Position: Female Program Manager
About Union Aid
Union Aid (UA) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political humanitarian and development organization established by Dr. Toryalay Nassery (an Afghan scholar) in July 1979 in Peshawar, Pakistan. It was formed in response to the influx of refugees from Afghanistan and was the first/pioneer organization to serve the Afghan refugees in Pakistan. Union Aid implemented its activities mainly in refugee camps that later became villages, which was one of the biggest refugee camps in the world at that time. UA initiated its activities in Afghanistan in the 1981 and gradually expanded its services all over Afghanistan. UA started its activities with two doctors and two paramedical staff that gradually expanded to various programs, including:
Health Care & Nutrition: Establishment and management of hospitals and clinics, maternal and child health services, nutrition programs, family planning, as well as full sponsorship and specialized treatment of patients in European countries including Germany, Spain and Italy.
Food Security: Distribution of food items throughout the country.
Education: Literacy initiatives, school management, scholarships for students, and teacher training programs.
Livelihoods & Vocational Skills: Technical training, handicraft production, and employment generation activities to strengthen self-reliance.
WASH & Shelter: Provision of clean drinking water, sanitation facilities, hygiene promotion, and emergency shelters.
Emergency Response: Life-saving interventions including food and non-food distributions, winter relief packages, and rapid health responses during crises.
Agriculture & Environment: Tree plantation and afforestation initiatives to support sustainability and environmental resilience.
Protection: Women empowerment projects, orphanage centers, and demining project.
Cash Assistance: Continuous financial support for needy families and internally displaced persons (IDPs).
Job Description:
Union Aid is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Program Manager to join its team. The Program Manager will oversee multiple projects and ensure their successful execution. The Program Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams, develop project plans, track progress, and manage stakeholder expectations as she should be fully involved in writing the proposal by providing input on project feasibility, timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies, and work with other team members to create a comprehensive proposal that meets the client’s needs and aligns with the organization's goals.
The ideal candidate is a strong leader with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the execution of multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and according to quality standards,
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables,
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines and resource allocation, and coordinate project plan activities at the main and provincial office level (Technical, Financial, and logistics) for achieving projects’ goals and objectives,
- Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and take proactive measures to address them,
- Conduct field monitoring to ensure quality service delivery is provided,
- Communicate project status, updates, and risks to stakeholders and senior management,
- Foster effective communication and collaboration among team members to ensure project success,
- Conduct regular project reviews and evaluations to identify areas for improvement,
- Provide guidance and support to project teams, helping them overcome challenges and achieve project goals,
- Prepare quarterly and annual reports to be submitted to the Executive Director and donors,
- Close coordination with project managers to ensure consistency between transactions/costs/payments and budget control,
- Liaison, communication, and coordination with the consortium, Grant/Government, NGOs, UN agencies partners, and other relevant institutions,
- Contribute to the writing of proposals by providing input that should be aligned with the organizational goals and meeting the needs of clients and donors,
- Stay up-to-date with organization trends and best practices in program management.
| Job Location: | Kabul |
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| Nationality: | Afghan |
| Category: | Nonprofit-Social Services |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Salary: | As per scale |
| Vacancy Number: | UA-73/AFV-H/2023/FPM |
| No. Of Jobs: | 1 |
| City: | Kabul |
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| Organization: | Union Aid |
| Years of Experience: | Five years |
| Contract Duration: | One year - extendable |
| Gender: | Female |
| Education: | MD / MPH. |
| Close date: | 2023-11-19 |
Job Requirements:
- Graduate from reputable medical university, Master of Public Health (MPH) is preferred,
- Proven experience in Program Management, Proposal writing, or in a similar role,
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in project and program management,
- Strong knowledge of program management methodologies and tools,
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills,
- Exceptional communication and presentation abilities,
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities,
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Submission Guideline:
- Please write the Job title/Vacancy Number on the subject line of your email.
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered
- ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED
Submission Email:
hr@unionaid.org