Executive Director - Welfare Organization for Society and Development of Afghanistan (WOSDA)
3. Purpose of the Position
4. Key Roles and Responsibilities
A. Strategic Leadership and Organizational Management
Provide effective leadership and direction to senior management and project teams.
Promote a professional, inclusive, ethical, and results-oriented organizational culture.
B. Program Development and Implementation
Oversee programs in relevant areas, including:
Promote evidence-based programming, lessons learned, and continuous improvement.
C. Resource Mobilization and Donor Relations
D. Financial Management and Accountability
Review regular budget-versus-actual reports and take timely corrective action where necessary.
Oversee internal and external audits and ensure that audit findings are addressed promptly.
E. Human Resources and Staff Development
Promote teamwork, effective communication, staff wellbeing, and constructive conflict resolution.
Maintain appropriate disciplinary, grievance, and staff complaint mechanisms.
Promote equal opportunity, professional respect, and a safe working environment.
Ensure appropriate staffing structures and clear lines of supervision and accountability.
F. Governance, Compliance, and Risk Management
Establish and maintain appropriate internal controls and documentation systems.
Prepare periodic organizational performance and compliance reports for the Board of Directors.
Ensure continuity of operations and appropriate contingency planning.
G. Safeguarding, Accountability, and Protection
H. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)
Review progress against project outputs, outcomes, budgets, and implementation timelines.
Ensure regular field monitoring, beneficiary feedback, data verification, and quality assurance.
Promote evidence-based decision-making and accountability to affected populations.
I. External Representation and Coordination
J. Operations, Procurement, Logistics, and Security
5. Required Qualifications and Experience
6. Required Competencies and Skills
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
Excellent planning, coordination, and decision-making skills.
Strong financial literacy and sound judgment in resource allocation.
Excellent proposal writing, reporting, negotiation, and communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage diverse teams.
High standards of integrity, transparency, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
Strong problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and risk-management skills.
Commitment to humanitarian principles, inclusion, safeguarding, and community participation.
Ability to build constructive relationships with donors, partners, authorities, and communities.
7. Language Requirements
8. Reporting and Working Relationships
9. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The Executive Director’s performance will be assessed against agreed annual objectives, including:
Donor compliance: Timely submission of accurate donor reports and compliance with grant conditions.
Monitoring and learning: Regular review of program performance and documented corrective actions.
10. Application Requirements
Interested and qualified candidates should submit:
An updated CV highlighting relevant leadership, management, and NGO experience.
A cover letter explaining their suitability for the position and proposed contribution to WOSDA.
Contact details of at least three professional referees, preferably including previous supervisors.
Copies of relevant academic qualifications and professional certificates, if requested.
Application deadline: To be announced by WOSDA.
Application email: To be confirmed by WOSDA.
11. Equal Opportunity and Ethical Standards
Submission Guideline
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their CV and cover letter to:
WOSDAHR @gmail.com and HR@wosda.org
Note: Please mention the position title “ ” in the subject line of your email.
