HHWO is a humanitarian and development non-profit, nongovernmental organization founded in 2014 with the slogan of “We are here to serve humanity” and operates around Afghanistan.

At HHWO, we envision to build a future in which all Afghans regardless of their gender, age, race, ethnicity, or religion, experience a life of dignity and comfort, free from hunger, poverty, ignorance, illiteracy, violence, and backwardness.

Our overall mission is to eliminate hunger, reduce poverty, provide and promote social civic services (health care, education, WASH…), promote gender equality/equity, provision of women and child empowerment assistance, and promote household and local sustainable economy via livelihoods interventions and design & Implementation of development programs.

The Business Development -Marketing & Branding Specialist is responsible for leading marketing and branding innovative to increase the visibility, competitiveness, and sales of products supported by the WADA project. The specialist will provide technical guidance, design and deliver training, facilitate market linkages, and monitor marketing performance to ensure long term business growth for beneficiaries.

Tasks and performance: The Business Development Marketing & Branding Specialist will perform the following activities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Conducting market research assessments to identify opportunities, market trends, and customer preferences.
2. Developing and implementing comprehensive marketing and branding strategies tailored to beneficiaries’ products.
3. Designing and overseeing promotional campaigns, including product branding, packaging, digital marketing, and social media engagement.
4. Monitoring market performance, customer feedback, product visibility, and compliance with market standards.
5. Supporting the development of visual brand identities, packaging solutions, and promotional materials to enhance product competitiveness.

Capacity Building and Technical Support

1. Providing technical guidance to producers, cooperatives, and small businesses on marketing, branding, digital promotion, and packaging.
2. Designing and delivering practical training on modern marketing techniques, brand management, and customer engagement.
3. Developing high-quality training materials, manuals, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for marketing and branding activities.
4. Supporting business planning and financial literacy initiatives with a focus on strengthening marketing and branding development.

Stakeholder Coordination and Reporting

1. Facilitating linkages between producers, buyers, retailers, and marketplaces to expand market access and sales opportunities.
2. Coordinating with project teams, track performance indicators, document lessons learned, and supporting operational field activities.
3. Preparing detailed progress reports, training completion reports, and market performance analyses to inform decision-making and project improvement.

Deliverables

DELIVERABLES                                                                                                                         REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE             MEANS OF VERIFICATION

Conducting market assessment related to marketing, branding, and market opportunities         Within four (4) days                              Assessment report submitted

Developing training materials, and SOPs for marketing and branding                                         Within four (4) days                             Training materials and manuals submitted

Conducting training for producers, cooperatives, and relevant stakeholders                               Within four (4) days                Training report, attendance sheets, and orientation notes

Prepare and submit final consolidated report summarizing all marketing,                                   Within three (3) days                           Final report submitted and approved

branding, and training activities

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in international trade, Development studies and / or Economic or a related field is required; a Master’s degree in these fields will be considered an advantage.
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in business development, market facilitation, or value chain support, preferably with a reputable INGO, UN agency, or development organization.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic computer operations.
• Ability to work professionally in a team and independently, with honesty, proactivity, and cultural sensitivity.
• Knowledge of market assessment, business planning, and enterprise development is an advantage.
• Open to Afghan nationals with a commitment to supporting local businesses and community development.

Languages: Written and Spoken Fluency in English and Dari and/or Pashto, both.

Geography: Based in Kabul, if needed will be traveling to provinces

• Interested candidates are requested to send their applications along with their Cover letter and CVs to the attention of the following address: hr.hhwo@gmail.com
• Please write the Job title/Vacancy Number in the subject line of your email.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered
• ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED