Program Manager (Internal/External Announcement)

Green Social Research Organization (GSRO) is a non-profit, non-governmental, and non-political organization registered with the Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan under registration number 3612. Based in Herat Province, GSRO has been at the forefront of driving positive change since 2015, primarily focusing on climate change initiatives, agriculture, and livelihood projects across Herat and Farah provinces, with programming that also extends to protection, psychosocial support, and gender-based violence prevention and response.

GSRO's work is guided by six core values: Gender Equality and Equity, Accountability and Transparency, Gender Mainstreaming, Respect to Tradition and Customs, No Discrimination and No Harm, and Commitment and Integrity. Through its diverse portfolio of protection, livelihood, and resilience-building projects, GSRO works to make a lasting, dignified impact on the communities it serves, with particular attention to the needs of women, girls, and other vulnerable groups affected by displacement, recurring economic shocks, and restrictive social conditions.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or a related field is required.
• A Master's degree in a relevant field is an advantage.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in program or project management within NGOs, humanitarian, or development organizations.
• At least 2 years of experience in a managerial or supervisory role, including managing project teams, budgets, and activities.
• Demonstrated experience in proposal writing, fundraising, donor reporting, project planning, and implementation.
• Experience working with UN agencies, international NGOs, and institutional donors is highly desirable.
• Good understanding of MEAL, project cycle management, financial oversight, and donor compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and spoken English, with proficiency in Dari and/or Pashto.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to undertake field visits as required.

Program Planning and Management: Lead the planning, coordination, implementation, and supervision of GSRO projects in accordance with organizational strategies and donor requirements.

Proposal Development and Fundraising: Identify funding opportunities, develop project concepts, prepare high-quality proposals, and contribute to resource mobilization efforts.

Donor Relations and Coordination: Maintain effective communication with donors, UN agencies, NGOs, government authorities, and relevant stakeholders.

Project Monitoring and Reporting: Oversee project progress, ensure timely submission of donor reports, and work closely with the MEAL team to monitor project performance and results.

Budget and Financial Oversight: Coordinate with the finance team to monitor project budgets, expenditures, and resource allocation in compliance with donor regulations.

Team Management: Supervise and support project staff, provide technical guidance, conduct performance reviews, and identify capacity-building needs.

Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure all projects comply with donor agreements, GSRO policies, safeguarding standards, and humanitarian principles.

Representation and Partnerships: Represent GSRO in coordination meetings, clusters, working groups, and relevant humanitarian and development forums.

Organizational Development: Support senior management in strategic planning, program development, and strengthening organizational systems and partnerships.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, updated CV, and valid NID (Tazkira), including the names and contact details of at least two professional references, through the email address or application form provided below.

Applications that do not mention the position title and vacancy number in the subject line, or that are submitted after the closing date, will not be considered. GSRO will contact only shortlisted candidates for a written test and/or interview, in accordance with Articles 21–24 of GSRO's HR Policy.

Applications submitted without a valid National ID (Tazkira) will not be considered for shortlisting.

GSRO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to gender equality and diversity in its workforce. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. GSRO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview, testing, or training.

GSRO has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) and child abuse. All candidates will undergo reference and background checks prior to appointment, in accordance with Article 25 of GSRO's HR Policy.