We invest in women in 17 conflict-affected countries around the world as they rebuild their lives. We invest where inequality is the greatest by helping women who are forgotten— the women survivors of war and conflict. We help them learn the skills they need to rebuild their families and communities, and to transform their lives. The women in our direct delivery programs engage in community cohorts who learn to save, build businesses, understand their rights, improve their health, and participate towards transformation for themselves, their families, and communities. For 30 years, Women for Women International has used an integrated approach to innovate; we are a learning organization that listens to data, our country teams, and women themselves to constantly evolve and improve the way we work. 

Since 2002, we have operated in five provinces of Afghanistan. Participants of our program receive vocational training for jobs like animal husbandry, tailoring and knitting, participating in savings and self-help groups, and learn to invest in their businesses as they receive stipends. Through this curriculum, they prepare to earn an income and invest in savings. They are trained by our team to embrace and defend their rights, support decision-making in their households, and create social change in their communities. WfWI progamming includes men’s engagement, where male family members and community leaders are engaged as allies and key supporters.

WfWI also support grassroots and local organizations, led by women community leaders, to gain access to resources and capacity-strengthening that improves their ability to respond to their organization and their community’s self-identified priorities. Globally, WfWI advocates to ensure that women’s participation, voice, and leadership are central to the long-term changes we’re driving. Through listening to women, we build the evidence base to engage decision-makers at every level in a transformative effort to sustain an enabling environment for women in conflict-affected contexts. 

Key Responsibilities:

Monitoring & Reporting:

• Regularly monitor and assess project activities, progress, and outputs to ensure alignment with the project’s objectives.
• Collect, compile, and analyze data to measure the effectiveness and impact of program activities.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports to the Program Manager, Project Director, and relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure that data collection and reporting processes comply with organizational standards and donor requirements.

Data Management:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project records, ensuring that all monitoring and evaluation data is securely stored and easily accessible.
• Use relevant software and tools to track project activities, monitor performance indicators, and assess project outcomes.

Field Visits and Site Monitoring:

• Conduct regular field visits to project implementation sites to monitor the quality and progress of activities.
• Ensure that project activities are implemented according to the work plan and are on schedule.
• Assess beneficiary engagement, provide feedback, and identify challenges in the field to enhance the program’s effectiveness.

Capacity Building and Technical Support:

• Provide training and guidance to project staff and local partners on monitoring, reporting, and evaluation (M&E) tools and techniques.
• Assist in the development and updating of M&E frameworks, work plans, and performance indicators.
• Support project teams in addressing issues related to program implementation, data collection, and reporting.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Work closely with project partners, government agencies, local authorities, and community leaders to facilitate the successful implementation of the AIDI project.
• Ensure that beneficiaries are engaged in monitoring and feedback mechanisms, particularly focusing on vulnerable groups such as women and girls.
• Collaborate with other program teams to ensure a cohesive and coordinated approach to project delivery.

Risk and Issue Management:

• Identify and report any risks, issues, or delays in project implementation and collaborate with the Program Manager/Project Director to develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure that any corrective actions taken are well-documented and that lessons learned are integrated into future project activities.

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Ensure that all project activities comply with the policies, regulations, and standards set by OWWI and donor organizations.
• Provide technical support in the preparation of audit reports, assessments, and evaluations.

Other Duties:

• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Program Manager/Project coordinator related to project implementation, monitoring, and reporting.

• The Monitor will also act as a key liaison between the program participants, external partners, and the organization, ensuring that all services align with WfWI’s mission and goals Provide input into the strategic direction to WfWI’s program activities in Afghanistan, shaping and evolving program activities, mission and goals positions.
• Engage with key /10 WLOs and Monitor financial activities support WfWI’s to archive objectives.

• The Program Monitor will lead on program support to the WLOs focused partnership development with a range of key stakeholders for the Afghanistan Country Office - for example, local and national women’s rights and women led organizations (WLOs), networks and coalitions, organizations (including INGOs and the UN).
• This involves providing technical support to other colleagues engaging in WLOs WfWI-Afghanistan initiatives and mechanisms to provide funding as well as technical support and coordination to WLOs and ensuring that these activities are coherent with the broader program Strategy and activity for the Afghanistan Country Office.

By staying on top of these tasks, the Program Monitor ensures that the project stays aligned with its objectives, maintains proper oversight, and can successfully achieve its goals within the established scope and timeline.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, international development, gender studies, or a related field. A master’s degree is an advantage.
• Experience: At least 5-3 years of experience in programming, monitoring and evaluation, project management, or program monitoring in an NGO or international development setting. Experience with gender-focused projects & WLO is highly desirable.

Technical & Personal Skills:

• Strong knowledge of M&E tools, methodologies, and data analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with data management software.
• Knowledge of gender equality issues and challenges in Afghanistan.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills in English (knowledge of Dari or Pashto is a plus).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.

Language Requirements: Fluent in written and spoken English. Proficiency in Dari and/or Pashto is highly desirable.

Key Competencies:

• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Project Management
• Data Collection & Analysis
• Report Writing
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Capacity Building

Personal Attributes: A commitment to WfWI’s mission of empowering women and promoting gender equality.

High degree of cultural sensitivity, adaptability, and professionalism in a challenging and dynamic environment.

The ability to have a flexible work schedule which may include early mornings, evenings and weekends. May be required to occasionally work beyond normally scheduled hours.

Commitment to and respect for Women for Women International’s mission and values.

The ability to have a flexible work schedule which may include early mornings, evenings and weekends. May be required to occasionally work beyond normally scheduled hours.

Commitment to and respect for Women for Women International’s mission and values.

Physical Demands:

• Long hours work on the laptop.
• Sitting during long drives while travelling to other field locations

Submission Guidelines for Vacancy

Thank you for your interest in applying for this position. To ensure your application is complete and considered, please follow the steps outlined below:

1. Application Process

Please submit your application by completing the online form at the following link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KPCLXBZ