Development and Humanitarian Services for Afghanistan (DHSA) established in 1992, the mission of DHSA is to redefine development in Afghanistan by promoting a dynamic and capable civil society as a means to foster local ownership of development, dignity and a peaceful & sustainable future for all Afghans.

Throughout the 1990’s, DHSA focused primarily on drawing strength from local knowledge and traditional relationships to fill gaps, caused by a weak national government and absence of public services. During this time, DHSA focused on activities such as water sanitation and irrigation, education, food assistance to drought affected populations, and rural rehabilitation, matching local know-how with the financial and political support from international aid agencies and donors such as EC, USAID, WFP, WHO, the UN, Canada fund/Care International and Novib.

The political changes brought by the Bonn Agreement in 2001 allowed DHSA to add development of civil society in Afghanistan – through its media, education and various community development projects – to its portfolio, in addition to humanitarian assistance.

To achieve its mission, DHSA presently operates five activities:

• Humanitarian Activities
• Public Media and Communication (TKG),
• Education
• Cultural Heritage
• Environmental Protection

Overall Duties and Responsibilities: Designs tailored training modules on mediation and negotiation skills, equipping stakeholders with tools for conflict resolution and consensus-building.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments to determine the training needs of individuals, teams involved in the project.
• Identify skills and knowledge gaps that need to be addressed to improve project effectiveness.
• Develop comprehensive training curriculum and materials tailored to the specific needs of the target audience and in project document.
• Prepare training resources such as manuals, handouts, presentations.
• Define clear learning objectives and outcomes for each training session.
• Facilitate training workshops, seminars, ensuring interactive and engaging delivery.
• Adjust training methods and materials based on the audience's learning styles and needs.
• Employ diverse training methods, including lectures, group discussions, role-playing, and case studies.
• Enhance the skills and capacities of targeted individuals to implement and manage social cohesion initiatives effectively.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through participant feedback, assessments, and performance metrics.
• Regularly update and maintain training materials to ensure relevance and accuracy.
• Work closely with project lead, community leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure training aligns with project goals and objectives.
• Maintain detailed records of training activities, including attendance, feedback, and outcomes.
• Create reports on training activities and their impact, providing insights to project managers and stakeholders.
• Provide support and follow-up to ensure that participants effectively apply the skills and knowledge gained from training.
• Stay current with trends, research, and developments in social cohesion and capacity development.
• Foster cultural sensitivity and understanding in training content and delivery.

• At least 5 years of continuous experience working in this field
• Fluent in English, Dari and Pashto 
• Good interpersonal and communication skills 
• Readiness to travel to provinces in Afghanistan

Please submit your CV and cover letter to jobs@dhsa.af clearly mention the vacancy number and job title in the subject line DHSA/TKG (13-24) Capacity Building/Training Specialist) , Application without subject line will not be considered.

Note: Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.