Afghanistan: Project Director, Afghanistan

World Learning, a global non-profit organization, (www.worldlearning.org) is recruiting for a Kabul-based Project Director for an anticipated Department of State program entitled “English Language and Cultural Sensitization Camps”. Duration: 3 years. Please transmit CV and cover letter (in English) as soon as possible with the post title on the subject line explaining why you are best qualified for this position. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Afghan nationals are highly encouraged to apply. Only finalist candidates will be contacted. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the program.

Summary of the program:

To support six camps designed to teach English language and personal development skills to a diverse audience of Afghan youth. Camps will take place outside of Afghanistan but within the region and be three weeks in length, twice per year.

Responsibilities of the Project Director:**

· Oversee the implementation of the overall program, supporting activities within and outside of Afghanistan at the selected camp location

· Supervise recruitment, screening, and onboarding of all camp participants (youth and educators) with World Learning and State Department guidance

· Oversee pre-camp preparation, including visa processing and pre-departure orientation, as well as post-camp follow up monitoring, including alumni workshops and community engagement activities

· Provide logistical support for six groups of Afghan youth and educators who will each travel and participate in a three week camp outside of Afghanistan

· Supervise 3-7 outreach and logistics coordinators in Afghanistan;

· Oversee all camp activities in the selected camp location in coordination with host country coordinator and WL teaching staff

· Submit monthly reports on program and alumni activities to WL DC office;

· Submit monthly detailed expense reports with backup receipts and invoices and monthly advances in a timely manner;

· Comply with World Learning financial systems, policies, and procedures;

· Participate in all training activities for application, administration, and finance processes;

· Submit bi-weekly recruitment reports to WL DC office during the recruitment period;

· Assist the WL DC office on the application process and prepare excel reports of submitted and eligible applicants;

· Interview short-listed candidates, which will include screening for English language abilities, which includes testing each youth’s English proficiency both – written and oral) using application procedures developed by World Learning and in consultation with the State Department

· Act as the lead interviewer of participants across all regions of Afghanistan (virtual or in-person)

· Serve as the in-country point of contact for participants, parents and alumni;

· Assist in arranging round trip travel between Afghanistan and the selected host country;

· Establish relationships and strengthen ties with local institutions and stakeholders;

· Create a network outside of Kabul to diversify the applicant pool;

· Assisting WL in alumni projects and building the Afghan alumni network through the various conferences, follow-on meetings and activities;

· Travel to other regions in Afghanistan may be required.

Required Qualifications:

· Three plus years in managing education and/or youth development programs

· Bachelor’s Degree in Education, International Affairs, Public Administration, International Business Administration or related field

· Strong organizational skills; exceptionally responsive and detail-oriented

· Experience managing a budget and reporting on program progress (technical and financial)

· Ability to work independently without close supervision, to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and to work with personnel of varying backgrounds

· Evidence of interpersonal/intercultural skills and sensitivity

· Excellent oral and written communication skills (Required: English and Dari; Preferred: Pashto)

· Ability to work successfully in a challenging operational environment

· Ability to travel around Afghanistan for work-related activities

Desired Qualifications:

· Experience managing a team, and the ability to coordinate large groups

· Experience with teacher training and/or youth development programming

· Experience communicating with youth and their parents

· Working in difficult operating environments