Marketing Officer
2026-10-23        Kabul       Full Time        28
Job Location: Kabul
Nationality: Afghan
Category: Agriculture
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: CHA, Salary Scale
Vacancy Number: HRM-539
No. Of Jobs: 1
City: Kabul
Organization: (CHA), Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance موسسه همکاری
Years of Experience: 3 Years
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Gender: Male
Education: Bachelor
Close date: 2026-10-23

About (CHA), Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance موسسه همکاری:

Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance (CHA) is a non-governmental, non-profitable, and non-political Afghan NGO, working since 1987 mainly in agriculture, health, education, and infrastructure sectors in more vulnerable areas of the country. CHA is working through the implementation of Emergency, rehabilitation, and development projects for emergency aid for war, famine, and natural disaster-affected families in the field, to assist with the rehabilitation of rural and urban life, and to work with communities for sustainable development in Afghanistan.

Core Commitments and Expectations from Candidates:

CHA is dedicated to creating an environment where all staff members are committed to our core values and principles. We believe that our employees play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and excellence of our organization. Therefore, we have outlined the following core commitments and expectations that all candidates must adhere to:

  1. Adherence to CHA's Policies and Procedures: All candidates must adhere to CHA's policies and procedures, these guidelines are designed to ensure a safe, fair, and efficient working environment. Compliance with these policies is fundamental to maintaining the standards and quality of our operation
  2. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA): CHA has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, sexual harassment and abuse. All candidates, employees, associates, and partners must comply with the PSEA policy.
  3. Ethical Conduct and Integrity: Candidates are expected to maintain high standards of ethical conduct and integrity in all their professional dealings. This includes avoiding conflicts of interest, maintaining confidentiality, and adhering to anti-fraud and anti-corruption guidelines​​.
  4. Commitment to Non-Discrimination and Diversity: CHA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. Candidates must respect and promote diversity and non-discrimination based on race, gender, age, or any other protected characteristic​​.
  5. Child Protection: Candidates must adhere to the Child Protection Policy, ensuring the safety and well-being of children in all CHA activities.
  6. Environmental and Social Safeguards: Candidate must follow CHA's Environmental and Social Safeguard Policy to minimize environmental impact and ensure sustainable practices in all projects and operations​​.
  7. Confidentiality and Data Protection: Candidates are required to maintain the confidentiality of all CHA data and information.

All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. To ensure compliance, candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. These checks will include the verification of academic credentials and employment history. Selected candidates may also be required to provide additional information to facilitate these checks.

By joining CHA, candidates commit to these core values and contribute to our mission of providing humanitarian assistance with the highest level of integrity and professionalism. We look forward to welcoming dedicated individuals who share our commitment to making a positive impact.

Job Descriptions:

Key Responsibilities

·         Conduct market assessments to identify opportunities for food-related Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

·         Identify food-processing businesses involved in dairy products, dried fruits, nuts, honey, pickles, jams, bakery products, and spices. Identify potential buyers, traders, wholesalers, retailers, supermarkets, and food distributors.

·          Establish market linkages between project beneficiaries, food-related MSMEs, suppliers, and potential buyers.

·          Facilitate business-to-business meetings to strengthen commercial relationships.

·         Collect and analyze market information, including product demand, prices, competition, and market trends.

·          Identify market opportunities for agricultural products produced by project beneficiaries. Support MSMEs in developing marketing plans and business strategies.

·         Provide training to beneficiaries on marketing, pricing, packaging, branding, and product promotion.

·         Support food-related MSMEs in improving product quality and meeting relevant market requirements.

·         Facilitate linkages between farmers, food processors, and local markets.

·         Support beneficiaries in negotiating fair prices and establishing sustainable business relationships.

·          Facilitate market visits, exhibitions, trade fairs, and promotional events. Identify potential MSMEs interested in purchasing, processing, packaging, or marketing beneficiaries’ products.

·         Promote entrepreneurship and income-generating opportunities among targeted beneficiaries.

·         Coordinate with project staff, local authorities, business associations, traders, and other stakeholders.

·          Implement marketing activities in accordance with the approved project work plan and budget.

·         Monitor market-linkage activities and assess their effectiveness in improving beneficiaries’ market access.

·         Maintain an updated database of food-related MSMEs, buyers, suppliers, and market contacts.

·         Maintain accurate records of beneficiaries supported, businesses linked, agreements facilitated, and products marketed.

·         Collect and document information on sales, market access, and income-generating outcomes where feasible.

·         Prepare weekly, monthly, and activity-based reports on marketing and market-linkage activities.

·         Collect success stories, photographs, and supporting evidence of project achievements in accordance with organizational policies.

·         Ensure transparency, accountability, inclusion, safeguarding, and compliance with organizational and donor requirements.

·         Perform other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor in line with the objectives of the FFI Project.

 

Job Requirements:

1. Work Experience

Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in marketing, market development, business development, or livelihoods projects.

Experience working with food-related MSMEs, including food processing, dairy products, dried fruits, nuts, honey, bakery products, or agricultural value chains, is highly desirable. 

Proven experience in market assessments, buyer identification, and establishing market linkages.

 Experience working with farmers, small businesses, producer groups, and local traders is an advantage.

Previous experience with NGOs or donor-funded projects is preferred.

 2. Technical Skills

Strong understanding of local markets, food value chains, and MSME development.

 Ability to conduct market assessments and analyze market prices, demand, and business opportunities.

Knowledge of marketing strategies, product promotion, pricing, packaging, and branding.

Ability to facilitate business-to-business meetings and develop relationships with buyers and suppliers.

 Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, data collection, and report writing.

 3. Required Competencies

Excellent communication, negotiation, networking, and interpersonal skills.

Strong planning, coordination, and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines.

Willingness to travel to project implementation areas and local markets.

Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto; knowledge of English is an advantage.

Commitment to transparency, accountability, gender inclusion, safeguarding, and organizational policies.

Submission Guidelines:

Interested and qualified candidates should send us their information using the link below.

https://cha-net.org/jobs/application-form/marketing-officer-6ad4600e6b46e70013c75803

for more information please contact to this number: 0729128549

Submission Email:

Please use the above link in the Submission Guideline section

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