Education Director

ASLO is registered with Ministry of Economy of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. The organization was informally established in 2012 and was officially registered with the ministry of economy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in 2013.  Registration number (2852) was awarded to ASLO through NGOs Department of Ministry of Economy Kabul Afghanistan.

OUR MISSION:

A peaceful and developed Afghanistan where every Afghan is educated, healthy, living above poverty line, have easy access to justice and everyone especially women and children enjoy their full rights and prosperous life.

OUR VISION:

Through our interventions, we are empowering individuals, families, women, communities and institutions through Humanitarian assistance, rights advocacy, research, and capacity building, and education, access to justice, promoting peace and income generation facilitation.

LEGAL STATUS

ASLO is an Afghan non-governmental, non-political, non-profit and non-partisan organization and has the status of legal entity. The organization was informally established in 2012 and was officially registered with the ministry of economy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in 2013.

ASLO is currently working in the Following sectors in Afghanistan:

•           Humanitarian aid

•           Agriculture and livestock.

•           Women empowerment

•           Wash and Sanitation

•           Health& nutrition

•           Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

•           Education

•           Rural development and social protection.

•           Child protection

•           Research and Survey project performance and evaluation,

•           Gender equality/equity. And women empowerment

•           Food security

•           Construction is ASLO’s core activity

•           Emergency response and supporting refugees and IDPs and returnees,

•           Legal Aid and access to justice

The Education Director will lead ASLO’s education programs, ensuring the successful design, implementation, supervision, and monitoring of education projects at the central office in Kabul and across provinces. This is a permanent, five-year position with responsibility for managing multiple projects (1–15 projects),   fundraising, proposal development, donor coordination, and overall sectoral strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all ASLO education programs and initiatives.
• Develop strategic plans and education programs aligned with national priorities.
• Design, plan, and implement education projects and ensure high-quality delivery.
• Coordinate with the Ministry of Education, donors, Education clusters, and other education partners.
• Supervise education program staff and build team capacity.
• Monitor and evaluate program impact and ensure reporting to donors.
• Lead proposal development and fundraising for national and international donors for this sector.
• Manage existing projects and ensure timely and effective completion.
• Launch and develop new education initiatives.
• Travel to provinces to monitor programs and meet with stakeholders.
• Ensure all reporting, documentation, and communication is conducted in English.

• Master’s or PhD in Education or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in education program management.
• Proven experience in project design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to fundraise with national and international donors.
• Experience coordinating with the Ministry of Education and education clusters.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously (1–15 projects).
• Commitment to work with ASLO for a minimum of 2 years.
• Ability to travel to provinces across Afghanistan.

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced proficiency in English, Dari, and/or Pashto (written and spoken).
• Strong leadership, project management, and coordination skills.
• Excellent proposal writing and fundraising abilities.
• Ability to supervise and build the capacity of staff.
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Capacity to develop and implement new education programs.

Compliance and Ethical Standards

Candidates are required to adhere to the following ASLO policies:

1. Adherence to ASLO Policies and Procedures: Maintain a safe, fair, and efficient working environment.
2. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA): Zero tolerance policy applies.
3. Ethical Conduct and Integrity: Avoid conflicts of interest, maintain confidentiality, and follow anti-fraud and anti-corruption standards.
4. Commitment to Non-Discrimination and Diversity: Respect diversity and promote inclusivity.
5. Child Protection: Adhere to the Child Protection Policy to ensure safety and well-being of children.
6. Environmental and Social Safeguards: Minimize environmental impact and ensure sustainable practices.
7. Confidentiality and Data Protection: Maintain confidentiality of all ASLO data and information.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a full CV with cover letter explaining their motivation and applying for the job and highlighting their relevant skills and experience to apply online please send your application CV/to vacancy@aslo.org.af  and clearly write the vacancy number and job title in the subject line, Education Director - ASLO-KBL-EDU-01-MGR otherwise your application will not be considered,

Note: Please attached required education certificates, NID, and work certificated. 

Submission Email:

vacancy@aslo.org.af