Project Manager – Economic Inclusion (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 Economic Inclusion [EI] will be Located at Project Cluster implementation Office [PCIO] Kabul and will be overall strategic coordination, implementation, delivery oversight, and accountability for Economic Inclusion activities under the CLDRM (ADB) project 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.The role ensures high-quality implementation through effective planning, systems management, cross-departmental coordination, financial oversight, learning, and donor compliance consideration. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Project Leadership and Implementation• Lead and oversee the implementation of the ADB-funded CLDRM project’s Economic inclusion interventions through Project Cluster Implementation Office [PCIO] in 6 provinces of Kabul, Herat, Ghazni, Logar, Kunar and Nuristan. Ensure timely delivery of Economic Inclusion interventions such as: Vocational skills development Micro and small enterprise support  Access to finance through Community Based Saving groups • Provide strategic directions to ensure effective integration of Economic Inclusion and Community-Led Disaster Risk Management approaches.• Work closely with NPO EI sector, project partners, stakeholders, and communities to strengthen coordination, share experiences, and facilitate learning.• Develop the Economic Inclusion team structure and program in PCIO Provinces. Develop ToR’s of provincial EI staff and participate in recruitment process. • Develop YPO and technically support provincial teams in smooth implementation. Matrix Management and Cross-Departmental Steering• Mobilize and coordinate technical units responsible for EI sectoral implementation (MSME support, financial inclusion, skills development, MERL, operations, etc.).• Clarify roles, responsibilities, deliverables, and timelines across departments activities.• Facilitate joint planning, problem-solving, and performance reviews to ensure integrated project delivery.• Ensure effective communication and accountability within multi-disciplinary teams. Policy and Strategic Management • Develop multi-year strategic plan for the economic inclusion sector for the 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, MOLSA, TEVTA, MOIC 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 relate to community development and provide regular updates, analysis, and recommendations to National EI 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 donors 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 teams, and engage with stakeholders and community members.• Strengthen local capacity on improving agriculture production, Agri based livelihoods and Community based natural resource management and ensure community participation in planning, implementation, and evaluation. Risk Management, Gender Inclusion, and Safeguarding• Identify...