Training Facilitator (Networking Trainer)

Following the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China, where Afghan women representing various organizations and United Nations agencies participated, the idea of establishing a unified platform for cooperation and coordination among Afghan women emerged. Inspired by global women’s movements and the need for collective action, these participants formally established the Afghan Women’s Network in 1995.

The Afghan Women’s Network (AWN) serves as a national platform that brings together women’s organizations and individual members to strengthen collaboration, promote shared learning, and support institutional development. It provides a structured space for organizations to enhance their capacities and contribute to community-based initiatives.

AWN maintains an active presence in multiple provinces, including Kabul, Herat, Balkh, Kandahar, Bamyan, Paktia, Nangarhar, Badakhshan and Kunduz, while also engaging members across other regions of Afghanistan. As an umbrella network, AWN works in coordination with its members to implement initiatives focused on community well-being, access to services, and capacity strengthening. The network comprises over 5,000 individual members and more than 150 member organizations.

• Provide a clear understanding of networking concepts, definitions, and importance
• Explain different types of networks (formal, informal, professional, community-based)
• Introduce principles of effective communication within networks
• Present relevant laws, policies, and regulations affecting women’s networks and civil society engagement
• Train participants on interpersonal and professional communication skills
• Teach strategies for building trust and maintaining relationships
• Develop participants’ ability to communicate confidently in diverse settings
• Develop participants’ ability to communicate confidently in diverse settings
• Train participants on methods to attract new individual members and partner organizations
• Provide tools for member engagement, retention, and participation
• Support strategies for inclusive and diverse network expansion
• Train participants on planning and conducting effective coordination meetings
• Introduce meeting facilitation skills, agenda setting, and documentation
• Strengthen follow-up and accountability mechanisms
• Teach criteria and methods for investigating and analyzing networking needs
• Guide participants in assessing the nature, scope, and effectiveness of networks
• Introduce basic research tools (surveys, interviews, stakeholder mapping)
• Train participants on effective communication through phone, email, and digital tools
• Develop systems for information dissemination among network members
• Promote clear, timely, and transparent communication practices
• Train participants on how to engage with Network members, Civil society organizations, Government representatives (ministries, directors, advisors), Non-governmental organizations
• Provide guidance on organizing and participating in meetings with key stakeholders
• Teach strategies to establish and maintain strong working relationships with government and non-government organizations
• Promote collaboration, mutual understanding, and long-term partnerships
• Train participants on how to collect and analyze information to identify partnership opportunities
• Support the development of alliances and coalitions for greater impact
• Strengthen participants’ ability to advocate collectively for women’s rights and empowerment

Expected Outcomes

By the end of the training, participants will:

• Understand key networking concepts and strategies
• Communicate effectively within and outside their networks
• Build and expand professional relationships
• Organize and manage coordination meetings
• Engage with stakeholders confidently
• Develop partnerships, alliances, and coalitions to improve women’s lives

1. Bachelor degree in social science preferably in Law, Islamic Studies, Business, Economics, Management or any other related field;
2. At least Three (3-5) years of relevant experience in delivering training on Networking and partnership development, Communication and interpersonal skills, organizational or capacity development, Advocacy or gender-based violence(GBV)
3. Experience working with Civil Society Organization (CSOs), Non-governmental organizations,  (NGOs)Government institutions
4. Experience in women’s empowerment, gender equality, or community development programs is highly preferred
5. Excellent writing and communication and analytical skills;
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner;
7. Proficiency in drafting reports, press releases, and official correspondence;
8. Strong understanding of Networking concepts, types, strategies, Stakeholder engagement and relationship building, Coalition and alliance development,
9. Knowledge of laws, policies, and regulations affecting civil society and women’s networks
10. Familiarity with research methods, stakeholder mapping, and needs assessment
11. Ability to design training materials, tools, and methodologies
12. Ability to plan, organize, and manage training sessions effectively
13. Time management and ability to meet deadlines
14. Experience in organizing coordination meetings and workshops
15. Proficiency in spoken and written both English and local language/s is required.
16.  Understanding and knowledge of basic computer applications such as MS Words, Excel and data base management;

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. · Please mention position title on the subject of email · Applications meeting the above requirement will be entertained only. · Only the short listed candidates will be notified. Contact Information Interested candidates, who meet the above-mentioned requirements, should submit an up-to-date Resume/CV, with a Letter of Interest, via email to the following e-mail address: vacancies@awn-af.org - Late applications won’t be considered.