Shining Star Educational Organization of Afghanistan (SSEOA) is a non-profit, non-governmental, and non-political organization registered with the Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan, with Registration Number 4388 dated February 18, 2018. SSEOA works in the fields of education, health, and livelihood in the remote regions of Afghanistan. SSEOA envisions creating educational opportunities for girls and women to grow, thrive, and prosper. SSEOA works to empower communities in Afghanistan through education, especially for girls, promotes peace through education, and conveys the importance of these activities all around the country. Our mission is to empower Afghans, especially girls and women in the remote regions of Afghanistan by creating educational opportunities and livelihood skills because SSEOA has a firm belief that without educating girls, peace and prosperity is not possible.

SSEOA boasts a team of highly qualified professionals renowned for their discipline, organization, efficiency, and extensive tenure within both national and international organizations. The team is spearheaded by an Executive Body comprising of the Executive Director, Deputy Director, Program Director, Finance Manager, and Program Manager, each bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. At the helm of strategic governance stands SSEOA's Board of Directors, comprising five distinguished members renowned for their extensive experience working with the government and NGO sector.

The Provincial Program Coordinator (PPC) will play a key leadership role in ensuring the effective and efficient implementation of all program activities in Badakhshan and Takhar Provinces. The organization is implementing a range of education and women’s empowerment projects, including Early Childhood Development (ECD), Community-Based Education (CBE), Remedial Classes, Accelerated Learning Programs (ALP), Women’s Livelihood Programs (WLP), and other initiatives aimed at improving access to quality education and livelihood opportunities for marginalized communities. As the focal point for program implementation in the provinces, the PPC will be responsible for leading, coordinating, and managing overall project delivery, including planning, monitoring, staff supervision, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and community needs. The role requires strong leadership, program management, and communication skills, along with the ability to work effectively in complex and sensitive environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Management & Coordination

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and monitoring of all projects in Badakhshan, including ECD, CBE, remedial classes, LP, WLP, and other education and livelihood initiatives.
• Ensure activities are implemented on time, within scope, and according to approved budgets and donor requirements.
• Develop and update provincial work plans, ensuring integration and coordination among different projects.
• Provide technical guidance and support to field teams to maintain program quality and consistency.
• Identify implementation challenges and develop practical solutions in coordination with the Program Manager.

Staff Supervision & Capacity Building

• Directly supervise project officers, field coordinators, and support staff in Badakhshan.
• Provide regular coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluations for staff.
• Facilitate capacity-building initiatives to strengthen staff knowledge on project management, community engagement, safeguarding, and reporting.
• Ensure a positive, inclusive, and productive team environment in line with organizational values.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

• Work closely with the M&E team to ensure proper data collection, reporting, and analysis at the provincial level.
• Conduct regular field monitoring visits to assess project progress, quality, and compliance.
• Prepare and submit high-quality monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the Program Manager.
• Document success stories, lessons learned, and best practices from field implementation.

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary focal point for provincial authorities, community leaders, School Shuras, and other stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government departments (DoE, DoWA, DoLSA, etc.), NGOs, and local partners.
• Represent the organization in coordination meetings at provincial level.
• Ensure strong community participation, feedback mechanisms, and accountability in all projects.

Risk Management & Safeguarding

• Identify and mitigate risks that could affect project delivery, including security, operational, and community-related challenges.
• Ensure staff adherence to safeguarding, child protection, gender equality, and anti-harassment policies.
• Report any safeguarding concerns immediately to senior management.

Other Duties

• Support proposal development and donor engagement activities as needed.
• Facilitate external monitoring or donor visits in the province.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Program Manager or senior leadership.
• to present M&E findings and contribute to discussions on project performance.

• • Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Management, or related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of proven program management experience, preferably in education, women’s empowerment, or livelihood projects.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Experience working with government authorities, community structures, and local NGOs.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Dari, Pashto, and English.
  • Strong report writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to travel frequently to project sites across Badakhshan. 
• • Strong program and project management skills.
  • Proven leadership and team supervision abilities.
  • Experience in monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
  • Basic financial and budget management knowledge.
  • Excellent communication skills in Dari, Pashto, and English.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and coordination skills.
  • Good problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and reporting tools.
  • Awareness of safeguarding, child protection, and gender sensitivity.
  • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing contexts

• Interested Candidates are invited to submit their CV, a Cover Letter, and references to hr@sseoa.af
• Please indicate the Position Title and Vacancy number, (Provincial Program Coordinator  - 2025-10 ) in the subject line of your email. Otherwise, your application will not be considered. The Priority will be given to applicants based in Badakhshan.
• Applications after the closing date (midnight) will not be considered.
• Due to the large number of applications received, we can only correspond with the Shortlisted Candidates.