Livelihoods & Enterprise Development Specialist

Faradata Social Change and Women Empowerment Organization (FSCWEO) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization established on 20 July 2020 in Afghanistan. FSCWEO works to promote social change, empower women and youth, and support vulnerable communities through programs in education, health, WASH, livelihoods, human rights, and humanitarian assistance. With active offices in Kandahar, Herat, Helmand, Farah, Daikundi, Nangarhar and Nimruz, the organization aims to build an Afghanistan where all people—regardless of gender, ethnicity, or religion—live in dignity and equality.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of livelihoods and enterprise development activities in accordance with project objectives and donor requirements.
• Conduct market assessments, value chain analyses, and livelihood need assessments to identify economic opportunities and inform project interventions.
• Design and implement strategies to strengthen household livelihoods, income generation, entrepreneurship, and small business development.
• Support the identification, selection, and mobilization of project beneficiaries in coordination with communities and local stakeholders.
•  Provide technical guidance and capacity-building support to entrepreneurs, producer groups, cooperatives, and small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
• Develop and deliver training programs on business development, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, marketing, and income-generating activities.
• Facilitate access to markets, financial services, business networks, and employment opportunities for project participants.
• Support the development and implementation of business plans and enterprise growth strategies for targeted beneficiaries.
• Monitor the performance and sustainability of supported livelihood and enterprise initiatives and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with government institutions, private sector actors, financial institutions, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure that livelihoods and enterprise interventions are inclusive, gender-sensitive, environmentally sustainable, and responsive to community needs.
• Collect, analyze, and report project data, success stories, lessons learned, and best practices related to livelihoods and enterprise development.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, work plans, budgets, and donor updates.
•  Conduct regular field visits to monitor project implementation, verify results, and provide technical support to field teams.
•  Ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor regulations, and project quality standards.
•  Support the integration of resilience-building, economic recovery, and sustainable development approaches into project activities.
•  Assist in identifying new livelihood opportunities and innovative approaches to improve economic outcomes for vulnerable populations.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Project Manager or supervisor related to livelihoods and enterprise development.

Academic Qualifications:
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Economics, Livelihoods or related discipline

Professional experience:
• Minimum 5 years of experience in livelihood programming and enterprise development
• Experience in climate-smart agriculture, income generation and market linkages
• Experience in training and capacity building

Ø  Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and cover letter to ( hr@fscweo.org) by 14 June 2026 Please mention the vacancy title, and district in the subject line of your email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.