Project Manager

Position Title: Project Manager
Activation Date: 26 June, 2025 Announced Date: 25 June, 2025 Expire Date: 29 June, 2025

• Job Location: Nangarhar
• Nationality: Afghan
• Category: Management
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Salary: As per Organization Salary Scale
• Vacancy Number: WVO-021
• No. Of Jobs: 1
• City: Jalalabad
• Organization: (WVO) Women's Voice Organization
• Years of Experience: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• Contract Duration: 9 Months
• Gender: Male
• Education: Bachelor Degree
• Close date: 2025-06-29
  

About (WVO) Women's Voice Organization

Women’s Voice Organization (WVO) is a non- governmental, non-partisan, non-political, non- profit, impartial, voluntary organization operating in Afghanistan and its environs. The Women’s Voice Organization (WVO) was established in June 2019 and is registered as a Non- Governmental Organization whose aims are to Alleviate Poverty, Promote Good Governance, peaceful and secure societies and Access to Public Education.The formation of WVO was informed by the need to improve the risk awareness, peace building conflict resolution and prevention of violent extremist and other challenges of socio-economic conditions of the disadvantaged communities members with particular emphasis on youth and villages residents to alleviate the suffering which was on its peak at that time as a result of frequent insecurity shocks and natural disasters and lack of awareness. The NGO also sought to accelerate development of the rural urban poor areas, reduce poverty, morbidity and mortality rates of women and childrenUnder the direct supervision of the Managing Director, the Project Manager is responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of WVO’s projects activities in the province in alignment with approved project plans, objectives, and goals. The Project Manager will represent WVO in official forums, coordinate all project activities with relevant stakeholders including donors, government authorities, and communities, and ensure smooth communication with the Head Office.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall management of both programmatic and operational functions of the provincial office, including staff supervision and office administration.
• Coordinate project activities with the Head Office and relevant stakeholders at the provincial level, including government authorities, civil society organizations, donors, and community representatives.
• Provide technical support to project staff to ensure high-quality and timely implementation of project activities.
• Ensure that all project activities are in line with the project’s goals, objectives, and approved action/work plans.
• Supervise and monitor project implementation in the field; conduct field visits to project sites at least twice per month.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive monthly progress reports to the Managing Director and relevant sector heads, and provide additional reports as needed.
• Keep the Managing Director and sector heads informed of any project-related issues and provide timely recommendations or solutions.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with donors, government authorities, and community stakeholders to support project success.
• Conduct performance appraisals of project staff and submit evaluation reports to the Managing Director as required.
• Attend coordination and sectoral meetings organized by government authorities, provincial councils, donors, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Organize and lead monthly coordination and administrative meetings with all provincial staff to ensure team alignment.
• Conduct orientation and briefing sessions for provincial staff to ensure clear understanding of the project’s goals, activities, and implementation plan.
• Coordinate with the Provincial Directorate of Economy (MoEc) and other relevant directorates before initiating project activities in the field.
• Facilitate the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with relevant sectoral directorates outlining roles and responsibilities during project implementation.
• Ensure the receipt of official project completion certifications from relevant district and provincial authorities, with the support of project staff.
• Supervise financial management, procurement, operations, and overall program implementation in accordance with WVO and donor policies and procedures.
• Undertake any other tasks assigned by the Managing Director, Program Manager, or relevant sector heads as needed.
• Support donor coordination and fundraising efforts for ongoing and future projects in close collaboration with the Managing Director.
• Promote and uphold WVO’s mission, vision, values, and organizational integrity.
  

This job description is subject to change. Any modifications will be discussed with the incumbent, and feedback will be considered before final approval by the Managing Director.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience in designing and implementing Projects.
• Programs/projects with reputable international or national NGOs.
• Strong knowledge of Ministry of Economy (MoPH) standards and guidelines.
• Intermediate English proficiency (verbal and written) with fluency in Dari and Pashto.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate options, plan strategically, and make effective decisions.
• Substantial experience in line management, team building, and capacity development.
• Proven track record of successful team leadership, including managing implementation teams and achieving program objectives in complex, fragile, and challenging environments.
• Experience in staff safety and security management.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
  

Submission Guideline

Interested Candidates are requested to submit their applications (CV and Cover letter) by email to

kquraishi95@gmail.com

cc

wvo.org.af@gmail.com

by mentioning the job title and vacancy number in the subject line of your emails otherwise your applications will not be accepted.

Submission Email

kquraishi95@gmail.com