Afghanistan : Cash Consortium Manager

Ensure effective project implementation and consortium coordination.

Overview

Ensure effective project implementation and consortium coordination.

You have:

  • Degree in relevant field of expertise;
  • At least 5 years of experience in project implementation on the field, in an international context;
  • At least 3 years overseas experience in similar or related senior management positions;
  • Knowledge and experience of cash based programming (life-saving);
  • Fluent English skills required;
  • Ability to coordinate and manage staff and project activities;
  • Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people;
  • Ability to travel and work in difficult conditions and under pressure;

Acted

Who we are

Acted works with 19 million people across 43 countries at the intersection of humanitarian, development, climate and environmental programming. We draw on deep contextual knowledge and embrace emerging technologies to save lives, alleviate suffering, and protect and restore our planet. Working in collaboration with a growing ecosystem of local, national and international partners, we pursue one shared objective: a 3Zero World – Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon and Zero Poverty.

Who we are looking for

You bring the core competencies required for classical humanitarian and development work, alongside an active climate and environmental conscience, and you can navigate the challenges that arise when human and environmental suffering intersect. You have an entrepreneurial mindset: you see opportunities, connect dots, adapt your approach to different environments, and take measured risks in pursuit of results. You balance principles with pragmatism, and ambition with humility.

Acted Afghanistan

Established in Afghanistan since 1993, Acted currently operates across 16 provinces: reaching over 4.4 million beneficiaries in 2025 through 15 projects delivering humanitarian assistance and basic services. Afghanistan faces a complex humanitarian and development crisis driven by years of conflict, political instability, economic instability, and natural disasters. Over two-thirds of the population live in poverty, with 22.9 million in need of emergency assistance, including 14.8 million people facing acute food security.

Afghanistan is also highly vulnerable to climate change, with increasingly frequent droughts, floods, and erratic weather patterns devastating agricultural production and water resources. Acted has built a legacy of long-term access and community acceptance in some of Afghanistan’s most peripheral and hard-to-reach areas; ensuring strong community-driven program.

Acted’s work is guided by 3 pillars : improving access to basic services, providing livelihoods and economic opportunities, and promoting effective nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation and mitigation; while utilising an area-based approach to provide an integrated, multisectoral emergency response.

You will be in charge of

In close cooperation with consortium partners, the Consortium Manager ensures that the consortium’s project implementation according to the approved proposal and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the donor. The Consortium Manager facilitates close and effective coordination and collaboration between consortium partners, ensures high quality documentation of the project activities and ensures that project results are achieved.

Main duties

1. Representation

2. Internal Coordination

3. Project Cycle Management

  • Project Planning
  • Project Implementation Follow-up
  • Project Quality Control
  • Grant Management

Expected skills and qualifications

  • Degree in relevant field of expertise;
  • At least 5 years of experience in project implementation on the field, in an international context; and at least 3 years overseas experience in similar or related senior management positions
  • Knowledge and experience of cash based programming (life-saving)
  • Being a strong team player;
  • Familiarity with the aid system, and ability to understand donor and governmental requirement;
  • Excellent communication and drafting skills;
  • Ability to coordinate and manage staff and project activities;
  • Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;
  • Ability to organize and plan effectively;
  • Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people;
  • Ability to travel and work in difficult conditions and under pressure;
  • Fluent English skills required;

Terms of reference

For more information about the position, click here . ### Conditions

  • Salary between 2800 and 3000€ monthly (before income tax), depending on the level of education, security level, etc as well as a monthly living allowance of $300
  • Accommodation and food provided in Acted guesthouse
  • Pension, health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance (& unemployment insurance for EU citizens)
  • Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered
  • Contribution to the luggage transportation: up to 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract
  • Rest & Recuperation (R&R) every 2 months, flight tickets covered up to $500 and allowance of $200
  • Annual leave of 25 to 43 days per year
  • One week pre-departure training in Acted HQ, including a 4-days in situ security training
  • Tax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant)
  • Psychological assistance
  • This position is classified as an international staff position under Acted’s recruitment framework. Eligibility for an international contract is therefore required.

Join us

Please send your application (CV and letter of motivation) by email ([email protected]) or below, including the reference: CM/AFG

Please note that Acted will never charge a fee for the recruitment process.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a challenging project you managed in a difficult environment? To understand your problem-solving capabilities in adversity. Provide a specific situation where you successfully navigated challenges.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects? To assess your project management and organizational skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to ensure effective team communication? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you handled a difficult donor relationship? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience with cash-based programming. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you adapt your management style to work with culturally diverse teams? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell us about a time you had to work under significant pressure. How did you manage? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What motivates you to work in the humanitarian field? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 month ago - Updated 5 hours ago - Source: acted.org