Deputy Executive Director

The Deputy Executive Director supports the Executive Director in strategic leadership, organizational management, fundraising, donor relations, programme oversight, and daily operations. The position strengthens partnerships, represents HOSAA externally, and contributes to securing resources for the organization’s humanitarian and development activities.

Specific responsibilities:

·     Donor Relations and External Representation: Represent HOSAA in meetings with donors, UN agencies, INGOs, government authorities, and partners on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis as required. Present organizational achievements, maintain professional communication, prepare meeting briefs, and follow up on agreed actions.

·     Fundraising and Partnership Development: Identify funding opportunities, develop fundraising strategies, coordinate concept notes and project proposals, review budgets, and maintain a funding tracker. Establish and strengthen relationships with donors and partners to mobilize resources and expand HOSAA’s programmes.

·     Strategic Leadership and Programme Oversight: Support organizational planning and decision-making, monitor project implementation and performance, coordinate with programme teams, address operational challenges, and ensure timely reporting and achievement of project objectives.

·     Administration, Human Resources, and Compliance: Oversee administrative operations, support staff recruitment and performance management, coordinate with department managers, and ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor agreements, financial procedures, procurement requirements, and reporting obligations.

·     Organizational Communication and Development: Prepare and review organizational profiles, presentations, reports, and other communication materials. Support risk management, improve internal coordination, and identify opportunities to strengthen organizational capacity and sustainability.

·     Undertake any other program related duties assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications / Experiences:

·       Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Development Studies, or a related field; a master’s degree is an advantage.

·       At least five years of relevant experience in NGO management, fundraising, donor relations, programme coordination, or organizational leadership.

·       Excellent spoken and written English, with the ability to confidently lead meetings, deliver presentations, negotiate, and communicate with international donors and partners.

·       Demonstrated experience in proposal development, resource mobilization, partnership building, and donor reporting.

·       Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, planning, and problem-solving skills.

·       Fluency in Dari and Pashto is highly desirable.

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office and online communication platforms.

·       Commitment to humanitarian principles, gender equality, accountability, and the empowerment of women and girls.

 Key Performance Expectations

• Effective donor engagement and follow-up on agreed actions.
• Identification of funding opportunities and successful proposal development.
• Strong partnerships and measurable contributions to resource mobilization.
• Effective programme oversight, interdepartmental coordination, timely reporting, and organizational compliance.

All qualified candidates are requested to send their application along with their last updated CV to the attention of the HOSAA HR Department.

Please clearly indicate the position title and vacancy number in the email subject line and send via email to hr.hosaa@gmail.com