Capacity Development Coordinator

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private international, nonprofit, and non-denominational development agency. It seeks sustainable solutions to long-term problems of poverty, with special emphasis on the needs of rural communities in mountainous, coastal and other resource poor areas across the world. Concentrating its efforts in health, education, rural development and strengthening civil society sectors, AKF’s approach is based on a long-term commitment that is maintained despite political and social uncertainty.

The Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan (AKF (Afg)) is a member agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a dynamic network of development agencies currently operating in over 30 countries across Central and South Asia and East and West Africa. AKF (Afg) currently manages and implements the largest multi-sectoral development programme within the network and has built a strong reputation with the Government of Afghanistan, donors and local partners in a number of technical fields.
The AKDN is a group of international, private, non-denominational development agencies and institutions that seek to empower communities and individuals, usually in disadvantaged circumstances, to improve living conditions and opportunities. AKF (Afg) is part of AKDN and has been working in Afghanistan since 2002, with programs focused on Rural Development, Education and Health.
AKF (Afg) is seeking a capacity development coordinator to work closely with the HR teams at national and regional levels as well as with the Policy & Partnerships department and sector coordinators.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Grants Management: Lead on the management of grants which directly support the initiatives of the HR Department, including grants which are financing the localization strategy of AKF-A.
2. Develop systems for tracking AKF-A compliance with donor requirements in areas such as staff recruitment, travel, and equity.
3. Develop and conduct training on donor compliance in close collaboration with the P&P Department.
4. Resource Mobilization: On behalf of the HR Department, review all proposals to ensure coherence with the HR policies and strategies of the organization. Identify opportunities to integrate AKF-A’s internal capacity building objectives into proposals. Develop HR-related elements of proposals including, for example, Terms of Reference.
5. Work with the P&P Department and sector coordinators to research and identify funding opportunities to ensure continuous funding for AKF-A’s internal capacity development objectives.
6. Reporting: Preparation of relevant and timely donor reports as needed, ensuring adequate data collection, relevant case studies and key lessons learnt.
7. Financial monitoring: Work with the Finance Team to monitor expenditure against HR Department grants, adequately and timely addressing reasons for variance and reporting these to the HR Director.
8. Policy Development and Roll-out: Working closely with the HR Department and the Policy & Partnership Department, lead on the development and roll-out of new organizational policies in response to donor requirements and emerging needs.
9. Develop robust consultation processes to ensure that new policies are relevant to the Afghan context.
10. With the support of the P&P Communications team, develop and implement internal information and education strategies to support the successful roll-out of new organizational policies.
11. Develop and deliver training on new policies in close coordination with the HR Director and other members of the HR department.
12. Internal Communications: Lead on the HR Department’s contribution to internal communication products such as the production of the internal newsletter in close collaboration with the P&P Department.
13. Conduct research on good practices related to organizational policies and internal capacity development.
14. Conduct visits to HR staff in the regions to assess how new policies are being implemented and how data is being collected on compliance issues.
15. Support the capacity development of local NGOs on HR-related functions in close coordination with the Human and Institutional Development unit.
16. To carry out the responsibilities of the role in a way which reflects AKF-A’s commitment to protecting children in accordance with the Child Safeguarding Policy.

Required Qualifications and Experience:
· Master’s degree in a relevant field or a combination of a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience in a relevant field;
· Experience in grants management, budgeting, report writing and/or the development of data collection systems;
· Demonstrated interest in organizational development;
· Experience in developing and delivering training strongly preferred;
· Experience working in a multicultural environment, preferably in a post-conflict one;
· Excellent English written and verbal skills;
· Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
· Ability to critically analyze and provide constructive recommendations;
· Good team player with ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues;
· Willingness to live and work in a post-conflict zone where there may be restrictions on personal freedom.
· Knowledge of Dari or Pashto would be a significant asset.

How to apply:

Application:
Please apply through our Career Centre: http://www.akdn.org/careers
Aga Khan Foundation – Afghanistan recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safeguarding of children from abuse.