Job Detail

Job Description:  

• Develop project work plans and ensure timely implementation of the project activities in line with work plans and activity schedules.
• Provide support and guidance to the programmer manager to develop, review, oversee and review project strategy and activities related to the implementation of the project according to the project design, risk, and challenges encountered during implementation.
• Update and manage a comprehensive activity plan covering the time frame of the project.
• Oversight of overall project activities.
• Project activities are planned, implemented, and managed according to the results-based work plan.
• Undertake any other tasks assigned or relevant in support of the efficient implementation of the project Key Performance Indicators.
• Progress of project implementation is monitored, outputs evaluated and reports provided.
• Ensure that the national CTC guidelines and other nutrition-related protocols are strictly followed throughout the project.
• Perform nutritional assessments/surveys as required.
• Ensure the quality and sustainability of the project outputs.
• Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation assessments against project objectives.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities (monthly, quarterly and final reports)
• Represent the organization in all cluster/technical working group meetings, as and when required.
• Oversee the project, budget, and staff team at the site(s) of operation.
• Directly plan schedule, and supervise project activities on the CTC side of the project.
• Oversee the implementation of the behavior change side of the project.
• Liaise with local government officials, and UN and NGO agencies, to improve the planning and coordination of project activities.
• Identify training needs, and supervise the technical training of all national staff members in consultation with the Program Manager and General Director of CICA. 

Representation and Advocacy:

• Support field teams as requested and build their capacity to lead representation and advocacy in technical, government, and civil society related to Nutrition and Health approaches.
• Support Program Managers in documenting best practices and lessons learned in the course of the program implementation.
• Monitor the capacity building and community mobilization activities, and advocacy sessions for quality assurance, and prepare review reports with recommendations for continuous quality improvement in collaboration with the MEAL team. 

Assessment, Monitoring, and Evaluation:

• Undertake and lead rapid assessments in emergencies and standard surveys and generate a quality assessments and survey reports.
• Assist and support in reviewing quality benchmarks and reports.
• Support field teams and partners to carry out regular monitoring to measure and report on achievement and progress towards project objectives and results.
• Contribute to internal and external reporting including sitreps and other MEAL-related activities.

Creativity:

• Innovative solutions for problems in the field.

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency, and demonstrates the highest levels of integrity.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent knowledge of community development and mobilization.
• Knowledge of exit strategies and sustainability approaches.
• Proven management ability and strong interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and writing skills.
• Ability to deal with challenging, frustrating work situations.
• Results-oriented approach to delivering work priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
• Sensitivity to Afghan and Islamic culture.
• Excellent understanding of Microsoft Office and Google Suite tools.