Project Manager

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager, the Project Manager shall:

1. Lead the overall planning, implementation, coordination, and management of project activities in accordance with approved project documents, objectives, and work plans.
2. Develop, review, and update project work plans, implementation schedules, procurement plans, and activity plans in coordination with relevant team members.
3. Ensure that project activities are implemented on time, within the approved budget, and in compliance with donor agreements and organizational procedures.
4. Manage and supervise project staff, clearly defining roles and responsibilities, monitoring performance, and providing guidance and support.
5. Coordinate with the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Data and Reporting Officer, Protection Officer, and other project team members to ensure effective implementation and achievement of project results.
6. Monitor project progress against planned outputs, outcomes, indicators, targets, timelines, and budget allocations, and take corrective action where necessary.
7. Oversee project financial management in coordination with the finance team, including budget monitoring, expenditure tracking, forecasting, and resource allocation.
8. Ensure compliance with donor requirements, contractual obligations, organizational policies, operational procedures, and applicable regulations.
9. Prepare, review, and submit timely and accurate narrative progress reports, donor reports, and other project documentation.
10. Identify, assess, and manage project risks, operational challenges, implementation delays, and emerging issues, and develop appropriate mitigation measures.
11. Maintain effective communication and coordination with donors, implementing partners, government authorities, local organizations, community representatives, and other stakeholders.
12. Represent the organization in project coordination meetings, stakeholder consultations, technical working groups, and relevant external events.
13. Ensure that project activities respond to the needs of target communities and are implemented in a participatory, inclusive, and accountable manner.
14. Oversee beneficiary engagement, feedback mechanisms, and complaints procedures to ensure that community concerns inform project implementation.
15. Ensure that project activities adhere to safeguarding standards, protection principles, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), gender equality, inclusion, and the principle of do no harm.
16. Support the identification of beneficiaries and ensure that selection and assistance processes are transparent, fair, and consistent with approved eligibility criteria.
17. Coordinate procurement, logistics, administration, and other operational requirements with relevant departments to support timely project delivery.
18. Ensure proper documentation, recordkeeping, and filing of project activities, expenditures, deliverables, and supporting documents for reporting and audit purposes.
19. Facilitate project review meetings, team planning sessions, and lessons-learned exercises to improve implementation quality and operational efficiency.
20. Identify opportunities to strengthen project sustainability, partnerships, and the capacity of local stakeholders and implementing partners.
21. Provide regular updates to senior management on project progress, achievements, challenges, risks, and resource requirements.
22. Ensure that project assets, materials, and resources are properly managed and used for their intended purposes.
23. Lead project closure activities, including final reporting, asset handover, documentation of results, lessons learned, and completion of contractual obligations.
24. Perform other project management duties assigned by senior management within the scope of the position.

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Business Administration, International Relations, Public Administration, or a related field (Master's degree or professional certification in project management is an advantage).
• At least 3–5 years of relevant experience in project management, programme coordination, or project implementation.
• Demonstrated experience managing NGO, humanitarian, development, or donor-funded projects.
• Experience in project planning, budget monitoring, team supervision, stakeholder coordination, and donor reporting.
• Experience working with vulnerable communities and implementing accountability and safeguarding measures is desirable.
• Familiarity with donor compliance requirements and results-based management approaches is an advantage.
• Fluent in Dari and Pashto. Proficiency in English is highly desirable.
• Ability to work in a team and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Resilience and flexibility to operate in challenging environments.
• Commitment to ARAA and humanitarian principles, including confidentiality and respect for beneficiaries.
• ARAA is fully committed to the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH). We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment. All staff, consultants, and partners are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and to adhere to ARAA’s PSEAH policies and safeguarding principles.
• The position will cover four priority districts of Nesh, Panjwayi, Shah Wali Kot, and Shorabak in Kandahar Province, as project locations.

To apply for this vacancy, please complete the application form using the link below:

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Please also note that

• Only shortlisted applicants will be asked for a written test.
• ARAA retains the full right to cancel or amend this announcement and associated actions.
• In case you did not hear from our side latest after two weeks, it means that your application is not considered for the position.
• Failure to provide the required documentation or submission beyond the closing date will result of applicant rejection from further consideration.

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