Job Description
Objective of the Position:
The objective of this position is to provide leadership and management support to the regional sector teams to ensure that all program implementations are streamlined as per the conceptual framework of the projects and towards AKF strategic objectives.
Core Responsibilities and Duties:
- Lead and manage the work of program sectors: Education, Health & Nutrition, Civil Society & Governance, Agriculture & Food Security, Economic Inclusion and Infrastructure at the regional level to ensure that program implementation is in compliant and aligned with AKF Global and National Programme Framework, regional strategy, project proposal, grant agreements and implementation guidelines.
- Enhance the analytical capacity of sector managers to understand micro and macro-level trends, challenges, opportunities and lessons learned in their respective sectors.
- In consultation and coordination with national, regional and district sector teams, lead the process of customization of AKF (Afg) National Programme Framework into Central Highlands development strategy.
- Develop stakeholder analysis and stakeholder management plan for the region and lead on execution to maintain and strengthen new and existing relationships and collaborations in the region.
- Build the capacity of program sector teams at regional and area/district levels for effective implementation of the program and to better achieve organizational goals. He/she will undertake this responsibility through conducting a training needs assessment and mobilizing the required resources to implement the training in close coordination with HR.
- Support regional sectors in the preparation of the Yearly Plan of Operations [YPO] and periodic review of implementation.
- Coordinate with PMSC, MERL and Sector Managers for timely submission of periodic donor reports.
- Liaise and act as a primary focal point to communicate with PID including National Sector leads/Directors and other respective regions on programmatic issues.
- Conduct performance reviews for all repartees, provide professional development advice and track staff performance.
- Work closely with the Operations and Finance departments to meet internal and donor compliance and ensure proper and timely implementation of program activities.
- Review and provide timely feedback and support on the regional budget in coordination with Regional Director and Regional Finance Manager.
- Work closely and actively with regional MERLU to identify grants specific progress against the target commitments as well as contribute to improving M&E data flow and quality at the regional level
- Contribute to the development of studies and communications materials for external audiences to document impact and lessons learned.
- Perform other relevant tasks assigned by the Regional Director.
- To carry out the responsibilities of the role in a way that reflects AKF (Afg)’s a commitment to protecting children in accordance with the Child safeguarding policy.
Occasional Significant Duties and responsibilities:
- Coordinate with other AKDN Agencies, NGOs and Governmental Agencies in close coordination with Regional Director
- Manage and lead Regional Office in absence of Regional Director.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Master’s Degree in Rural Development / International Development or other relevant disciplines.
- Demonstrated experience managing large teams, multi-sector, building staff capacity, managing large programs and budgets, monitoring and evaluation, and providing technical support in multiple sectors.
- Proven 5 years of relevant experience with international organizations in the context of Afghanistan, at least 3 years in a management / leadership role.
- Strong report writing skills in English.
- Proven 5 years of relevant experience with international organizations in the context of Afghanistan, at least 3 years in a management/leadership role.
- Strong computer skills, particularly MS Office (Word, Excel, PPT)
- Experience working in a multicultural environment, preferably in a post-conflict one.
Required Core Competencies:
- Attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong analytical and communications, facilitation and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others in ambiguous contexts, sensitive to religious, cultural and gender issues in the Afghan context.
- Thorough knowledge of research and practical experience in developing policies.
- Good team player and ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues and a strong sense of personal initiative and problem-solving skills.
Application:
Interested applicants should submit their application along with the cover letter to http://www.akdn.org/careers no later than 29 July 2019.
Important Notes:
- Please quote the Vacancy Number as the Subject of the e-mail when applying
- No supporting documents (e.g. diplomas, recommendation letters, identification card(s), etc.) are required at this stage.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Aga Khan Foundation Afghanistan recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal opportunity, safeguarding children from abuse and zero tolerance to sexual harassment.
Your details and information shared in this advertisement shall remain confidential.
About the Organization
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a non-denominational international development agency established in 1967 by His Highness the Aga Khan. Its mission is to develop and promote creative solutions to problems that impede social development, primarily in Asia and East Africa. Created as a private, non-profit foundation under Swiss law, it has branches and independent affiliates in 19 countries.
The Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan (AKF (Afg)) is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of international, private, non-denominational development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people in some of the poorest parts of the developing world. The Network’s organizations have individual mandates that range from the fields of health and education to architecture, rural development and promotion of private-sector enterprise and institutions that seek to empower communities and individuals, usually in disadvantaged circumstances, to improve living conditions and opportunities.
