Overview
The Associate National Project Officer will support the implementation of education projects in Afghanistan, focusing on project coordination, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
Tasks Summary
- Support the preparation and implementation of detailed work plans for project activities.
- Contribute to day-to-day project coordination to ensure compliance with guidelines.
- Assist in the preparation of project procurement plans and coordinate with the procurement unit.
- Liaise with local implementing partners to support the quality and timely delivery of project activities.
- Support communication and outreach with local communities regarding project objectives.
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and updating of project Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tools.
- Support the use of feedback and monitoring mechanisms to collect input from beneficiaries and stakeholders.
- Assist in monitoring financial utilization and preparing periodic narrative and financial reports.
- Contribute to the culturally appropriate localization and contextualization of the regional guidebook on parenting education.
- Monitor developments and good practices in skills development and literacy programmes in Afghanistan.
- Support the development and implementation of training plans for implementing partners.
- Maintain regular communication with IPs to facilitate effective project implementation.
- Provide coordination support and analytical inputs related to IP staff recruitment and procurement processes.
- Support the organization and coordination of consultations, knowledge-sharing and learning events.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the project’s visibility and communication activities.
- Draft and prepare project success stories, impact notes, briefings, publications and reports.
Experience Requirements
- Progressively responsible professional experience in education or related development fields.
- Demonstrated experience in non-formal education, TVET, literacy programmes and/or parenting education.
Qualification Requirements
Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.