Position details

Vacancy id VAC-57717
Job title VAC-57717 Project Assistant (Protection/ PM&CM)
Location Nangarhar
Apply by 21-Jun-2026
Start date 01-Jul-2026
Duration 4 months
Number of vacancies 1
Qualification Bachelors in political science, Social Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution (essential).
Sector experience Minimum of 1 year/s of demonstrable relevant experience in administration (essential).
Geographical experience Minimum of 1 year/s of experience in Afghanistan (essential).
Languages Fluent in English (essential).
Working level in Dari (essential).
Working level in Pashto (essential).

Job description

CTG overview

CTG was established in 2006, almost 20 years ago, in Afghanistan. We currently operate in 35 countries and have approximately 11,500 staff members committed to good!

But do you know who we are? And what do we do?

We provide tailored Human Resources and Staffing Solutions that support critical global initiatives across Humanitarian and Development sectors, and are now strategically foraying into new industries, including Construction, Energy, and IT, with a focus on high-risk regions.

Here’s a list of services we offer:
•Staffing solutions and HR management services
•Monitoring and evaluation
•Fleet management and logistics
•Facilities management
•Sustainability and Communications Advisory
•Election monitoring and observation
•IT professional services
•Medical assistance

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more.

Overview of position

Under the overall supervision of National Programme Officer (Protection) and the direct supervision of Senior Project Associate (Protection), and administrative supervision of relevant Head of Sub Office, the Incumbent will be responsible and accountable for supporting the Protection monitoring and case management activities.

Role objectives

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

  • Provide general/clerical assistance in the implementation of project activities – specifically, protection case management and protection monitoring.

  • Retrieve, compile, summarize, and present information/data on specific protection interventions within KOBO and other reports.

  • Assist in the SPA in implementation of activities and reporting requirements

  • Support administrative coordination for project implementation, involving liaison with diverse organizational units or external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process, and follow-up on administrative actions related to protection screening, case management (including, CBI), and protection monitoring activities.

  • Support collection of protection information regularly, through interviews, surveys, focus group discussions with affected populations.

  • Support the organization of meetings, workshops and training sessions.

  • Respond to general information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records of the protection case and support referrals for clients.

  • Assist the SPA in identifying service gaps and advocacy at the inter-agency level.

  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

 Required Qualifications and Experience

 

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in political science, Social Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with one (1) year of relevant professional experience

     or

  • High School Diploma with three (3) years of relevant professional experience

Experience:

  • Experience in protection case management and Protection Monitoring particularly, working with returnees within the Afghan context.

  • Experience conducting interviews with people at-risk and referring to services in accordance with their needs.

  • Experience using KOBO for data entry.

  • Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced people, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups.

  • Experience in preparing the monthly report.

  • Basic information on the migration issues within Afghanistan and the reasons why people migrate.

  • Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

Skills:

  • In-depth knowledge of humanitarian principles.

  • Good Communication skills.

  • Basic knowledge of what our client is doing in Afghanistan for migration and specifically for the undocumented Afghan returnees. 

  • Knowledge on child protection and Gender Based Violence (GBV)

  • Knowledge of using data collection through KOBO 

  • Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel) (required).

  • Willing to collaborate with and support people from different ethnic groups and different religions (required).

 Languages:

  • For all Applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

  • Working knowledge of Pashto or Dari is required.

  • Fluency in all national language(s) are highly advantages

 

Note: Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Project reporting

Under the overall supervision of National Programme Officer (Protection) and the direct supervision of Senior Project Associate (Protection), and administrative supervision of relevant Head of Sub Office.

Key competencies

VALUES - All our staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

  • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.

  • Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

  • Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

  • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.

  • Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and treated.

CORE COMPETENCIES - Behavioral indicators

  • Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration between and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

  • Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

  • Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

  • Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.

  • Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explaining complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Team management


This role has no team management responsibility.

Further information
  • Interested candidates are required to apply through Tayo. Also, please take note that CTG does not accept applications in hard copies.

  • Before applying the candidate must carefully read the advertisement.

  • Applicants are advised to fill in all mandatory fields otherwise they will not be able to apply and should fill in their correct and active e-mail address in the online application as any correspondence will be made by CTG through e-mail only.

  • Due to the high volume of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address and phone number that you will indicate are accurate. 

Disclaimer:
· At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.
· CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility
· CTG encourages all candidates applying for this advertisement to ensure that their candidate profile is up to date with up to date experience / education / contact details, as this will help you being considered further in your application for this role.