Bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution, preferably in humanitarian or development studies, training/education, and/or management or business, Master’s Degree preferred.
Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience leading and managing humanitarian or development programs with an international or national NGO. Specific expertise may be either in program implementation or program administration/operations.
The Capacity Strengthening Specialist shall possess demonstrated expertise in data management, digital transformation, and the development of Management Information Systems (MIS) for organizational functions, including Human Resources, Procurement, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), and general operations. The Specialist must be highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and Access, including database development, automation, dashboards, reporting, and data analysis, and have proven experience utilizing and recommending appropriate free and premium online platforms, portals, applications, and digital tools to improve organizational efficiency, data quality, reporting, decision-making, and institutional performance.
Specific Experience on at least one of the following:
Program Development and Acquisition: Minimum five years of experience developing new humanitarian and development programs, including experience writing new grant proposals and concept notes, developing key program documents for new programs, and proven experience working and engaging with institutional donors, the UN and other funding sources.
Program Management and Implementation: Minimum five years of experience managing projects at the field level, with proven success at completing project work plans, delivering sound and quality programs with community support, managing administrative requirements of grant implementation, and demonstrated experience monitoring, evaluating and reporting on program implementation.
Organizational and Operational Capacity: Minimum five years of experience managing the internal operational departments of an NGO, with a background including previous work in finance, procurement, administration, etc., with experience in a senior management role preferred. Additionally, the applicant should demonstrate proven experience developing quality internal procedures and policies of an NGO.
Accountability and Inclusion: Minimum five years of experience leading accountability and inclusion for women, girls, people with disability and affected populations within NGO programs, as well as proven experience provide direct supporting engaging community leaders and other community stakeholders for successful program implementation. Knowledge of AAP best practices is preferred.
OTHER REQUIRED SKILLS:
Excellent writing and verbal skills in English, as well as in either Dari or Pashto.
Demonstrated experience supporting national or local NGO partners to improve their capacity through your experience working for NGOs in a specific specialty.
Proven experience developing program documents, operating procedures and manuals, work plans, progress reports, etc. necessary to successfully implement ongoing programs.
Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter and ability to independently manage tasks.
Demonstrated to commitment to accountability, equity and inclusion in leading project teams and program implementation.
Ability and commitment to work well within a team, and willingness to provide support for tasks of other team members that may not fall directly within your job
