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| Project Officer | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Kabul, |
| Categories | Program, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2023-03-09 | Close Date | 2023-03-19 |
| Vacancy No | AICS2023-03-002 | Gender | male female |
| No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | 9 Months (Extendable) |
| Education | Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development, Business, Economics or Finance Studies, Master’s degree is preferable. | Experience | 5 Years Relevant Experience |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | As Per NTA Salary Scale |
About Company
About Afghanistan Institute for Civil Society (AICS): Civil society has long been a key factor in addressing a full range of issues in the social, cultural, religious, humanitarian, and political life of Afghanistan. With the focus on the transition to Afghan leadership, civil society, particularly local and national non-governmental organizations (NGOs), have the potential to play an important and complementary role in Afghanistan in the delivery of the government’s priority programs, in supporting improved governance, in connecting the wider Afghan population to the state, and in advocating for the vulnerable and excluded. NGOs in Afghanistan face challenges, including financial and capacity gaps and a public trust deficit, in their endeavors to play such a role effectively. The government, the international community, and civil society have been considering methods by which to support NGOs to address these challenges and realize their potential, dating back to discussions at the Conference on Enabling Environment for Effective Private Sector Contribution to Development in Afghanistan in June 2007. One of the outcomes of these considerations was the formation of a working group, with representation from international and national NGOs, key national NGO networks, and civil society professionals, to establish an organization that will enable NGOs to address these challenges. The Afghanistan Institute for Civil Society (AICS) objectives are: To raise the credibility of the civil society sector by certifying local NGOs using locally defined and internationally recognized standards. To systemize capacity-building efforts by coordinating initiatives using measurable performance indicators. To strengthen the role of civil society in Afghanistan’s development through policy dialogue and active engagement with the government, donors, and the broader development sector. To provide a channel for resources for civil society by strengthening philanthropic and corporate social responsibility efforts.
Job Description
Under the Spotlight Initiative Country Programme for Afghanistan by UN-Women Afghanistan Institute for Civil Society (AICS) and Agha Khan Foundation (AKF) will implement grant-making work for women’s rights, women-led organizations including small and grassroots Grassroot women-led CSOs in Afghanistan – through the provision of programming grants and capacity development support.
The Project Officer is responsible for all project activities across four provinces to assure the timely and within-the-scope quality implementation of the project activities in close consultation with a capacity-building specialist and reports to the program manager. The Program Officer will also assist in the coordination of the project with the project stakeholders. The Program Officer will report to the Program Manager.
- S/he is responsible for overseeing data collection, supporting cleaning data and accuracy checks, and assisting the specialist in developing the report.
- Proactively support the Capacity Building Specialist (CBS) in coordinating and supervising the enumerators.
- Project officer will have a key role in translating capacity gaps in the capacity-building design/plan.
- S/he will be responsible for collecting, compiling, and consolidating all information related to different components of the project on a regular basis.
- S/he should provide timely feedback on the project's progress and shortcomings to the Program manager.
- S/he should support the project lead in developing/modifying Work Plan and Financial Plan on a quarterly basis.
- S/he should provide a support team in organizing the training events as per outlined capacity-building plan.
- Project Officer is responsible for the coverage of all beneficiaries direct and indirect.
- Critically analyze the project components and ensure the compatibility of the Cash for pay and grant post-evaluation of the initial plan.
- Establish linkages with line departments, NGOs, and relevant institutions at village and district levels.
- Preparation of monthly and periodic reports in close coordination with the capacity-building specialist and submit the same to the Project Lead.
- Conduct special/case studies as and when required during the project cycle.
- Any relevant responsibility assigned by the Program manager.
Job Requirement
- Bachelor’s Degree 5 years relevant experience.
- Master’s Degree 2 years relevant experience,
- Degree in Social Sciences, Development, Business, or Finance Studies is preferable.
- At least two years experience of working with civil society organizations
- Excellent organizational and presentation skills, strong interpersonal skills, promote participation and teamwork, proven capacity for analysis and synthesis
REQUIRED CORE COMPETENCIES
- Fluent in Dari/Pashtu and English both written and spoken and familiar with MS Office applications & organizational / staff development softwares
- Excellent interpersonal skills, persuasive, firm, mature, analytical, detailed, organized, creative, service and quality oriented, proactive, persistent, and open-minded
- Exsoftwareworking the data management softwares.
- Proven ability to develop an excellent working relationship and coordination with relevant internal and external partners and stakeholders and to ensure compliance with best practices and the fundamental principles of the organization.
- Proven ability to review, develop, and ensure consistent implementation of capaccapacity-buildings and approaches that fit with the current and future needs of the organization
- Proven ability to apply a multidimensional approach in assessing and dealing with current and future challenges and to work effectively and efficiently both independently and in teams in stressful situations
- Proacting, committed & Honest
Submission Guideline
Qualified interested national candidates are kindly requested to submit their application (cover letter & updated CV) no later than 19 March 2023 to the email (Jobs@aicsafg.org)
Please mention the vacancy number and job title in the subject line of your email (AICS2023-03-002 Project Officer)
Note: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply