About ARCI

The Afghanistan Resilience and Climate Initiative (ARCI)is a non-governmental, non-political, and non-profit organization licensed by the Ministry of Economy in Afghanistan. ARCI addresses complex community challenges through multisectoral interventions aimed at alleviating humanitarian crises and promoting resilience in vulnerable and marginalized populations. The organization operates with a strong focus on evidence-based approaches to deliver critical assistance in areas such as health, hygiene, education, and emergency response.

ARCI’s work is grounded in a deep understanding of the local context, leveraging data and community engagement to design and implement impactful programs. The organization plays a vital role in disaster risk reduction, livelihood support, and social protection, helping communities recover from shocks and build long-term stability.

Through partnerships with local stakeholders and international agencies, ARCI promotes sustainable development practices and community empowerment. Key areas of intervention include renewable energy access, sustainable agriculture, water resource management, and the strengthening of local governance structures. By prioritizing food security, inclusive participation, and adaptive solutions, ARCI contributes to building a resilient and self-reliant future for Afghanistan.

Job Summary

The Program/Regional Manager – East Region will lead the implementation of WFP GFA and climate resilience projects across Nangarhar and surrounding provinces. Based in Jalalabad, the role involves overseeing project planning, budgeting, team leadership, stakeholder coordination, and proposal development. The candidate must have strong knowledge of WFP programs, regional demographics, Primavera/MS Project, and excellent communication, reporting, and negotiation skills, with readiness to travel and represent ARCI at various levels.

Duties & Responsibilities

Program and Project Management

Oversee planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of WFP GFA and climate resilience-related projects across the East Region (primarily Nangarhar, Laghman, Kunar).
Ensure that all project activities are delivered in line with WFP guidelines, donor requirements, and ARCI policies.
Coordinate with the M&E and program development teams to ensure evidence-based programming and adaptive management.
Lead the preparation of program/project implementation plans using project management tools like Primavera and MS Project.
Monitor project progress, identify risks or bottlenecks, and provide timely mitigation strategies.

Proposal and Concept Development

Lead the development of high-quality project proposals, concept notes, and budgets for ongoing and new initiatives in the East Region.
Coordinate with technical and MEAL teams to ensure proposals are data-driven, contextualized, and aligned with community needs and donor priorities.
Ensure proposals integrate resilience, gender, climate change adaptation, and food security components where appropriate.

Budget and Financial Oversight

Develop and manage project budgets in coordination with the finance department, ensuring compliance with donor and ARCI financial regulations.
Monitor budget utilization and ensure value-for-money in project implementation.
Provide financial forecasts and ensure timely reporting to donors and ARCI.

Team Leadership and Staff Management

Supervise and provide strategic leadership to field and regional staff including program officers, field coordinators, and support teams.
Facilitate regular team meetings, staff capacity building, performance reviews, and mentorship to ensure high team productivity.
Promote a team culture that supports innovation, accountability, inclusion, and collaboration.

Coordination and Communication

Serve as ARCI’s key representative for the East Region, ensuring effective coordination with government stakeholders, UN agencies (particularly WFP), local NGOs, and community leaders.
Act as a liaison between field teams and ARCI Kabul office, ensuring timely flow of information and updates.
Attend and represent ARCI in regional coordination meetings, including those led by WFP, OCHA, ANDMA, and other relevant platforms.

Reporting and Documentation

Lead the preparation of comprehensive, timely, and high-quality program reports, situation reports, and presentations for donors, government entities, and internal stakeholders.
Ensure accurate documentation of project activities, challenges, and success stories.

Regional Knowledge and Field Engagement

Utilize strong knowledge of East Region demographics, security dynamics, and socio-economic trends to inform programming decisions.
Regularly travel to project sites to monitor implementation, engage with communities, and ensure program quality.

Other Duties

Support emergency response planning and implementation when required.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in program management, particularly with WFP projects and climate resilience programming.

Demonstrated experience in proposal writing, budgeting, and concept note development.

Proficiency in Primavera, MS Project, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Strong team leadership, staff management, and negotiation skills.

Excellent communication, coordination, report writing, and presentation skills.

Fluency in English, Pashto, and Dari is highly desirable.

Willingness to be based in Jalalabad with frequent travel to Kabul and field locations.

The Employee acknowledges that ARCI has adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), in accordance with the United Nations Secretary-General’s Bulletin ST/SGB/2003/13 and the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Six Core Principles relating to SEA.

Submission Guideline

Please send your resume, Educational documents, identificaiton documents to :

TO: hr@arcinitiatives.org

CC: info.arcio.org@gmail.com

Note: Mention Vaccancy number in Subject line.

Functional Area

Management

Countries

Afghanistan

Provinces

Nangarhar

Submission Email

hr@arcinitiatives.org

Program/Regional Manager-East Region