Job Summary:
Manage the existing programmes and staff of Turquoise Mountain Trust in Afghanistan. Work in conjunction with the Director of the Turquoise Mountain Institute to coordinate and promote programmes, and work with partners outside of the organisation.
Lead on fundraising and strategic planning for all aspects of TM’s activities in Afghanistan.
Core Responsibilities:
Leadership, Collaboration & Line Management
Communicate a clear vision of present and future programme goals and strategies to team members. Incorporate their feedback, and the best of their skills into the programme.
Manage, recruit and motivate a skilled, efficient team; incorporate staff development strategies and performance management systems into the team-building process.
Programme Design and Management
Implement the strategy of Turquoise Mountain Trust, as directed by the CEO and Trustees to support artisans in Afghanistan across Turquoise Mountain’s key areas of work: Livelihood, Heritage, Skills & Practice, Wellbeing, and Connection. Please note that a fundamental way in which the organisation supports artisans is through the sale of craft products to international markets, and that many of the activities, accordingly, are commercial in nature.
Establish a vision for new programming that leverages Turquoise Mountain’s value proposition and networks in Afghanistan to optimise support to artisan communities.
Operations and Financial Management
- Ensure program implementation is on time, on target and on-budget.
- Manage and develop the programme infrastructure and systems including financial management, operations, and donor relations, ensuring effective, transparent use of resources, and timely reporting systems, in compliance with Turquoise Mountain and donor policies/procedures.
- Ensure that all donor reporting requirements are met and that a proactive approach to communication is adopted with all key stakeholders to the Afghan operation.
- Oversee strategic budgeting and budget management of all internal programmes, and sub- grantees/sub-contractors as applicable.
- Maintain and develop systems that ensure the safety and security of the team in all aspects of its work according to best practices, Turquoise Mountain operating standards and field realities
Coordination, Representation and External Relations
- Represent Turquoise Mountain in Afghanistan with all relevant stakeholders, in partnership with the Director of the Institute for Afghan Arts and Architecture. This includes, but is not limited to, the Afghan Government, the community of Murad Khani, the project staff and wider beneficiary group, the International Community, and National and International Media.
- Represent Turquoise Mountain outside of Afghanistan where appropriate and upon request. This may include, and is not limited to, international collaboration on projects, fundraising efforts, and communication with Board members and stakeholders abroad.
- Communicate a clear vision of present and future programme goals and strategies and actively cultivate productive relationships with internal and external constituents.
Strategic Development & Fundraising
- Explore, propose and implement new programming in line with the mission of Turquoise Mountain Trust, and in conjunction with the CEO.
- Lead the annual country planning process and report to the CEO and Board on the aims, achievements and issues on the programme.
- Lead on institutional fundraising with support and oversight from the COO.
- Explore, evaluate and present innovative funding opportunities, leveraging impact and integrating activities with other NGOs, Art Institutions, International Organisations and other potential project partners.
Cross-working
Active engagement, integration and collaboration with Turquoise Mountain’s Global Teams is essential across:
- Commercial
- Creative (design development, exhibitions, training etc.)
- Operations – HR, Finance, MEAL, IT etc.
This list is not exhaustive, and other duties may be required as determined by the needs of the organisation.