Market/Job Placement Officer

Coordination of Rehabilitation and Development Services for Afghanistan (CRDSA) is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian and non-political humanitarian organization that was established in 2002 by a team of Afghan volunteers interested in serving afghan vulnerable people. CRDSA is providing services for Afghan people in sectors of Sustainable Livelihoods, Civil Society Strengthening, Returnees/IDPs Re-integration and Protection and Human Rights Promotion. Presently, CRDSA is operating in 3 provinces of Afghanistan including Herat, Ghor,and Badghis. Currently, CRDSA is implementing a UNICEF funded project in Herat province (Injil district and Herat city villages) for a duration of six months. the project will provide accredited Digital Skills, Literacy and Numeracy training to youth and adolescents in the targeted districts. 

1. Private Sector Engagement and Job Placement

• Develop and maintain a database of private sector companies, digital service providers, businesses, and potential employers in Herat Province.
• Conduct regular outreach and networking with private sector organizations to identify employment, internship, apprenticeship, and freelance opportunities for project graduates.
• Establish partnerships with employers willing to recruit or provide practical opportunities for trained youth.
• Facilitate communication between graduates and employers, including job referrals, interviews, and recruitment processes.
• Support graduates in accessing suitable employment opportunities based on their skills and interests.

2. Labor Market Assessment and Opportunity Identification

• Conduct market assessments to identify emerging employment opportunities in digital skills-related sectors, including IT services, graphic design, digital marketing, data entry, online services, and other relevant areas.
• Collect information on private sector needs, required skills, and employment trends to inform project activities.
• Provide feedback to the training team on market demands and skill gaps.

3. Graduate Profiling and Promotion

• Develop and maintain updated profiles/CVs and portfolios of trained youth to facilitate employer engagement.
• Support graduates in preparing professional CVs, job applications, and interview skills.
• Promote graduates’ skills and achievements through employer networks and relevant platforms.
• Organize job fairs, networking events, employer meetings, and career events when required.

4. Employer Relationship Management

• Maintain regular communication with employers and collect feedback regarding graduates’ performance and skills.
• Follow up with placed graduates and employers to monitor employment status and address challenges.
• Document successful placements, internships, and employer partnerships.

5. Coordination, Reporting and Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of employer contacts, job opportunities, referrals, placements, and employment outcomes.
• Prepare regular progress reports on job placement activities and private sector engagement.
• Provide inputs for donor reports, success stories, and project documentation. Coordinate closely with the Project Manager, Training Officer, MEAL team, and other project staff.
• Ensure all activities are implemented in line with UNICEF requirements, project objectives, and organizational policies.
• Participate in project meetings, coordination forums, and relevant stakeholder events as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Management, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in marketing, private sector engagement, business development, employment services, job placement, or related areas.
• Experience working with youth employment, skills development, vocational training, or livelihood projects is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing partnerships with private sector companies and employers.
• Good understanding of the labor market and employment opportunities in Herat Province.
• Strong networking, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with NGOs, UN-funded projects, or development programs is an advantage.

Email / Application Form: recruitment@crdsa.org