Organization Development & Fundraising Manager

Position Title: Organization Development & Fundraising Manager

2026-04-15 Kabul Full Time 111

Job Location:	Kabul
Nationality:	International
Category:	Management
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	As Organization Salary Scale
Vacancy Number:	VA-22-2026
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Kabul, Afghanistan (with approx. 10–15% field travel)

Organization:	ACDO
Years of Experience:	Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in organizational development, fundraising, or program management.
Contract Duration:	6 Months (Extendable based on performance)
Gender:	Male/Female
Education:	Master’s degree in International Development, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
Close date:	2026-04-15

About ACDO:

Asia Community Development Organization (ACDO) is an Afghan non-governmental, non-political, and non-profit humanitarian organization established in 2014 and registered with the Government of Afghanistan under the supervision of Ministry of Economy (MoEc) with a mission to provide humanitarian and development assistance to the vulnerable, at-risk, and underserved people throughout the country.

ACDO responds to the needs of deprived and marginalized rural and urban communities by managing and utilizing the available scarce resources in a well-organized, efficient, effective, transparent, and dignified manner to enhance resilience, boost access to education, health services, and infrastructure, ensure food and livelihood security, and promote social protection and inclusion.

ACDO has an active presence in most parts of the country and intends to expand its operations to the remaining provinces, as to transform itself into a leading and developed organization that will deliver to and support large number of people who have been affected by the long-protracted and sudden on-set emergencies and regardless of the hardest circumstances that exist in Afghanistan, ACDO has managed to deliver humanitarian and development assistance in most part of country

Job Descriptions:

Lead organizational development initiatives, including strategy refinement, structural improvements, and change management.
Review and strengthen organizational policies, SOPs, frameworks, and systems in line with international standards.
Support capacity building across departments, including leadership development and performance management systems.
Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, safeguarding, and continuous improvement.
Support the Executive Director and SMT in strategic planning and institutional growth strategies.
Identify opportunities for program expansion, diversification, and scaling.
Strengthen internal coordination and cross-functional collaboration.
Lead development of high-quality proposals, concept notes, and funding strategies.
Identify and pursue funding opportunities from bilateral, multilateral, UN, and private donors.
Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with ACDO priorities.
Maintain a strong funding pipeline and donor intelligence system.
Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders.
Represent ACDO in donor meetings, forums, and networking platforms.
Lead partnership development, including consortium building and strategic alliances.
Oversee proposal tracking, grant compliance, and reporting processes.
Ensure alignment of proposals and grants with donor requirements and organizational priorities.
Support program teams in integrating donor expectations into implementation.
Strengthen organizational knowledge management systems, including documentation of best practices and lessons learned.
Promote evidence-based programming and innovation.
Support communication and visibility materials for fundraising and branding.
7. Risk Management & Compliance
Identify institutional risks related to funding, partnerships, and organizational capacity.
Ensure compliance with donor requirements, safeguarding standards, and organizational policies.

Integrate safeguarding and accountability principles into fundraising and partnerships.

Job Requirements:

Master’s degree in International Development, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in organizational development, fundraising, or program management.
Proven track record in successful proposal development and securing funding from major donors (UN, EU, USAID, etc.).
Strong experience in organizational capacity development and institutional strengthening.
Experience working in humanitarian and development contexts, preferably in fragile settings.
Strong understanding of donor compliance, grant management, and partnership building.
Excellent communication, networking, and negotiation skills.

Fluency in English required; knowledge of Dari/Pashto is an asset.

Core Competencies

Strategic thinking and planning
Fundraising and proposal writing excellence
Organizational development and change management
Partnership building and stakeholder engagement
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Cultural sensitivity and adaptability

Key Performance Indicators

Increased funding secured through competitive proposals
High success rate in proposal submissions
Strengthened organizational systems, policies, and frameworks
Improved donor engagement and partnership portfolio
Enhanced organizational capacity and staff performance

Effective knowledge management and learning systems

Safeguarding & Ethical Commitment

ACDO maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and misconduct. All staff are expected to:
Uphold safeguarding principles and Code of Conduct
Promote dignity, respect, and inclusion
Report any safeguarding concerns immediately

Ensure accountability in all partnerships and engagements

Personal Attributes

High integrity and professionalism
Results-oriented and innovative
Strong leadership and teamwork skills
Excellent communication and presentation abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure

Adaptable and culturally sensitive

What We Offer

Opportunity to shape organizational growth and sustainability
Senior-level role with strategic influence
Competitive salary package (based on experience and qualifications)

Dynamic and professional working environment

Submission Guidelines:

Qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply for the position and submit their applications (Cover Letter and CV together) NOT Educational and Work Certificates, to the attention of the Human Resource Department at https://acdo.org/apply/organization-development-amp-fundraising-manager-100 04:00 pm (Afghanistan Standard Time) April 15, 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be directly contacted for a written test and consequently for an interview. If you are not contacted TWO WEEKS after the closing date, please know that your application has not been successful for the post.