Project Management Specialist

About General Directorate of Programs and Design

Job Summary

The Project Management Specialist will provide organizational, training and mentoring services for the development or formulation of pilot project proposals, identification of fund sourcing, and management of projects proposed to the members of Planning and Policy Unit of Herat Provincial Governor Office. He/She will be responsible for managing the pilot at the provincial level as well as tracking status of the pilot.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Prepare a rapid assessment of the specific needs of relevant counter part in the area of Project Development and Management at the provincial department level.
2. Assess the specific areas of weaknesses of the members of Planning and Policy Unit in the pilot provincial department against the five (5) stages and components of the Project Development and Management Life Cycle;
3. Work with the Planning and Policy Department (PPD) of relevant counter part to prepare the resource support of IARCSC and donor agencies in staffing, support assets, capital expenses and operating and maintenance expenses at pilot provincial department.
4. Organize and provide relevant training based on need assessment to members of Planning and Policy Unit of pilot provincial department in the different stages of project development and management life cycle.
5. Coach/Mentor the members of pilot provincial department on all stages of the life cycle of project development and management.
6. Participate in various coordination platform/meetings at different levels and, if needed, represent GDPDM’s and PPU’s viewpoints in these platforms


Results expected

1. Implementation of the action plan
2. Policies and assistance strategy framework is in place
3. Increment in the number of projects
4. Reports on the results of the projects
5. Analysis and research documents are in place
6. Financial Management System of development funds in place


Reporting obligations

The Project Management Specialist shall report to (Director Project Development and TA Coordinator).

Job Requirements

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

1. Minimum of bachelor degree in related fields (i.e., economics, public or business administration)
2. Minimum of four (4) years of work experience in project development and/or management work in small to medium development projects
3. Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in training and development (May be concurrent with experience in project development and management)
4. Minimum of two (2) years of experience liaising and communicating with a variety of stakeholders including governments, donors, and non-governmental organizations (May be concurrent with other experiences)
5. Work experience in a foreign-funded project in Afghanistan will be an advantage.
6. Fluency in written and spoken Dari or Pashto, and English
7. High level of proficiency in the use of MS Office packages
8. Strong self-management competencies and stability in highly a stressful country environment.
9. Excellent command of written and spoken English, national and official languages of the country.
10. Computer skills, MS office packages, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Notice of revision

These terms of reference may be revised subject to operational needs.

Submission Guideline

Interested Afghans with the required qualifications and experience should fill in the application form online by clicking on the link 'login to apply’ and submit their applications electronically through our website: www.afghanexperts.gov.af or jobs@afghanexperts.gov.af.

All Kabul based and international applicants should submit their applications electronically. Applicants from the provinces in Afghanistan may submit hard copy applications to the office address:

Independent Administrative Reforms and Civil Service Commission
General Directorate of Programs’ Design and Management
3rd Road, Afghan Film Street, South of Kolup Askari
Shashdarak, Kabul
Telephone: 075-2023637
Email: jobs@afghanexperts.gov.af

In all cases applications must be made using the prescribed application form: submissions of curriculum vitae alone cannot be considered.

Please submit ONLY your application electronically and mention the Title of the position plus Vacancy Number in the subject of the e-mail; please do NOT submit any other supporting documentation or educational certificates with your application. If you are short listed you will be asked to submit electronic copies of your educational certificates and if you are invited to interview you will be required to present the originals of certificates.

Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Note: In the interests of open and fair competition and a merit based selection process applicants are advised that lobbying for a position , whether by the applicant or by any person acting on his or her behalf, shall result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate from further consideration. Applicants are strongly advised to inform potential supporters of this restriction which shall be strictly enforced.


Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply

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