Way of Hope to life Organization (WHLO) is a non-profit, non-sectarian and non-political humanitarian organization which was founded in 2002 to help local communities recover from three decades of war. Way of Hope to Life, Organization (WHLO) implements its projects in 22 provinces across Afghanistan and is funded by several International donor organizations, United Nations and Govt. of Afghanistan. For more than Eighteen years WHLO has conducted successful public awareness campaigns and mobilized youth and local communities for human rights, women rights, gender, conflict resolution and anti- corruption.
Purpose:
The /Program officer will take the lead in developing proposals for submission to institutional donors. she/he will be expected to play a leading role in researching, developing and planning fundraising projects and proposals in the different sectors on WHLO thematic areas, meeting specific donor requirements and expectations.
Specific Tasks:
The Program Officer is responsible for project writing and developing, performing thus the main following activities:
Ensures effective formulation of new project proposals for mobilization of funding, including:
Act as the focal point for the design and development of new projects/programmes in line with donor priorities and mission’s strategy,
Thorough analysis and research of the country political and social environment
Analysis and research of information on funding windows and any other potential sources, preparation of substantive briefs on possible opportunities for project finance;
Coordination of activities and communications with all relevant stakeholders to strengthen relationships, including preparation of reports for donors and the government counterparts as required.
Ensures effective management and implementation of Projects, including:
Effective application of Result Based Management (RBM) tools in project management; establishment of management targets and monitoring achievement of results;
Introduction of performance indicators/ success criteria, targets and milestones;
Preparation and contribution to the regular reports on outputs and outcomes as required.
Qualifications and Experience:
The program Officer should have a thorough understanding of and prior experience in Afghanistan, human rights based approach and conflict resolution. He/she will also have a background of demonstrated success in designing proposals for international, institutional donors.
Preferably an advanced university degree (masters or equivalent)
Experience in project development and project management, budget drafting, research, report writing, liaison with governments and international agencies:
Experience with project planning, scheduling and deployment of resources, and evaluation and assessment;
Strong program design skills, including capacity to prepare logical, coherent, and consistent documents including log frames and budgets.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively with project members in various locations, including remotely writing and revising proposal documents.
Ability to integrate different experiences, methodologies, and approaches from a diverse range of stakeholders, organizations, and technical experts from multiple sectors.
·Excellent English speaking/writing skills required
Terms of appointment:
The position is offered for an initial period of 1 year. 500 USD per month living allowance, coverage of all accommodation, and travel costs (1 return ticket for the contract period).
How to apply
Please send your CV to job@whl.org.af / whl.kabul@gmail.com by the closing date
Enquiries are also welcome to the above email address.
Please use the Job Title for which you are applying in the subject header.
All applications are subject to our shortlisting process; if you are shortlisted we will contact you and invite you to attend an online interview process.
Applicants who were not contacted three weeks of the closing dates may mean that other candidates were shortlisted.
