Program Officer (Kabul, Afghanistan)

Mobilization, Representation, Reporting and Compliance

Work closely with the Program and advocacy and Networking teams to develop standard reporting templates and tools that will support improved narrative, project indicators and log frame
Support the regional team in reporting and communication
Develop one to two pager updates for donors and share with donors are on monthly basis; participate in donor meetings
Support the communication team in developing the AWN annual report
Must possess strong communication skills and should be confident meeting and engaging with donors along with the Program Manager and departments heads
Raise compliance issues proactively with the Program Manager.

Program Design and Development:

Support the team in development of high quality proposals and budgets that are relevant and include input from key stakeholders (finance, operations, programs, partners, etc.).
Work closely with program teams to make sure staffing and supply needs are incorporated into budgets throughout the budget development process
Close support with research department in development of the research report, data collection and data analysis

After the United Nation Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China, where a group of women from various organizations and agencies of the United Nation participated; the theory to form a network for the Afghan women’s cooperation and integration developed. With inspire from women’s movement in different part of the world; finally, in 1995 participants (women) of the conference decided to establish Afghan Women’s Network (AWN). Afghan Women’s Network is the foundation for Afghan women’s movement, which serves as a stable network for growth of those women’s organizations they are active in the country. Afghan Women’s Network has active and considerable presence in Kabul, Herat, Balkh, Kandahar, Bamyan, Paktia, Nangarhar and Kunduz, and is also active through its member in other provinces of Afghanistan. Afghan Women’s Network works as the umbrella for its member organizations. As well as projects related to issues (gender-based violence, strengthening of youths and education for girls) implement with coordination of its member. Afghan Women’s Network has over then 3500 individual members and 125 women’s organizations in its membership. The AWN envisions an Afghanistan in which women & men live in a justice and discrimination free society

This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.

University or Master’s degree, with 3-5 years of experience working with a National/ international NGO.
Significant budget and proposal development experience
Strong budget oversight / management experience. The candidate should be comfortable supporting with budget realignment and identifying the proper coding/classification of costs
Experience with donors
Ability to prioritize and deal with competing demands.
Fluent spoken and written English.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
A team builder with excellent people skills; culturally sensitive and has the ability and interest to identify and work with a multicultural team.

COMPETENCIES

Inclusiveness
Transparency and Accountability
Agility and Innovation
Collaboration
Sustainability

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. · Please mention position title on the subject of email · Applications meeting the above requirement will be entertained only. · Only the short listed candidates will be notified. Contact Information Interested candidates, who meet the above-mentioned requirements, should submit an up-to-date Resume/CV, with a Letter of Interest, via email to the following e-mail address: vacancies@awn-af.net – Late applications won’t be considered.

Submission Email
vacancies@awn-af.net