Programmatic Responsibilities:
Administrative Responsibilities
1. Project Management
- Assist the CoP in the overall management of the project, ensuring that objectives are met on time and within budget.
- Develop and manage work plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Ensure compliance with USAID regulations and CARE’s policies.
2. Consortium Coordination
- Serve as the primary point of contact for consortium partners.
- Facilitate regular consortium meetings and ensure effective communication among partners.
- Oversee the integration of partner activities and ensure collaborative implementation.
3. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
- Lead the development and implementation of the project's M&E framework.
- Ensure timely and accurate data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Prepare and submit required reports to USAID and CARE headquarters.
4. Human Resource Management
- Supervise project staff and provide guidance, mentorship, and support.
- Conduct performance evaluations and facilitate professional development opportunities.
- Promote a positive and inclusive work environment.
5. Stakeholder Engagement
- Represent CARE Afghanistan in meetings with USAID, government officials, and other stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including community leaders, NGOs, and private sector partners.
- Advocate for the project’s goals and objectives at local, national, and international levels.
Safeguarding Responsibilities:
Safety and Security Responsibility:
We all have a responsibility to promote a safe and secure work environment, foster a safety and security culture, and ensure consistent application of, and compliance with, CARE Afghanistan safety and security policies and procedures.
Education: Master’s degree in International Development, Education, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in managing large-scale international development programs, preferably in education, youth development, or economic empowerment.
Skills:
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Proven experience in project management, including budget oversight and financial management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
- Fluency in English, Dari and Pashto.
Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with USAID regulations and compliance requirements. Proficiency in project management software and tools.
Safeguarding
CARE places human dignity at the center of its relief and development work. At the heart of CARE’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice is its engagement with marginalized communities, and vulnerable adults and children. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. CARE commits to the protection from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse and of vulnerable adults and children, involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. CARE takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse and child abuse involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel
CARE Afghanistan participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All CARE Afghanistan’s offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
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