investing in and empowering local communities to build brighter futures through comprehensive, evidence-informed programs that foster resilience, self-reliance, and self-determination.

War Child Canada is globally recognized for our grassroots, community-driven model of humanitarian action that’s rooted in collaboration and entirely locally led. We have developed a solid track record of long-term, sustainable impact supporting children and families living in areas dominated by conflict and crises.

War Child’s flagship Afghanistan program advances social impact in the lives of vulnerable children, women, and their families through its humanitarian and development programming in Protection, Health, Education and Livelihood sectors in various provinces of Afghanistan.

The Senior Project Implementation Officers will be responsible for the project implementation on provincial level and as well as providing technical support to the project team. He/she will be closely working with local community members, local authorities, partner organizations, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of project.

Key Responsibilities

• Community coordination and sensitization at targeted locations/ communities.
• Assess, identify, and select eligible beneficiaries from returnees, IDPs, and the most vulnerable host communities according based on the prior selection criteria.
• Conduct assessments to identify vulnerable children and families in target areas and assess their needs.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to identify winter needs in target communities and develop appropriate programs that address these needs in the target communities.
• Provide technical support to the field team in community coordination and mobilization.
• Build strong relationships with local partners including government agencies, NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations), donors, etc., for effective program delivery.
• Facilitate the distribution of kits to the selected eligible beneficiaries' families.
• Assist the Senior Project Coordinator in developing and designing training materials for development support training that include PSS, parenting education, community mobilization etc.
• Make sure timely implementation of project activities as per the plan.
• Make sure timely inputs in organizing supplies are sent out to the field staff.
• Follow up with the beneficiaries and provide technical support in business development and market linkages.
• Monitor project activities closely to ensure compliance with program objectives; collect data on project outcomes; analyze impact; prepare reports on project progress; present findings when required by management.
• Assist PQAL/ M&E in data collection and promotion of the CRM system.
• Assist PQAL in post-distribution monitoring exercise.
• other tasks assigned by the project manager and WCC management.

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in development studies, Economics, Business Administration, Social Work, Law, or another relevant technical field.
• Master’s degree in relevant field will be preferred.

Experience:

• At least 4 Years of working experience with I/NGOs in project management in protection and mine action sectors.
• Capacity to work efficiently within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong ability to work independently.
• Available to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.

Skills and Abilities:

• Good Communication and interpersonal skills including reporting writing.
• Good knowledge of community development especially working with children, women and families.
• Excellent problem solving and presentation skills.
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and meeting of deadlines.
• Culture sensitive and respect for local norms.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy of the cases.
• Willingness to travel and stay in remote areas and inhospitable environment.  
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and meeting of deadlines.

War Child Canada is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified Afghan women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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