AWEC
Job Location:
Nationality: Afghan
Category: Program
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As per organization Policy
Vacancy Number: HRM 87
No. Of Jobs: 1
City: Kabul
Organization: AWEC
Years of Experience: At least 4 years of experience in managing, coordinating, reporting, organizing training, and project management.
Contract Duration: One year extendible
Gender: Male/Female
Education: University Degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences or any other relevant field
Close date: 2024-10-20
About AWEC:
AWEC is a non-political, non-profit, woman-headed national organization established in 1991 by a group of educated Afghan women in exile, who rallied together to address the lack of facilities for Afghan refugees in Islamabad and eventually Peshawar, in Pakistan. AWEC has always been involved in advocacy and awareness-raising for women and children’s rights while providing services to those who frequently fall through safety nets. In recent years, one of AWEC’s core activities has been to support women through mobilizing Afghans, from local communities to political elites, towards the goal of reducing and eventually eliminating violence against women.
Our vision in AWEC is “an inclusive and just society with sensitized and responsive public and private sector, where all women and children have access to opportunities to improve their quality of life in order to realize their full potential”.
AWEC has zero tolerance approach to the AWEC Code of Conduct including safeguarding, SH, and Fraud violations being committed by its staff, consultants, contractors, volunteers, interns, suppliers, vendors, sub-grantees/partners, implementing partners or any other associate.
Job Description:
Duties & Responsibilities:
Manage and coordinate the overall project activities, ensuring they are aligned with the project objectives, including those related to market management and small business support.
Coordinate with managing, organizing, and conducting meetings with relevant stakeholders, including local businesses, market authorities, and community leaders to ensure smooth market integration and business development.
Meet regularly with the site teams to discuss, design, and plan community outreach, as well as strategies for promoting market access and small business participation.
Ensure timely preparation of work plans, budget forecasts, and activity plans, including financial planning for market-related activities and small business growth.
Prepare project-related reports on time for the Program Manager and donor, ensuring that reports also cover small business development progress and market-related activities.
Ensure that the project is adequately staffed and that staff are assigned properly with clear job descriptions and lines of authority and responsibilities, particularly in areas related to small business and market management.
Standardize job descriptions for all project staff, ensuring they are updated regularly to meet the needs of project implementation, including any market-related responsibilities.
Keep good track of project budget and spending, ensuring adequate financial management for activities related to markets and small businesses.
Ensure that project staff receive adequate training to fully meet the requirements of their jobs, including training related to business development, market dynamics, and small business support.
Participate in relevant cluster coordination meetings, including those related to economic development, and share information with other agencies about small business and market integration.
Translate project-related documents when required, including those related to market management or business training materials.
Conduct field visits based on project requirements, focusing on monitoring market activities, and supporting small business growth.
Conduct orientation workshops for project staff, including on market dynamics and small business support strategies.
Perform any other duties as required, particularly those that promote the inclusion of small businesses in market activities and support their sustainability.
Job Requirements:
Position Objective
The incumbent is responsible to manage the overall activities of the Project and provide required support and services to the project staff.
Qualifications:
University Degree in Gender Studies, Social Sciences or any other relevant field
Experience & Skills:
At least 4 years of experience in managing, coordinating, reporting, organizing training, and project management.
Fluent in speaking and writing Dari, Pashto & English languages.
Familiar with computer and office packages.
Clear understanding of the impact and dynamics of GBV on women and girls.
Demonstrated interest, enthusiasm, and commitment to working with women and girls, particularly in their rights, safety, empowerment, and improving their access to resources and services.
Positive and professional attitude, including the ability to lead and work well in a team setting.
Ability to discuss sensitive issues with respect, empathy, and professionalism.
Knowledge and experience with community outreach and mobilization.
Familiarity with principles of monitoring and evaluation; experience in writing brief narrative reports and data reporting.
Experience with market management, including support for small business development, financial planning, and business growth strategies.
Knowledge of local market dynamics, business development services, and value chain processes.
Experience with managing small businesses and facilitating their participation in exhibitions and trade fairs.
Ability to travel and experience with remote management.
Strong planning, prioritizing, interpersonal, and communication skills
AWEC
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