About Women for Women International

We invest in women in 17 conflict-affected countries around the world as they rebuild their lives. We invest where inequality is the greatest by helping women who are forgotten— the women survivors of war and conflict. We help them learn the skills they need to rebuild their families and communities, and to transform their lives. The women in our direct delivery programs engage in community cohorts who learn to save, build businesses, understand their rights, improve their health, and participate towards transformation for themselves, their families, and communities. For 30 years, Women for Women International has used an integrated approach to innovate; we are a learning organization that listens to data, our country teams, and women themselves to constantly evolve and improve the way we work. 

Since 2002, we have operated in five provinces of Afghanistan. Participants of our program receive vocational training for jobs like animal husbandry, tailoring and knitting, participating in savings and self-help groups, and learn to invest in their businesses as they receive stipends. Through this curriculum, they prepare to earn an income and invest in savings. They are trained by our team to embrace and defend their rights, support decision-making in their households, and create social change in their communities. WfWI progamming includes men’s engagement, where male family members and community leaders are engaged as allies and key supporters.

WfWI also support grassroots and local organizations, led by women community leaders, to gain access to resources and capacity-strengthening that improves their ability to respond to their organization and their community’s self-identified priorities. Globally, WfWI advocates to ensure that women’s participation, voice, and leadership are central to the long-term changes we’re driving. Through listening to women, we build the evidence base to engage decision-makers at every level in a transformative effort to sustain an enabling environment for women in conflict-affected contexts. 

Job Description: Program Monitor

Job Summary

Position Summary:
The Program Monitor will be responsible for ensuring effective implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of AIDI project activities. The incumbent will collaborate with project staff, partners, and stakeholders (WLOs) to track project progress, identify gaps and challenges, and provide timely recommendations for improvements. The role also includes regular reporting on project outcomes and ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

Project Overview:

The Afghanistan Inclusion and Development Initiative (AIDI) Project aims to promote the inclusion and development of women, girls, and vulnerable populations in Afghanistan. AIDI seeks to address barriers to economic participation and social engagement, focusing on promoting gender equality, human rights, and women, peace, and security.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Monitoring & Reporting:

• Regularly monitor and assess project activities, progress, and outputs to ensure alignment with the project’s objectives.
• Collect, compile, and analyze data to measure the effectiveness and impact of program activities.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports to the Program Manager, Project Director, and relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure that data collection and reporting processes comply with organizational standards and donor requirements.

Data Management:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project records, ensuring that all monitoring and evaluation data is securely stored and easily accessible.
• Use relevant software and tools to track project activities, monitor performance indicators, and assess project outcomes.

Field Visits and Site Monitoring:

• Conduct regular field visits to project implementation sites to monitor the quality and progress of activities.
• Ensure that project activities are implemented according to the work plan and are on schedule.
• Assess beneficiary engagement, provide feedback, and identify challenges in the field to enhance the program’s effectiveness.

Capacity Building and Technical Support:

• Provide training and guidance to project staff and local partners on monitoring, reporting, and evaluation (M&E) tools and techniques.
• Assist in the development and updating of M&E frameworks, work plans, and performance indicators.
• Support project teams in addressing issues related to program implementation, data collection, and reporting.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Work closely with project partners, government agencies, local authorities, and community leaders to facilitate the successful implementation of the AIDI project.
• Ensure that beneficiaries are engaged in monitoring and feedback mechanisms, particularly focusing on vulnerable groups such as women and girls.
• Collaborate with other program teams to ensure a cohesive and coordinated approach to project delivery.

Risk and Issue Management:

• Identify and report any risks, issues, or delays in project implementation and collaborate with the Program Manager/Project Director to develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure that any corrective actions taken are well-documented and that lessons learned are integrated into future project activities.

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Ensure that all project activities comply with the policies, regulations, and standards set by WfWI and donor organizations.
• Provide technical support in the preparation of audit reports, assessments, and evaluations.

Other Duties:

• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Program Manager/Project Coordinator related to project implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Act as a key liaison between program participants, external partners, and the organization, ensuring alignment with WfWI’s mission and goals.
• Provide input into the strategic direction of WfWI’s program activities in Afghanistan, shaping and evolving program activities, mission, and goals.
• Engage with key WLOs and monitor financial activities to support WfWI’s objectives.
• Lead program support to WLOs focused on partnership development with key stakeholders, including local and national women’s rights and women-led organizations (WLOs), networks, and coalitions.

By staying on top of these tasks, the Program Monitor ensures that the project remains aligned with its objectives, maintains proper oversight, and can successfully achieve its goals within the established scope and timeline.

Job Requirements

Skills and Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, international development, gender studies, or a related field. A master’s degree is an advantage.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in programming, monitoring and evaluation, project management, or program monitoring in an NGO or international development setting. Experience with gender-focused projects and WLOs is highly desirable.

Technical & Personal Skills:

• Strong knowledge of M&E tools, methodologies, and data analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with data management software.
• Knowledge of gender equality issues and challenges in Afghanistan.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills in English (knowledge of Dari or Pashto is a plus).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.

Language Requirements:

• Fluent in written and spoken English. Proficiency in Dari and/or Pashto is highly desirable.

Key Competencies:

• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Project Management
• Data Collection & Analysis
• Report Writing
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Capacity Building

Personal Attributes:

• Commitment to WfWI’s mission of empowering women and promoting gender equality.
• High degree of cultural sensitivity, adaptability, and professionalism in a challenging environment.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, which may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Physical Demands:

• Long hours working on a laptop.
• Sitting during long drives while traveling to other field locations.

Submission Guidelines

Thank you for your interest in applying for this position. To ensure your application is complete and considered, please follow the steps outlined below:

1. Application Process:
   Please submit your application by completing the online form at the following link:
   Application Form