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About ASK Training and Consulting:

Background & Objectives:

ASK Training and Consulting is consulting firm active in supporting the international development and co-operation sector. ASK was officially founded in 2015, in Kabul, Afghanistan, and has been operating since then. Over the past 10 years, ASK has worked with government multilateral institutions, civil society, and private firms to clarify, measure, and improve their results and has been a well-known and established Afghan consulting firm in delivering professional and technical assistance.

ASK Consulting holds a vision to empower businesses, industries and public institutions by enabling them to draw meaningful inferences from data and therefore focuses on statistics, monitoring and evaluation, project management, research and capacity building. It provides timely, reliable and accurate consultancy services and trainings on these topics by following international standards for research activities and sticks to its principles of respecting human rights, cultural diversity, protection of environment and gender equality at all times.         

1.1 ASK’s Expertise

ASK comprises more than 300 professionals who are recognized for their technical excellence. ASK staff represent a range of backgrounds and expertise. This includes PhD and Master-level researchers, evaluators and a wide variety of senior and junior staff with advanced degrees in education and TVET, public health, business administration, health administration, public policy, economics, management, and epidemiology.

ASK's expertise extends from statistics in both qualitative and quantitative research processes (socio-economic, demographics, migration, health, disaster risk reduction, nutrition, education monitoring and evaluation, impact assessment, market and feasibility research, finance, education, labor market and agriculture) to project management, geographical information systems and remote sensing applications.

Our core expertise lies in providing monitoring, evaluation and learning solutions to governments, investors, corporates and humanitarian organizations. We also specialize in building management and analytical capacities of development professionals.

At ASK, not only do we possess technical expertise, but also, are eager innovators. We develop case-specific methodologies and contextualize and augment existing ones. We also construct customized measurement and learning systems, in response to program demands.  

We are currently seeking professionals to lead and facilitate training sessions in the following domains:

Below is the expected number of days for each training domain. All sessions are full-day commitments (typically 6–8 hours/day).

1. 1. AI integration with ERP and In-house Apps-6 days (Full day)
   2. Telco to Tech-Co Revolution-1 day (Full day)
   3. Professional training for Installation and Governance-2 days (Full day)
   4. iTSM & M-iTSM- 2 days (Full day)
   5. Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence-5 days (Full day)
   6. Innovation and Emerging Technologies Training-5 days (Full day)
   7. Financial Acumen and Technology Investment Training- 3 days (Full day)
   8. Regulatory and Compliance Training- 5 days (Full day)

Key Responsibilities:

• Curriculum Development:
  Design or adapt comprehensive training materials based on ASK’s curriculum standards and tailored to the target audience’s level and organizational context.
• Training Delivery:
  Deliver training sessions effectively, whether in-person or online, using interactive and engaging methodologies.
• Assessment:
  Develop and administer pre- and post-training assessments to measure participant learning and effectiveness.
• Reporting:
  Submit concise training reports including evaluation metrics, participant feedback, identified challenges, and strategic recommendations.
• Collaboration:
  Work closely with ASK program staff to ensure content quality, contextual alignment, and client satisfaction.

Education & Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., IT, Engineering, Business, Quality Management, Telecommunications, Finance, etc.)
• Master’s degree or equivalent postgraduate certification preferred
• Professional certifications in relevant domains are highly desirable (e.g., CMQ/OE, ITIL, PMP, AI/ML, ERP systems, Regulatory Compliance, etc.)

Professional Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in one or more of the relevant training areas
• Prior experience designing and delivering professional training for public or private sector organizations
• Experience working with ERP systems, AI tools, or Telco/Tech-Co transformation is a significant advantage
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles and interactive training techniques

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences
• Proficiency in using virtual training platforms (e.g., Zoom, MS Teams, Google Meet)
• Excellent report writing and documentation skills
• Fluency in English (oral and written); knowledge of Dari and/or Pashto is an asset
• Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality

Additional Assets:

• Flexibility to conduct training either in-person or remotely
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to localize content to Afghan institutional and organizational contexts
• Availability to deliver short-term training on a project or on-call basis

Submission Guideline:

Interested candidates are requested to send their CV (in PDF format) along with a cover letter to: HR@askconsulting.com.af
Deadline: Immediately and no later than August 01, 2025

Please clearly mention the training domain(s) you are applying for in the email subject line. Subject: TET-ASK-VA25-Afghan Trainer Application – (mentioend the training domain)

HR@askconsulting.com.af