Established in December 2010, the Tashabos Education Organization (TEO) is a Kabul-based, Afghan-led nonprofit and nongovernmental organization dedicated to empowering youth and women through education, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement. Officially registered with the Ministry of Economy, TEO equips high school students—particularly those in Grades 10–12—with practical knowledge and skills in entrepreneurship, market economics, leadership, responsible citizenship, and good governance.

TEO evolved from a successful initiative of the Center for International Private Enterprise and has received support from the National Endowment for Democracy. The organization operates across Kabul, Nangarhar, Parwan, and Bamyan provinces, working in close coordination with national institutions including the Ministry of Education, the former Ministry of Women's Affairs, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the Afghanistan Women Chamber of Commerce and Industries, and the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries.

Certified by the Afghanistan Institute for Civil Society and a member of the Agency Coordinating Body for Afghan Relief and Development, TEO demonstrates strong governance and institutional sustainability. Through its flagship Tashabos entrepreneurship program and complementary initiatives in education, teacher training, research, and youth and women’s empowerment, TEO has supported thousands of Afghan youth—especially girls—in developing entrepreneurial mindsets, self-reliance, and leadership skills. By fostering innovation, ethical business practices, and civic responsibility, TEO contributes to sustainable development and socio-economic resilience in Afghanistan.

Purpose of the Position

The Education Project Manager will lead the implementation of donor-funded education projects (including GPE-supported programs) in Sar-e-Pul Province. The position is responsible for ensuring high-quality program delivery, compliance with donor and government regulations, sound budget management, strong stakeholder coordination, and integration of gender, protection, and accountability principles.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Management & Implementation

• Lead the planning and implementation of project activities in line with approved proposals, logframes, work plans, and budgets.
• Ensure delivery of project objectives in accordance with GPE, SCI, TEO, and national education standards.
• Monitor progress against key performance indicators and implement corrective actions where needed.
• Ensure compliance with donor regulations, TEO policies, and local government requirements.
• Oversee operational planning, procurement coordination, and activity scheduling.
• Any other task given by the supervisor.

2. Budget Management & Compliance

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and expenditures in coordination with Finance.
• Ensure efficient and transparent use of resources.
• Maintain proper documentation in line with donor audit requirements.
• Support financial reporting and budget revisions when required.

3. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL)

• Supervise data collection, validation, and reporting systems.
• Ensure quality monitoring of access, equity, inclusion, and learning indicators.
• Review and analyze program data to inform adaptive management.
• Lead preparation of high-quality donor narrative reports.
• Support learning documentation and evidence generation.

4. Team Leadership & Capacity Building

• Supervise project staff and provide technical and managerial guidance.
• Conduct performance management and capacity-building activities.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and professional development.

5. Coordination & Representation

• Coordinate closely with the Department of Education, local authorities, SMCs, and community leaders.
• Represent TEO in provincial coordination meetings as delegated.
• Support needs assessments, proposal development, and donor communications.

6. Safeguarding, Gender & Inclusion

• Ensure integration of gender equality, child protection, safeguarding, and inclusion principles.
• Promote safe and culturally appropriate learning environments.
• Ensure accountability mechanisms are functional and accessible.

7. Security & Risk Management

• Monitor context developments affecting project implementation.
• Ensure adherence to TEO security protocols.
• Support implementation of risk mitigation measures.

Core Competencies

• Strong knowledge of project cycle management
• Experience in budget management and donor compliance
• Strong leadership and team supervision skills
• Experience in monitoring and reporting
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and report-writing skills
• Fluency in English, Dari, and Pashto
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Preference

Preference will be given to qualified candidates from Sar-e-Pul Province, followed by candidates from northern region provinces.

Both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should submit:

• Updated CV
• Motivation letter
• Contact details of at least three professional references

Please clearly mention:
“Education Project Manager – Sar-e-Pul” in the email subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within one week after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.