ACBAR

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Mission East is an international relief and development organisation working in crisis-affected countries in the former Soviet Union, the Middle East and Asia. We deliver emergency relief during disasters as well as long-term development assistance and are highly committed to our values. We are dedicated to empowering vulnerable individuals and marginalized communities, striving to uplift them from poverty and exclusion. Through direct engagement with those in need and collaborative efforts with local and international partners, we endeavor to enhance the effectiveness, reach, and long-term viability of our aid initiatives. Together, we are committed to creating positive change and fostering sustainable development for a brighter future.

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We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Marketing Officer to:

• Build the marketing and business management capacities of beneficiaries from our Wool Crafting, Dairy Processing, Food Processing, Gem Crafting, and Tailoring centers.
• Equip artisans and producers with the skills and knowledge to independently manage their businesses, create sustainable market linkages, and achieve long-term economic self-reliance.

Key Working Relationships (horizontal & vertical):

• Reports to: RFS-Project Manager.
• Collaborate with: Community Mobilizers, CDC members, and trainers.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and adapt practical training modules on basic business management and marketing, tailored to beneficiaries with varying literacy levels and specific product lines (crafts, food, gems).
• Provide training on: Costing, pricing, profit calculation, and record-keeping.
• Identifying target customers, understanding product value, and basic sales techniques.
• Market Linkage: How to approach shops, negotiate with buyers, and build a customer network.
• Provide one-on-one coaching and mentoring to producers and artisans to help them apply learned skills to their specific businesses.
• Guide beneficiaries in developing simple, actionable business plans for their products.
• Organize exposure visits for beneficiaries to local markets and potential sales outlets.
• Facilitate initial meetings between producers and buyers, coaching the beneficiaries to lead the interaction.
• Support beneficiaries in participating in local bazaars or exhibitions, acting as a coach rather than a sales agent.
• Prepare regular reports on training activities, participant progress, and overall impact on the sustainability of the centers.

Selection Criteria:

You will have the following experience, skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Economics, Education, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in delivering training in business skills, entrepreneurship, or marketing.
• Proven experience in capacity building, preferably with rural communities or artisan groups.
• Practical understanding of business principles and the local market landscape in Afghanistan.

Skills:

• Excellent facilitation, training, and mentoring skills are essential.
• Ability to simplify complex business concepts into easy-to-understand lessons.
• A passionate belief in community empowerment and sustainable development.
• Ability to travel frequently and extensively to remote centers in Yamgaan and Wakhan.

Submission Guideline:

Do you have proven experience in building market and business managment capabilities of beneficiaries, creating sustainable market linkages aimed at achieving long-term economic self-reliance?

If yes -  you may submit your application to the link bellow and click on submit button to ensure your application is submitted. 

https://missioneast.bamboohr.com/careers/111?source=aWQ9MTk%3D

Note: This position will be based in Badakhshan with frequent travel to other field offices, where a local candidiate with strong understanding of communities structure and culture of northeastern regions will be preferred. 

https://missioneast.bamboohr.com/careers/111?source=aWQ9MTk%3D