Position Title: Project Manager
2025-07-20        Herat       Full Time        13
Job Location: Herat
Nationality: Afghan
Category: Program
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: Based on WASSA salary's Scale
Vacancy Number: W-HRT-340
No. Of Jobs: 1
City: Herat
Organization: Women's Activities & Social Services Association (WASSA)
Years of Experience: 2. At least 5 years of experience in project coordination or management, preferably in protection or humanitarian contexts.
Contract Duration: 6 months
Gender: Male
Education: 1. A bachelor degree in a relevant field such as Economics, Management, and Social Sciences, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
Close date: 2025-07-20

About Women's Activities & Social Services Association (WASSA):

About Women's Activities & Social Services Association (WASSA):

Women Activities & Social Service Association (WASSA) was established in 2002 in Afghanistan as a non-governmental organization, committed to seeking ways for women's empowerment in Afghanistan. WASSA aims to promote women's equal participation in socio-economic sectors of the country. WASSA works directly with communities to bring change in the social attitude of the community regarding women.

An envision “Equal participation of women & men in all sectors of the country.

  • Equal Opportunities: WASSA is dedicated to offering equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, ethnicity, age, or disability.
  • Safeguarding and Conduct: WASSA will contact previous employers to inquire about any history of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment during the candidate's employment, including incidents under investigation at the time the candidate left. Job offers are conditional on satisfactory reference checks. By applying, candidates confirm they understand and accept these procedures.
  • Final Selection: The selected candidate must pass a background check and reference check. They will also be required to sign WASSA's Code of Conduct, PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse), Safeguarding, and other relevant policies before receiving a final job offer/contract.
Job Descriptions:

1. Background

The WGE project aims to enhance the safety, well-being, and development of women and adolescents’ girls in the provinces of Herat, Badghis, and Farah through improved access to Gender services, community-based protection structures, and empowerment initiatives. WASSA, implement this initiative, focusing on , gender equality, livelihood, and community resilience.

The Project manager will oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of project activities to ensure quality delivery, accountability, and alignment with project objectives and donor requirements.

2. Scope of Work

The Project manager is responsible for the overall management and implementation of the WGE project, ensuring timely delivery of activities and achievement of results. The role requires technical expertise, leadership, and coordination across multiple sectors and stakeholders, with a focus on, gender sensitivity, Livelihood, and community engagement.

Job Requirements:

3. Key Responsibilities

A. Project Management

  1. Lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of project activities across Herat, Badghis, and Farah provinces.
  2. Develop detailed work plans, schedules, and budgets in line with the project’s objectives and donor requirements.
  3. Monitor progress, identify challenges, and propose solutions to ensure smooth implementation.
  4. Ensure integration of cross-cutting themes (gender equality, PSEA, and safeguarding) in all activities.

B. Technical Oversight

  1. Oversee the establishment of inclusive community protection centers.
  2. Supervise the delivery of services such as PSS, Livelihood, and nutrition awareness and hygiene kits.
  3. Supervise training on, gender, and livelihood for community members.
  4. Ensure quality and relevance of positive parenting sessions and family support initiatives.

 

C. Stakeholder Coordination

  1. Maintain effective communication with donors, implementing partners, and local authorities.
  2. Represent WASSA in coordination clusters.
  3. Coordinate with local organizations and service providers to strengthen referral mechanisms.

D. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)

  1. Collaborate with the MEAL team to monitor and evaluate project activities.
  2. Utilize community feedback mechanisms to refine interventions and ensure inclusivity.
  3. Maintain project documentation, including activity reports, case studies, and success stories.

E. Capacity Building and Team Management

  1. Supervise and mentor project staff, ensuring clarity in roles and responsibilities.
  2. Facilitate capacity-building sessions for team members to enhance technical and operational skills.
  3. Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.

F. Compliance and Reporting

  1. Ensure adherence to WASSA’s policies, including PSEA and safeguarding.
  2. Prepare and submit high-quality narrative reports to donors and management.

4. Cross-Cutting Issues

  1. Gender Equality: Promote gender-sensitive approaches across all activities, ensuring participation of women and girls.
  2. Community Engagement: Foster strong relationships with communities, ensuring their participation in planning and monitoring.
  3. Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP): Utilize feedback channels to address beneficiary needs effectively.
Submission Guidelines:
  • Interested, qualified candidates should submit their information/request through the link (https://airtable.com/app17Ej8nPvqDZYlL/shrhrIwcYTX5Vv4Gq)
  • Academic certificates or references do not need to be submitted at this time. These will be requested if an interview is called for.
  • Only short-listed candidates will be invited for the written test and interview upon project approval.
Submission Email:

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