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Regional Project Manager | |||
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Country | Afghanistan | Province | Herat, |
Categories | Program, | Type | Full Time |
Post Date | 2024-03-27 | Close Date | 2024-04-01 |
Vacancy No | W-HRT-133 | Gender | male female |
No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | 6 Months with extension possibility |
Education | A degree in a relevant field such as Economics, Management, and Social Sciences, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred. | Experience | At least 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in the field of protection and livelihood or related areas, in humanitarian context/NGOs. |
Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | Based on WASSA salary's Scale |
About Company
About Women's Activities & Social Services Association (WASSA): About Women's Activities & Social Services Association (WASSA): Women Activities & Social Service Association (WASSA) established in 2002 in Afghanistan, as a non-governmental organization, committed to seeking ways for women empowerment in Afghanistan. WASSA aims to promote women's equal participation in the socio-economic sectors of the country. WASSA works directly with communities to bring change in the social attitude of the community regarding women. A envision “Equal participation of women & men in all sectors of the country
Job Description
Project Management:
- Manage projects in western region provinces (Herat, Farah and Badghis), ensuring timely completion in line with the approved plan and targets.
- Support project staff and collaborate with the Head of Program on project planning, implementation, and monitoring.
- Contribute to operational plans for projects in the Western Region, ensuring smooth implementation at provincial and regional levels.
- Plan and oversee the implementation of livelihood, protection, psychosocial, health, and hygiene awareness components of projects, monitoring day-to-day activities.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Conduct timely monitoring of programs to measure results, outcomes, and impacts, facilitating continuous improvements.
- Prepare fact-based messages and success stories reflecting smooth implementation of activities.
- Supervise and monitor centers to ensure quality and integrity in project delivery.
- Identify and communicate successes, challenges, and lessons learned to the Head of Program.
Result-Based Monitoring and Implementation:
- Undertake regular field visits to gather information on activity results.
- Analyze monitoring and evaluation data and produce reports.
- Collaborate closely with project managers, supervisors, officers, and colleagues to ensure effective implementation and monitoring.
- Ensure that monitoring and evaluation findings are incorporated into future activities and implementation plans.
- Develop and oversee the implementation of data collection and analysis instruments and methodologies.
- Ensure the effective functioning of the beneficiary compliance and Complaints Feedback Response Mechanism (CFRM).
- Build capacity among WASSA staff on beneficiary accountability and CFRM.
Knowledge and Lesson Learning Management:
- Disseminate knowledge and lessons learned from project activities among team and Field Coordinators.
- Organize learning events to capture best practices and lessons learned.
- Ensure timely information on progress and results is available through data compilation, organization, and analysis.
- Document and share lessons learned and best practices.
- Contribute to the dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned.
Budget Management: Ensure effective budget planning, monitoring, and utilization of project funds in accordance with donor requirements and organizational policies.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including donor, local authorities, community leaders, and other NGOs to facilitate project implementation and ensure sustainability.
Risk Management: Identify potential risks to project implementation and develop mitigation strategies to address them in a timely manner.
Gender Mainstreaming: Ensure that gender considerations are mainstreamed throughout project planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation processes.
Conflict Sensitivity: Incorporate conflict sensitivity principles into implementation to minimize potential negative impacts on conflict dynamics.
Coordination and Networking: Coordinate with related clusters and other organizations/projects working in the region to share information, avoid duplication of efforts, and identify opportunities for collaboration.
Capacity Building: Identify capacity-building needs of project staff and develop and implement capacity-building plans to address them.
Reporting: Ensure timely and accurate reporting to donors, line departments, and internal stakeholders according to donor requirements and organizational standards.
Sustainability: Ensure that project activities are implemented in a way that promotes sustainability and long-term impact beyond the life of the project.
Job Requirement
Education: A degree in a relevant field such as Economics, Management, and Social Sciences, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
Experience:
- At least 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in the field of protection and livelihood or related areas, in humanitarian context/NGOs.
- Experience in managing projects in west region provinces of Afghanistan.
- Experience in working with local partners and stakeholders in a collaborative manner.
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation, including the development and implementation of M&E frameworks.
Skills:
- Strong project management skills, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders. Ability to work with persons from different ethnicities, languages, and cultural backgrounds
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and strategically.
- Ability to work in a team, often under stressful conditions with line manager and other team members.
- Knowledge of gender issues and women's empowerment in Afghanistan.
- Proficiency in English and Dari/Pashto, both written and spoken.
- Computer Skills: Proven working knowledge of ICDL package, outlook, and other e-mail communication.
Technical Knowledge:
- Knowledge of livelihood, agriculture, and psychosocial programming.
- Familiarity with result-based monitoring and evaluation methodologies.
- Understanding of gender mainstreaming principles and their application in project design and implementation.
Other Requirements:
- Ability to travel frequently to project sites in western regional provinces.
- Ability to work effectively in a challenging and fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to the organization's mission and values.
Submission Guideline
- Interested qualified candidates should submit their completed WASSA Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form) along with an updated CV with a cover letter explaining their motivation in applying for the job and highlighting their relevant skills and experience.
- To apply online please send your CV along with a cover letter mentioning the vacancy number (W-HRT-133) in the subject line before the VA closing date to email hr@wassa.org.af
- Academic certificates or references do not need to be submitted at this time. These will be requested if called for an interview.
- Only short-listed candidates will be invited for written tests and interviews upon project approval.