Provincial Project Manager – First Foods Initiative

About the role

CHA, an Afghan NGO working since 1987 in agriculture, health, education and infrastructure, is looking for a Provincial Project Manager to lead its First Foods Initiative in an assigned province. The role covers project leadership, supervision of a provincial team and liaison with provincial authorities and partners.

Key responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management of the First Foods Initiative project in the assigned province.
• Ensure project activities such as microenterprise support, MNP distribution, recipe book promotion, Madar Kitchen sessions and WASH kit distribution run on schedule and meet quality standards.
• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly and quarterly progress reports to the Project Coordinator.
• Directly supervise and mentor Mobilizers, Master Trainers, Hygiene Promoters, Value Chain Trainers and Marketing Officers, holding regular team meetings and performance reviews.
• Use medical and public health expertise to guide health, nutrition and IYCF components, and oversee training of Community Health Workers and Nutrition Counselors.
• Integrate agriculture and value-chain activities, and ensure effective WASH promotion and kit distribution.
• Monitor Madar Innovation Kitchens and Mother-to-Mother Circles.
• Act as the main focal point for the province, liaising with provincial government directorates, UN agencies (UNICEF, WFP, FAO) and other partners, and taking part in provincial Nutrition and WASH meetings.
• Build relationships with community leaders, private sector actors, SMEs and women-led groups, and set up community feedback and reporting mechanisms, including Child Safeguarding and PSEA reporting channels.
• Document success stories, lessons learned and best practices.

Required profile

• Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience managing integrated projects; prior experience integrating health, nutrition and agriculture/livelihoods is a significant asset.
• Proven experience directly supervising and managing a diverse team of field staff.
• Experience with international NGOs, UN agencies or government programmes preferred.

Candidates must comply with CHA's policies and procedures, including PSEA, child protection, environmental and social safeguards, confidentiality and data protection, and will undergo reference and background checks.