Position Title: Education and Development Project Manager
Job Location: Paktika
City:
Sharana
Start Date:
Close Date:
07 October, 2023
Status:
Nationality: Afghan
Organization: WYFAO
Category: Education
Years of Experience: Proven experience in project management, particularly in education and community development.
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As Per Organization Salary Scale
Contract Duration: Till the end of June 2024 with the possibility of extension
Vacancy Number: 062
Gender: Male
No. Of
Jobs:
1
Education: Bachelor’s or master's degree in education, or a related field.
Contract Extension: Possible
About Women and Youth Future Assist Organization:
Women & Youth Future Assist (WYFAO) is a non-profiting, non–governmental and non–political organization that is mainly involved in humanitarian and developmental activities and serves the people in need. WYFAO was founded back in 2016 by a group of young Afghan professionals with high spirit of helping and shaping lives in Afghanistan. WYFAO was established to play a prominent role in addressing the actual needs of poor people and enable all Afghans speak for their rights and have an enabling environment for their development and prosperity.
Job Description:
Job Summary: The primary objective of the Education and Development Project Manager is to plan, implement, and oversee education and development projects, ensuring their successful execution, alignment with organizational goals, and positive impact on target communities.
Roles & Responsibilities
Project Planning and Design:
In charge of overseeing the creation of project proposals, which include work plans, budgets, and needs analyses.
Make sure project designs take best practices into account and address the unique requirements of target populations.
Project Implementation:
Manage the execution of initiatives in education and development, including coordinating people, resources, and activities.
Track the development of the project and quickly and effectively resolve any problems.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Create and maintain strong connections with the project's collaborators, local leaders, elected officials, and other key stakeholders.
Participate in project planning, execution, and decision-making with stakeholders.
Resource Management
Control project budgets, purchases, and financial management to guarantee effective resource use.
Effectively manage the resources and assets of the project.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
Create and deploy solid M&E frameworks to monitor the effects and results of your projects.
To evaluate a project's success and pinpoint areas that want improvement, conduct periodical assessments and reviews.
Capacity Development
Support project personnel, partners, and beneficiaries with training and capacity-building.
Encourage the members of the project team to grow professionally.
Reporting and Documentation:
Prepare and deliver to donors and stakeholders high-quality project reports, including narrative and financial reports.
Ensure that project records are accurate and include best practices and documentation of lessons learned.
Community Engagement:
Encourage community ownership and engagement in project activities.
Convene community gatherings, solicit input, and organize awareness campaigns.
Quality Control:
Ensure that education and development interventions adhere to ethical principles, best practices, and high standards.
Job Requirements:
Experience/ Education.
Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Education, or a related field.
Proven experience in project management, particularly in education and community development.
Strong knowledge of education systems, development principles, and project management best practices.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) methodologies and data analysis.
Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities.
Commitment to gender equality, inclusivity, and community empowerment.
Familiarity with relevant policies and regulations in the education and development sector.
Language Requirements:
Proficiency in written and spoken English, Dari and Pashto.
PSEA Applicable
(Women and Youth Future Assist Organization) has zero tolerance for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, which enshrines the principles of PSEA, at all times (both during work hours and outside work hours). Familiarization with, and adherence to, the Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training. All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.
Submission Guideline:
Please submit CVs and Cover Letters outlining why you are interested in the position and how your skills and experience match the skills, qualifications, and competencies required for this position. Applicants who meet the qualification and requirements for the mentioned position will be selected on a rolling basis, with the last date for applications being 07 Oct 2023, midnight.
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