ACBAR

Afghanistan Development and Welfare Services Organization (ADWSO), an Afghan Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) operates in Afghanistan since 2008. ADWSO's priority sector areas are Livelihood Support, Vocational Training, Child Protection, Capacity Building, Rule of Law and Women Empowerment.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strengthen the financial management, internal control, and governance systems of supported cooperatives and enterprises.
• Develop and deliver training on basic bookkeeping, budgeting, financial reporting, transparency, and cooperative governance.
• Advise on the legal structures, roles of management committees, member rights, and constitutional frameworks for producer groups and cooperatives.
• Develop simple, practical financial management manuals, record-keeping tools, and governance charters tailored for MSMEs.
• Conduct periodic reviews of financial records and governance practices, providing corrective recommendations and follow-up support.
• Assess the existing financial management and governance capacity of all grant-receiving enterprises and develop individualized strengthening plans.
• Establish and train Enterprise Management Committees on their fiduciary duties, meeting management, and transparent decision-making processes.
• Support enterprises in setting up basic digital or manual accounting systems for tracking income, expenses, assets, and liabilities.
• Prepare model governance documents, such as membership agreements, committee terms of reference, and conflict-of-interest policies.
• Monitor the financial health and governance maturity of supported entities over time, reporting on improvements and ongoing challenges.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. A professional accounting certification (ACCA, CPA, CA) is a significant advantage.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management, auditing, or governance advisory, preferably with NGOs, cooperatives, or SMEs in Afghanistan.
• Donor Experience: Proven experience in developing and delivering financial literacy and governance training for donor-funded enterprise development projects.
• Technical Skills: Expertise in setting up financial control systems and strengthening organizational governance in informal business settings.
• Languages: Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto is essential. Strong English report-writing skills are required.

Only candidates meeting ALL the above requirements should apply.

Please send your CV and covering letter via email to the following address by the close date.
E-mail: vacancy@adwso.org
Email Subject Must Be: "VA No. ADWSO-GOV-01-26 – Financial Management/Governance Specialist"

vacancy@adwso.org