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Practical Coach – Food Processing and Commercialization

Nove Onlus
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Position Title: Practical Coach – Food Processing and Commercialization

2025-08-31    Laghman, Nangarhar     Full Time     77

Job Location: Laghman, Nangarhar
Nationality: Afghan
Category: Agriculture Business Development
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As per the organization's salary scale
Vacancy Number: NOVE-AICS-015
No. Of Jobs: 2
City: Different Districts
Organization: Nove Onlus
Years of Experience: 4 years experience in the relevant field
Contract Duration: 5 Months
Gender: Female
Education: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Entrepreneurship, or a related field.
Close date: 2025-08-31

About Nove Onlus:

Nove Onlus is an Italian International NGO registered with Ministry of Economy working in capacity building and humanitarian assistance sectors in Afghanistan.

Job Descriptions:

The project "Seeds of Rebirth: A Pathway to Livelihood for Afghan Women – Agrifood Empowerment and Economic Growth", led by NOVE, is designed to support female-headed households in rural Afghanistan by improving food security and income generation through small-scale farming and agro-food entrepreneurship. A central pillar of the project is the promotion of women-led food processing activities, providing women in Nangarhar and Laghman with the skills and tools to transform agricultural products into marketable goods.

After receiving technical training in food processing and marketing, the women enter a practical coaching phase designed to provide one-on-one and group support during the critical start up period of their business activity. The coaching phase bridges the gap between training and real-world application, helping women overcome practical barriers, refine their processes, and build confidence in managing and promoting their products.

Job Requirements:

Responsibilities

Each Practical Coach will support a group of approx. 30 women in one of the target provinces. Specifically the coach will:

  • Design and implement a tailored operational plan to guide women in the development of their small business, ensuring continued business viability after project completion.
     
  • Conduct weekly field visits to assist participants at their production sites or homes.
     
  • Remain available by phone between visits for ad-hoc support and advice.
     
  • Provide hands-on coaching in the following areas:
    • Troubleshooting issues related to product quality, hygiene, and packaging.
    • Identifying and approaching potential buyers, partners, or distributors.
    • Supporting sales strategies, including labelling, pricing, and branding.
    • Facilitating participation in local and regional trade fairs and networking events.
    • Encouraging relationship-building with long-term commercial partners.
       
  • Maintain detailed coaching logs and submit regular updates to the project team.
     
  • Participate in a formal evaluation at the end of the initial 3-month period to identify remaining challenges.

 Required Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of the local market dynamics in Nangarhar and/or Laghman.
  • Proven experience in small business development, particularly in areas such as food production, local marketing, or women-led entrepreneurship.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with vulnerable and illiterate women, especially in the context of supporting and developing small businesses.
  • Previous experience as a coach, mentor, trainer, or community facilitator is strongly preferred.
  • Technical knowledge of food processing and hygiene standards is a strong asset.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially with vulnerable populations.
  • Ability to work independently and proactively in field settings.
  • Fluency in local languages (Pashto and/or Dari); basic English is an asset.

Submission Guidelines:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV outlining their relevant experience and motivation for the role to the following email address:

for the role to recruitment@novecaringhumans.org         CC adminofficer@novecaringhumans.org

Please include “Practical Coach – Food Processing (Nangarhar or Laghman)” in the subject line, and clearly indicate which province you are applying for.

Submission Email:

recruitment@novecaringhumans.org         CC adminofficer@novecaringhumans.org

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