Program Assistant (Volunteer)

About the role

WROAR, a women-led Afghan national NGO that works with women, girls and families across about nine provinces, is looking for a Program Assistant (volunteer). The role supports coordination that helps the organization secure funding and advance its work: donor and partner liaison, representing WROAR in meetings, and supporting proposals and reporting. It suits an experienced program professional seeking a strong NGO affiliation and a clear path into paid work once funding is secured.

Key responsibilities

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

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, Business Administration/Management, Economics, Political Science, International Relations, Sociology or Public Health, or a related field.
• Prior work experience in the program or NGO sector.
• Good written and spoken English, plus strong Dari and Pashto.
• Organized, reliable, proactive and professional, committed to gender-sensitive, community-based work.

Required skills

• Good computer skills (MS Office, email, internet).

What we offer

• A voluntary (unpaid) role with priority consideration for paid positions once funding is secured.
• Experience with a registered, ACBAR-member NGO, including exposure to donors, UN agencies and coordination forums.
• An experience and recommendation letter and 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 of around 3 days (20 hours) per week for 6 months, renewable based on performance and funding.

To apply, send your CV and a short cover letter with two references by email to the HR manager, using the subject line "Program Assistant (Volunteer) – [Your Name]". Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the closing date.