Program Manager

OCHR is a national non-governmental organization established in Afghanistan in 2015 to play a vital role in humanitarian and development settings, and to contribute towards the peace building in the country where the people can live in amity and harmony.

In humanitarian situations emerging as result of conflict or natural disasters, natural, the response encompasses the provision of tools and resources i.e. to reduces the suffering and increase self-sufficiency.

Our approach includes sustainable development, focusing on ultra-poor communities of Afghanistan. The endeavors focus on social and economic development of the people dwelling in remotes parts of the country.

Through peacebuilding efforts, we envision Afghanistan a socially inclusive society where peace and prosperity remains a fate for every individual living in this territory. Promote the social cohesion, curtailing extremism in all forms, inclusiveness of peace processes where children, women and marginalized groups have a voice.

The Program Manager is a senior management position responsible for  proposal development, donor engagement, and strategic partnerships, while ensuring coherence between fundraising efforts and programmatic priorities.

The position focuses primarily on fundraising and donor acquisition, including the development of high-quality proposals, Expressions of Interest (EOIs), concept notes, and grant applications, as well as proactive networking and coordination with donors, UN agencies, embassies, INGOs, and funding platforms.

Key Responsibilities

A. Fundraising & Resource Mobilization

• Development and submission of funding proposals, EOIs, concept notes, and grant applications to institutional donors, UN agencies, INGOs, and funding platforms
• Identify and track new funding opportunities at national, regional, and international levels
• Maintain an updated donor mapping and funding pipeline, including deadlines, eligibility criteria, and thematic priorities
• Ensure all submissions comply with donor guidelines, templates, and compliance requirements
• Support negotiation of contracts, MoUs, and partnership agreements with donors and partners

B. Donor Relations & Networking

• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with donors, UN agencies, embassies, INGOs, and coordination bodies
• Represent the organization in donor meetings, coordination forums, clusters, and networking events
• Support donor reporting processes in coordination with program and finance teams
• Promote organizational visibility and credibility through professional engagement and communication

C. Program Development & Strategic Alignment

• Ensure programs initiatives are aligned with the organization’s strategic plan, sectoral priorities, and operational capacity
• Support program teams in refining project concepts based on donor priorities and community needs
• Contribute to the development of multi-year strategies, program frameworks, and partnership approaches
• Review project designs to ensure technical quality, feasibility, and value for money

D. Coordination &  Management

• Coordinate closely with Program Team, MEAL, Finance, HR, and Logistics teams during proposal development and implementation phases
• Support capacity building of staff on proposal writing, donor compliance, and fundraising processes
• Maintain organized records of proposals, donor communications, and contractual documents
• Provide regular updates to senior management on fundraising progress, pipeline status, and risks

• Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, International Relations, Business Administration, Economics, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in fundraising and program development with NGOs or INGOs
• Proven track record in successful proposal writing and donor engagement
• Strong understanding of donor requirements, particularly UN agencies, institutional donors, and INGOs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English 
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently under pressure and manage multiple deadlines

Interested applicants should submit an updated Cover letter and CV to vacancy.ochr@outlook.com

The email subject line must clearly indicate the position title and vacancy number : Program Manager (VA#OCHR/2026/017)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a written test and/or interview.

OCHR is an equal-opportunity employer and maintains zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, fraud, and other forms of misconduct. Any appointment will be subject to satisfactory reference, background, and safeguarding checks.