Project Manager – Community Development (PCIO)

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 enterprises and institutions that seek to empower communities and individuals, usually in disadvantaged circumstances, to improve living conditions and opportunities.AKF seeks to provide sustainable solutions to long-term problems of poverty, hunger, illiteracy, and ill health. In Afghanistan, AKF works with rural communities in mountainous, remote, or resource-poor areas to improve quality of life in the areas of natural resource management, market development, governance, education, and health.POSITION OBJECTIVEProject Manager Community Development [CD] will be Located at Project Cluster implementation Office [PCIO] Kabul and will be responsible for efficient and effective Technical and financial management of the projects related to Community Development interventions implementation in 6 provinces of Herat, Kabul, Ghazni, Logar, Nuristan and Kunar. The incumbent reports to the Senior Manager Project Implementation, PCIO Kabul and will be directly involved in the project development, implementation and monitoring support to the 6 provinces.• To oversee and manage the CLDRM ADB project through Project cluster implementation Office [PCIO] in the targeted Provinces of Kabul, Ghazni, Herat, Logar, Kunar and Nuristan.• Assure timely, quality and transparent delivery of project and program activities, including reporting against the program.• Coordinate with NPO CD sector, PMU and monitor implementation of the project in targeted 6 provinces.• Maintain strong coordination with Government departments, Local, District, Provincial and National administrative and traditional authorities, departments, Communities and other development organizations.• Assure direct and effective communication and coordination with complementary programming through the Program Implementation Department. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Project Leadership and Implementation• Lead and oversee the implementation of the ADB-funded CLDRM project community Development interventions through Project Cluster Implementation Office [PCIO] in targeted 6 provinces of Kabul, Herat, Ghazni, Logar, Kunar and Nuristan, ensuring consistently high-quality delivery, accountability, transparency, compliance, and timely reporting.• Provide strategic direction to ensure effective integration of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Community-Led Disaster Risk Management approaches across all interventions.• Work closely with NPO CD sector, project partners, stakeholders, and communities to strengthen coordination, share experiences, and facilitate learning.• Develop the Community Development team structure and program in PCIO. Develop ToR’s of provincial CD staff and participate in recruitment process. Team Management and Coordination• Lead team performance management and coordination, ensuring effective collaboration and timely delivery of project activities in line with approved plans, strategies, and operational procedures.• Support staff development through performance monitoring, coaching, and capacity-building initiatives.• Develop YPO and technically support provincial teams in smooth implementation. Policy and Strategic Management • Develop multi-year strategic plan for the Community led development for newly added 6 provinces. Review, update and improve the strategic plan on a regular basis. • Build working relations with the relevant government departments such as the Ministry and provincial directorate of Economy, ANDMA and other relevant ministries. • Participate in relevant policy forums and working groups initiated by the government and civil society. • Track the national and provincial policy processes that relates to community development and provide regular updates, analysis, and recommendations to National CD sector.• Work closely with partner organizations and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) agencies in the provinces on Community development related mandate and strategic plan. Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination• Coordinate with governmental stakeholders and community stakeholders in project area.• Facilitate donor and other relevant stakeholders visit at provincial level.• Maintain clear communication with all stakeholders regarding project progress.• Facilitate reporting of achievements and coordinate field visits with stakeholders.• Build strategic partnerships with local and international partners related to community development in emergency management in all 6 provinces.• Conduct regular field visits to monitor progress, support provincial and district tea...