Job Overview:

Develop a strong understanding of Afghanaid's policies and donor contract requirements, sharing all grant-related documents (proposals, reports, budgets, etc.) with the necessary individuals, and highlighting key terms and conditions. After signing a new grant agreement, ensure a seamless transition of the project to the Grant Management Unit, following up on outstanding tasks such as due diligence assessments and Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) processes. Confirm reporting duties during the project kickoff meeting.

Maintain internal tracking of reporting deadlines, coordinating with relevant teams to collect, analyze, and submit financial and narrative reports from Afghanaid and its partners. Review and refine project reports, surveys, evaluations, and other communications, ensuring timely and compliant submissions that meet the standards of Afghanaid, donors, and partners.

Serve as the main point of contact for communications with donors on assigned projects, responding to queries and relaying questions to the program implementation team. Ensure regular meetings between the project and finance teams to review grants and partnership agreements, and participate in project reviews, addressing potential issues with contractual obligations, quality, or deadlines—particularly risks related to donor clawbacks or reputational damage.

Evaluate the need for project revisions, assisting the program development team with changes to budgets, frameworks, and other contract components. Represent Afghanaid at external events and meetings to strengthen relationships, promote the organization, and explore new funding opportunities. Support the capacity-building and performance evaluations of Project Managers by providing feedback and offering training when necessary.

Contribute to organizational learning by documenting knowledge, participating in lessons learned sessions, and offering training to Afghanaid staff on reporting and impact analysis. Develop templates and tools for project reporting, analysis, and evaluation, and take on additional tasks as needed.

Salary: $43,000 - $55,000 USD.

Qualifications:

Education & Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, International Relations, Social Sciences, Information Management, Accounting, or a related field.

Work Experience:

• Experience in project support, grant management, or program development in a development or humanitarian setting.
• Strong skills in synthesizing data into clear, cohesive reports.
• Familiarity with logical frameworks or theories of change.

Skills:

• Native-level English proficiency, with the ability to produce high-quality, well-written reports.
• Proficiency in data entry, databases, and office software (Excel, Word).
• Ability to work both independently and in coordination with teams, ensuring timely and quality submissions for donor reports.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, discretion with sensitive information, and strong organizational abilities.
• Initiative, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Collaborative personality with a good sense of humor, able to build trust and manage relationships effectively.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Willingness to travel for work.

Desirable:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in contract management and donor/client reporting.
• Knowledge of key institutional donors for development and humanitarian projects in Afghanistan.
• Experience in humanitarian project design, budgeting, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of Dari or Pashto and experience working in conflict-affected regions.

Other Information: Afghanaid values creativity, fairness, and honesty. Teamwork, initiative, and accountability are essential to the organization’s standards. This position is unaccompanied, and international staff receive 22 days of annual leave, 20 rest and relaxation days, 4 travel days, and 13 public holidays annually. Afghanaid also provides a travel allowance for rest and relaxation outside of the country. Accommodation is in a shared staff house with private rooms for international staff.

Application Process: Submit a cover letter (max 2 A4 pages) and CV (max 4 A4 pages) to jobs@afghanaid.org.uk by October 26, 2024, with your name and job title in the subject line. Late applications or those without the correct subject will not be considered. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the deadline, you were not shortlisted.

Email: jobs@afghanaid.org.uk