Aga Khan Education Service (AKES), an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), is one of the largest private, not-for-profit, non-denominational educational networks in the developing world to improve the quality of life of the communities. Through the provision of ECD, formal (K-12) and nonformal education programs, AKES seeks to enable all children and students to acquire both knowledge and the essential wisdom needed to balance that knowledge and enable them to attain the highest fulfilment. AKES Afghanistan (AKES, A) started its operation in Afghanistan in 2004. Ever since, AKES, A has been providing quality ECD and non-formal education programs that benefit thousands of children and students living in marginalized areas. Currently, AKES, A is operating in 6 provinces namely Kabul, Baghlan, Kunduz, Balkh, Samangan and Badakhshan reaching over 25,000 children and studentsthrough one Central Office in Kabul, three Regional Offices and several AreaOffices.

Management and leaderships (35%):

• Provide first line management and leadership in the hub office through assisting the Head of Region (HoR) in planning and implementation of programs at the hub level.

• Ensure program implementation as per AKES, A policies, program standards and yearly operational plans.

• Participate and represent the Hub at Regional Management Meetings on regular basis.

• Collaborate with regional Facilities Management Department (FMD), Finance, HR, IT, MEAL and Admin units on all facilities and operational initiatives and activities.

• Work towards financial sustainability of learning centers (esp. centers in urban cities) through optimizing fees collection and reducing operation costs.

• Ensure safeguarding of all AKES, A staff and students within the hub in accordance with safeguarding policy and guidelines.

• Represents AKES, A at meetings, events, and forums at the hub level.

Program monitoring, supervision and improvements (35%):

• Ensure that ECD and program officers/facilitators regularly visit program sites and provide pedagogical support to teachers.

• Provide support to ECD and program officers/trainers/facilitators and ensure development and implementation of program improvement plans backed by site visit findings.

• In collaboration with regional program officers, identify professional development needs of ECD and other non-formal program teachers and staff and plan online and in-person professional development workshops and sessions.

• Engage communities through ensuring conductance of relevant and appropriate community sensitization and mobilization campaigns and activities.

Data collection and reporting (10%):

• Submit monthly/quarterly/yearly reports to HoR and Regional Departmental focal points. Report Daily Situational Update to Regional FMD.

• Compile and share success stories with RM and/or regional MEAL officer to be shared with MEAL Unit for publications.

• Maintain a good filing system (both in soft and hard copies) in the hub office/hub learning center and share data (both quantitative and qualitative) with MEAL Team.

Budgeting and Financial Management (10%):

• Conduct needs assessment and lead development of annual budget for Hub office and related Spoks/learning centers.

• Responsible for breaking down the annual approved budget and preparing monthly and quarterly forecast based on need of the HUB office and related Spokes.

• Provide oversight and ensure proper and effective utilization of the budget at learning center level.

• Ensure monthly expenditure report is timely prepared, checked and submitted to the regional finance department on regular basis.

Procurement and logistics (10%):

• Ensure preparations of Purchase Requests (PR) considering the programmatic and operational needs in the hub office/hub learning center and ensure its timely and efficient implementation in close coordination with regional admin and finance teams.

• Ensure for proper asset and stock management and recourse utilization, travel planning and arrangement at hub level.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, education, management or a related field.

• 5 years of program management and administration experience related to education sector.

• 5 years of community engagement and social mobilization experience.

• Experience in roles with administration and financial responsibilities.

• Good computer skills (ICDL certification) and report writing skills in English and local languages.

• Excellent team building and participatory management skills.

Please submit your application through the following link: Coordinator, Hub – 10043038 (DKD) no later than July 04, 2024.

• Ensure to upload your CV and Cover Letter in one file.

• Your cover letter must not exceed one page.

• Your CV must be a maximum of 3 pages.

• Do not upload any unnecessary documents unless you are asked to do so.

Aga Khan Education Service, Afghanistan’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal opportunity, child safeguarding and safeguarding of beneficiaries against abuse, bullying, exploitation, and all other sexual and non-sexual harassment.