ACBAR

Development and Humanitarian Services for Afghanistan (DHSA) established in 1992, the mission of DHSA is to redefine development in Afghanistan by promoting a dynamic and capable civil society as a means to foster local ownership of development, dignity and a peaceful & sustainable future for all Afghans.

Throughout the 1990’s, DHSA focused primarily on drawing strength from local knowledge and traditional relationships to fill gaps, caused by a weak national government and absence of public services. During this time, DHSA focused on activities such as water sanitation and irrigation, education, food assistance to drought affected populations, and rural rehabilitation, matching local know-how with the financial and political support from international aid agencies and donors such as EC, USAID, WFP, WHO, the UN, Canada fund/Care International and Novib.

The political changes brought by the Bonn Agreement in 2001 allowed DHSA to add development of civil society in Afghanistan – through its media, education and various community development projects – to its portfolio, in addition to humanitarian assistance.

To achieve its mission, DHSA presently operates five activities:

• Humanitarian Activities
• Public Media and Communication (TKG),
• Education
• Cultural Heritage
• Environmental Protection

• Identify potential business firms for the VSLA Program
• Link and arrange Business to Business meetings between the businesses these firms and the local women entrepreneurship groups for the target program in the intervention areas.
• Assist in preparing feasibility studies of the market data and reports to help the project in decision making about services for the business development of Afghan merchants specially associated with women business groups’ promotion and empowerment.
• Perform market research and analysis if required as per the SoW of the project through frequent field visits.
• Provide support to both the Business Development Managers and the program clients to ensure the program activities are implemented according to agreed plans
• Support the team in disseminating information on best practices to the target project beneficiaries including existing VSLA groups
• Provide training and technical assistance to the program beneficiaries on various topics including business development including financial management, networking and marketing and other cross cutting subjects.
• Work closely with the Business with Head of the Program and Marketing Manger to assist VSLA groups to enhance their business relations with project key stakeholders and other engaged parties as recommended by the respective donor to identify and expand the current business relation in regional level of if required on international level as well.
• In coordination with the Business Development officer, Project Manager, Master Trainer and the Marketing Team of the program prepare and conduct different training including financial management to be delivered to the VSLA groups in each target of the IP
• Prepare and submit activities reports to the Business Development Manager or Project Manager for his/her review and further proceedings to the donor in a timely manner.
• Any other assigned tasks by the supervisor.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business management or administration, finance, accounting, marketing, or related field.
• 3-5 years proven working experience as a business development officer or similar role socially with women business parties/groups managing community base loan groups.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to travel as required.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and management skills.
• Negotiation and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong business insight.
• Detail-oriented and self-starter.

Please submit your CV and cover letter to jobs@dhsa.af clearly mention the vacancy number and job title in the subject line DHSA/TKG (05-24) Business Development Officer, Application without subject line will not be considered.

Note: Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
DHSA/TKG is an equal opportunity employer and both genders are urged to apply.

jobs@dhsa.af