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NSDO is a development, advocacy, and humanitarian organization established in 2011 and registered with the Ministry of Economy, Government of Afghanistan. NSDO is based in Kabul, with programming hubs across the north and northeastern provinces of the country. NSDO strives to empower the vulnerable and marginalized communities suffering from the impacts of war, natural calamities, poverty, and injustice. Additionally, NSDO is also working on the idea of integrated development, which encompasses socio-economic, cultural and good governance. Community Empowerment is the core to NSDO’s strategy to engage with grass-root groups and communities to address the root causes of poverty, inequalities and injustice.

Key Responsibilities and task

• Coordinate the planning, implementation, and supervision of vocational training related activities in Kabul and Parwan provinces in accordance with the approved project document, work plan
• Technically manage the master trainers and coordinate with partners in Kabul and Parwan provinces, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities, effective communication and coordination, and high-performance standards.
• Ensure that teaching strategies actively engage students, prioritize their learning needs, and encourage participation throughout all technical training sessions.
• ensure that both home-based and non-home-based training centers operate with clearly defined timetables. Confirm that all Master Trainers prepare and follow structured lesson plans aligned with training objectives.
• Ensure that both home-based and non-home-based training centers operate with clearly defined timetables. Confirm that all Master Trainers prepare and follow structured lesson plans aligned with training objectives.
• Ensure the systematic utilization of training materials, aligned with the approved curriculum. technical guidance and support in the development and implementation of TVET curricula.
• Oversee the delivery of TVET training programs to ensure they meet quality standards and project objectives.
• Conduct regular assessments to identify trainings needs and gaps.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and update TVET curricula based on market demands and industry standards.
• Ensure the integration of practical skills and competencies into the training programs.
• Facilitate and coordinate training sessions for trainers introduced by private sector enterprises.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of trainings programs and make necessary adjustments.
• Develop strategies to align TVET programs with market needs and enhance employability of trainees.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with private sector enterprises, government agencies, civil society organizations, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders at provincial and district levels.
• Facilitate partnerships and collaborations to support the successful implementation of the project.
• Develop and implement knowledge management strategies to capture and share best practices and lessons learned.
• Ensure effective documentation and reporting of project activities and outcomes.
• Provide regular updates and reports to the Project Manager and other relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in project meetings, workshops, and other events as required.
• Ensure that the project integrates cross-cutting issues such as gender equality, women’s empowerment, and social cohesion in all its activities and outputs.
• Prepare regular narrative reports on the project activities, achievements, challenges and lessons-learned for internal management and external reporting to the donor.
• Identify potential risks and challenges and under supervision of the Project Manager/Program Manager, develop mitigation measures and contingency plans to ensure smooth implementation of the project.
• Conducting staff meeting on weekly basis with provincial team for better coordination, implementation and addressing challenges and issues faced by them during the implementation phase.
• Facilitate learning and knowledge sharing among the project team, partners and stakeholders on the best practices, innovations and lessons-learned from the project.
• Attending all sectoral meetings and presenting NSDO’s operations within the context of project to relevant governmental and non-governmental authorities and organizations.
• Any other tasks being assigned by Project Manager/Program Manager.
• Developing new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization.

• Master's degree in education, technical and vocational education or any relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in designing, managing, and implementing TVET projects with national or international NGOs.Demonstrated and strong knowledge and skills in TVET training, competency standards, TVET facilities and equipment and private sector support, especially in the context of Afghanistan.
• Excellent leadership, management, and communication skills, with ability to motivate and coordinate a diverse team of staff, and partners.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills, with ability to adapt to changing situations and cope with challenges.
• Excellent report writing skills, with ability to produce clear, concise, and quality reports for internal management and external reporting to the donor.
• Best oral and written communication skills in English and local languages
• Visit the project’s targeted districts and training centers
• Compliance and adherence to all the organizational rules and regulations
• Morally and disciplinary fit for the job.
• Having good knowledge and skills in computer particularly MS Word and MS PowerPoint
• Ability to work under pressure.

•  NSDO believes that NSDO`s employees, beneficiaries, partners` staffs and community members (Child, Young, Male or Female) should never experience abuse or exploitation of any kind related to the Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), Gender and GBV, Child Safeguarding, safeguarding (Safe environment), Anti-fraud and corruption policies. We have a responsibility to work in a way that promotes the welfare and best interests of children, women and other vulnerable people and protects them from harm. We have a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to or exploitation/abuse of a child by any of our staff, representatives, or partners.

•  Our safer recruitment process in NSDO includes criminal records checks, a self-declaration of criminal or disciplinary background and the collection of relevant references; all roles are subject to strict probationary periods.

• We expect those representing NSDO to adhere to our PSEA Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding policies, both in their private and professional lives.

• NSDO is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, or physical or mental handicap.

• NSDO has Zero Tolerance Policy against Sexual Exploitaiton and Abuse (SEA).

Submission Guideline:

Interested applicants are invited to fill the NSDO Job Application and submit their cover letter and CV as a single file through this link [ https://hr.nsdo.org.af/opportunities/show/521  ] by the specified closing date. (Applications submitted after the closing date will not be considered).

Considering Official published letter from IEA (Government), we can not recruit any current or previous governmental employee who were employed by governmental agencies during last two years.

Applications with insufficient, incomplete, and inconsistent information to make a determination will not be considered.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to the large number of applications, only those candidates who are short-listed for written test and interview will be contacted. 

NSDO is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, or physical or mental handicap.

To apply, please copy and paste the link below into your browser's search bar:

https://hr.nsdo.org.af/opportunities/show/521 

https://hr.nsdo.org.af/opportunities/show/521