Central Afghanistan Welfare Committee (CAWC) is a none-governmental and none-profitable organization established in the year 1989 in Peshawar-Pakistan by a group of humanitarian actors assisting the UN agencies to support the Afghan refuses in the Refugee Camp of Peshawar and then expanded its operation to Afghanistan supporting the IDPs and most vulnerable people in different provinces. CAWC moved its main office to Afghanistan in 2001 to take part in reconstruction of Afghanistan alongside with the other NGO/INGOs begun their operation in Afghanistan following the new political changes happened in Afghanistan in 2001 and officially registered in Ministry of Economy with #of 126 in 2005.

During the 30 years of its life-span CAWC has implemented more than 170 projects in different sectors funded by various donors in different parts of Afghanistan such as Ghazni, Maidan-Wardak, Kabul, Bamyan, Daikundi, Ghor, Balkh, Faryab, Badakhshan and Paktia provinces. CAWC has an invaluable experience in Afghanistan implementing many projects in the different thematic areas, particularly humanitarian and emergency response in different modalities such as Distribution of NFI, Distribution of Shelters, Cash distribution, Cash for Work, Cash for Food, Food Security and Agricultures. CAWC implemented all those projects in partnership with and funds provided by international donors and UN agencies such as UNHCR, UNFAO, OXFAM GB, IRD, NCA, Caritas Germany, AHF, PWJ and ACBAR. Although CAWC worked in different areas of Afghanistan but the main focus during this period of time has been in Central Highland Region.

CAWC implemented canal construction, construction of pipe scheme, construction of school building, construction of Micro Hydro Power (MHP), distribution of solar panel, installation of RHUs in schools, construction of water dam in Bamyan province and distribution of cash (PSN) project in Bamyan, Behsud one & two districts in Maidan-Wardak and Laal wa Sar-e-Jangal district in Ghor province since 2012 to 2020 funded by UNHCR and has been implementing WASH project since 2015 up to now in Daikundi province funded by NCA. CAWC currently is present and has active offices in Bamyan, Daikundi and Samangan provinces implementing WASH project supported by CAWC

 CAWC is looking for an experienced, skilled, and self-motivated Technical Specialist for the implementation of the activities planned under the Trainer component of the project. He/she should be able to work under pressure to meet demanding deadlines. The overall objective of this position is to ensure that the planned activities are implemented in line with project objectives and approved action plans. He/she will be responsible for all the technical aspects of the Trainer component of the project. S/He will be the main focal point for the development of the technical materials, and monthly, weekly, and quarterly reports for the Trainer part of the project that will be submitted to the CAWC office. S/he will be the main focal point for coordination and collaboration with relevant government authorities and communities at the area office level.

Outcome 1: The facilitation of Technical and Business Management skills for the MSMEs (Onsite TVET skills trainings)

Outcome 2: Support the MSMEs capacity and skills building through providing mentoring and coaching for sustainability. (Onsite TVET skills trainings)

1. Purpose

To provide customized capacity building, mentoring, and coaching to improve business management and entrepreneurial skills for targeted MSMES (women and men). The intention is for the MSMEs to improve their business and financial management, business operations, and marketing etc. The TVET trainers will be responsible for facilitation, mentoring and coaching sessions based on the developed modules.

2. Objectives

Overall objective is to improve the practical knowledge and skills of women and men owned MSMEs with business ideas about entrepreneurship and business development to help create, expand and run successful business activities. In other words, it is to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills required for them to be successful entrepreneurs.

Specific objectives of the assignment are:

1. Present and impart principles and best practices of business management and characteristics of entrepreneurship and discuss stories of successful entrepreneurs in Afghanistan.
2. Demonstrate step by step approach of business development, mentoring and coaching and expansion.
3. Discuss and map successful business activities and help the trainee MSMEs to identify emerging business opportunities in the project areas.

3. Scope

This is a five-days facilitation exercise aimed at enhancing entrepreneurial skills to improve business planning and management. The facilitation will cover several topics/areas including but not limited to business plan development, management, marketing, customer service principles and financial management. The facilitation will be based on real-life examples adapted to the local context. The target number of participants is about 100 emerging MSMEs attending in groups of 10 people at a time. (Home-based Hubs)

4.  Methodology

The trainers shall be expected to design and employ appropriate methods that will yield the best results with regard to the achievement of the training, coaching and mentorship objectives. This shall include but not be limited to Question & Answer sessions, brainstorming, plenary discussion group work and hands-on practical sessions. A participatory and trainee-centered approach should be employed. Facilitators should try to avoid long theoretical sessions but use skill-based training methodology with concrete examples and scenarios. The facilitators may incorporate relevant case studies to enhance training modules.

5.  Target group

Women and men led MSMEs with existing business activities or planning to establish a business in the near future.

80% of participants are women. Table 1 below presents the locations for the facilitation.

6.  Timeframe

The TVET facilitators will be engaged for a period of five weeks which will include theoretical and practical skills training field visiting for monitoring after training and give on-site hands on support and reporting.

Table 21: Activity timeframe

Activity:  # of days

Facilitation: Two weeks

Mentoring and coaching during the field monitoring visits including Report writing: three weeks

Total : Five weeks

7. Deliverables

• Facilitation materials / modules
• Facilitation for 100 TVET trainee MSMEs
• Mentoring and coaching during field monitoring visits.
• Report writing with recommendations about viable business opportunities to support.

8. Key requirements and competencies of the MSMEs TVET facilitators

• Extensive experience in entrepreneurship training, business skills development and business mentoring with a focus on MSME development.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the TVET skills required by Afghan MSMEs.
• Proven track record of operating successful MSMEs.
• Excellent facilitation skills and willingness to mentor and coach emerging entrepreneurs.
• Fluency in English and the local languages
• Strong analytical and writing skills and the ability to impart business acumen to others.
• Provide CV and qualifications to support these requirements and competencies.

9. Reporting

• The facilitator will provide a final report based on the facilitation, mentoring and coaching provided to the targeted MSMEs.

Qualified applicants who are exactly suitable with above criteria are requested to send their applications + CVs and clearly mention the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.

Note: Applications are reviewed on active bases and after receiving sufficient eligible applications we may process the position before closing date.