Master Trainer (Livelihood and Governance-Re-

announced)
Activation Date: 09 February, 2022   Announced Date: 09 February, 2022   Expire Date: 23 February,
2022

 
Job Kabul
Location:

Nationality: National

Category: Program

Employment Full Time

Type:

Salary: as per SCA salary

scale

Vacancy HRM/KMO 019-

Number: 22

No. Of Jobs: 1

City: Kabul

Organization: Swedish
Committee for
Afghanistan
 (SCA)

Years of Master’s degree

Experience: with 3 years’
experience or
Bachelor’s degree
with at least 5
years relevant
experiences

Contract Fixed Term

Duration:

Gender: Male/Female

Education: Bachelor, Master

is preferred

Close date: 2022-02-23

 
About Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA):
SCA Background

The Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA) has been working in Afghanistan since 1982,
presently managing development Programs concerning Health, Education, Rural Livelihoods
and Community Governance, with a total annual budget of roughly USD 40 million. The total
number of staff is over 6,000. During the last 10 years SCA has undertaken a change process
moving from a primarily humanitarian service delivery approach towards more of a
developmental role, putting increasing emphasis on capacity development, rights-based
programming, and outcome orientation. The mission of SCA is to empower individuals,
communities, and local organizations, primarily in rural areas and with particular focus on
women, girls, boys and vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities, so that they may
participate fully in society and influence their own development. SCA is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment based on their skills, abilities,
and experience without regard to age (18-65 years), ethnicity, religion, marital status, gender, or
physical disability.

 
Job Description:
Scope of work:

The RDPU Master Trainer (Livelihoods and Governance) is part of Rural Development
Programme at KMO and reports to Deputy Head of RDPU. The incumbent will assess training
needs and organize capacity building initiatives of RDPU – livelihoods and governance
components. Awareness raising, campaigns and training, exposure and learning programmes
constitute the core of RDPU livelihood and governance interface with citizens. The Master
Trainer will facilitate development of training modules for livelihoods and governance
components. The Master Trainer will work closely with district trainers of RDPU to ensure
trainings, awareness and mobilization are taking place as per plan. The position holder is
responsible for ensuring that plans are effectively and efficiently implemented and that the
intended outputs, outcomes, and results are achieved within the framework of SCA’s strategic
plan, Work Plan and Budget, as well as relevant policies, guidelines, and steering documents.

The position holder must be able to work independently, establish strong local support and
networks, and identify and improve local solutions for  problems where necessary. Good
cooperation and capacity development of livelihood and governance staff and target group will
be of importance with focus on gender and local community participation.

Main Responsibilities:

 Conduct capacity needs assessments of programme staff to identify existing capacity and
gaps in livelihood and governance areas.
 Organize and conduct trainings and capacity building events to RDPU regional staff on
livelihood components and more specifically formation and sustainability of saving
groups, vocational trainings, entrepreneurship and business skills, productive loan
management, value chain development, producer groups development and
strengthening, financial literacy, and market linkages, as well the promotion of local
governance i.e. CDC formation, capacity development of CDCs and shuras, community
development planning, CPM, social audit, maintenance and sustainability of development
projects;
 Take the lead in developing interactive training packages/manuals for the livelihood and
governance components of the unit.
  Work closely with and support Provincial/district Trainers and Managers for smooth
implementation of trainings and other capacity building activities at field level.
 Assess the capacity of our existing target groups (i.e. saving groups, livelihood
committees, CDCs, producer groups and individual entrepreneurs) and identify potential
areas for capacity building.
 Develop capacity development plans and implement sustainable livelihood strategies that
improve target groups’ ability to cope with social and economic shocks and stresses.
 Continuously look for state of the art tools in livelihood sector that are appropriate for the
target groups and train regional staff on how to use them.
 Maintain and updated the database for trainings and capacity building initiatives and
provide report when needed.
 Develop monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and annual training work plan, ensure that the plan
is implementation in the field and track progress and achievements.
 Work with Provincial Trainers and Managers to ensure that proper working conditions for
staff, particularly women, are in place, and that they receive adequate support at district
level. 
 Regularly visit and monitor RDP activities, especially livelihoods and governance, in the
field, spending at least 40% of his/her time on project sites where security situation allows.
 In coordination with the Deputy Head of RDPU analyze and evaluate data to ensure that
objectives are met and take corrective actions to meet programme objectives.
 Establish and maintain networks and represent and attend meetings with different
stakeholders.
 Perform any other relevant tasks as assigned by the line manager.

 
Job Requirements:
Qualifications & Requirements:

Qualifications

 Master’s degree with 3 years’ experience or Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years relevant
experiences in economics, rural development, management, agribusiness or any other
similar field.

Work Experience:

 Proven work experience in coordinating and implementing multiple training events or

similar works in economic and social development settings for a minimum period of five
years.
  Proven ability to complete full training cycle (assess needs, plan, develop, coordinate,
deliver, monitor, and evaluate)

Experience in the region and other requirements:

 Work experience in rural Afghanistan for a minimum of 2-3 years in the related field
 Strong interpersonal and communication skills and capacity to deal with different rural
communities with varied political/socioeconomic and educational backgrounds.
 Working knowledge of English, Dari and Pashto
 Sound decision making and organizational skills
 Proficiency in MS Office

 
Submission Guideline:
Application Procedures:

 Interested qualified candidates should submit a full CV (maximum four pages) with a cover
letter explaining their motivation in applying for the job and highlighting their relevant
skills and experience.
 To apply online please send your application / CV through LINK below:

https://scahris.odoo.com/jobs/announcements/detail/master-trainer-livelihood-and-
governance-re-announced-20

 Academic certificates or references need not to be submitted at this time. These will be
requested if called for interview.
 Only short-listed candidates will be invited for written test and/or interview.
 Applications after the given deadline is not accepted.

SCA is committed to ethical standards, a safe and inclusive work environment. Our work
is based on our values: Responsiveness, Equality, Impartiality, Social Justice, and
Integrity.

Background and reference checks are part of the recruitment process and will be
conducted for the successful candidate.

 
Submission Email:
https://scahris.odoo.com/jobs/announcements/detail/master-trainer-livelihood-and-
governance-re-announced-20