Overview
The District Manager will oversee the implementation of project activities and operations in the assigned district, ensuring program quality, compliance, and coordination with stakeholders.
Tasks Summary
- Ensure comprehensive understanding and execution of the project framework, work plans, and activities.
- Collaborate with field teams to achieve targets across all thematic areas.
- Monitor field activities regularly and ensure adherence to MEAL frameworks and donor compliance standards.
- Lead monthly planning and review meetings with district teams.
- Prepare and submit timely progress reports.
- Build effective partnerships with district authorities, line departments, local NGOs, INGOs, and community stakeholders.
- Prioritize staff safety and security in all partnerships and program implementations.
- Advocate for the rights and needs of Afghan refugees and host communities.
- Conduct regular site visits to ensure the quality of program delivery.
- Facilitate safety audits, needs assessments, and monitor activities.
- Compile and share quality progress reports.
- Identify case studies and success stories.
- Provide leadership to district team, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and accountability.
- Facilitate staff capacity-building initiatives.
- Implement IRC's performance management system.
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and gender-sensitive work environment.
- Lead and support core office staff, maintain upward communication on progress and challenges.
- Ensure smooth district office operations, including administration, procurement, and security.
- Support Project Manager to monitor budgets and BVA reports.
- Coordinate donor and stakeholder visits to the field.
Experience Requirements
- At least 5–8 years of experience in managing and implementing projects focused on protection services, GBV, livelihoods, youth engagement, and SRH and other cross cutting themes.
- Strong expertise in delivering integrated programs in development settings, particularly with refugee and host communities.
- Demonstrated success in coordinating with government authorities, community stakeholders, and implementing partners.
- Proven experience in managing and implementing projects using a self-implementation model.
Qualification Requirements
• Master’s degree in social sciences, environmental sciences, public administration, or any relevant field related to community development and project management.
