CHA is dedicated to creating an environment where all staff members are committed to our core values and principles. We believe that our employees play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and excellence of our organization. Therefore, we have outlined the following core commitments and expectations that all candidates must adhere to:

1. Adherence to CHA's Policies and Procedures: All candidates must adhere to CHA's policies and procedures, these guidelines are designed to ensure a safe, fair, and efficient working environment. Compliance with these policies is fundamental to maintaining the standards and quality of our operation
2. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA): CHA has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, sexual harassment and abuse. All candidates, employees, associates, and partners must comply with the PSEA policy.
3. Ethical Conduct and Integrity: Candidates are expected to maintain high standards of ethical conduct and integrity in all their professional dealings. This includes avoiding conflicts of interest, maintaining confidentiality, and adhering to anti-fraud and anti-corruption guidelines​​.
4. Commitment to Non-Discrimination and Diversity: CHA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. Candidates must respect and promote diversity and non-discrimination based on race, gender, age, or any other protected characteristic​​.
5. Child Protection: Candidates must adhere to the Child Protection Policy, ensuring the safety and well-being of children in all CHA activities.
6. Environmental and Social Safeguards: Candidate must follow CHA's Environmental and Social Safeguard Policy to minimize environmental impact and ensure sustainable practices in all projects and operations​​.
7. Confidentiality and Data Protection: Candidates are required to maintain the confidentiality of all CHA data and information.

All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. To ensure compliance, candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. These checks will include the verification of academic credentials and employment history. Selected candidates may also be required to provide additional information to facilitate these checks.

By joining CHA, candidates commit to these core values and contribute to our mission of providing humanitarian assistance with the highest level of integrity and professionalism. We look forward to welcoming dedicated individuals who share our commitment to making a positive impact.

• Conduct local market assessments to identify demand, pricing, competitors, and potential buyers for first foods produced by women- and youth-led microenterprises, CIGs, and Madar Kitchens.

• Support participants to identify suitable local markets, retailers, community outlets, and buyers, ensuring alignment with project outputs.

• Facilitate linkages between producers and private sector actors, SMEs, and buyers, including support with sales planning and pricing strategies.

• Support basic product branding, packaging, labeling, and presentation in coordination with Value Chain Trainers and project quality standards.

• Promote first foods and MIYCN messages through community sessions, Madar Kitchens, cooking demonstrations, and public events.

• Provide coaching to women and youth on customer communication, record-keeping, sales tracking, and small business management.

• Support incubation grant beneficiaries in scaling their microbusinesses and connecting production to local demand.

• Participate in training and coaching sessions delivered by Value Chain Trainers to ensure marketing perspectives are embedded in production and skill-building.

• Maintain accurate records of market assessments, buyer contacts, promotion activities, and sales outcomes; submit weekly and monthly reports to the Project Coordinator.

• Ensure all activities follow CHA, UNICEF, and donor safeguarding, PSEA, and gender-sensitive guidelines.

• Perform any other project-related tasks assigned by the Project Officer to support FFI project objectives.

Experience:

• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant work experience in market linkages, value chain development, marketing, or livelihood projects.

• Experience working with women-led income-generating activities and community-based programs in Afghanistan.

• Familiarity with nutrition-sensitive small-scale food production is preferred. Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of local markets, consumer behavior, and small-scale food products.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in Dari and/or Pashto.

• Ability to work closely with Value Chain Trainers, field teams, and community members.

• Basic skills in documentation, reporting, and using smartphones or tablets.

• Cultural sensitivity, patience, flexibility, and teamwork. Mandatory Requirements

• Open to female candidates only.

• Willingness to travel within assigned districts in the province.

• Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, and ethical conduct.

• Flexibility in working hours according to market activities, training sessions, and community needs.

Interested and qualified candidates should send us their information using the link below.

https://manage.cha-net.org/jobs/698306e655e34c0844880789

for more information please contact to this number: 0729128549