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The Rural and Rehabilitation Development Program Organization (RRDPO) is a registered, nonprofit, non-political, non-governmental organization dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable communities across Afghanistan. Established in 2014 and registered with the Ministry of Economy, RRDPO works to address urgent humanitarian needs while fostering long-term community development and resilience.

With operational offices in Kabul, Nangarhar, Laghman, Nuristan, and Kunar, RRDPO implements multi-sector programs through its relevant departments of Education, Health, Social Affairs, Rehabilitation, Livelihoods, Food & Nutrition, and Emergency Response. Our staff comprises well-qualified male and female professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality program implementation and fostering community engagement.

Background

Under the Maternal and Child Benefit Program (MCBP), the Nutrition-Sensitive Livelihoods (NSL) component aims to enhance the food security, nutrition, and resilience of vulnerable households in selected districts. The NSL component focuses on building the practical and entrepreneurial capacities of targeted beneficiaries so they can engage in income-generating and nutrition-improving activities that contribute to sustainable household wellbeing.

2. Purpose of the Job

The Livelihood Trainer/Coach will strengthen the economic resilience and self-reliance of targeted beneficiaries by delivering nutrition-sensitive livelihood training and providing continuous coaching and mentorship. The role focuses on enhancing beneficiaries’ soft skills, financial literacy, and business and entrepreneurial capacities, enabling them to establish, manage, and expand sustainable income-generating activities that improve household nutrition and food security.

Guided by approved training manuals and coaching frameworks, the Livelihood Trainer/Coach will deliver high-quality, context-appropriate, and participatory training, adapting content and methodologies to the literacy level, experience, and needs of participants. The position emphasizes hands-on learning, individualized coaching, and systematic follow-up to ensure effective application of skills, contribute to improved livelihoods, and support the objectives of the Nutrition-Sensitive Livelihoods component.

3. Key Responsibilities

A. Training Delivery and Capacity Building

• Deliver nutrition-sensitive livelihood training modules—including soft skills, financial literacy, and basic business development—in line with the approved trainer’s manual, curriculum, and project guidelines.
• Facilitate engaging, participatory, and learner-centered training sessions tailored to the literacy level, experience, and needs of beneficiaries.
• Apply adult learning methodologies to promote practical understanding, hands-on learning, and skill application.
• Develop session-wise lesson plans in accordance with the approved curriculum and training plan.
• Develop and adapt contextualized training tools and materials (presentations, handouts, visual aids, etc.) in Pashto and Dari, in line with the trainer’s manual.
• Support beneficiaries in developing, reviewing, documenting, and refining nutrition-sensitive livelihood and small business plans.
• Guide beneficiaries in completing simplified environmental and social safeguards checklists during business plan development.
• Encourage peer learning, group exchanges, confidence building, and sustainable knowledge-sharing among participants.
• Monitor trainee attendance, participation, and learning progress throughout training activities.
• Ensure inclusive participation, with particular attention to women and vulnerable groups.
• Prepare and submit timely training reports, including attendance sheets, pre- and post-training results, activity summaries, and documentation of best practices, challenges, lessons learned, and success stories for organizational learning and donor reporting.

B. Coaching and Mentorship

• Following the training, provide group coaching sessions to trainees based on the coaching guide provided.
• Facilitate discussions to understand and support individual participants’ specific challenges, needs, and aspirations.
• Provide a space for peer-to-peer engagement to support participants in overcoming their challenges in their businesses.
• Support beneficiaries in further developing business plans, managing their new businesses, and accessing markets.
• Troubleshoot operational and technical challenges faced by trainees and provide timely solutions or referrals.

C. Monitoring, Reporting, and Learning

• Monitor trainee participation and learning progress during training and coaching sessions through regular observation, feedback, and review of training activities.
• Prepare and submit monthly progress, training completion, and coaching reports.
• Document best practices, lessons learned, and success stories for internal learning, curriculum & coaching guide improvements, and donor reporting.
• Maintain accurate records of training sessions, attendance, and outcomes.
• Ensure quality and consistency of all livelihood activities in line with donor and partner standards.

D. Compliance and Conduct

• Ensure alignment with organizational and donor guidelines.
• Uphold RRDPO’s Code of Conduct, PSEA, and Child Protection policies.
• Maintain fairness, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Promote gender equality and respect toward all beneficiaries.

4. Expected Deliverables

• Approved training and coaching plans aligned with project objectives and timelines.
• Successful delivery of nutrition-sensitive livelihood training sessions in accordance with the trainer’s manual.
• Regularly conducted group coaching sessions as per the agreed coaching schedule.
• Completed and documented livelihood business plans for supported beneficiaries.
• Improved participant knowledge, skills, and confidence in managing income-generating activities.
• Accurate attendance records and monitoring data for all training and coaching sessions.
• Monthly coaching and progress reports submitted on time.
• Documented best practices, lessons learned, and success stories from the field.
• Functional peer-learning or group support mechanisms established within beneficiary groups.
• Full compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and safeguarding standards.

Additional Responsibilities

The Livelihood Trainer / Coach may be assigned additional duties based on project needs, donor requirements, or unforeseen challenges. Flexibility and adaptability are essential.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Economics, Veterinary Science(Livestock), BBA, or Public Administration

Experience

• At least 3 years of experience in relevant projects, MCBP, livelihoods, business development, vocational skills training, and community-based resilience projects or food security
• Experience in nutrition-sensitive or women-focused livelihood projects is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated familiarity with the local context, socio-economic dynamics, and cultural considerations relevant to the project districts (Kamdesh)

Required Skills and Competencies

A: Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of livelihood development, income-generating activities, and small enterprise management.
• Experience in delivering training, facilitation, coaching, and mentoring using participatory and adult learning approaches.
• Ability to guide beneficiaries in developing and implementing basic business plans.
• Understanding of financial literacy, basic bookkeeping, and market linkages.
• Familiarity with nutrition-sensitive livelihood approaches is an asset.
• Ability to use basic monitoring tools for tracking attendance, progress, and results.
• Basic smartphone and digital reporting skills.

B: Behavioral & Soft Skills

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong coaching mindset with ability to guide rather than instruct.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently in community-based and field settings.
• Ability to engage respectfully with diverse and vulnerable communities.
• Team-oriented, flexible, and adaptable to changing field conditions.

C: Language & Professional Skills

• Fluency in Pashto and/or Dari (spoken and written).
• Local Language Plus Point
• Working knowledge of English is an advantage.
• Strong commitment to professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
• Commitment to safeguarding principles, including PSEA and Child Protection.

RRDPO Zero Tolerance Policy

RRDPO is committed to a safe, respectful, and accountable workplace. We enforce a strict Zero Tolerance Policy against all forms of fraud, corruption, PSEA, Child Protection, CP, GBV, and unethical behavior.

Any candidate found involved in such misconduct will be immediately disqualified, and employees who violate these standards will face disciplinary action, including termination. RRDPO maintains full safeguarding, anti-fraud, and protection standards in line with national laws and donor requirements.

All applicants must adhere to RRDPO’s Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy, and Accountability Framework.

RRDPO welcomes applications from interested candidates. Please send your updated CV, Cover Letter, and Job Application Form to hr@rrdpo.org by the expiration date. 01/30/2026, the position title and vacancy number in the subject line when sending your application.

Due to the high volume of applications, only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and requirements for the mentioned position will be contacted for the written test and interview.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the Written Test/interviews.

Important Notes:

• Applications without the RRDPO Job Application Form will not be accepted.
• Incomplete applications or missing documents will be disregarded.
• Applications received after the closing date and without a subject line will not be taken into consideration
• Local applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given priority.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this positions.
• Job Abblication Form Link (PDF Format): Job Application Form
• Job Abblication Form Link (Wrod Format): Job Application Form

hr@rrdpo.org