Job Title: Capacity Building Officer

Nationality: Afghan

Category: Program

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: As per the organization’s Policy

Vacancy Number: HRM 004

No. Of Jobs: 1

Organization: SHAHKAR Services and Social Rehabilitation Organization (SSSRO)

Contract Duration: 6 months, extendable

Gender: Male/Female

Nationality: Afghan

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Science (master’s degree in Public Health preferred).

• About SHAHKAR (SSSRO)

SHAHKAR (SSSRO) is a distinguished non-political, non-profit, and non-governmental local organisation established in 2013 and registered with the Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan. Founded by a group of highly educated and determined Afghan youth, SHAHKAR is now evolving as a women- and youth-centred organisation. Our mission is to empower the young generation through innovative programmes and initiatives in poverty alleviation, human development, capacity building, health, education, research, environment, and climate change. By addressing gender disparities and fostering inclusive practices, we are dedicated to creating sustainable economic opportunities that actively engage all generations as producers, employees, consumers, and entrepreneurs. Through targeted interventions, SHAHKAR seeks to alleviate poverty, build resilience, and promote gender equity.

• Job Summary:

The capacity building officer, under the direct supervision of the project manager, is responsible for coordinating, organising, and facilitating quality capacity building and training activities to the project staff. In addition, the capacity-building officer is responsible for guiding and extensively supporting the evaluation officers and surveyors.

• Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct a capacity needs assessment of the team and communicate findings to the supervisor for action.
  • Based on findings from the capacity needs assessment, develop a capacity development plan and ensure its timely implementation.
  • Work with senior officers and the monitoring and evaluation officer to identify and propose priority training and capacity sessions for staff and stakeholders.
  • Effectively manage all budget items related to training and capacity building to ensure spending is timely and in accordance with donor requirements.
  • Prepare activity and training reports for review by the M&E Officer and submission to the Program Manager for approval.
  • Work closely with Programme Manager to develop and review appropriate training materials, guidance, and procedures for relevant process.
  • Participate in program monitoring, evaluating, and periodic reporting related to capacity building.
  • Serve as a liaison to partners in the field, including government officials and local organisations.
  • Coordinate with appropriate stakeholders in all aspects of project planning, monitoring, and implementation for all capacity-building activities.
  • Identify and support local trainers or organisations that can provide follow-up and support following training workshops to address ongoing training needs.
  • Write project reports, document results achieved, and share best practices for training and capacity building.
  • Entry daily base data to database and share it with the project manager.
  • Shall be able to travel to different provinces as per the project timeline.
  • Report daily progress to project manager.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Qualifications:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Project Management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience:
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in capacity building, preferably in health, WASH, or protection interventions.
  • Experience working with EU-funded projects is highly desirable.
• Skills:
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Pashto & Dari fluent, and English is required .
• Personal Attributes:
• Demonstrated commitment to humanitarian principles and the mission of the organisation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and multicultural environment.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.

How to Apply:

• Submission Guidelines

Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes (CV) with a cover letter and contact details, no later than April/24/2025, to hr@shahkar.org.af

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