Dedicated Women Social Services Organization (DWSSO) is a pioneering, women-led national non-governmental organization (NGO) headquartered in Daikundi Province, Afghanistan, with a mission to empower women, strengthen community resilience, and alleviate poverty. Established in 2016 and registered with the Ministry of Economy (Registration No. 3969), DWSSO operates as a trusted partner in Afghanistan’s development landscape, bringing life-changing resources and opportunities to some of the country’s most vulnerable populations, particularly women, children, and youth. DWSSO’s robust presence spans Daikundi, Ghor, Nooristan, Zabul, Faryab, Paktika, Nangarhar, Balkh, Herat, and Helmand Provinces, with a Liaison Office in Kabul to facilitate national and international collaboration.

Our organization leads rights-based, inclusive initiatives that uplift marginalized Afghan communities through sustainable interventions in food security, vocational training, literacy, livelihood support, and social protection. With a focus on fostering self-reliance, economic empowerment, and social cohesion, DWSSO works to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and align with Afghanistan’s National Development Strategy, creating pathways out of poverty and toward dignified livelihoods.

Through strong partnerships with international donors, UN agencies, and local civil society networks, DWSSO integrates protection, gender equity, and accountability principles into every aspect of its programming. Our skilled personnel and established community relationships ensure effective, culturally sensitive service delivery across complex regions. As an active participant in key humanitarian clusters, DWSSO’s innovative approach and commitment to humanitarian values position us as a critical driver of sustainable progress and social change in Afghanistan.

Purpose of the Position:

Trainer (Entrepreneurship, Business Management & Marketing) will design and deliver targeted training sessions to 45 women beneficiaries on planning, managing, and marketing their greenhouse produce effectively, enabling them to transition from subsistence production to sustainable, market-oriented micro-enterprises.

Key Responsibilities:

• • Deliver six (6) structured training sessions for 45 women beneficiaries divided into 3 batches of 15 participants each, covering:
    • Business planning and development for greenhouse produce.
    • Basic bookkeeping, financial literacy, and record-keeping.
    • Pricing, cost recovery, and profit calculation.
    • Marketing strategies, customer engagement, and negotiation skills.
    • Access to markets and understanding market dynamics.
  • Use participatory, context-appropriate training methods (group discussions, case studies, role plays).
  • Develop simple, illustrated training manuals and handouts in Dari and Pashto for continued reference.
  • Align materials with local market conditions and cultural practices.
  • Support the organization of market linkage activities (exposure visits, buyer-seller meetings, mini-exhibitions).
  • Guide beneficiaries on packaging, branding, and presenting their produce during events.
  • Provide on-site or follow-up coaching to support the application of learned business management practices.
  • Assist women in developing and refining their individual business plans.
  • Collaborate with the Logistics & Field Coordinator to manage logistics for training sessions.
  • Ensure culturally sensitive and safe training environments for women participants.
  • Maintain accurate attendance records, informed consent for photos, and session reports.
  • Support the M&E Officer in administering pre- and post-training assessments to measure knowledge gain and changes in business practices.
  • Document challenges faced by beneficiaries in implementing business skills and suggest mitigation measures.
  • Ensure all activities are aligned with safeguarding and do-no-harm principles.
  • Address issues of confidentiality and safety when discussing women’s business plans and financial matters.

Qualification and Experience:

• • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Agribusiness, or a related field.
  • At least 5 year of practical experience in providing business development, entrepreneurship training, or small enterprise support, preferably for women-owned micro and small enterprises.
  • Experience in designing and delivering training in rural or low-literacy contexts.
  • Experience working in Kandahar and Helmand provinces is an asset.
  • Familiarity with microenterprise development, financial literacy training, and rural market systems.
  • Understanding of gender-sensitive business development approaches.

Personal Attributes:

• • Passionate about empowering women economically.
  • Patient, encouraging, and adaptable to different learning paces.
  • Ethical, confidential, and committed to safeguarding.
  • Results-oriented with attention to practical outcomes.

Interested candidates should submit their applications (CV, Tazkera & Educational documents) by e-mail or in writing (marked confidential and clearly indicating on the sealed envelope the vacancy announcement number) to:

House# 10, Left Lane 02, Street 13, Wazir Akbar Khan, Kabul, Afghanistan.

Email address: hr@dwsso.org

Phone: 0799 149 513