Project Manager

Position Title: Project Manager

2026-02-10 Samangan Full Time 17

Job Location:	Samangan
Nationality:	Afghan
Category:	Agriculture
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	As per the Project Budget
Vacancy Number:	BDN-SMG-0204026001
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Aybak

Organization:	Bakhter Development Network - BDN
Years of Experience:	At least 3 years of experience in related filed.
Contract Duration:	6 months
Gender:	Male/Female
Education:	Bachelor’s degree in agriculture.
Close date:	2026-02-10

About Bakhter Development Network - BDN:

Bakhter Development Network (BDN) was established and registered in 2001 with the Ministry of Economics in Afghanistan as an Afghan, non-political, non-profit, and non-governmental organization. BDN operates in line with its constitution in three sectors: education, health, and agriculture and livestock. With its current focus on public health and nutrition services, BDN's mission is to assist communities in the achievement of their own development goals, while its vision is a world of enabled communities working toward a brighter future.

Currently, BDN is involved in implementing different health projects across multiple provinces of Afghanistan, such as BPHS-EPHS projects in Balkh, Maidan Wardak, and Kapisa provinces, as well as other vertical projects like CBNI, TSFP, PHNS, FSAC, PHC-WHO, GC7, and RMNCAH/SRH and PSS services in provinces such as Balkh, Badakhshan, Faryab, Sar-e-Pol, Jawzjan, Samangan, Takhar, Kapisa, and Maidan Wardak.

BDN, in more than 20 years of its operation, has made impressive contributions in promoting access to quality healthcare and has developed a reputable track record in the effective implementation of numerous projects within the country. BDN adheres to the policy of equal employment opportunities, and its hiring process is based on evaluation by knowledge, skill, work experience, and ability, without regard to age, sex, race, religion, ethnicity, or physical status.

Job Descriptions:

This position will be based in Samangan. The Project Manager is responsible for overall management of the project. The task under this project will include, but not be limited to:

Staff management and Oversight
Devising work plans and implementation schedules
Establishing communication with local authorities and target communities
Liaise with the finance department to assist with budget expenditure and compliance
Train and guide staff members
Ensure compliance with project agreement, donor requirements and standards, and internal BDN policies
Finalize project progress reports
Cooperate with the M&E department for monitoring of the project
Other project-related tasks assigned by the line manager.

Job Requirements:

•   Bachelor’s degree in agriculture.
•   At least 3 years of experience in related filed.
•   Good Communication skills
•   Fluent in local lanaguage, with a working knowledge of English
•   Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
•   Ability to create a supportive working relationship with all project teams
•   Ability to work under pressure
•   Ability to work on Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word.

Submission Guidelines:

We welcome prospective applicants to submit their resumes and a formal letter of application delineating their credentials and enthusiasm for the role via the provided link until the close of business on September 18, 2025. Please note that applicants may submit only one application for their chosen position.

https://forms.gle/McDgmWgXXaiVMRHV7

BDN has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the BDN, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. BDN also adheres to strict child-safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credentials and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.