Country Coordinator, VDO NGO
Vision Development Organization, NGO
Location: Kabul, Afghanistan
Apply by: 22 July 2026
Relevant Sectors:
Education; Health; Livelihoods; Emergency response; Protection; Dialogue; Development Programs
Context
Vision Development Organization is a national women-led humanitarian and development organization working across multiple sectors including Education, Health and Nutrition, Protection, Livelihoods, WASH, Emergency Response, Gender, Advocacy, and Community Resilience in Afghanistan.
The organization seeks to strengthen its institutional fundraising, partnership engagement, donor coordination, and program development capacities through the recruitment of a qualified and experienced Resource Mobilization and Grants Coordinator / Program Development Specialist.
The position will play a key role in identifying funding opportunities, leading proposal development processes, coordinating grants management, strengthening donor relations, and supporting strategic growth and sustainability of the organization.
The Country Coordinator will support the day-to-day planning and implementation of the project outputs, including the organisation of key project events and supporting communication with partners and other key stakeholders. The incumbent will also support substantive research on key thematic issues within the project.
Scope / Key Responsibilities
- Outreach and enhancing VDO ‘ donor relations and coordination
- Representing VDO in national clusters and working groups as lead or co lead.
- Strengthen relationships with donors, UN agencies, government authorities, and partners.
- Support program development and strategic partnerships;
- Advise senior management on contextual and operational developments; represent VDO at national and international forums.
Evaluation and Selection Criteria
- Master’s degree in International Development, Political Science, Public Administration, or related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in country-level coordination and leadership roles.
- Strong diplomatic and stakeholder engagement skills; experience with international NGOs and donors.
- Experience working on projects in South Asia considered an advantage;
- Experience in engaging, cultivating and influencing stakeholders is an advantage;
- Experience of working in an international context, e.g. in an intergovernmental organization, considered an advantage;
- Fluency in English required; Knowledge of Dari and Parsian languages would be an advantage.
- Provincial travel required.
Terms of Contract
- International Post.
- Fixed term appointment for12 months (3-month probation); based in Kabul.
- Remuneration – Competitive with NGO standards.
How to Apply
- Cover letter with expected salary and earliest availability to join along with updated CV.
Selection Process
Initial assessment and up to two interviews; candidates will be notified by email. Due to rolling review, vacancy may close earlier than the deadline.