Program Manager- AQBE Project ( Afghan Nationals Only )
Support AQBE implementation and partner capacity building in Afghanistan
Overview
Support AQBE implementation and partner capacity building in Afghanistan
You have:
- Minimum 4-5 years of project management experience in the education sector in Afghanistan
- Experience with capacity building support for national partners in program management
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, master’s degree is preferable
- Experience with community-based education and education formal system support
- Excellent communication skills in Pashto, Dari and English
- Willing to travel and conduct field visits regularly
Job Description
- Supporting the AQBE implementation for IRC’s 3 implementing partners in 6 provinces; - Supporting the Senior Program Manager to ensure that IRC’s 3 national partners supported and capacity build to able to be on track with progress against targets, and that mitigation plans are developed with partners to course correct; - Supporting reports and written updates to senior management - Supporting implementing partners to be provided with the technical and implementation support required to deliver AQBE programming at provincial level - Supporting project management related capacity building for IRC’s 3 national AQBE partners - Supporting strong monitoring and evaluation of results for IRC’s 3 national implementing partners - Support and coordinate partners review meetings for them to exchange best practice and the PM will document the learning to enhance quality and effectiveness of the project.
Qualifications
- Minimum 4-5 years of project management experience in the education sector in Afghanistan - Experience with capacity building support for national partners in program management - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, master’s degree is preferable. - Experience with community-based education and education formal system support - Excellent communication and coordination skills - Excellent communication skills in Pashto, Dari and English. - Wiling to travel and conduct field visits regularly.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a challenging project you managed and how you handled it? | The interviewer wants to assess your problem-solving skills and ability to manage complexities in projects. | Focus on specific challenges, your approach to addressing them, and the outcomes. |
| How do you support partners who are struggling to meet project goals? | This question evaluates your strategies for capacity building and support. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you used data to improve project outcomes? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What techniques do you use to ensure effective communication among team members and partners? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects simultaneously? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |