Project Officer

Today, Afghanistan Conciliation Trust (TACT) is an impartial, non-profit national NGO/CSO committed to serving the Afghan people. It operates independently of linguistic, ethnic, tribal, religious, or political affiliations. Established in 2010 by a dedicated group of professionals and Afghan intellectuals, TACT has a longstanding history of advancing education, healthcare, and humanitarian support throughout Afghanistan.

With funding from the UNOCHA Afghanistan Humanitarian Fund (AHF), TACT is implementing a project to provide child protection, essential psychosocial, and Well-being Services for vulnerable children and Women in 2 Districts (Mandol and Nurgram) of Nuristan Province.

We are seeking qualified, professional staff to support project implementation. If you are interested and have the required skills, competence, and motivation to work with us, we encourage you to apply.

• Bachelor’s Degree in social science, BBA, Public Awareness, or another relevant field (Master’s preferred).

• Have a minimum of 4-5 years of work experience in the project management field, preferably in NGOs.

• Fluent in English and local languages.

• Demonstrated experience with projects operating in insecure and difficult environments

• Excellent team coordination, organizational, and communication skills

• Capacity to work professionally and autonomously

• Strong analytical, coordination, and reporting skills

• Computer skills: ability to work with Word, Excel, and preferably PowerPoint, internet, data entry, and report writing skills.

• Coordinate and oversee the execution of child protection activities as per project plans, ensuring activities are delivered on time.
• Regularly monitor project activities, collect and analyze data, and prepare reports to track progress against objectives. Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout implementation.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, government agencies, and other stakeholders to facilitate community participation and support for child protection initiatives.
• Support data collection, reporting, and assessment of project impact and effectiveness.
• Ensure project activities align with predefined objectives and performance indicators.
• Work with finance teams to oversee procurement, expenditures, and financial reporting.
• Support the organization and facilitation of training sessions, workshops, and awareness campaigns aimed at strengthening local capacity on child protection issues.
• Collaborate with case management teams to ensure children and families receive appropriate support, follow-up, and referral services.
• Ensure all project activities adhere to organizational policies, donor requirements, and relevant national and international standards. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of activities, case files, and reports.
• Prepare regular progress reports, success stories, and other documentation required for donors and internal use.
• Represent the project in meetings, forums, and coordination platforms related to child protection at district, regional, or national levels.
• Support the program and operations team and resource allocation for project activities.
• Identify potential risks and challenges in project implementation and develop mitigation strategies in coordination with the team.
• Responsible for the overall communication, Facilitation, and running of the project.
• Other duties of an equivalent level as assigned by the direct supervisor of the main Office.

Interested applicants are requested to submit their CV and cover letter with the subject line: “Vacancy Number (001-2026-TACT). Please send your application to [email protected].

Ensure that your email subject line includes the Position Title, Vacancy Number, and Job Location; applications lacking this information will not be considered.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps.