Position: Program Advisor (Re-Announced)
About Union Aid
Union Aid is a non-governmental organisation, registered under Societies Act 1860 in 2012. Union Aid was established by Dr. Toryalay Nassery and initiated its activities in health sector after its establishment in 1979 that formally commenced from 1980 with the prior permission from Ministry of SAFRON, Government of Pakistan. Union Aid is actively providing health care services, education, scholarships, vocational training and family support programs.
Job Description:
Position Overview:
Under the overall leadership of the Executive Director, the Programme Adviser is the organizational lead in crafting performance monitoring, analysis, and reporting for the Union Aid Executive Director and Program Manager. He/she will have primary responsibility for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, results-oriented reporting on Union Aid's progress against strategic plan goals and objectives. This will also entail representing Union Aid in the absence of the Director.
Through his/her role in strategic planning and corporate innovation, the program advisor's work will be directly related to the reputation and understanding of the organization's effectiveness vis-a-vis external stakeholders and the organization's management and accountability systems. He/she will directly contact the Executive Director, Program Manager, and senior managers in the Operations and Management teams.
| Job Location: | Kabul |
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| Nationality: | Afghan |
| Category: | Nonprofit-Social Services |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Salary: | AFN 60,000 |
| Vacancy Number: | UA-34/AFV-H/2024/PA |
| No. Of Jobs: | 1 |
| City: | Kabul |
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| Organization: | Union Aid |
| Years of Experience: | Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management, preferably in the humanitarian or development sector in Afghanistan. |
| Contract Duration: | Up to 31 December, 2024 and extendable |
| Gender: | Male/Female |
| Education: | Bachler’s degree in social sciences, public health, or related field. |
| Close date: | 2024-07-28 |
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic advice to the Executive Director and Program Manager, on management and corporate strategic issues requiring his/her decision or response.
- Conceptualize, develop, and promote strategies for effective and harmonized strategic planning, monitoring, and reporting across the Union Aid.
- Contribute to developing and refining program strategies aligned with Union Aid's mission and goals.
- Identify emerging needs and opportunities in the development and humanitarian sectors, particularly focusing on vulnerable communities, women, and children.
- In cooperation with other relevant units, support the organization in and advise management on the development and rationalization of policies, systems, tools, and guidelines for strategic planning, monitoring, and reporting;
- Identify and analyze opportunities and options and prepare policy proposals, and statements as required by ED/PM or senior management bodies.
- Ensure program designs incorporate best practices, and evidence-based approaches, and are tailored to the specific context and needs of target communities.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams throughout the project lifecycle, including but not limited to sectors such as education, healthcare, livelihoods, and protection.
- Conduct regular field visits to provide hands-on support, troubleshoot challenges, and ensure quality implementation.
- Identify and analyze problems with the program and prepare recommendations for review and approval. Collect, analyze, assess, and summarize information relevant to the decision-making process and develop recommendations for final approval and implementation.
- At the request of the Executive Director, represent Union Aid in international and inter-agency meetings and, ensure Union Aid interests are well represented at all times.
- Facilitate capacity-building initiatives for Union Aid staff to enhance their skills and knowledge in program management, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Foster a culture of learning and knowledge sharing within the organization.
- Represent Union Aid, including the Afghanischer Frauenverein e.V (AFV), in relevant coordination meetings and forums at local, regional, and national levels.
- Advocate for the needs of vulnerable populations, particularly women, children, and PWDs.
Job Requirements:
- Advanced university degree and professional qualification in Public Administration, Public Health and/or management, national/international development, or relevant discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management, preferably in the humanitarian or development sector in Afghanistan.
- Skilled strategic thinker and excellent analytical abilities;
- Proven track record of success in policy and strategy development and implementation;
- Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Fluency in English, Dari, and Pashto.
Submission Guideline:
- Please write the Job title/Vacancy Number on the subject line of your email,
- Attached your CV and Application letter,
- Aplications received after the closing date will not be considered,
- ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Submission Email:
hr@unionaid.org