AidTrends Organization Afghanistan (ATOA) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization committed to advancing health, economic empowerment, and Private Sector Development (PSD). Established in 2012, we work at the intersection of Healthcare Delivery, Community Empowerment, and Systems Strengthening, partnering with governments, donors, and private sector actors to deliver integrated solutions that strengthen health systems, empower women and youth entrepreneurs, and promote inclusive, sustainable economic growth.

We operate at the intersection of Health, Livelihoods, and Enterprise Development, recognizing that resilient communities require both well-being and economic opportunity. The purpose is to serve our community in alignment with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. 

1. No Poverty 
2. Zero Hunger 
3. Good Health 
4. Quality education 
5. Gender Equity 
6. Economic growth 
7. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions 

ATOA designs, develops, and implements programs centered on these six core areas, while also addressing three key issues that are integrated into our core programs.

Job Purpose:

A Gender Specialist integrates gender equality principles into policies, programs, and projects, ensuring they are gender-responsive, inclusive, and empower women. They conduct gender analyses, design strategies, provide technical guidance to staff, facilitate training, and monitor the implementation of gender-related outcomes to address disparities in development and humanitarian contexts.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Gender Mainstreaming: Integrate gender perspectives into all stages of the project cycle (design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation).
• Analysis & Strategy: Conduct gender analysis to identify disparities and develop targeted strategies, tools, and guidelines for gender-responsive programming.
• Capacity Building: Organize and deliver training workshops for staff and partners on gender equality, women's empowerment, and respectful engagement techniques.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Monitor project activities to ensure gender outcomes are met, collect sex-disaggregated data, and prepare reports.
• Advocacy & Partnerships: Represent the organization in gender working groups, liaise with stakeholders (e.g., government, NGOs), and build relationships with community leaders.
• Policy Development: Contribute to the development of policy initiatives related to gender equality.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Sociology, Human Rights, International Development, or a related field.
• Generally, 5–7+ years of experience in gender mainstreaming, policy advice, and project management, preferably in development or humanitarian contexts.
• Deep understanding of gender issues, international human rights standards, and gender-based violence (GBV) prevention strategies.
• Strong communication skills.
• Fluent in English, Pashto, and Dari with excellent speaking and writing skills.
• Proficient computing skills – word processing, spreadsheet design, and presentations

Other skills required:

• Efficient, result-oriented, and excellent management capabilities.
• Ability in problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Capacity to perform effectively under pressure and harsh conditions; ability to handle confidential and politically sensitive issues responsibly and maturely.
• Excellent capacity development and teamwork skills; cross-cultural and gender sensitivity.
• Strong analytical, training, communication, and interpersonal skills; proficiency in relevant languages.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to integrate gender into broad, complex organizational goals.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Experience working in diverse, multi-cultural, or crisis settings.
• Results-Oriented: Focused on delivering concrete improvements in gender equality
• Ability to travel throughout the country.
• Respect the confidentiality of the organization.
• Ability to use information technology effectively.

Submit your CV to the email address below without delay. Make sure to include the job title in the subject line to streamline the review process.