Afghanistan Programme Management Support Officer
Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private international, nonprofit, and non-denominational development agency. It seeks sustainable solutions to long term problems of poverty, with special emphasis on the needs of rural communities in mountainous, coastal and other resource poor areas across the world. Concentrating its efforts in health, education, rural development and strengthening civil society sectors, AKF’s approach is based on long-term commitment that is maintained through political and social uncertainty. Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan is part of a dynamic network of development agencies currently operating in over 30 countries across Central and South Asia and East and West Africa. AKF,A currently manages and implements the largest, multi-sectoral development programme within the network and has built a strong reputation with the Government of Afghanistan, donors and local partners in a number of technical fields. At present, it is seeking an exceptional individual to fill the position of Programme Management Support Officer at its Regional Office Badakhshan
Job Summary: To support the Regional Director and the national coordination team under the Programme Development and Partnerships Director to analyze programming and produce high quality written communications that respond to donor requirements and contribute to internal learning processes.
Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Work with regional programme team to develop reporting processes that ensure timely submission of quality donor reports to the national office. • Work closely with the Regional Director and the Evaluation, Research and Learning Unit (ERLU) to track project results and develop case studies that analyze and document key lessons. • Assist the national coordination team in the preparation of strategic communications materials. • Coordinate the regional team in the preparation of new proposals to donors; lead the process of proposal writing for submission to the national team.
• Assist the Regional Director with programmatic support as directed, including areas such as the yearly budgeting and planning exercise. • Facilitate meetings with the regional finance managers monitor expenditures against grants. • Ensure that AKDN maintains current intelligence on stakeholders operating within the region. Support the Regional Director and sector heads in strategic engagement with donors and other NGOs. • Participate in periodic national level meetings in Kabul.
• Conduct frequent visits to partner communities in the region.
• Any other tasks relevant to the core responsibilities and duties of this position as assigned by its supervisors. Required Qualifications and Experience: • Undergraduate degree in relevant field and at least two years field experience. • Excellent English written and verbal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. • Ability to critically analyze and provide constructive recommendations.
• Good team player with ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues.
• Willingness to live and work in a remote, isolated environment.
Application: Applicants meeting the above requirements are Requested to submit a cover letter along with their CV and the names of three references electronically to Jobs.afghanistan@akdn.org No later than December 10th 2011 or submit hard copy to AKF, National Programme Office House No 43 Main Road Wazir Akbar Khan Kabul Afghanistan.
Application: Applicants meeting the above requirements are Requested to submit a cover letter along with their CV and the names of three references electronically to Jobs.afghanistan@akdn.org No later than December 10th 2011 or submit hard copy to AKF, National Programme Office House No 43 Main Road Wazir Akbar Khan Kabul Afghanistan.
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