Project Officer

• Ensure that the Project AHF Project in Sare Pul Province is planned, implemented, and managed with technical, logistical, and administrative support.
• Will participate in the establishment of the beneficiary selection committee and the beneficiary selection process in the targeted districts.
• Ensure that proper documentation is maintained according to the ActionAid and AHF requirements
• Represent the organization in district-level meetings, ensuring effective communication of program goals and impact
• Advocate for the needs and rights of affected populations at district and regional levels
• Prepare and oversee budgets, ensuring accountability and transparency
• Monitor and evaluate program performance, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with local government, NGOs, community leaders, and other stakeholders
• In collaboration with the Regional Manager/ project Coordinator, ensure the enquiries from donors are responded to promptly and that good quality project reports are prepared and submitted on time
• Actively encourage and facilitate the documentation of good practice and lessons learned in the field and ensure that this information is shared throughout the country Project
• Facilitate coordination meetings to enhance collaboration and information sharing
• Conduct regular assessments to identify community needs and prioritize interventions
• Provide training and support to project staff, local staff and community volunteers
• Prepare regular reports on programming progress, challenges, and outcomes for internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and implement emergency response plans, ensuring readiness for rapid deployment in crises
• Coordinate with local authorities for disaster risk reduction and preparedness initiatives
• Ensure feedback mechanisms are in place to incorporate community input
• Foster community involvement in program design and implementation
• Assist the Program Manager in preparing progress and final reports, together analyzing these in terms of problems and actions needed.
• Maintain growth of team through appropriate measures e.g. create a learning and sharing environment, on-the job training.
• Coordinate with community mobilization teams and other sectors for capacity building of community-based organization/groups and volunteers involved in emergency programs.
• Perform any other duties as required by the line manager.

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 3 years of relevant humanitarian experience, including field experience with an international NGO, plus 2 years of relevant experience with other entities or national NGO.

• Ability to work well with a range of stakeholders, including project-affected people, local government officials.
• Excellent knowledge of community development and social environments.
• Proven management ability and strong interpersonal skills - team player.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in the most common computer software, including word processing and excel spreadsheets.
• Ability to deal with difficult, often frustrating work situations.
• A willingness to live, travel and work in isolated and possibly dangerous locations.
• Gender sensitivity.
• Sensitivity to Islamic culture.
• Commitment to support/develop project staff and rural communities' capacity.
• Personal integrity and a sense of humor.
• Knowledge of personal strengths and weaknesses.

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