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Civil society has long been a key factor in addressing a full range of issues in the social, cultural, religious, humanitarian, and political life of Afghanistan. With the focus on the transition to Afghan leadership, civil society, particularly local and national non-governmental organizations (NGOs), have the potential to play an important and complementary role in Afghanistan in the delivery of the government’s priority programs, in supporting improved governance, in connecting the wider Afghan population to the state, and in advocating for the vulnerable and excluded.

NGOs in Afghanistan face challenges, including financial and capacity gaps and a public trust deficit, in their endeavors to play such a role effectively. The government, the international community, and civil society have been considering methods by which to support NGOs to address these challenges and realize their potential, dating back to discussions at the Conference on Enabling Environment for Effective Private Sector Contribution to Development in Afghanistan in June 2007. One of the outcomes of these considerations was the formation of a working group, with representation from international and national NGOs, key national NGO networks, and civil society professionals, to establish an organization that will enable NGOs to address these challenges.

The Afghanistan Institute for Civil Society (AICS) objectives are:

To raise the credibility of the civil society sector by certifying local NGOs using locally defined and internationally recognized standards.

To systemize capacity-building efforts by coordinating initiatives using measurable performance indicators.

To strengthen the role of civil society in Afghanistan’s development through policy dialogue and active engagement with the government, donors, and the broader development sector.

To provide a channel for resources for civil society by strengthening philanthropic and corporate social responsibility efforts.

Under the Safeguarding Futures: A Multifaceted Approach to Combating Trafficking in Person in Afghanistan (CTIP) Afghanistan Institute for Civil Society (AICS) will bring awareness to the masses across Afghanistan especially those in high vulnerable state to the risk of Trafficking in person, this initiative includes identifying influential youth roles models in communities, coordination with the government and other relevant stakeholders, awareness workshops and seminar, skills development in reaching out to the victims, awareness through Media platforms.

For the role of Project specialist / TIP expert we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Training and Capacity Building Specialist with expertise in combating and preventing Trafficking in Persons (TIP). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing and delivering training programs, particularly focused on TIP awareness, prevention, and response. This role involves designing, implementing, and evaluating training initiatives for various stakeholders, including government officials, law enforcement agencies, NGOs, community leaders, and youth groups, to enhance their capacity to address TIP effectively. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to anti-TIP efforts in Afghanistan through targeted training and capacity building interventions 

• Collaborate closely with communities and influential leaders and national NGOs and stakeholders to develop, implement, and evaluate projects aimed at combating and preventing Trafficking in Persons (TIP), with a specific focus on capacity building initiatives.
• Utilize project management skills to ensure successful project implementation, including budget management, timeline adherence, and resource allocation.
• Lead and moderate events organized by NGOs, ensuring smooth facilitation and active participation from relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate activities and initiatives with partner organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders to maximize project effectiveness and sustainability.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for donors, providing regular updates, reports, and communications to ensure donor satisfaction and compliance with funding requirements.
• Liaise with government officials at the national and local levels to advocate for policy reforms and promote collaboration on anti-TIP initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate project outcomes, identify lessons learned, and recommend adjustments to enhance project impact and sustainability.
• Monitor and evaluate media-related activities and outcomes, identify lessons learned, and recommend adjustments to enhance effectiveness and sustainability.
• Stay abreast of relevant developments, trends, and best practices in the field of anti-trafficking and incorporate them into project design and implementation.
• Supervise the moderation of coordination meetings ensuring smooth facilitation and active participation from diverse stakeholders including youth leader, influencing members of communities and government officials with a particular emphasis to strengthen partnerships and coordination mechanisms, promote awareness against trafficking in persons and measures to prevent it.
• Conduct training needs assessments to identify gaps and priorities in TIP response capacities among target groups and develop training plans accordingly.
• Prepare and disseminate training reports, success stories, and other materials to showcase the impact of training interventions and promote learning and knowledge sharing.
• Any other task assigned by the Management.

• Strong understanding of trafficking in persons issues, including root causes, risk factors, victim vulnerabilities, and legal frameworks.
• Proven facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and create inclusive learning environments.
• Experience working with government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders involved in anti-trafficking efforts will be an advantage.
• Proven ability to work effectively in cross-cultural settings and adapt training approaches to different cultural contexts.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing training materials, curricula, and methodologies, with a focus on interactive and participatory learning approaches.
• Strong command in writing and verbal use of English language, also Pashto and Dari.

Qualified interested national candidates are kindly requested to submit their application (cover letter & updated CV) no later than 7 May 2024 to the  email (Jobs@aicsafg.org) 

Please mention the vacancy number and job title in the subject line of your email (AICS2024-04-001 Project Specialist)

jobs@aicsafg.org