PARSA’s mission is to train and develop Afghan leaders who support Afghan communities and civil society by providing and facilitating innovative and impactful programs. PARSA envisions an Afghanistan led by committed Afghan leaders who are dedicated to and capable of caring for all members of society. PARSA has been working at the grassroots level in Afghan communities since 1996. We have consistently evolved over the years to meet the changing needs of the people we support. We believe strongly in empowering visionaries who want to make positive changes in Afghan communities, and the programs we take on are led by a PARSA leader with a vision.

The Trade Afghan Business Network Coordinator will work closely with customers, TABN members, vendors, and service providers, both online and in-person. This role will be guided by the Trade Afghan Program Director and Executive Director and requires onsite presence at PARSA, along with the ability to travel to visit customers, vendors, businesses, and production facilities, as well as attend local and provincial exhibitions. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, TABN members, and service providers via phone, email, and in person.
• Accept and fulfill customer orders.
• Collaborate with PARSA staff for internal product and order fulfillment.
• Interface with external vendors to ensure product and order fulfillment.
• Coordinate with the TA Finance and Inventory Associate.
• Maintain accurate record-keeping and provide weekly reports.
• Coordinate, facilitate, and implement TA Bazaar and related events.
• Attend exhibitions and visit businesses and production sites to scout new products.
• Serve as a liaison between the TA Director and vendors for product production.
• Train vendors in quality standards for TA products.
• Research and develop market access opportunities for TA/TABN businesses and members.
• Build and maintain relationships with service providers and relevant entities, including:
  • Exhibit Department of MoIC
  • Chamber(s) of Commerce
  • Private Sector Businesses
• Perform other administrative duties as needed.
• Execute additional tasks as assigned by the line manager.

Candidates must meet the following qualifications to be considered for testing and interviews:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; additional documented skills and work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 4-6 years of progressively responsible experience directly related to the specified duties.
• Business or entrepreneurial experience is highly valued.
• High proficiency in computer and research skills.
• Excellent English language skills, including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.

Respected Applicants are kindly requested to complete form and submit their updated Curriculum vitae (CV) to PARSA’s HR department email address hr@afghanistan-parsa.org

For completing the form click in this link: https://forms.gle/gneWCMTLnmvbPhvQ9

Please note that you must include the position title and vacancy number in the subject line of any email in response to this job announcement and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further recruitment process.