Project Manager (Disaster Preparedness)

Project cycle management
In close Coordination with Disaster Preparedness Coordinator develop and execute detailed project plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and donor requirements.
Utilize project management tools to monitor project activities, timelines, and budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
Ensure existing of robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks, including key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess project impact and effectiveness.
Oversee and manage all pre-positioning and stockpiling to ensure that materials are secure and adequately supplied. Regularly monitor inventory levels and provide timely reports to the Disaster Preparedness Coordinator regarding the current status. Proactively identify needs and submit requests for replenishment as necessary.
Identify potential risks related to project implementation and develop comprehensive mitigation strategies to address challenges.
Development of community-led contingency plans through community-led risk mapping.
Provide regular reports on project progress, challenges, and achievements to Disaster Preparedness Coordinator, other relevant staff and donors, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Conduct regular field visits to evaluate project implementation and gather data for analysis.
Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including reports, meeting minutes, and training materials.
In close Coordination with Disaster Preparedness Coordinator and field staff conduct scenario planning and simulations to prepare communities for potential disaster scenarios.
Team Leadership and Capacity Building
Improve teamwork and make sure the team has a clear understanding of all project elements.
Ensure timely conducting the training sessions and workshops to enhance community preparedness, focusing on topics such as DRR, risk assessment, emergency preparedness, Community-led risk mapping, early warning system including gender equality and women empowerment
In close coordination with the Regional Managers mentor project staff, promoting a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
In close coordination with the Regional Managers conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members to support their professional development.
Provide technical guidance on disaster preparedness methodologies, including needs assessments, contingency planning, and community engagement strategies.
Support fundraising and resource mobilization efforts by utilizing evidence from project reviews, reflections, and demonstrated impact to ensure the long-term sustainability of initiatives.
In close Coordination with Disaster Preparedness Coordinator and Senior Trainer Develop training materials and curricula tailored to local contexts and needs.
Stakeholder Engagement, Coordinator and Networking
In close coordination with field staff collaborate with local communities, government bodies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to foster partnerships and ensure project sustainability.
When requires organize, facilitate and participate in stakeholder meetings and consultations to gather input and build consensus on project activities.
The Project Manager makes sure the development and implementation of an Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for the project, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, social safeguards, and community engagement principles. This includes conducting environmental and social impact assessments, identifying mitigation measures, and monitoring the implementation of environmental and social management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Engage with key external actors (ANDMA/PDMC, Red Cross, UN agencies and humanitarian clusters) to initiate coordination, synergies, and define joint roles.
Security and Access Negotiation
Strictly follow the organization's existing security policies, procedures, and daily instructions of the safety personnel.
Comply with the principles of prioritizing safety and dignity, do no harm, access, accountability, and the empowerment and active participation of communities in the design, implementation and evaluation of actions.
Stay well-informed of emerging trends and best practices in disaster risk reduction and integrate relevant approaches into project design and implementation.
Ensure compliance with safety standards and best practices in disaster preparedness, including adherence to environmental and social safeguards.
Coordinate safety audits and assessments of project sites to identify and address potential hazards.
Any other relevant tasks are given by the supervisor.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a DACAAR Job Application Form along with introduction letter and CV online to jobs@dacaar.org or a Hard copy to HR Department in DACAAR main office Kabul.


Important Note:

Applications without DACAAR’s UPDATED Job Application Form will not be considered.
Application without Vacancy Number will not be considered.
UPDATED DACAAR job application form can be obtained from; DACAAR website www.dacaar.org/, ACBAR Website: www.acbar.org/; jobs.af websites, and DACAAR Main Office Kabul.
Applications submitted as .RAR file or if the size exceeds 2MB, will not be accepted by the system
Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted and called for the written test/ interview.
The salary would be paid in AFN according to the actual exchange rate.
DACAAR Commitment to Safeguarding:

DACAAR is dedicated to preventing any form of inappropriate behaviour in the workplace, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. We also prioritize the well-being of children, young people, adults, and beneficiaries with whom we interact. All staff members are expected to uphold this commitment as outlined in our code of conduct.

We emphasize the importance of recruiting individuals who align with and exemplify our values.

The person in this role will receive the necessary training and is responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's safeguarding policies. All job offers will be contingent upon satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which may include criminal background and terrorism finance checks.


DACAAR is also a participant in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In accordance with this Scheme, we will seek information from previous employers of job applicants regarding any findings related to sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment during their tenure, as well as any ongoing investigations at the time of their departure. By submitting an application, candidates acknowledge their understanding of these recruitment processes.

Kabul Office Address:
DACAAR, Main Office, Paikob-e-Naswar, Wazirabad, Kabul, Afghanistan

Postal address: Central P.O. Box 208, Kabul, Afghanistan
Phone: (+93) 0202230752/ (+93) 0202230753
E-mail: jobs@dacaar.org
Web site: www.dacaar.org