Project Manager

Position Title: Project Manager

2025-06-23 Kandahar Full Time 7

Job Location:	Kandahar
Nationality:	Afghan
Category:	Management
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	Based on the company salary scale
Vacancy Number:	PMGR-KDH-2025-01
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Kandahar City (Frequent travel to Southern Province)

Organization:	Loy Kandahar Reconstruction Organization (LKRO)
Years of Experience:	Minimum 3-5 years in project management or related roles
Contract Duration:	6 months (including 1-month probationary period)
Gender:	Male
Education:	Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
Close date:	2025-06-23

About Loy Kandahar Reconstruction Organization (LKRO):

LKRO is a non-governmental, non-profit organization focused on community development in southern Afghanistan. The organization implements projects in livelihood, education, health, and emergency response.

Job Descriptions:

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects according to deadlines and budgets, ensuring all project objectives are met with quality and donor compliance. The role involves coordinating project activities, supervising staff, and liaising with stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Key responsibilities include:
♦ Develop detailed project plans and schedules to guide implementation.
♦ Coordinate and supervise project team members and field staff.
♦ Monitor project progress, budgets, and deliverables; prepare timely reports for senior management and donors.
♦ Ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies.
♦ Identify and mitigate project risks and issues proactively.
♦ Facilitate communication between partners, beneficiaries, and stakeholders.
♦ Support proposal development and project documentation.
♦ Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Program Manager/ General Director.
♦ Report directly to the Program Manager/ General Director.

Job Requirements:

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in project management, preferably in development or humanitarian sectors.
► Strong skills in project planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
► Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
► Familiarity with donor regulations (UN, USAID, EU, etc.) and project management software/tools.
► Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business Administration, or related field.
► Fluency in Pashto and Dari is a plus.

Submission Guidelines:

Qualified applicants should rename a single file containing their CV, Tazkira, and educational documents using their full name and the position they are applying for (e.g., "Hikmat Arian_Project Manager"). This file should be submitted to the provided email address. The subject line of the email must clearly state the position name. Late and incomplete submissions will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

LKRO enforces a zero-tolerance policy toward sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, fraud, and corruption. All staff must uphold LKRO’s policies and ethical standards at all times.