Paraphrased Job Description:

Job Overview: The Provincial Project Officer will oversee and manage the Basic General Literacy (YALBE) program at the field level, in alignment with ACDO policies. This role involves regular supervision of the field team, coordination with key stakeholders and donors, and the development of project plans and reports. The officer is expected to ensure the quality of education projects through regular visits to the field. Raising awareness about the value of literacy, generating demand for literacy programs, and ensuring the smooth operation of literacy courses in collaboration with local authorities, community leaders, religious scholars, and other community members is also a crucial part of this role. Flexibility in working hours and duties beyond the typical role are required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build stakeholder relationships: Establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders such as the Provincial Governor's Office, Provincial Education Department, and District Literacy Managers to support literacy programs.
• Engage with the community: Actively work with Community Development Councils, School Management Shuras, Cultural Associations, community elders, and religious leaders to ensure successful literacy project implementation.
• Promote literacy programs: Organize meetings with community stakeholders in local centers and mosques to promote literacy classes, working closely with District Community Mobilizers (DCMs).
• Support Village Literacy Committees (VLCs): Assist in forming and managing VLCs in villages and ensuring they are linked with District Education Departments and other bodies.
• Monitor YALBE courses: Ensure the quality of Youth and Adult Literacy and Basic Education (YALBE) courses, addressing any challenges that arise, and maintaining smooth operations in all districts.
• Facilitate in-service training: Organize and lead training sessions for literacy facilitators, providing them with continuous support and professional development.
• Data management and reporting: Maintain a beneficiary database for YALBE programs and VLCs, prepare monitoring reports, and share success stories and training results with partners.
• Lead coordination meetings: Hold monthly meetings with DCMs to ensure effective communication and project implementation.
• Provide technical support: Offer programmatic and administrative support to the project manager, including project monitoring and coordination.
• Maintain government relations: Foster strong working relationships with government entities like the Provincial Education Directorate (PED) and Directorate of Economic Affairs (DoEc).
• Community awareness: Lead community mobilization efforts to introduce the project’s objectives and encourage active community participation.
• Monitor BGL classes: Regularly monitor Basic General Literacy (BGL) classes and integrate students and teachers into the formal education system.
• Conduct assessments: Perform surveys and assessments in targeted communities, providing feedback to improve the education program.
• Organize training and awareness sessions: Conduct educational and child protection training for teachers, community members, and School Management Shuras.
• Support project management: Assist in drafting reports, coordinating activities, overseeing training, and managing distributions to ensure smooth project execution.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred.
• 5 years of relevant experience for Bachelor’s degree holders, or 4 years for Master’s degree holders.
• Experience in humanitarian project management is essential.

Skills:

• Strong communication skills in Pashto and Dari; English is an advantage.
• Knowledge of community structures, dynamics, and development.
• Experience in community mobilization, including conflict resolution and resource management.
• Understanding of the value of education in Islam, child development, and education trends in Afghanistan.
• Ability to handle pressure, work irregular hours, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Experience in needs assessment, project monitoring, evaluation, and program development.
• Familiarity with Afghanistan’s education system, education in emergencies (EiE), and child protection (CP).
• Experience coordinating with government bodies, communities, donors, and beneficiaries.

Language Skills:

• Fluent in Pashto and Dari, with proficiency in English as a plus.

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