Program Coordinator (Female – Part Time)

The Organization for Women Empowerment (OWE) was established in 2014 as a non-profit and development organization - registered with the NGO Department of the Ministry of Economy, the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. OWE aims to help impoverished communities, particularly women, youth, and children, gain social, economic and political potency by raising awareness, building capacity, educational and vocational skills training, and creating professional opportunities. OWE is a women’s organization for women. OWE's learning experience as a development organization comes from its working association with communities in different areas of Afghanistan. More importantly, OWE is one of the successful organizations in the community, NGO Coordination Bureau, and region.

Position Summary
OWE is seeking a qualified and motivated female Program Coordinator to support and supervise the Program Department. The role focuses on ensuring effective planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of program activities. The position requires strong communication and writing skills, along with a high level of proficiency in English.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the overall functioning of the Program Department.
• Support the design, planning, and implementation of projects and program activities.
• Ensure programs are delivered in line with organizational objectives, donor requirements, and timelines.
• Monitor program progress and provide regular updates and reports to senior management.
• Develop high-quality narrative reports, proposals, concept notes, and other program documentation.
• Maintain effective communication with internal teams, stakeholders, donors, and partners.
• Facilitate coordination meetings and ensure proper documentation of discussions and action points.
• Identify challenges in program implementation and propose practical solutions.
• Ensure proper filing, documentation, and record-keeping of program-related materials.
• Support capacity building of program staff where required.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in program coordination or management, preferably in NGOs or development organizations.
• Demonstrated experience in supervising program activities and teams.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent writing skills, particularly in report writing and proposal development.
• High proficiency in English (mandatory).
• Strong organizational and coordination abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Other Requirements

• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Ability to work part-time with flexibility based on program needs.
• Commitment to OWE’s mission and values.

• Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes (CV) with a detailed application letter and contact details, no later than May 12, 2026, to admin.hr@owe.org.af
• Please clearly indicate “Program Coordinator (Female – Part Time) and Vacancy Number” in the subject line of the email.