DACAAR is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization that supports sustainable development in Afghanistan through promoting the ability of local communities to decide upon and manage their own development process. The organisation employs around 900 staff (National & International). Core thematic areas are: Water, Sanitation & Hygiene; Natural Resource Management; Small Scale Enterprise Development; Women’s Economic Opportunities.

DACAAR is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting a diverse workforce. We warmly invite applications from all segments of society. Each candidate will be assessed based solely on their individual merits. We particularly encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply

Position Description:

Under the direct supervision of Field Officer, the Trainer (Livelihood) is responsible for supporting the professional and efficient implementation of field level livelihoods & Community Governance activities, capacity building of Business Associations and project staff. The Trainer (Livelihood) will maintain close cooperation with the targeted local communities, project technical team and local authorities and line departments, mobilize to take active part in the planning and implementation of activities

Responsibilities:

• Conduct training need assessment for target groups and other relevant assessments for the project.
• To conduct & deliver community capacity building trainings as per the Livelihood Project plan in the areas of bookkeeping, management, leadership, social audit, planning, procurement, and accounting.
• To ensure transparency, train staff on community participatory monitoring and social audit.
• Assist project team in terms of community mobilization in every step of the implementation.
• Work closely with CDC members and sub-committees to provide technical support during orientation, CDP review, project implementation and conducting social audit sessions.
• Develop and facilitate training and workshops for project staff and local authorities.
• Develop training modules, conduct, and follow up of trainings related to Community Governance and Local Governance for staff members, CDCs, Livelihood Committees (LCs).
• Conduction of trainings on right to access information, Human Resource Management, reward and incentive policy awareness and other relevant trainings as per project work plan.
• Maintain training data (qualitative and quantitative) and do analysis regularly to make sure planned activities and training improve skills and knowledge of the target groups; and
• Conduct field visit regularly (at least 80% monthly) and provide with field visit report and reflect points for further improvement, as well as prepare a monthly activity plan and report.
• Document lessons learnt from implementation and actively contribute to revision of guidelines and training manuals.
• Assist project team in the process of community mobilization, selection of vocational trainees and to supervise vocational training centres regularly.
• Work closely and provide technical assistance to vocational trainers and trainees to assure the quality of work in the centres
• Submit photos and relevant data on the project activities to data management officer for further entry in the database in a timely manner.
• Together with capacity building unit in organizing and provide trainings for capacity building of Livelihood Social Organizers.
• Regular supervision and technical support to the project staff. (At least 80% of travel to the district on monthly basis);
•  Effective communication with project staff to ensure staff understand their roles and responsibilities and can successfully perform their duties.
• Ensure that community trainings conducted, and awareness raised.
• The holder of this position must strictly follow the organization's existing security policies, procedures, and daily instructions of the safety personnel.
• Any other duties assigned by the line manager.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Science, Social Science, Business Administration, or Public Administration is preferable.

Experience: At least 3 years of relevant experience in delivering vocational or technical training, including facilitation and learner assessment

Other qualifications’ an advantage:  

• Ensuring effective knowledge transfer and skill development through hands-on training and interactive learning approaches.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for engaging trainees, delivering clear instructions, and preparing training reports.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team, strong interpersonal skills, and excellent organizational abilities to manage training sessions effectively

Languages: Oral and written fluency in (English, Dari, Pashto)

Employment Benefits:

• Good training opportunities to enhance employees’ skills.
• Eid bonus on both Eids (after the completion of three months’ service).
• 36 days of paid annual leave per year.
• 10 days of paid sick leave per year.
• 45 days of paid Hajj leave (after the completion of one-year service).
• 90 days of paid maternity leave for female employees (after the completion of three months’ service).
• 6 days of paid paternity leave for male employees (after the completion of three months’ service).
• Public holidays (According to the approved public holiday’s list).

Procedure for submission of applications:                                                                                      

Interested and qualified candidates should submit an updated DACAAR Job Application Form along with introduction letter and CV online to jobs@dacaar.org or a Hard copy to HR Department in DACAAR main office Kabul.

Important Note:

• Applications without DACAAR’s UPDATED Job Application Form will not be considered.
• Application without Vacancy Number will not be considered.
• UPDATED DACAAR job application form can be obtained from; DACAAR website www.dacaar.org/, ACBAR Website: www.acbar.org/; jobs.af websites, and DACAAR Main Office Kabul.
• Applications submitted as .RAR file or if the size exceeds 2MB, will not be accepted by the system
• Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted and called for the written test/ interview.
• The salary would be paid in AFN according to the actual exchange rate.

DACAAR Commitment to Safeguarding:

DACAAR is dedicated to preventing any form of inappropriate behaviour in the workplace, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. We also prioritize the well-being of children, young people, adults, and beneficiaries with whom we interact. All staff members are expected to uphold this commitment as outlined in our code of conduct.

We emphasize the importance of recruiting individuals who align with and exemplify our values.

The person in this role will receive the necessary training and is responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's safeguarding policies. All job offers will be contingent upon satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which may include criminal background and terrorism finance checks.

DACAAR is also a participant in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In accordance with this Scheme, we will seek information from previous employers of job applicants regarding any findings related to sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment during their tenure, as well as any ongoing investigations at the time of their departure. By submitting an application, candidates acknowledge their understanding of these recruitment processes.

Kabul Office Address:
DACAAR, Main Office, Paikob-e-Naswar, Wazirabad, Kabul, Afghanistan

Postal address: Central P.O. Box 208, Kabul, Afghanistan
Phone: (+93) 0202230752/ (+93) 0202230753
E-mail: jobs@dacaar.org
Web site: www.dacaar.org