CALL FOR CVs – MARKET LINKAGE OFFICER

Afghanistan Rehabilitation and Educational Program (AREP) was established in 1994 as an independent non-governmental, non-profit organization, AREP's learning experience as a
development organization comes from its working association with communities in different areas of Afghanistan. More importantly, the development and growth of the organization have
been through an evolutionary process, AREP registered with the Ministry of Economy and member of Education international, ACBER, ANCB and DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S (The International
Award for Young People).
AREP is working for women, youths, and children where disability is the top priority among the AREP three targeted groups in three  main  AREP  core  competencies/  technical  expertise, 
a):  EDUCATION  (Formal  and  Informal education, b): CAPACITY BUILDING, Vocational Education Skills Trainings, Awareness Initiatives (Civic Education, Human Rights, Anti-Corruptions,
Access to Justice, Peace Building & Conflict Resolution)  and  other  trainings for aforementioned target groups]  &  c): COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT providing them assistance in multi
cultural program, government and community dialog, peace building and Rehabilitation & Small Infrastructure) throughout Afghanistan.

Important Notice

This Call for CVs is issued for the purpose of identifying and collecting CVs of qualified candidates for a proposed UNDP-funded project. The position is subject to project approval and funding confirmation. Submission of a CV does not constitute an offer of employment or guarantee of recruitment.

Job Purpose

The Market Linkage Officer will facilitate connections between project beneficiaries, businesses, employers, buyers, suppliers, service providers, and other market actors to improve access to markets, employment opportunities, business networks, and sustainable income-generating opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market assessments to identify market opportunities and potential business linkages.
• Identify buyers, suppliers, employers, private-sector companies, traders, and service providers.
• Establish and maintain relationships with relevant market actors.
• Facilitate business-to-business and beneficiary-to-market linkages.
• Support beneficiaries to access local and regional markets.
• Identify employment and business opportunities in collaboration with employers and private-sector actors.
• Support job fairs, networking events, market events, and other linkage activities.
• Provide beneficiaries with relevant market information, including demand, prices, trends, and potential customers.
• Support development of business linkages and partnerships.
• Coordinate with the Livelihoods Officer and Skills Mapping and Job Matching/MIS Officer.
• Work closely with the Agronomist on agricultural value-chain and market opportunities.
• Document market linkage activities, referrals, partnerships, and outcomes.
• Monitor results and sustainability of established linkages.
• Maintain an updated database of relevant market actors and opportunities.
• Contribute to project reports, success stories, and lessons learned.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Project Manager.

Qualifications and Experience

•              Bachelor’s degree in agribusiness, agriculture economics, value chain development, marketing, business development, or related field.
•               Minimum five years of relevant experience in post-harvest handling, aggregation, grading, packaging, storage, buyer linkage, or market systems.
•               Experience with high-value crops preferred.

  Core Competencies

• Market analysis
• Networking and relationship building
• Negotiation
• Communication
• Business development
• Stakeholder engagement
• Problem solving
• Results orientation

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their updated CV.

Important: This is a Call for CVs for a proposed UNDP-funded project and is intended to identify qualified candidates for potential recruitment. The position is subject to project approval and funding confirmation. Submission of a CV does not constitute an offer of employment or guarantee of recruitment.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted if the project is approved and the recruitment process proceeds.

AREP is committed to equal opportunity, safeguarding, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), child safeguarding, gender equality, and a respectful and inclusive working environment.

Application Deadline: Sep 3, 2026

Application Method: n.darwish@arep.org.af

Please clearly mention the Market Linkage Officer in the subject line of your application.