The Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan (AKF (Afg)) is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of international, private, non-denominational development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people in some of the poorest parts of the developing world. The Network’s organizations have individual mandates that range from the fields of health and education to architecture, rural development and promotion of private-sector enterprise and institutions that seek to empower communities and individuals, usually in disadvantaged circumstances, to improve living conditions and opportunities.

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a non-denominational international development agency established in 1967 by His Highness the Aga Khan. Its mission is to develop and promote creative solutions to problems that impede social development, primarily in Asia and East Africa. Created as a private, non-profit foundation under Swiss law, it has branches and independent affiliates in 19 countries.

AKF seeks to provide sustainable solutions to long-term problems of poverty, hunger, illiteracy, and ill health. In Afghanistan, AKF works with rural communities in mountainous, remote or resource poor areas to improve quality of life in the areas of natural resource management, market development, governance, education, and health.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The incumbent in this position is responsible for providing support to the Regional Coordinator, FI to lead the FI team for planning, implementing FI activities, monitoring, and evaluating the FI program activities in the area and region.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To manage, lead and supervise all day-to-day financial inclusion (FI) activities and staff in the region.
• To arrange & mobilize the community for running the FI program as well.
• Prepare plans and executes FI Plans in the region and guide Area & district officers and District Assistant to execute FI plans in district wise and organize thematic training to the formed institution in the field as well.
• Help and design programs for both men and women to enhance gender equal development.
• Mobilize the community and CBSG through forming Cluster; inculcate savings; encourage credit rotation among the members from their own resources; conduct periodic meetings.
• Conduct field visits as per approved plans, Monitor and evaluate the project for its effectiveness and success.
• Establish proper systems at every group to undertake program activities conduct their transactions and operate a suitable Management Information System and Ensure proper repayments among the members for effective functioning of CBSGs/SHG, cluster.
• Check the accounts documents such as monthly cash flow, cash book, loan and saving records, and randomly check the passbooks with the loan and saving ledgers of the Group members,
• To guide the concerned staff of FI in database maintenance by ensuring the proper documentation of events and preparation of narrative and financial reports, keeping records and maintaining a systematic filing system.
• Organize and facilitate training events, exposure visits and other capacity building opportunities to develop capacities of FI staff and follow FI activities in the field as well.
• Preparing and providing regular reports (Weekly. Monthly, Simi-annual and annual progress reports) for FI activities to Regional Coordinator, FI.
• Provide inputs to the performance management planning of the supervisees,
• Participate in all trainings and meetings conducted by the project from time to time.
• To support Regional Manager, FI & Area manager for preparing FI YPO with consideration of gender role in the area.
• To carry out the responsibilities of the role in a way which reflects AKF’s commitment to protecting children in accordance with the Child Safeguarding Policy.

OCCASIONAL SIGNIFICANT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keep an amicable environment and working relationship with the village elders, Community Development Councils, Shuras and other NGOs in the area.
• Liaise with Logistic Department and other sections in case related FI issues to ensure smooth implementation of Programs.
• Any tasks are assigned by the immediate supervisor or senior management at the area office level.

JOB SPECIFICATION

• Holds minimum a bachelor’s degree (preferably in economic studies field).
• At least 3-5 years’ work experience in Community based saving group (CBSG) program.
• Good Communication and Report Writing Skills in National/Local Languages.
• Very Good computer Knowledge of MS Office Packages.
• Communication, Problem Solving, Proven ability in team-building and strong organizational, interpersonal and community mobilization skills.
• Ability to perform well in stressful situations.

REQUIRED CORE COMPETENCIES

• Attention to details and to the quality.
• Good communication skills.
• Accounting, Administration & Conflict Management.
• Creativity and flexibility.
• Commitment to the job & Report Writing Skills.
• Accountability & Attitude towards honesty.
• Initiative, Creativity and Sense of timing.

APPLICATION
Interested applicants should submit their CV along with a cover letter to hr.baghlan@akdn.org no later than 20th December 2023. 

Important Notes: 
•    Please quote the Vacancy Number as the Subject of the e-mail when applying. 
•    No supporting documents (e.g., diplomas, recommendation letters, identification card(s) etc.) are required at this stage. 
•    Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment (local resident will be preferred).
•    Salary scale: Grade E Based on NTA Salary scale. 

Aga Khan Foundation Afghanistan recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal opportunity and safeguarding of children, beneficiaries, partners, community members and employees in accordance with AKF(Afg)’s safeguarding policy. 

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