Established in 1991 by a group of educated Afghan women in exile, the Afghan Women's Educational Center (AWEC) is a nonprofit, nonsectarian, nonpolitical, and nongovernmental organization dedicated to advocating for and raising awareness about the rights of women and children in Islam.

Our core activities focus on empowering women, eliminating violence, and increasing women's participation in both domestic and societal spheres.

With over three decades of experience, AWEC possesses a profound understanding of Afghanistan's socioeconomic, cultural, and political landscape. We are recognized as a leading organization that addresses the diverse needs of various communities, which are shaped by numerous social and economic factors.

Since 2002, AWEC has collaborated with women and communities to enhance access to education, health, and vocational services in Afghanistan. Our initiatives extend to livelihood improvement, protection, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), humanitarian aid, grant management, capacity building, social rehabilitation, cohesion, and justice. AWEC has successfully implemented projects in Logar, Faryab, Kapisa, Khost, Panjshir, Wardak, Kabul, Balkh, Herat, Nangarhar, Kandahar, Badakhshan, Parwan, Paktia, Paktika, Laghman, Nuristan, and Bamyan provinces, maintaining an active presence in Kabul, Balkh, Herat, Nangarhar, Kandahar, Badakhshan, Parwan, Paktia, Paktika, Laghman, Nuristan, and Bamyan.

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.

The Project Manager will provide overall leadership and coordination for the East Afghanistan Earthquake Response Project, ensuring timely and effective delivery of integrated WASH and Protection interventions to earthquake-affected communities in Kunar. The role is critical for safeguarding the dignity, protection, and well-being of vulnerable populations by overseeing project implementation, reporting, and accountability mechanisms.

Responsibilities:

Lead and supervise all project activities, ensuring alignment with donor requirements and project objectives.

Coordinate with the WASH and Protection Clusters, local authorities, and partner organizations.

Oversee the recruitment, training, and management of project staff.

Monitor project progress, budget utilization, and compliance with safeguarding standards.

Ensure timely procurement and distribution of winterization kits and repair of water systems.

Facilitate regular reporting to the donor and stakeholders.

Manage risks and resolve operational challenges in the field.

Ensure community engagement, feedback mechanisms, and accountability processes are functional.

Supervise MEAL activities, including beneficiary verification and post-distribution monitoring.

Ensure all staff are trained in PSEA and safeguarding protocols.

Maintain project documentation and records.

Support the development of technical designs and implementation plans for WASH interventions.

Ensure gender-sensitive and inclusive service delivery.

Promote a safe and respectful working environment for all staff.

Prepare and submit regular progress and financial reports.

Education and Experience:

A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Public Health, Development Studies, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Economics, Public Administration, Project Management, law and political science and/ or a related field. (Master’s degree holders preferred).

Knowledge and Skills:

A minimum of 4 years of proven experience in project management in humanitarian or development settings. Strong background in WASH programming, including rehabilitation of water systems, hygiene promotion, and sanitation facilities.

Sound understanding of SPHERE and WASH Cluster standards.

Good analytical, reporting, and documentation skills.

Strong communication skills in English, Pashto, and Dari.

Ability to travel frequently to remote field sites and work under challenging conditions.

Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to humanitarian values and community empowerment.

Precision and attention to detail in design and supervision.

Strong problem-solving and field coordination abilities.

Respectful collaboration with communities and stakeholders.

Integrity, transparency, and accountability in all project actions

Interested candidates are requested to send their applications along with their CVs to the attention of following link: https://forms.gle/9SDSdbjkoP4LDxX18

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.”

Priiority will be given to Kunar residents.