Afghanistan Development and Welfare Services Organization (ADWSO), an Afghan Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) operates in Afghanistan since 2008.  ADWSO’s priority sector areas are Women Empowerment, Livelihood Support, Vocational Training, Child Protection, Capacity Building and Rule of Law.

ADWSO plans to submit a proposal to UN Women for an upcoming project focused on strengthening the capacity of Women-Owned Businesses (WOBs) in market opportunities and access to finance.

As part of the proposal preparation process, ADWSO is collecting CVs of qualified professionals to be considered for the position of Finance Expert, subject to project award and donor approval. This announcement does not constitute a job offer.

Position Summary

The Finance Expert will support project implementation by delivering training and coaching on financial literacy, access to finance, and financial management for women entrepreneurs. The role will contribute to enhancing women-owned businesses’ capacity to engage with financial institutions and manage financial resources effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver trainings on financial literacy, financial management, and access to finance
• Provide coaching on cash flow management, basic financial projections, and loan readiness
• Support women entrepreneurs in understanding financial products offered by banks and MFIs
• Contribute to the design and adaptation of finance-related training and coaching materials
• Coordinate closely with the Team Leader and other technical experts
• Ensure gender-responsive and context-appropriate training delivery
• Support documentation, reporting inputs, and success story development as required

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in finance or business management OR
  master’s degree in finance or business management with at least 2 years of relevant experience
• At least two (2) similar assignments in finance-related training or coaching for micro, small, or medium enterprises
• Proven experience in financial literacy, business finance, or access-to-finance programming
• Experience working with women entrepreneurs is highly desirable
• Strong analytical, facilitation, and coaching skills
• Fluency in Dari is required; English proficiency is an asset

Gender Consideration

In line with donor priorities and the project’s gender equality objectives, female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates are requested to submit their CVs by completing the online application form at the link below:

https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/xUnYWgF6

Please note:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• CVs will be used exclusively for proposal development and potential project implementation
• Submission of a CV does not guarantee selection or employment

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunity:
ADWSO has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment and is committed to safeguarding and child protection. ADWSO is an equal opportunity organization and encourages qualified female candidates to apply. All staff are required to adhere to ADWSO and UN Codes of Conduct.

Important Note

This position is conditional upon project award and donor approval. Any engagement will only take place after formal confirmation and contract signing.