Afghanistan : Project Coordinator
Ensure smooth and cost-efficient project implementation
Overview
Ensure smooth and cost-efficient project implementation
You have:
- At least four years of field experience in program management and coordination
- Demonstrated communication and organizational skills
- Ability to train, mobilize, and manage experienced staff
- Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure
- Ability to work well in unstable and frequently changing security environments
- Willingness to work and live in often remote areas under basic conditions
- Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office
Acted
For the past 30 years, international NGO Acted has been going the last mile to save lives. Currently, Acted supports 20 million people across 43 countries to meet their needs in hard-to-reach areas – and pursues a triple mandate as a humanitarian, environmental and development aid actor. Acted relies on an in-depth knowledge of local territories and contexts to develop and implement relevant long-term actions, with a wide range of local and international partners, building together a “3ZERO” world: Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, Zero Poverty
ACTED Afghanistan
Acted has been present in Afghanistan since 1993, and operates across northern and eastern provinces. Acted delivers lifesaving relief to the displaced communities with cash and in-kind assistance, shelters, and water and sanitation infrastructure, whilst contributing to long-term recovery and development by providing education and skills training, investing in agriculture and livelihoods, and strengthening local governance.
You will be in charge of
The Project Coordinator ensures all projects in the sector run in a smooth and cost-efficient manner and in compliance with Acted’s and donors’ procedures and legal requirements.
Main Duties
1. Project Implementation Follow-up
- Project Planning
- Project Implementation Follow-up
- Project Quality Control
- Implementing Partners
- External Relations
2. Administrative and Operational Management of Project Implementation
- Finance
- Logistics
- Administration/HR
- Transparency/Compliance
- Security
- Implementing Partners
Expected skills and qualifications
- At least four years of field experience in program management and coordination
- Demonstrated communication and organizational skills Ability to train, mobilize, and manage experienced staff;
- Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure;
- Ability to work well in unstable and frequently changing security environments;
- Willingness to work and live in often remote areas under basic conditions;
- Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;
Terms of reference
For more information about the position, click here . ### Conditions
- Salary between 2850 and 3050€ 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
Join us
Please send your application (CV and letter of motivation) by email ([email protected]) or below, including the reference: PC/AFG
Please note that ACTED will never charge a fee for the recruitment process.
Potential interview questions
| Can you provide an example of a challenging project you managed? | The interviewer is looking to assess your problem-solving and project management skills. | Discuss the project context, your role, and the strategies you used to overcome the challenges. |
| Describe a time when you had to lead a team under pressure. | This question aims to evaluate your leadership and stress management capabilities. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |