Job Detail

The Provincial Project Manager will have a crucial role in the execution of the child protection project in Urozgan Province, Afghanistan. Operating under the supervision of the Project Manager, Provincial KRO Coordinator and Project Coordinator, Provincial Manger will be accountable for Management and coordination of project activities in Urozgan province. Additionally, the Provincial Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring the smooth implementation of project activities.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure the smooth and quality implementation of child protection projects on-going in Urozgan province.
2. To better serve children in the community, the Provincial Manger will ensure the integration between sectors is improved through proactive communication with the, Project Coordinator, Kro Provincial Coordinator, Project Manager and other sectors on site locations and activities
3. Provide technical inputs and lead various assessments, researches and assessments on Child Protection issues.
4. Supervise Monitoring officers, Social Workers and CFS’s facilitators activities.
5. Coordinate all CP project activities in Urozgan province.
6. Develop work plans, monitor progress and present monthly progress reports (monthly, quarterly & annual) to Line manager, ensure effective documentation of program and progress by capturing lessons learnt and good practices.
7. Work with the Monitoring and Evaluation focal person to ensure that information related to child protection is stored, analyzed and used by program support unit as well as the implementation team.
8. Continue to develop understanding on children’s meaningful participation throughout the program and develop/implement strategies to enable children to identify and address the issues of concern to them and promote their voices in local level.
9. Conduct coordination meetings with subordinates, KRO Provincial Coordinator, Line Manger, Project Managers, government authorities and other relevant personals for smooth and well implementation of the project activities.
10. Undertake specific trainings in child protection and PSEA for program implementation team and then ensure that the latter train children, partners and community-based child protection networks/partners.
11. Undertake specific trainings in child protection and PSEA for the beneficiaries specified in the DIP and ensure they are applying in during their participation in coordination meetings.
12. Review the program related documents, reports and detailed implementation plans to ensure that child protection issues and child rights approaches are integrated.
13. Represent the organization in child protection forums at the provincial level.
14. Represent organization in local Protection Cluster and all working groups on protection.
15. Work with appropriate stakeholders within the child protection sector to ensure that children’s rights are considered in the process of legislation formation and institution building.
16. Report any child safeguarding and PSEA concerns to Kandahar Refugee Organization PSEA focal point considering the Child protection and PSEA policy.
17. Adhere to the organization code of conduct in professional and personal life and report breaches of the code to the appropriate persons. 
18. Supervision of overall Program activities in Urozgan Province.
19. Any other tasks relate to child protection programs given by line manager

Safeguarding Key Messages:

1. KRO is committed to preventing sexual exploitation and abuse and protecting the rights and dignity of all individuals.
2. Everyone has the right to be treated with respect, free from harassment, exploitation, or abuse.
3. By joining KRO, you commit to upholding our safeguarding principles and policies, including promptly reporting any concerns or incidents related to PSEA.
4. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards child exploitation and abuse.
5. We have a confidential reporting mechanism for safeguarding concerns or incidents, ensuring seriousness and confidentiality.
6. Thorough investigations are conducted into reported incidents of sexual exploitation and abuse, respecting the rights and well-being of all parties involved.
7. Active participation and engagement of staff, volunteers, and stakeholders in creating a safe and inclusive environment is essential.
8. By applying for this position, you consent to necessary background checks and screening processes.
9. We maintain a strong commitment to integrity and anti-fraud measures, and employees are expected to adhere to our policies and report any suspicious activities or fraudulent behavior.