Program Coordinator (SDC-funded programs)

About the role

The Agency Coordinating Body for Afghan Relief and Development (ACBAR) is looking for a Program Coordinator. The role provides overall leadership for the effective management and implementation of current and future programs funded by SDC. It combines program administration, data and reporting support, event logistics and light line management of program support staff.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of SDC donor-funded programs, monitor progress, write narrative progress reports and oversee administrative requirements including procurement and inventory.
• Work with the MEAL team to analyse data and feed information into monthly reports, logical frameworks, trainings, cluster meetings and other outputs.
• Support data management: develop data collection instruments, run capacity assessments, take part in review meetings, clean and analyse data and draft reports.
• Support technical line managers (capacity strengthening, training, localisation and other working groups) in implementing SDC program activities.
• Plan and organise logistics for trainings, workshops and other events.
• Complete and process paperwork needed by finance and administration for procurement and timely payment issuance.
• Work with the ACBAR Liaison Team to finalise MoUs and program and financial reporting to the Ministry of Economy and other line ministries.
• Provide direct and indirect line management of program support staff when required.
• Support the Head of Programs in meeting donors and Swiss government officials on program performance, developing proposals and funding initiatives, and handling other administrative requests.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management or another related management field.
• At least five to seven years managing or supporting implementation of humanitarian programs, preferably with both INGOs and NNGOs.
• Demonstrated experience in data collection and data entry.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with donors or supporting work with external stakeholders, including the UN.
• Program Management certification preferred but not required.

Required skills

• English speaking and writing is mandatory, plus at least one local language (Dari and/or Pashto).
• Ability to review documents professionally and to analyse program data and support data reporting.

Candidates apply through the online application form by 19 November 2026, attaching a CV and cover letter as a single file; only shortlisted candidates are contacted, and the written test and interview are held in person.