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Project Officer

Bridge Hope Health Organization
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Position Title: Project Officer

2025-08-23    Kabul     Full Time     89

Job Location: Kabul
Nationality: National
Category: Program
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As per the organization salary scale
Vacancy Number: BHHO-2-25
No. Of Jobs: 1
City: Kabul
Organization: Bridge Hope Health Organization
Years of Experience: At least 3 years’ experience working in drug demand and harm reduction projects
Contract Duration: 8 months – extendible based on availability of fund
Gender: Male/Female
Education: University degree in medical or a related field is required
Close date: 2025-08-23

About Bridge Hope Health Organization:

Bridge Hope Health Organization (BHHO) is a non-Profit and Non-Political community-based organization established by People who use drugs (PWUD) in May 2015.

Bridge Hope Health Organization (BHHO) was founded as a network for people who use drugs. BHHO’s remit has now expanded to include key populations affected by HIV and people living with HIV. The development of the network is informed by a community consultation undertaken with over 400 people who inject drugs and other key populations in May 2015. In addition, a situation assessment was undertaken to help BHHO understand the Afghan systems for planning and delivering harm reduction, drug treatment and wider HIV prevention services. This has helped inform the focus and remit of BHHO both as a community organization representing people who inject drugs, other key populations and people living with HIV. BHHO provide harm reduction service for key affected and effected population.

BHHO’s approach long-term sustainable health, economic, social life and development of men, women empowerment who use drugs. BHHO facilitates the clarification of local concerns followed by support to planning and implementation of local heath development initiatives. We have three core principles: Basic services to reinforce livelihoods, health, human rights and harm reduction and strengthen emergency assistance.

BHHO is implementing a project in partnership with UNODC in Kandahar, Helmand and Badakhshan provinces, the main purpose of the project is to improve quality of life, health, and livelihoods of children, men, women, adolescents, girls, and families affected by drug use or are at risk of drug use and other negative health and social consequences.

Job Descriptions:

Main task for this position 

BHHO is looking for a person who has university degree in the medical field or a related field is required. The Project Officer is a key part of the team in Kabul. He/she works closely with the program Manager to ensure the Prevention and Treatment of the drug user and their families as well as the community member’s and documents complies with the organization and donor/UNODC requirements, guidelines, and policies.

The Project Officer will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and monitoring of project activities to ensure successful implementation within the specified timeline and budget. This role involves coordination, stakeholder engagement, reporting, and problem-solving to drive project goals forward. The Project Officer will work closely with teams, partners, and management to facilitate smooth operations and maximize project impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management and Coordination

  • Develop and implement work plans and schedules to ensure project milestones are met.
  • Coordinate activities between different teams, departments, and external partners.
  • Monitor project progress and identify risks or delays, ensuring timely resolution.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

  • Maintain effective communication with provincial team, donors, and key stakeholders.
  • Facilitate meetings and ensure clear documentation of decisions and action points.
  • Provide regular progress updates to management and relevant partners.

Budget and Resource Management

  • Assist in budget planning and tracking to ensure efficient resource allocation.
  • Work with finance teams to oversee procurement, expenditures, and financial reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with donor and organizational financial policies.

Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Support data collection, reporting, and assessment of project impact and effectiveness.
  • Ensure project activities align with predefined objectives and performance indicators.
  • Recommend improvements based on lessons learned and project evaluations.

Capacity Building and Problem Solving

  • Identify staff training needs and facilitate capacity-building initiatives.
  • Troubleshoot operational challenges and propose strategic solutions.
  • Ensure projects adhere to organizational values and ethical standards

Program Implementation and Coordination

  • Oversee the execution of substance use prevention and treatment programs within the province.
  • Collaborate with local health authorities, NGOs, and other partners to enhance service accessibility.
  • Ensure compliance with national health policies and harm reduction strategies.

Other tasks:

  1. Responsible for the overall communication, Facilitation and running of the project 
  2. Other duties of an equivalent level as assigned by the direct supervisor and Program Manager of Head Office

Job Requirements:

Skills and Qualifications Required:

Education:

  • University degree in medical or a related field is required

Personal skills

  • Excellent team coordination, organizational and communication skills
  • Capacity to work professionally and autonomously
  • Strong analytical, coordination and reporting skills
  • Capacity to prioritize and to work under pressure
  • Ability to work in a team

Experience:

  • At least 3 years’ experience working in drug demand and harm reduction projects (prevention, treatment and reintegration) or a similar field and level of responsibility
  • Demonstrated experience with projects operating in insecure and difficult environments

Language Requirements:

  • Afghanistan’s official languages (Pashto or Dari) are required.
  • Knowledge in written and spoken English is required

Others

  • Ability to travel to other provinces

Submission Guidelines:

Submission Guideline:

Qualified applicants who are suitable with above criteria are requested to send their applications (Cover Latter and CVs) and clearly mention the job title and vacancy number in the subject line, otherwise their application will not be considered.

Bridge Hope Health Organization strives to promote diversity as well as provide an equal employment opportunity to each candidate, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, language, marital status, origin, political affiliation, religion, sex, or social statuses. Bridge Hope Health Organization is an equal opportunities employer.

Submission Email:

hr@bridge.org.af; bhho.org@gmail.com

Submission Email:

hr@bridge.org.af

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