AEHDA-Org Mission

AEHDA is committed to empowering Afghan women, youth, children, and vulnerable groups by providing accessible, quality, and sustainable education, healthcare, mental health and psychosocial support, livelihood opportunities, and essential services.

 We strive to foster community resilience, social cohesion, and economic growth, ultimately contributing to a prosperous and self-reliant Afghanistan

Guiding Strategic Principles

AEHDA is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through contextual, participatory, results-oriented, transparent, and accountable services. Our approach emphasizes professionalism, gender sensitivity, and the empowerment of Afghan communities, especially women, through the following strategic principles:

• Community and Women Empowerment: We prioritize decentralized, bottom-up approaches that foster real participation, allowing communities, especially women, to play an active role in their development.
• Contextual Integration: Incorporating local insights and recommendations into strategy and policy decision-making processes at national and sub-national levels to ensure our work is relevant and impactful.
• Sustainable Development: Promoting development that meets the needs of today without compromising future generations, emphasizing resilience and long-term community well-being.
• Public-Private Partnership and Ownership: Building partnerships that bridge public and private sectors, encouraging shared responsibility and ownership of outcomes.
• One Health Approach: Addressing interconnected health risks among people, animals, and the environment to improve overall health outcomes.
• Results-Based Management: Focusing on measurable outcomes and continuous improvement in program delivery to maximize impact.
• Management Efficiency: Streamlining operations and resource allocation to enhance organizational effectiveness and accountability.
• Partnership Development and Coordination: Strengthening collaborations with various stakeholders to create a cohesive and supportive network for sustainable change.
• Creating Opportunities for Personal Development: Fostering an environment in which individuals can realize their potential and express their unique talents and abilities.

AEHDA-Org Objectives:

To contribute towards its strategic goal, AEHDA pursues following specific objectives:

1. Educational Empowerment
   1. Improve access to quality education for Afghan women, children, and underserved communities through policy advocacy, infrastructure development, educator training, and culturally relevant curricula.
   2. Promote literacy and skills development programs for lifelong learning, focusing on marginalized groups.
2. Healthcare and Nutrition
   1. Expand healthcare services emphasizing maternal, neonatal, and child health (MNCH) and communicable disease control (CDC) to improve outcomes in diverse communities.
   2. Implement community-based nutrition programs addressing malnutrition through sustainable practices and nutrition education.
3. Food Security for Targeted Groups
   1. Ensure need-based food distribution to vulnerable groups in regions affected by food insecurity.
   2. Partner with local organizations for the efficient distribution of culturally appropriate food supplies.
4. Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
   1. Develop and expand MHPSS programs focusing on Afghan women, children, and conflict-affected individuals.
   2. Train local mental health practitioners to deliver culturally sensitive, trauma-informed MHPSS services.
5. Sustainable Development
   1. Integrate One Health principles addressing health risks between people, animals, and the environment.
   2. Launch awareness campaigns promoting sustainable agricultural and environmental practices.
6. Research and Advocacy
   1. Conduct evidence-based research on health, education, and social issues for data-driven advocacy.
   2. Advocate for policies improving access to essential services and protecting the rights of vulnerable communities.
7. Community Empowerment
   1. Strengthen community resilience through training for community leaders, healthcare service providers, teachers, and community activists.
   2. Empower women-led organizations and local initiatives for sustainable, community-driven change.
8. Emergency Response
   1. Develop and implement emergency response frameworks addressing crises with immediate aid and recovery planning.
   2. Ensure rapid responses for food security, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), and mental health support.

AEHDA Org Principles and Core Values

• Justice
• Independency
• Integrity
• Transparency and Accountability
• Impartiality
• Professionalism
• Neutral
• Transparency & Accountability
• Innovation and creativity
• Volunteerism and activism

AEHDA Org Strategic Areas of Operation:

In light of organization values and in direction of achieving its objectives, AEHDA will deliver its services in following strategic areas of operations:

• Contemporary Education
• One Health Approaches
• Health Care Services Delivery
• Nutrition services
• Food security and Agriculture
• Advocacy and Communication
• Training and Capacity Building
• Research and Development
• Mobile Health Services for Nomadic and Vulnerable Populations

AEHDA Organization

JOB DESCRIPTION  

Terms of Reference (ToR).

Master Trainers

Terms of Reference (ToR) for Two Master Trainers (1 Female and 1 Male) based in Herat Province, for AEHDA’s Health, WASH, and Protection project.

Position Title: Master Trainer (1 Male & 1 Female)
Project Title: Health, WASH, and Protection Interventions
Duty Station: Herat Province (with field travel to target districts)
Duration: 12 months (extendable based on performance and funding)
Probation Period: 3 months
Reporting to: Provincial Coordinator / Training & Capacity Building Officer

1. Background

AEHDA is implementing a comprehensive project focused on improving the capacity of frontline health and protection personnel in Herat province. Master Trainers are central to building sustainable local capacity through delivering high-quality trainings in health, hygiene, psychosocial support, GBV, and related topics.

2. Purpose of the Position

The Master Trainers will lead and facilitate training and refresher sessions for health workers, community-based staff, midwives, nurses, and youth leaders. They will ensure that all trainings are gender-sensitive, participatory, and aligned with MoPH and donor guidelines.

3. Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver capacity-building sessions on Health, WASH, MHPSS, GBV, and protection topics.
• Facilitate refresher trainings for BPHS/EPHS staff, community health workers (CHWs), midwives, and nurses.
• Adapt training materials and curricula to local context, literacy levels, and gender sensitivity.
• Organize and lead training-of-trainers (ToT) events.
• Maintain records of training attendance, feedback, and performance assessments.
• Work closely with the M&E and HR teams to follow up on training impact and staff performance.
• Promote gender equity and safe learning environments in all trainings.
• Contribute to the development of IEC and BCC materials where needed.
• Ensure training content meets national standards and reflects best practices.
• Participate in post-training evaluations and submit narrative reports.

6. Reporting Line

Master Trainers will report to the Provincial Coordinator and work closely with the Capacity Building Officer, M&E team, and technical advisors.

7. PSEA Compliance

The trainers must abide by AEHDA’s Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) and Child Protection Policies, ensuring all training environments are respectful, safe, and inclusive.

8. Working Conditions

• Based in Herat with frequent travel to field locations in Adraskan, Gulran, and Koshk-e-Robath Sangi districts.
• 5 working days per week with flexibility for training schedules.

9. Interdiction Clause

Any misuse of role, breach of confidentiality, or misconduct—especially related to PSEA, safeguarding, or fraud—will result in disciplinary action, including contract termination.

4. Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Education, Psychology, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• At least 5-7 years of experience in facilitation and capacity building within NGOs or health sector.
• Experience in training on MHPSS, GBV, WASH, and adolescent health is highly desirable.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to deliver gender-sensitive and inclusive training.
• Familiar with MoPH and INGO standards and curricula.

5. Core Competencies

• Training delivery and adult learning methodology
• Gender and cultural sensitivity
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in Dari and Pashto; English is an asset
• Strong documentation and reporting ability

Email subject:1.2.3 PC/HWP/25005 AEHDA/WVI/ Master Trainers