Business/Marketing Skills Assistant

Afghan Peace Builders Humanitarian Organization APBHO has emerged as a non-governmental, non-political, not-for-profit organization in April 2019 with its long experience as a team (Youth Council) advocating for the rights of communities especially children and women affected by conflicts, and humanitarian crisis in fragile settings.

Most of APBHO’s peacebuilding efforts focus on community-based conflict resolution and environmental peace-building on grass-root level.  APBHO aims to shift repressive gender norms and equip citizens with the skills to resolve any type of differences and conflicts non-violently.

Afghan Peace Builders Humanitarian Organization (APBHO) strategically implements sustainable economic empowerment/asset creation, time-critical emergency responses with various commodities including Food and Non-Food Items, research, advocacy, and promotion of peace projects with a cross-cutting focus on youth and women.

Position Summary

The Business/Marketing Skills Trainer will be responsible for designing, organizing, and delivering business development, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, marketing, and market linkage training to project beneficiaries, including women, youth, returnees, IDPs, self-help groups (SHGs), cooperatives, and small business owners. The trainer will support beneficiaries in developing sustainable businesses, improving marketing skills, increasing access to markets, and strengthening income-generating opportunities across the Southeast Region.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Training Delivery and Facilitation

ü  Conduct training sessions on business development, entrepreneurship, and marketing skills.

ü  Deliver participatory and practical training using adult-learning methodologies.

ü  Develop training schedules and work plans in coordination with project staff.

ü  Ensure quality and effectiveness of all training activities.

ü  Conduct refresher and follow-up training sessions when required.

2. Business Development Training

ü  Train beneficiaries on:

• Business planning
• Business startup and management
• Entrepreneurship development
• Customer service
• Business growth strategies
• Record keeping and bookkeeping
• Costing and pricing
• Business risk management

ü  Support participants in preparing business plans and business improvement plans.

3. Marketing Skills Development

ü  Deliver training on:

• Basic marketing concepts
• Market research and analysis
• Product promotion and advertising
• Branding and packaging
• Customer relationship management
• Sales techniques and negotiation skills
• Digital and social media marketing (where applicable)

ü  Help beneficiaries identify target markets and marketing opportunities.

4. Financial Literacy and Financial Management

ü  Conduct financial literacy training covering:

• Household budgeting
• Savings and investment
• Financial planning
• Loan management
• Cash flow management
• Business financial records

ü  Promote financial inclusion through savings groups and community-based financial initiatives.

5. Market Linkages and Business Networking

ü  Support beneficiaries in accessing local and regional markets.

ü  Facilitate business-to-business meetings and networking opportunities.

ü  Identify potential buyers, traders, wholesalers, and service providers.

ü  Assist beneficiaries in improving product quality to meet market demands.

ü  Promote market-oriented business practices.

6. Women's Economic Empowerment

ü  Encourage women's participation in business and entrepreneurship activities.

ü  Deliver gender-sensitive training programs.

ü  Support women-owned enterprises and women's self-help groups.

ü  Build women's confidence, leadership, and decision-making skills related to business activities.

7. Monitoring and Reporting

ü  Conduct pre- and post-training assessments.

ü  Monitor participant progress and training outcomes.

ü  Maintain training attendance records and documentation.

ü  Prepare training reports, activity reports, and success stories.

ü  Provide recommendations for improving future training programs.

8. Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement

ü  Coordinate training activities with project teams and local stakeholders.

ü  Work closely with community leaders, cooperatives, SHGs, and government departments.

ü  Participate in coordination meetings and project review sessions.

ü  Support awareness campaigns and business promotion events.

Educational Qualifications:

ü  Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Professional Experience

ü  Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in business development, entrepreneurship training, marketing, financial literacy, or livelihood programming.

ü  Proven experience in designing and conducting business and marketing skills training.

ü  Experience working with NGOs, INGOs, or donor-funded projects is preferred.

ü  Experience working with women entrepreneurs, youth groups, cooperatives, and vulnerable communities.

ü  Experience in facilitating market linkages and business development services.

ü  Familiarity with the socio-economic context of the Southeast Region.

Required Skills and Competencies

ü  Strong training and facilitation skills.

ü  Excellent knowledge of business development and entrepreneurship.

ü  Strong understanding of marketing principles and market systems.

ü  Experience in financial literacy and small business management.

ü  Ability to prepare training materials and manuals.

ü  Excellent communication and presentation skills.

ü  Strong report-writing and documentation skills.

ü  Ability to work independently and in multicultural environments.

Language Requirements

ü  Fluency in Pashto and Dari (required).

ü  Good command of English (written and spoken).

Computer Skills

ü  Microsoft Word

ü  Microsoft Excel

ü  Microsoft PowerPoint

ü  Microsoft Outlook

ü  Internet and email communication

Applications that do not include the position name and vacancy number (APBHO-Kabul-2026-10) in the email subject line will not be considered. Interested and qualified applicants should submit their resume, application form, and letter of interest as a single PDF file to jobs@apbho.org by August 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Please ensure the attachment size does not exceed 2 MB to avoid disqualification.

Download link to the application form: Click here, https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1cpj7nD-_ctd2gKw8fAPrkUH1ILbIjkcC

Applications with insufficient, incomplete, and inconsistent information to make a determination will not be considered. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to the large number of applications, only those short-listed for written test and interview will be contacted. 

APBHO is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, or physical or mental handicap.