WDIO Background:

Watan Development and Initiative Organization is a non-governmental, nonprofit, nonpolitical, and independent organization dedicated to empowering and uplifting communities through sustainable development, social justice, and the enhancement of well-being for individuals and families. Since its establishment in 2014, we have tirelessly worked towards poverty alleviation, economic empowerment, education and skill development, health and well-being, gender equality, women's empowerment, agriculture and livestock, and environmental sustainability. Our goal is to improve living conditions, provide quality education and essential skills to individuals, enhance community health and well-being, achieve gender equality, improve agricultural productivity, and promote environmental sustainability.

With a passionate team of over ninety-seven individuals and a strong network of partners and supporters, we strive to bring about positive change by preserving and celebrating cultural diversity and heritage, fostering social cohesion, and promoting cross-cultural understanding and respect. We ensure program effectiveness and accountability through continuous monitoring, evaluation, and data-driven approaches. Our commitment to integrity, sustainability, accountability, innovation, empowerment, advocacy, and respect for diversity guides our efforts as we address pressing challenges such as poverty alleviation, education, healthcare, environmental conservation, women's empowerment, child welfare, and sustainable development.

Our Value:

WDIO is committed to applying a ‘zero tolerance’ policy towards acts of sexual exploitation and abuse by its personnel. In 2003, the United Nations Secretary-General issued a Bulletin on “Special measures for protection from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse” (ST/SGB/2003/13) (“the Bulletin”). To support the system-wide implementation of the zero-tolerance policy, the Director-General has decided to adopt the standards of conduct and provisions on PSEA set by the Bulletin, adjusted as necessary, to be applied by WDIO personnel, as follows.

Job Summary

The Field Coordination Officer is responsible for managing field-level coordination and communication activities. The Field Coordination Officer reports to the WDIO SBL Project Officer.

The following are the main responsibilities of the Field Coordination Officer:

• The Field Coordination Officer should work closely with the Project Officer/ Coordinator on all aspects of the project implementation:
• The Field Coordinator Officer will be responsible for supporting the project implementation, “assisting the adolescents to enroll in the program” within the targeted province.
• Coordinate and facilitate the joint supervision and monitoring mission.
• Provide supervision report and follow-up action plan, and feedback. Participate in the monthly action plan process for the project.
• Work with the provincial community mobilizers in the finalization of the monthly action plan of the project.
• Provide proper feedback to the project team during supervision.
• Manage and follow up on supervision work plans
• Actively analyze/ verify project team performance and development.
• Conducting regular supervision visits from target districts in the province.
• Create a linkage of the program with the community.
• Prepare regular supervision and field trip reports
• Participate in educational coordination meetings at the provincial/district and community level
• Undertake training needs assessments for project staff teachers with the assistance of Project Teacher Trainers in the province.
• Develop & organize on-the-job refresher training to address any gaps and build the capacity of individuals and departments targeted by the project.
• Design training for the beneficiaries by the approved proposal of the projects.
• Producing initial reports of the activities and sharing these reports promptly.
• Keep a record of the project by doing the proper data collection and filing it accordingly.
• Coordination with relevant government departments in the province, including the provincial education department, district education departments, and the Department of Economy.
• Keep a record and filing system of the project activities and do the proper data collection.
• Conduct field visits to WDIO-targeted areas.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly result-based progressive reports to the relevant dep.
• Preparing and coordinating daily plans and activities that contribute to the objective of the project.
• On-time reporting of the overall activities being undertaken at the field level.
• Any other tasks assigned by his line manager

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of working experience in similar positions in Education Programs with national and international NGOs.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Educational Management, Teacher Education, School Improvement/School Effectiveness), development studies, social science, and related fields. (Master’s degree is preferred)
• Required Languages – Excellent English, Pashto, and Dari reading, writing, and verbal skills,
• Travel – The position will be based in the Provincial center with frequent travels to the districts.

Interested applicants could submit their CV and cover letter via the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc57g3Rg-mJYA3TAn3RT21Wm6kMtrKjXU973mv2q2D5zzx-TQ/viewform?usp=pp_url

Note: Due to the urgency, the position will be processed on rolling basis and the selection might be done before the closing date.