Established in 1967, the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) brings together human, financial and technical resources to address the challenges faced by the poorest and most marginalised communities in the world. Special emphasis is placed on investing in human potential, expanding opportunity and improving the overall quality of life. The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a non-denominational international development agency established in 1967 by His Highness the Aga Khan. Its mission is to develop and promote creative solutions to problems that impede social development, primarily in Asia and East Africa. Created as a private, non- profit foundation under Swiss law, it has branches and independent affiliates in 19 countries. AKF seeks to provide sustainable solutions to long-term problems of poverty, hunger, illiteracy, and ill health. In Afghanistan, AKF works with rural communities in mountainous, remote or resource poor areas to improve quality of life in the areas of natural resource management, market development, governance, education, and health.

Job Summary

• Recruiter: Agha Khan Foundation
• Degree: Bachelor's Degree
• Vacancies Number: 1
• Province: Kabul
• Gender: Both
• Experience: More than 4 years
• Last Date:⁦ 11 Aug, 2026⁩⁦

The Senior Project Officer – GEWE (PCIO) will have responsibilities that include:

• The Gender Officer supports implementation of the project's Gender Action Plan across six provinces by promoting gender equality in all project activities.
• The role ensures equal participation of women and vulnerable groups, provides technical guidance to partners, and coordinates with project teams on gender initiatives.
• Responsibilities include monitoring gender indicators, managing gender-related data, preparing progress reports, and documenting project achievements.
• The position also delivers gender training, mentors provincial focal points, conducts field monitoring visits, and recommends improvements to project implementation.
• In addition, the officer supports ADB missions, complies with AKF safeguarding policies, reports safeguarding and GBV concerns, and performs other gender-related tasks assigned by supervisors.

Job Requirment

• Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in Law, Sociology, Gender Studies, Development Studies, or a related field, along with at least four years of relevant experience in NGO or INGO settings.
• Applicants are expected to demonstrate proven expertise in gender mainstreaming, as well as strong skills in reporting, computer use, and proficiency in English and either Dari or Pashto.
• Excellent communication, leadership, analytical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills are essential.
• The role further requires cultural sensitivity, strong training and facilitation abilities, the capacity to perform effectively under pressure, and a willingness to travel and work in project implementation areas.

Submission Guideline

Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated CV along with a cover letter to Jobs.afghanistan@akdn.org no later than 11 August 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.

Country

Afghanistan

City

Kabul

Submission Email

Jobs.afghanistan@akdn.org

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