Head of Programs

Position Title: Head of Programs

2025-04-25 Kabul Full Time 47

Job Location:	Kabul
Nationality:	National/International (any)
Category:	Program
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	Salary and conditions will be in accordance with ACBAR salary scale.
Vacancy Number:	HoP25
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Kabul

Organization:	ACBAR
Years of Experience:	At least 10 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 2 years of work in Afghanistan.
Contract Duration:	Two-year contract, which is renewable depending on funding and performance
Gender:	Male/Female
Education:	Master’s degree in PMP (Project Management Professional) or in a relevant field such as International Development, Public Administration, Public Health, or Social Sciences.
Close date:	2025-04-25

About ACBAR:

Agency Coordinating Body for Afghan Relief and Development, ACBAR, is an independent forum founded in 1988 in response to the demand from NGOs working with Afghan refugees in Pakistan and across the border in Afghanistan to more efficiently coordinate assistance and delivery of services. With its main office in Kabul since 2002, ACBAR brings together 203 National and International NGOs working in all sectors of humanitarian assistance and development in Afghanistan. Based on the 3 pillars of Information and Coordination, Advocacy and Enabling Environment, and Capacity Building, ACBAR’s activities focus heavily on sharing information with members, coordination of members and the aid community in general, at the national and regional levels, and carrying out advocacy on issues affecting the work of its members and other I/NNGO in Afghanistan. ACBAR has a mission to provide an efficient platform for members to carry out effective humanitarian and development activities in Afghanistan. The members are the drive behind ACBAR, and their active participation is essential to ACBAR’s continuous dynamism.

Job Descriptions:

Responsibility Summary

The Head of Programs leads a national team to implement ACBAR’s programs which foster capacity development and partnerships between national and international NGOs. The role emphasizes program quality, research, and strategic engagement. The postholder will act as the primary liaison with donors, ensuring timely reporting, proposal development, and representation. This position requires a highly skilled, academically qualified professional with a minimum of two years of experience in Afghanistan. The postholder will be based in Kabul with occasional travel to the regions.

Essential Tasks

Essential tasks include the following:

Design, plan, and lead implementation of the programs and related capacity development activities.
Lead proposal writing, concept note development, and donor reporting (quarterly/annual).
Manage and track the program budget in coordination with ACBAR Finance Department.
Oversee monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEAL) processes; ensure data quality and reporting against logframe indicators.
Develop and maintain the Theory of Change, risk register, and annual work plans.
Conduct assessments, field visits, and learning surveys using high-quality research methodology; analyze and present findings to stakeholders.
Maintain strong relations with national and international NGO partners; coordinate mentoring and training initiatives.
Maintain close coordination and collaboration with stakeholders active in NGO/CSO capacity building.
Represent ACBAR in donor and coordination meetings, particularly with UN agencies and cluster leads, as required.
Supervise and build the capacity of the national program team.
Promote the program across the humanitarian community through presentations and written outputs.
Ensure all activities comply with donor requirements, ACBAR's mission, policies, and strategy.

Perform any additional tasks assigned by senior management.

Job Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills and/or Attributes

Demonstrated ability to conduct surveys and research, analyze findings, and present them professionally.
Excellent written and verbal communication in English; knowledge of Dari or Pashto is desirable but not required.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Education, Training and/or Experience

Master’s degree in PMP (Project Management Professional) or in a relevant field such as International Development, Public Administration, Public Health, or Social Sciences.
At least 10 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 2 years of work in Afghanistan.
Strong background in proposal development, M&E systems, donor reporting, and program quality assurance.
Solid understanding of project financial management and donor compliance.
Experience working in complex humanitarian settings is preferred.

Submission Guidelines:

If you possess the necessary qualifications and experience, we invite you to complete the form using the link below and send your CV & Cover Lettter (as one single file) before 17:00, April 25, 2025.

Job Application Form Link: https://forms.gle/HnJ26vRzBNCwjviaA