Program Assistant (Volunteer)

WROAR is a women-led Afghan national NGO (est. 2019, Registered in 2020 MoEc Reg. No. 4932) reaching the women, girls, and families and others left behind. Through a predominantly female workforce, we deliver community-based health and nutrition, education, WASH, livelihoods, cash assistance, and protection across roughly nine provinces. A member of ACBAR, WROAR combines real grassroots reach with strong safeguarding (PSEA) and audited financial management.

Job Summary

The Program Assistant supports the coordination that helps WROAR secure funding and move its work forward — donor and partner liaison, representing WROAR in meetings, and supporting proposals and reporting. The role suits an experienced program professional seeking a strong NGO affiliation and a clear path into paid work as funding is secured.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and follow up with donors, partners, clusters, and ACBAR networks.
• Represent WROAR in coordination and partner meetings; prepare minutes and notes.
• Support concept notes, proposals, and reports; track funding opportunities and deadlines.
• Maintain program files and documentation; support day-to-day program administration.
• Support basic monitoring, data gathering, and reporting.
• Uphold WROAR’s PSEA, safeguarding, and confidentiality standards.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Completed university degree (Bachelor’s or higher) in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, Business Administration/Management, Economics, Political Science or International Relations, Sociology, or Public Health — or a related field (required).
• Prior work experience in the program or NGO sector (required).
• Good English communication skills, written and spoken (required), plus strong Dari and Pashto.
• Good computer skills (MS Office, email, internet).
• Organized, reliable, proactive, and professional; committed to WROAR’s mission and to gender-sensitive, community-based work.

What WROAR Offers

A voluntary (unpaid) role with real value:

• Priority consideration for paid positions once funding is secured.
• Experience with a registered, ACBAR-member NGO, with exposure to donors, UN agencies, and coordination forums.
• An experience and recommendation letter, plus a volunteer certificate, on completion.
• Mentoring from senior staff and access to WROAR trainings.
• Reimbursement of approved transport and communication costs.
• A flexible, part-time schedule with meaningful impact.

Duration: Part-time (around 3 days / 20 hours per week), 6 months, renewable based on performance and funding.

How to Apply

Send your CV and a short cover letter to HR@rationalwomen.org or Harifal@rationalwomen.org (Dr. Mahmood Harifal HR Manager) with the subject line “Program Assistant (Volunteer) – [Your Name]” and two references. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the closing date; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.