Provincial Project Manager

About the Company

Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance (CHA) is a non-governmental, non-profitable, and non-political Afghan NGO, working since 1987 mainly in agriculture, health, education, and infrastructure sectors in more vulnerable areas of the country. CHA is working through the implementation of Emergency, rehabilitation, and development projects for emergency aid for war, famine, and natural disaster-affected families in the field, to assist with the rehabilitation of rural and urban life, and to work with communities for sustainable development in Afghanistan.

Core Commitments and Expectations from Candidates:

CHA is dedicated to creating an environment where all staff members are committed to our core values and principles. We believe that our employees play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and excellence of our organization. Therefore, we have outlined the following core commitments and expectations that all candidates must adhere to:

1. Adherence to CHA's Policies and Procedures: All candidates must adhere to CHA's policies and procedures, these guidelines are designed to ensure a safe, fair, and efficient working environment. Compliance with these policies is fundamental to maintaining the standards and quality of our operation
2. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA): CHA has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, sexual harassment and abuse. All candidates, employees, associates, and partners must comply with the PSEA policy.
3. Ethical Conduct and Integrity: Candidates are expected to maintain high standards of ethical conduct and integrity in all their professional dealings. This includes avoiding conflicts of interest, maintaining confidentiality, and adhering to anti-fraud and anti-corruption guidelines​​.
4. Commitment to Non-Discrimination and Diversity: CHA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. Candidates must respect and promote diversity and non-discrimination based on race, gender, age, or any other protected characteristic​​.
5. Child Protection: Candidates must adhere to the Child Protection Policy, ensuring the safety and well-being of children in all CHA activities.
6. Environmental and Social Safeguards: Candidate must follow CHA's Environmental and Social Safeguard Policy to minimize environmental impact and ensure sustainable practices in all projects and operations​​.
7. Confidentiality and Data Protection: Candidates are required to maintain the confidentiality of all CHA data and information.

All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. To ensure compliance, candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. These checks will include the verification of academic credentials and employment history. Selected candidates may also be required to provide additional information to facilitate these checks.

By joining CHA, candidates commit to these core values and contribute to our mission of providing humanitarian assistance with the highest level of integrity and professionalism. We look forward to welcoming dedicated individuals who share our commitment to making a positive impact.

Job Summary

o Provide overall leadership and management for the First Foods Initiative project in the assigned province. o Ensure all project activities (e.g., support to microenterprises, MNP distribution, recipe book promotion, Madar Kitchen sessions, WASH kit distribution) are implemented on schedule and meet quality standards. o Prepare and submit timely and accurate progress reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly) to the Project Coordinator. o Directly supervise and mentor a provincial team, including Mobilizers, Master Trainers, Hygiene Promoters, Value Chain Trainers, and Marketing Officers. o Conduct regular team meetings, performance reviews, and identify capacity-building needs for the team. o Ensure the team is well-integrated and working collaboratively towards common project objectives. o Leverage medical and public health expertise to provide technical guidance on health, nutrition, and Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) components. o Oversee the quality of training sessions conducted by Master Trainers for Community Health Workers (CHWs) and Nutrition Counselors. o Ensure that agriculture and value-chain activities are effectively integrated to support the production and marketing of nutritious foods. o Guarantee that WASH promotion and kit distribution are conducted effectively to support hygienic food preparation. o Monitor the establishment and functioning of Madar Innovation Kitchens and Mother-to-Mother Circles. o Serve as the primary focal point for the project in the province, representing CHA with provincial government authorities (e.g., Provincial Health Directorate, Agriculture Directorate), UN agencies (UNICEF, WFP, FAO), and other partners. o Actively participate in provincial-level Nutrition and WASH meetings. o Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, private sector actors, SMEs, and women-led groups to ensure community ownership and smooth implementation. o Implement and promote community-based feedback and reporting mechanisms, including ensuring beneficiaries are aware of Child Safeguarding and PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) reporting channels. o Document success stories, lessons learned, and best practices from the field.

o Experience: Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in managing integrated projects, preferably prior work experience in projects that integrate health, nutrition, and agriculture/livelihoods is a significant asset. o Proven experience in directly supervising and managing a diverse team of field staff. o Experience working with international NGOs, UN agencies, or government programs preferred.

Interested and qualified candidates should send us their information using the link below.

https://cha-net.org/jobs/application-form/provincial-project-manager-6ae07ea74976080013aef428

for more information please contact to this number: 0700666651