Project Manager

The Environmental Protection Trainings and Development Organization (EPTDO) stands as a leading, specialized national NGO focused exclusively on climate change adaptation and Mitigation, environmental safety, and disaster risk reduction (DRR) in Afghanistan. The organizational framework of EPTDO is backed by expertise in environment, climate change, water management and agricultural development. This specialized workforce ensures that site mapping, technical design, watershed infrastructure engineering, and soil-improvement measures are executed at the highest standards.

Global Accreditations and Proven UN Partnership Alignment

EPTDO possesses exceptional institutional credibility and operates in strict alignment with international environmental and social governance standards:

·UNFCCC Accredited Organization (Accredited October 2022).

·UNEP Accredited Status with formal observer status at the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA).

·UNCCD Accredited Organization (Accredited in 2023)

·Active Member of the national Food Security and Agriculture Cluster (FSAC) and the WASH Cluster.

Our leadership and administrative teams have advanced training in Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction (CCADRR). This expertise translates directly into field-ready capability for implementing complex early warning systems, climate risk mapping, and adaptive watershed management models.

Unparalleled Community Mobilization and Local Networks: Through our unique Environmental Volunteer Network (EVN), EPTDO maintains an active grassroots presence consisting of over 1,500 registered male and female volunteers across the country. This extensive community network gives EPTDO an unmatched advantage in navigating complex local socio-political environments, building local trust, and executing transparent beneficiary selections.

Furthermore, our volunteer network includes over 680 women leaders. This structure positions EPTDO perfectly to successfully execute the required gender-sensitive components, facilitate safe women’s participation, and run impactful family-level psychosocial and community dialogues despite complex operating landscapes.

The Project Manager will oversee all aspects of the eight-month Tree Plantation Project, from planning and design through implementation, monitoring, and completion. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Rural Development, Environmental Science, Resource Management, Integrated Water Management (IWM), or a related discipline, plus at least two additional years of relevant experience. The Project Manager must have a minimum of three years of project-management experience in watershed management, livelihoods, infrastructure, or related development and agricultural interventions in Afghanistan. They will lead project teams; coordinate with government agencies, local communities, implementing partners, and other stakeholders; and manage work plans, budgets, timelines, monitoring, reporting, and risks. The successful candidate should understand Afghanistan’s local socio-political context, particularly in relation to income-generation activities, and have prior experience implementing projects funded by UNDP or other UN agencies. Through effective leadership, communication, and problem-solving, the Project Manager will ensure activities are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with project objectives and organizational procedures, while promoting community engagement and sustainable results.

• Develop and manage project work plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations in line with project objectives.

• Oversee the planning and implementation of tree plantation activities, ensuring they are technically appropriate and suited to local conditions.

• Coordinate with government agencies, local communities, implementing partners, and other stakeholders to support effective project delivery.

• Lead and support project staff, assign responsibilities, monitor performance, and address implementation challenges.

• Monitor project progress against targets, timelines, and budget; identify risks and take corrective action when needed.

• Promote community participation and build local capacity to support the sustainability of plantation activities and related livelihoods.

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and relevant environmental and operational standards.

• Maintain awareness of Afghanistan’s local socio-political context and account for it in project planning and implementation.

• Prepare regular narrative, technical, and financial progress reports for stakeholders and senior management.

• Provide weekly and monthly reports to the Executive Director.

• Any other tasks assigned to him by senior management.

Interested applicants are invited to apply for this position by submitting the following documents:

• An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• A Letter of Interest highlighting relevant qualifications and experience

Applications should be sent via email to [email protected] no later than 12 October 2026 (COB – Close of Business). Please clearly mention the position title in the subject line of your email.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.

Submission Email

[email protected]