The Afghan National Association For Adult Education (ANAFAE), founded in September 2005, with the support of DVV International works to foster the development of local Adult and Community Learning Centers, promotes education strategies and programs for disadvantaged groups, young adults, with a particular focus on literacy, basic education, education for employability and lifelong learning.

As part of its mission to address unemployment and enhance self-reliance through entrepreneurship, ANAFAE is implementing the (New Pathways to Improving Vocational Skills in Afghanistan) project. This project, launched in November 2023, focuses on supporting marginalized youths with practical skills and entrepreneurial training to promote income generation and self-employment.

In this context, ANAFAE seeks to engage Technical Field Experts / Mentors who will work closely with small business groups to enhance technical proficiency, improve product quality, and align production with market standards. These experts will serve as mentors, trainers, and technical advisors in their respective trades to ensure long-term business sustainability and growth.

The purpose of this role is to provide customized coaching and advisory support to newly formed group businesses. The focus will be on improving business models, strengthening operational capacities, and facilitating financial management and market linkages that enable long-term sustainability and growth.

 Key Responsibilities

• Business Coaching and Mentorship:
  • Deliver coaching sessions with each business group, either onsite or virtually, tailored to their specific challenges and development stage.
  • Foster problem-solving, leadership, and decision-making capabilities within the groups.

• Business Plan Development:
  • Review and refine business plans developed during SIYB training to ensure feasibility and alignment with market realities.
  • Guide groups in adapting and updating their plans as they grow or respond to external changes.
• Marketing and Branding Support:
  • Assist business groups in identifying target markets, building effective marketing strategies, and developing basic branding tools (e.g., logos, packaging, promotional materials).
  • Promote the use of social media and digital tools for marketing when applicable.
• Operations and Financial Management:
  • Advise on the development of simple operational processes and tools (e.g., recordkeeping, inventory management, quality control).
  • Support basic budgeting, pricing strategies, cost calculation/control, and income generation techniques.
• Facilitate Market Linkages:
  • Connect business groups with local markets, potential buyers, suppliers, and business development services.
  • Provide guidance on business registration and legal compliance.
• Group Dynamics and Risk Mitigation:
  • Offer practical advice on strengthening internal communication, decision-making, conflict resolution, and shared responsibilities.
  • Identify operational and financial risks early and support mitigation strategies.
• Reporting and Collaboration:
  • Maintain detailed coaching session records, progress reports, and recommendations for each business group.
  • Share insights and coordinate closely with field provincial coordinators to ensure a holistic and integrated support system.

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Development Studies, Economics, or a closely related field.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in business development, enterprise support, or livelihood promotion.
• Skills and Competencies:
  • Excellent coaching, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in assessing business viability, understanding market dynamics, and creating simple financial tools.
  • Ability to draft high-quality reports, case studies, and practical recommendations.
  • Basic digital literacy, including MS Office and mobile communication tools.
• Language:
  • Fluency in local languages (Dari and/or Pashto) is essential; English is an asset.

Interested candidates are required to apply through the below online link. Also, please note that ANAFAE does not accept applications in hard copies.

Educational and Experience documents are not to be submitted through the link, the Educational and Experience documents will be requested by the HR Department of ANAFAE during the selection process.

The applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Applicants are advised to submit only one application for a particular post. The indicated requirements, qualifications, and experience are the minimum and the mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for a written test or oral interview.

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