CARE is a non-governmental, non-political, non-profit, non-partisan, and non-sectarian humanitarian organization, that extends 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.

1. Summary of Key Functions:

• Provide technical support for vocational training activities as well as for the life skill component.
• Develop training material for vocational training.
• Documentation for trainees
• Develop and adapt curricula so they become consistent with private sector needs.
• Assist team in beneficiary selection.
• Conduct pre and post-tests for different training sessions.
• Assist team in training evaluation.
• Responsible for class management and attendance control.
• Report on class activities and progress.
• Contribute to the business development activities during the life of the project
• Contribute to the life skill component, oversee day-to-day activities in the field, and also, maintain linkage of the related activities with the market.
• Oversee day-to-day activities in the field and also contribute to the business development activities during the life of the project.
• Develop and maintain linkage of the related activities with the market.

2. Key relations:

• Internal:  TVET Advisor, Field supervisors
• External: Actors such as government sectoral departments such as DoLSAMD, DoE, DRRD, etc, provincial authorities, and other key organizations working in the same sectors and targeted communities and targeted host communities.

3. Duty Locations:

Kabul and travel 70% of provinces

4. Key Results Expected:

• Implementation of the activities based on the project objectives and annual approved work plan.
• Plan and deliver vocational training programs for target beneficiaries..
• Assist with community and beneficiary mobilization.
• Ensure project achievements are according to the project’s annual work plan
• Prepare and submit biweekly, monthly, and quarterly performance reports.
• Ensure that all stockholders such as; government partners, local communities, WCs, cooperative members, and extension workers participate in project activities are satisfied and well-coordinated.
• Ensure that any negative effect of the projects is thought ahead of time and avoided in the target communities.
• Demonstrate good teamwork and involve others in decision-making and keep them informed of affairs
• Ensure provision of needed coaching to all project staff at the field level and coordinate with the provincial manager in terms of staff training
• Hold monthly meetings with the project staff at the field level and share its minute with his/her supervisor
• Solving conflicts when raised and reported to the supervisor.
• Exchange experience and lessons learned among the field staff
• Follow the CARE Afghanistan safety and Security policy and protocols
• Ensure the proper use and maintenance of CARE properties
• Be ready for project presentation at any time and for any visitor by keeping the presentation material updated
• Share criteria of selection of beneficiaries with field team, communities, WCs, beneficiary selection committees, and other relevant stakeholders at the field level
• Assist in the selection process of beneficiaries for all the project interventions
• Actively participate in supervisor meetings at the local level.
• Another task as assigned by the supervisor

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.

1. Competence:

Enthusiasm for the job, excellent disintegrate analytical skills, project management skills, monitoring, and willingness to work in the field with various communities and cultures.

2. Core Competencies:

1. Understand Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) principles in Afghanistan
2. Skills and vocational training management or supervision skills and experience
3. Teaching and capacity-building skills
4. Knowledge of Vocational training and Life Skills
5. Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills

3. Skills and Experience:

• Strong analysis skills (qualitative and qualitative)
• Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Flexible and creative
• Fluency in English (oral and written) is an asset
• Fluency in Dari/Pashtu is required

4. Education: 

At least a Bachelor’s degree, preferred engineer in relevant technical fields.

5. Work Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of work experience in vocational and skills development projects and other related technical fields.

6. Languages Skills:

Excellent written and oral communication in Dari and Pashto

English communication is an asset.

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 of vulnerable adults and children, involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE has 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 the 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 applying, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

• Please submit your completed CARE Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form) along with your updated CV to afg.vacancies@care.org.
• Applications after the closing date (midnight) and without a CARE Application form will not be accepted.
• Please Indicate the position title and vacancy Number in the Subject Line (TVET Officer CARE-AF-0778 Kabul) otherwise your application will not be considered.
• Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and called for an Interview.
• The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Background Check, Bridger checks, and 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 before a final offer being made.
• People with Physical Disabilities and Women are highly encouraged 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)

Afg.Vacancies@care.org