3D Consulting is an Afghan network of professional firm providing management consultancy services since 2009. We enable public and institutions and private organizations to achieve optimum performance by providing them with top notch analysis, consultation, coaching and mentoring and equips businesses with the necessary solutions to turn standards of best practice into habits of excellence.

Job Summary

The Mentor provides tailored, one-on-one and small-group mentoring to selected startups, building on the training delivered under the approved training agenda. The role focuses on helping startups apply learning in practice by refining business plans, pitch decks, and implementation roadmaps during the incubation phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct structured, one-on-one and small-group mentoring sessions with assigned startups in coordination with the project team.
• Support startups to apply and operationalize concepts covered in training, including business planning, financial projections, and digital business models.
• Provide practical, context-specific advice on market validation, operations, finance, customer acquisition, and growth strategies.
• Review, refine, and provide feedback on business plans, pitch decks, and implementation roadmaps.
• Participate in peer review sessions, pitch rehearsals, and demo days as required.
• Track and document mentoring sessions, action points, and progress of assigned startups.
• Coordinate closely with the Master Trainer and Digital Business Development Specialist to ensure consistency between training content and mentoring support.

Deliverables

• Mentoring session logs and progress tracking notes for assigned startups
• Reviewed and refined business plans, pitch decks, and implementation roadmaps
• Short mentoring summary report outlining progress, challenges, and recommendations

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship, IT, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant practical experience in entrepreneurship, startup development, business advisory, or incubation support.
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring, coaching, or advising startups, MSMEs, or early-stage entrepreneurs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to provide practical, actionable guidance in a challenging operating environment.
• Fluency in English and Dari and/or Pashto (spoken and written).

Interested candidates should submit their applications using the online form:

Digital Business Mentor: https://forms.gle/N7zp9J4ty6vT4PHy5

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