Male Trainer

About Afghan Development Foundation (ADF)

The Afghan Development Foundation (ADF) is a national, non-governmental, non-political, and non-profit organization established in 1996 and registered with the Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan. Founded and managed by Afghan professionals, ADF is committed to improving the lives of vulnerable communities through humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and resilience-building initiatives.

With nearly three decades of experience, ADF has implemented projects across all regions of Afghanistan, including rural, remote, and hard-to-reach areas. The organization works in a wide range of sectors, including women’s empowerment, livelihoods, food security, humanitarian response, legal aid, education, community development, climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, construction and rehabilitation, and social cohesion.

ADF works closely with communities, government institutions, UN agencies, donors, and development partners to deliver impactful, accountable, and sustainable interventions. Guided by principles of integrity, transparency, and community participation, ADF remains dedicated to strengthening resilience, improving livelihoods, and supporting the long-term development of Afghanistan.

Job Decription:

The Afghan Development Foundation (ADF) is seeking experienced Male Trainer to support the delivery of training and capacity-building activities under a UN Women-funded project focused on women’s empowerment, leadership development, and participation in humanitarian and community decision-making processes.

The Male Trainer will be responsible for conducting training sessions, facilitating group learning, supporting community outreach, and ensuring effective transfer of knowledge and practical skills to women participants at community level.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver training sessions for Man beneficiaries on leadership, life skills, and community participation.
• Facilitate interactive learning sessions using participatory and adult-learning methodologies.
• Conduct awareness sessions on gender equality, women’s rights, and community engagement.
• Support capacity-building activities related to livelihood skills and economic empowerment.
• Assist in mobilization of Male participants for training and project activities.
• Prepare simple training materials and support translation/adaptation of content when required.
• Monitor participant progress and provide on-the-spot coaching and guidance.
• Maintain attendance records, training reports, and feedback documentation.
• Coordinate with project staff and Gender & Advocacy Officer to ensure training quality and consistency.
• Encourage safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environments for all participants.

Key Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Education, Gender Studies, Development Studies, or related field.
• Relevant training certifications are an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 9 years of experience in training, facilitation, community mobilization, or women’s empowerment programs.
• Experience working with NGOs, UN agencies, or community-based projects is preferred.
• Prior experience conducting trainings for Man groups at community level.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong facilitation and training delivery skills.
• Good understanding of gender equality and women’s empowerment issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with low-literacy participants using participatory methods.
• Patience, cultural sensitivity, and community engagement skills.
• Basic reporting and documentation skills.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto.
• Basic understanding of English is an advantage.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)

ADF maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), Sexual Harassment (SH), abuse of authority, and any form of misconduct.

The Female Trainer will be required to:

• Adhere to ADF Safeguarding, Code of Conduct, and PSEA policies.
• Ensure a safe, respectful, and inclusive training environment.
• Report any safeguarding concerns, SEA/SH incidents, or misconduct through established channels.
• Participate in mandatory safeguarding and PSEA training.

All recruitment is subject to background and reference checks.

The interested candidates should submit their up-to-date CV and cover letter in soft to the below email address:

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