19/07/2026
We're Hiring: Project Manager (Research & Evaluation)
ASK Aria Consulting is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Project Manager to lead and manage research, monitoring & evaluation, and consulting assignments across Afghanistan.
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality projects while working closely with clients, technical experts, field teams, and senior management.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the implementation and management of research and consulting projects from inception to completion.
• Develop work plans, implementation schedules, and project management tools.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary technical and field teams.
• Lead proposal development for national and international tenders.
• Ensure quality assurance throughout project implementation.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, risks, and deliverables.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Supervise data collection, data quality assurance, analysis, reporting, and presentation of findings.
• Support business development and strategic partnerships.
Required Technical Experience
Applicants must have proven experience in:
• Research Studies
• Baseline, Midterm & Final Evaluations
• Third-Party Monitoring (TPM)
• Third-Party Evaluation (TPE)
• Assessments and Surveys
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL)
• Capacity Building and Training
• Quantitative & Qualitative Research
Technical Skills
Candidates should have practical experience with:
• SPSS
• NVivo
• Power BI (preferred)
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
• KoboToolbox
• SurveyCTO
• ODK
• CSPro (preferred)
• R or Stata (an advantage)
• AI productivity tools for proposal development and project management (an asset)
Qualifications
• Master's degree in Public Health, Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Monitoring & Evaluation, Research, Project Management, or a related field.
• PhD is highly preferred.
Experience
• Minimum 12 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven experience working with UN agencies, INGOs, NGOs, bilateral donors, and international consulting firms.
• Strong proposal development and donor compliance experience.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent English communication skills (Dari and Pashto are strong assets).
How to Apply
Interested candidates are requested to submit:
• Updated CV
• Cover Letter
• List of similar assignments/projects
Email: [email protected]
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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