Job Description:
Background
Under the Maternal and Child Benefit Program (MCBP), the Nutrition-Sensitive Livelihoods (NSL) component aims to enhance the food security, nutrition, and resilience of vulnerable households in selected districts. The NSL component focuses on building the practical and entrepreneurial capacities of targeted beneficiaries so they can engage in income-generating and nutrition-improving activities that contribute to sustainable household wellbeing.
Purpose of the Position
The Livelihood Trainer/Coach will play a key role in empowering target beneficiaries by delivering training on soft skills, financial literacy, and business skills and business coaching and mentoring to strengthen their livelihood and entrepreneurial skills. The trainer/coach will be provided with a trainer’s manual and coaching guide to follow and is expected to adapt the delivery of the content to the level of participants. The position focuses on capacity development, skill building, coaching, and continuous follow-up support, ensuring beneficiaries can successfully establish or expand income-generating activities that improve household nutrition and food security.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Training Delivery and Capacity Building
Deliver the nutrition-sensitive livelihood training modules (soft skills, financial literacy, business skills) and sessions as per the given curriculum (trainer’s manual).
Conduct training sessions in an engaging and participatory way as per the curriculum and training plan.
Facilitate training based on the key objectives and themes of the trainer’s manual with the aim of building participants knowledge and skills.
Develop a lesson plan for each session in the curriculum.
Following the overall content of the trainer’s manual, develop a contextualized toolkit of training aids (presentations, handouts, pictures, etc.) in Pashto and Dari.
Encourage peer learning and group exchanges to build confidence and promote sustainable skill-sharing among beneficiaries.
Guide and support beneficiaries to develop and document their nutrition-sensitive livelihoods business plan.
Guide and support beneficiaries to assess and fill out the simplified environmental & social safeguards checklists as they develop their business plans.
B. Coaching and Mentorship
Following the training, provide group coaching sessions to trainees based on the coaching guide provided.
Facilitate discussions to understand and support individual participants’ specific challenges, needs and aspirations.
Provide a space for peer-to-peer engagement to support participants to overcome their challenges in their businesses.
Support beneficiaries in further developing business plans, managing their new businesses, and accessing markets.
Troubleshoot operational and technical challenges faced by trainees and provide timely solutions or referrals.
C. Monitoring, Reporting, and Learning
Monitor trainee participation and learning progress during training and coaching sessions through regular observation, feedback, and review of training activities.
Prepare and submit monthly progress, training completion, and coaching reports.
Document best practices, lessons learned, and success stories for internal learning, curriculum & coaching guide improvements and donor reporting.
Maintain accurate records of training sessions, attendance, and outcomes.
Ensure quality and consistency of all livelihood activities in line with donor and partner standards.
D. Compliance and Conduct
Adhere to organizational policies, including Code of Conduct, PSEA, and Child Protection policies.
Sign and comply with PSEA and Child Protection self-declaration forms.
Promote gender equity, inclusion, and safeguarding principles during all interactions with communities.
Expected Deliverables
• Comprehensive training and coaching plans aligned with project objectives.
• Monthly and final progress reports detailing training outcomes and beneficiary performance.
• Documented success stories and best practices from the field.
• Established incubation or peer-learning environments that promote sustained engagement.
Monitoring and Quality Assurance
• Regularly evaluate training impact and beneficiary satisfaction.
• Ensure all activities adhere to project objectives, donor requirements, and safeguarding standards.
• Provide feedback and recommendations for program improvement to the Project Manager.
PSEA Declaration & Vetting Procedure:
As an organization committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and accountability, we are dedicated to preventing sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) in all our operations. We expect all employees to maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or harassment.
By applying for this position, you agree to adhere to our PSEA principles and report any concerns or incidents related to misconduct promptly to the designated focal point within the organization. Failure to comply with these standards may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
As part of our commitment to safeguarding vulnerable individuals, we conduct a thorough vetting process for all candidates. This includes a specific inquiry into any past allegations, investigations, or disciplinary actions related to sexual misconduct.
We will ask all references to confirm if the candidate has ever been subject to any such issues, left employment pending an investigation, or refused to cooperate with an investigation related to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA).
Protection Tasks
Consider the protection needs of beneficiaries and ensure to mitigate harm to beneficiaries.
Support beneficiaries with specific needs to access referral services and additional support.
Ensure, “Do No Harm” strategies are practiced and the field teams are briefed and guidance provided properly.
Additional Job Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities set out above are not exhaustive, and the postholder may be required to carry out additional duties from time to time, subject to change with the evolution of the project progress and in accordance with project nature, MAAO, and donor requirements, which are reasonable in relation to their level of skills and experience. The livelihood Trainer/ Coach is required to carry out the tasks that are unforeseen issues and circumstances in relation to the project and should remain adaptable to perform responsibilities that may not be mentioned above as and when required.
Job Requirements:
Technical Skills:
Strong expertise in livelihood development, small enterprise management, and vocational training.
Experience in designing and delivering training modules, business coaching, and mentoring programs.
Good understanding of market linkages, value chain development, and local enterprise ecosystems.
Familiarity with participatory approaches and adult learning techniques.
Soft Skills:
Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and time management abilities, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Proven report writing and presentation skills.
Proficiency in English, Pashto, and Dari (spoken and written).
Commitment to teamwork, integrity, and professionalism.
Report writing and communication skills
Competence:
Passionate to work, teamwork oriented, problem-solving skills, excellent communication, interpretation and analytical skills, providing feedback, willingness to work in tough field conditions, meet tight deadlines, work under pressure, willingness to travel based on need and requirement, a self-oriented and good planner with professional communication and representation skills.
Core Competencies:
Highly motivated, effective communication skills, both verbally and written in group or individual.
Experience utilizing computers including word processing, spreadsheet and other software packages.
Familiarity with Cluster work at national or sub-national level
Be respectful, possess cultural and political awareness and sensitivity
Demonstrate flexibility, consistency and sound work ethics.
Integrity, loyalty and discretion on high standard.
Work Experience
Minimum of 3–5 years of proven experience in livelihoods, business development, vocational skills training, or community-based resilience projects.
Experience in nutrition-sensitive or women-focused livelihood projects is highly desirable.
Demonstrated familiarity with the local context, socio-economic dynamics, and cultural considerations relevant to the project districts (Kamdesh, Sayad, or Zaranj).
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Veterinary Science, Business Administration (BBA), Economics, Finance, or any Social Sciences.
Experience:
Very good written and oral English skills, experience in usage of digital data collection platforms, i.e., MODA, KOBO, etc.
Experience working with rural communities, producer groups and knowledge of local livelihood practices.
Strong facilitation, communication, and documentation skills.
Good technical reporting and communication skills.
Language Skills
Fluency in Dari, Pashto, Uzbaki and English language skills (writing, speaking, reading and understanding)
Submission Guidelines:
Interested and qualified candidates can submit their CVs along with a cover letter to the HR Department of MAAO through the link address: MAAO Job List
Please note, while sending your C.V & Cover letter, please mention the vacancy number and position in the subject line, application received after the closing date and without subject line will not be taken in consideration. Local applicants from the same province are encouraged to apply and will be given priority.
Due to huge number of applications, only those applicants who meet the minimum qualification and requirements for the mentioned position will be contacted for the written test and interview.
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