Livelihoods / Private Sector Specialist

About Ehsas Welfare and Social Services Organization:

For nearly half a century, the resilient nation of Afghanistan has confronted the profound challenges of conflict, natural disasters, and economic hardships. Amidst this enduring struggle, hundreds of thousands of vulnerable individuals, including poor orphans, widows, the homeless, the disabled, and the needy, reside in the country, relying solely on the benevolence of the Almighty.

In response to this humanitarian crisis, a group comprising religious scholars, university professors, and compassionate individuals established the Ehsas Welfare and Social Services Organization (EWSSO). Motivated by a sense of duty both as human beings and adherents to religious principles, these founders pledged to address the pressing needs within Afghan society.

Since its inception, the Ehsas Welfare and Social Services Organization has steadfastly dedicated itself to alleviating the burdens faced by the less fortunate. The organization has committed to bridging the gap between the affluent and the needy by conscientiously channeling donations and funds to those deserving, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to honesty and fidelity in its philanthropic endeavors.

Job Summary

The Livelihoods / Private Sector Specialist will provide technical leadership and oversight for the design, implementation, and monitoring of livelihood and private sector development interventions. The position is responsible for strengthening women's economic empowerment through sustainable livelihood opportunities, entrepreneurship development, market linkages, business capacity building, and engagement with private sector actors.

The Specialist will work closely with project staff, government institutions, local communities, financial service providers, business associations, and development partners to promote inclusive economic growth, improve market access, support value chain development, and ensure that project interventions contribute to sustainable income generation and resilience for women in the target communities.

1. Lead the technical design, planning, implementation, and monitoring of livelihood and private sector development activities.

2. Conduct market assessments, value chain analyses, and livelihood assessments to identify sustainable economic opportunities for women.

3. Develop and implement strategies to strengthen women's entrepreneurship, business development, and income-generating activities.

4. Facilitate business skills training, financial literacy, vocational development, and enterprise development initiatives for project beneficiaries.

5. Establish and strengthen partnerships with private sector companies, business associations, cooperatives, financial institutions, and market actors.

6. Support the development of market linkages that improve access to local, regional, and national markets for women-led businesses and producer groups.

7. Provide technical guidance on business planning, enterprise management, marketing, product development, and value addition.

8. Ensure that livelihood interventions are inclusive, gender-responsive, environmentally sustainable, and aligned with project objectives.

9. Monitor project performance against livelihood and private sector indicators and recommend improvements where necessary.

10. Prepare technical reports, assessments, case studies, success stories, and project documentation in accordance with donor requirements.

11. Coordinate closely with government authorities, community leaders, development partners, and relevant stakeholders to ensure effective implementation.

12. Contribute to annual work plans, budgets, procurement planning, and technical specifications related to livelihood activities.

13. Support monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) activities by collecting and analyzing technical data.

14. Ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor regulations, safeguarding standards, and ethical principles throughout project implementation.

15. Represent EWSSO in technical coordination meetings, workshops, and stakeholder consultations related to livelihoods, private sector engagement, and economic development.

16. Perform any other relevant duties assigned by the Project Manager to support successful implementation of the project.

Please write the position name in the subject line of the email. Applicants should attach their CV and cover letter in email and send it to hr@ewsso.org