CARE is a non-governmental, non-political, non-profit, non-partisan and non-sectarian humanitarian organization, extending its relief and development assistance to those in need. CARE, as an International Confederation of 13 member organizations is one of the world's largest private humanitarian organizations working in more than 90 plus, countries committed to helping communities in the developing world achieve lasting victories over poverty.

Summary of Key Functions:

• Support project in conducting business mapping, community attitude, business and market research, business opportunities and labor market surveys for project interventions and its beneficiaries.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual business and marketing action plans for CBARD.
• Formulate economic empowerment activities in relation to create and mainstream in business and enterprises.
• Work closely with external partners including Private Sector, Micro-Finance Institutions and others to identify sources and opportunities for business and marketing Agriculture and None-Agriculture interventions.
• Formulate demand driven business and marketing manuals and guidelines for project beneficiaries.
• Initiate and lead training, awareness raising and capacity building activities to project participants and beneficiaries.
• Develop and support the implementation of business and marketing strategies to support the transformation of targeted producers, farmers and farmer-members of Farmers’ organizations from non-commercial into semi-commercial farmers to create employment opportunities. Conduct similar activities for none-agriculture interventions such as vocational trainings.
• In close coordination with project manager, Livelihood Officer, and other technical members, conduct Job-Fair, Trade- Fair and Employment Engagement Events.
• Conduct research on job placement available in targeted area and neighborhood places in market areas. Design Corporate Strategy and Diversification to support value chain entrepreneurs to tap into these markets with regular review for all time.
• Make regular monitoring/follow visits to field to ensure and planned activities are running well and proper and timely technical support to the beneficiaries provided.

Expected Results:

• Develop business case and modules for Marketing Training for business development.
• Maintain professional relationships with team members, promote a strong spirit amongst the team and provide oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their roles.
• Establish relationships with different stakeholders within and outside of the identified value chains to improve the operations of businesses and entrepreneurs.

Key relations:

Internal: Project manager, Project supervisor, livelihood officer, Program Quality Unit, project beneficiaries, government related departments, NGOs (local and national), forums, CARE internal departments.

External: Government relevant counterparts, Microfinance Associations, Private Sectors, Project’s Stakeholders, target communities and business institutions.

Duty Locations:

Balkh sub office with regular visits to targeted districts in Balkh.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Uphold CARE’s Safeguarding Policy (https://www.care-international.org/resources/care-international-safeguarding-policy) and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
• Must read the Safeguarding Policy and either sign the Safeguarding Code of Conduct or sign a Code of Conduct that is consistent with or references this policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Core Competencies:

Excellent planning, conceptual, entrepreneur, organizing, analytical, networking and negotiation skills, Problem-solving, decision-making and delegation skills strong leadership, good verbal and written communication skills in English, Dari and Pashtu, capacity to adapt to a changing environment and working under tight deadlines.

Skills and Experience:

Excellent computer skills especially in Word and Excel.

Excellent interpersonal and communication, supervisory and coaching skill

Education:

At least Bachelors degree in Economics, Business Development, Social Science, Development Studies and other relevant fields. Master degree in relevant fields is preferred.

            Work Experience:

At least 3 years of work experiences in relevant field.

            Languages Skills:

Fluency in written and spoken English, Dari and Pushto languages

Safeguarding

CARE places human dignity at the center of its relief and development work. At the heart of CARE’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice is its engagement with marginalized communities, and vulnerable adults and children. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. CARE commits to the protection from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse and of vulnerable adults and children, involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. CARE takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse and child abuse involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel

CARE Afghanistan  participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All CARE Afghanistan’s offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

• Please submit your completed CARE Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form) to afg.vacancies@care.org.
• Applications after the closing date (12:00 AM) and without CARE Application form will not be accepted.
• Please Indicate the position title, Vacancy Number in the Subject Line (Business Development Officer CARE-AF-0797 Balkh) otherwise your application will not be considered.
• Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with and call for Interview.
• The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Background Check, Bridger check & Reference check and be compliant and sign up to Care Afghanistan’s Code of Conduct, PSHA (Prevention from Sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse) and other Care Afghanistan policies prior to a final offer being made.
• People with Physical Disabilities and Women are highly encourage to apply.
• CARE IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING POLICY (Available at: Safeguarding)
• CARE IS COMMITTED TO CODE OF CONDUCT (Available at: CARE Afg Code of Conduct (updated).pdf)