Market Linkage Trainer

Date Posted: Aug 12, 2023

Job Detail

Location:

Balkh
Company:

Islamic Relief Worldwide – Afghanistan
Type:

Full Time/Permanent
Shift:

Rotating Days
Career Level:

Experienced Professional
Positions:

1
Vacancy number:

IRW-BLK-021-2023
Experience:

2 Year
Gender:

Any
Salary:

As per Company salary scale
Degree:

Bachelors
Apply Before:

Aug 15, 2023

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About Islamic Relief Worldwide – Afghanistan

Islamic Relief Worldwide – Afghanistan Country Office (IRW) is an international non-profitable non-governmental humanitarian relief organization with its headquarter in UK-Birmingham. It enjoys consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. It is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Moments and NGOs in Disaster Relief. IRA started its humanitarian activities for Afghan Refugees in Pakistan and Afghan people inside since then; IRA continued assisting in emergency relief, food security, women empowerment, girl education, orphan sponsorship, health, emergency education, shelter, Ramadan, and Qurbani programs.

Job Description

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Livelihood Assistant, the Market Linkage Trainer undertakes the following roles and responsibilities:

Duties & Responsibilities

Conduct market needs assessment, and market movement monitors data collection and identification of high-valued skills, agricultural crops, and non-agriculture products from the HHs.
Assist in the formation of value chain partnerships and networks, analyze collected information, and prepare reports.
Assist Livelihood assistant and ReAL team in the Preparation and development of the concept notes and ToRs for the business events and exhibitions.
Identify value chain opportunities, notably by mapping and evaluating existing supply chains, and recommend additional priority opportunities for value chain and skills development.
Outline value chain opportunities by developing Training Materials and market analysis reports.
Facilitate, monitor, and supervise the food processing , Dari process groups, other producers’
Setup of key component outputs and tools, including the training activities, transfer of technologies, and facilitation of producer groups’ creation.
Assis Dairy and food processing group to find out market , and prospective investors by providing advice and technical support, including business case development, economic viability analysis, risk assessment, and feasibility of value chain activities – projects.
Maintain close coordination/linkages with relevant departments or agencies on the implementation of project value development activities and project product market linkages.
Draft framework agreements and manage linkage and coordinate with main partners and stakeholders involved in TEVT and value chain management and design and establishment of channels for regular information dissemination, sharing, and networking among stakeholders’ communities from local to national level.
Prepare survey formats, Provide Data collection from the field and markets, analyze the data, and prepare the final report.
Assist in the Preparation of the capacity-building training materials on (financial literacy, bookkeeping, principle of business management, branding quality control, production process, marketing, and business plan writing).
Provide facilitation support to the targeted groups/entrepreneurs for opening a bank account and transferring the saving amounts into the opened bank account.
Conduct business development training for entrepreneurs, SMEs, and project beneficiaries.
Prepare and develop production plans and business plans for small households and entrepreneurs for scaling up their business/economic activities.
Transfer seed capital grants to the selected entrepreneurs after completion of the training and development of the business plan.
Conduct post-distribution monitoring processes. Prepare reports and submit to line manager weekly/monthly basis.
Providing business development services through hands-on and mentoring support to project-targeted entrepreneurs, SMEs, farmers and SHHs producers and follow-up support to the target groups.
Maintaining coordination with the government authorities in provincial and district level. Coordinate with other stakeholders in provincial level and district level.
Performing any other activities as directed by the Line Supervisor and program technical team.

Job Requirements

Education:

Bachelor’s in economics, business administration, commerce, and/or related fields

Experience and Skills Required:

Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Proven experience in conducting market need assessments, feasibility studies, and analysis of agriculture and livelihood-related options/activities.

Knowledge of developing business plans and marketing strategies for farmers groups.

Strong knowledge and understanding sub-national institutional contexts of Afghanistan.

Experience in working with local government or NGOs on agriculture/livelihood-related activities in remote areas of Afghanistan.

Language Requirement:

Fluency in Pashto, Dari, and English

Computer Skills:

Good working knowledge of computer applications ( MS Office, outlook, internet etc. )

Skills Required

Fluency in English, Pashto/Dari

Submission Guideline:

Interested and qualified national candidates should submit a cover letter explaining their motivation and updated CV to the following:

https://jobs.af/jobs/market-linkage-trainer

The closing date for accepting applications is 15 August 2023

Please clearly state the Vacancy Announcement number and title of the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered and only short-listed candidates will be called for a Written Test/Interview.

Submission Email:

Please refer to the submission guideline

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