Senior Project Manager

About Afghanistan Rural Enterprise Development Programme

Job Summary

Summary of Duties:
The Senior Project Manager (SPM) will be based at the AREDP Provincial Office in Kandahar and shall manage the Rural Enterprise Development – Kandahar (RED-KAN) project of AREDP. These will include, but will not be limited to: i) representation and leadership; ii) managing the implementation of project activities focused in the Kandahar; and, iii) managing all support activities for: administration, finance, human resources and procurement for operations of the Project.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibility:

ï‚· Plan, manage, and coordinate the implementation of the RED-KAN in Kandahar Province in coordination with the PMO in Kabul to ensure that the activities and delivered as planned;
ï‚· Plan, manage the day-to-day activities and performance of provincial RED-KAN staff including: the Provincial Enterprise Facilitators (PEFs); Business Development Officers (BDOs); Program staff; the Administration and Finance staff (AFA); and the Village Facilitators (VFs);
ï‚· Work closely with SME Development Unit to AREDP to identify and start working with SMEs in Kandahar.
ï‚· Identify and link the Business Development Service providers to AREDP.
ï‚· Ensure effective coordination and representation to, and with, the provincial RRD office, provincial and district governors, the NSP facilitating partner in Kandahar, GoA institutions and NGOs, and all other relevant stakeholders to the Project;
ï‚· Manage, supervise and report on the administration, finance, procurement and logistics activities of the AREDP Provincial Office in Kandahar as performed by the Administration and Finance Assistant in coordination with the Program Support Services Office of the PMO in Kabul;
ï‚· Responsible to constantly assess the security situation in the area of operations and consider the appropriate security measures and response to ensure the safety of AREDP staff, operations, and assets;
ï‚· Prepare weekly and monthly project reports for the Pilot Project and others as required by the PMO;
ï‚· Contribute to the recruitment of Provincial Enterprise Facilitators (PEFs);
ï‚· Plan, manage and implement through the PEF teams the recruitment and engagement of Village Facilitators (VFs);
ï‚· Day-to-day management and support of the four PEF teams to ensure their presence in the communities for at least four hours a day;
ï‚· Support market assessment activities in Kandahar province
ï‚· Contribute to the ongoing development and planning of the design and implementation of the pilot project initiative with the PMO;
ï‚· Other duties as assigned by the Field Operations Manager and the Senior Management Team.

Job Requirements

Qualifications/Skills

ï‚· Qualification: A university degree preferably with a commerce, economics, or business background;
ï‚· Strong project planning and management skills;
ï‚· Fluency in Dari and Pashto, and good working knowledge of spoken and written English;
ï‚· Excellent communication and problem solving skills;
ï‚· Good computer skills using Word, Excel, and the Internet.
3. Abilities
ï‚· Strong team building, interpersonal and negotiation abilities including the ability to address sensitive issues with diplomacy, respect, and tact;
ï‚· Ability to multi-task, be flexible, and lead a large team in a high pressure working environment;
ï‚· Professionalism in appearance and demeanour;
ï‚· Willingness to enhance knowledge through training and personal initiative; and,
ï‚· Willingness and ability to travel throughout Kandahar Province and other areas of Afghanistan.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Knowledge/Experience
ï‚· 6 to 8 years general management of field level development project implementation including responsibility for programs staff, administration, finance and procurement;
ï‚· 2 to 4 years experience managing a field office of a GoA institution, an NGO, or a development agency in southern Afghanistan;
ï‚· Experience and knowledge implementing rural enterprise development activities in Afghanistan is a advantage;

Submission Guideline

How to Apply

Interested nationals should submit their application comprises your CV and a one-page cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the post in writing (marked “Confidential”), clearly indicate the vacancy number on the envelope to:
Baseer Farahi
Human Resources Manager of AREDP, Afghanistan Rural Enterprise Development Programme, House # 1071,Saraye Ghazni, Near Music High School, Kabul, Afghanistan
But all applicants are also strongly encouraged to apply online to the below email address:

Vacancies.aredp@mrrd.gov.af

Please don’t forget to type the Vacancy Announcement Number (202/HR-AREDP) in Subject while applying online.
QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURGAED TO APPLY

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