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Afghan Social Marketing Organization (ASMO) is a social marketing and behavioral change communication organization established in August 2008. ASMO is a free-standing, not-for-profit Afghan organization that aims to create positive health outcomes by giving Afghan households the information they need to make informed and healthy choices and expanding access to high-quality health products through commercial markets. From its inception to date, ASMO has successfully implemented multimillion-dollar projects in Afghanistan through sub-awards sponsored by USAID, focusing on improving maternal and child health outcomes through the private sector.

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Fund Raising/Business Development Manager will lead ASMO’s resource mobilization, grant acquisition, and partnership development for health related programs including reproductive health, nutrition, WASH, and social marketing programs. The Fund Raising/Business Development Manager will focus on proposal development, concept notes development, donor engagement, compliance, and strategic positioning with institutional and private sector donors.

Working closely with technical, finance, MEAL, operations, and field teams, the Fund Raising/Business Development Manager ensures the high-quality design, implementation, and reporting of programs in line with donor requirements, international humanitarian standards, and ASMO policies. The role also requires proactive engagement with donors, government entities, partners, and support offices to strengthen ASMO’s reputation, secure sustainable funding, and expand program reach.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

1. Grants Acquisition and Proposal Design

• Lead and support the development of concept notes, proposals, and funding applications for Health sector including Reproductive Health, Nutrition, WASH, and social marketing programs.
• Collaborate with technical, finance, and MEAL teams to ensure proposals are evidence-based, realistic, and aligned with donor priorities.
• Engage with institutional donors, UN agencies, & private sector partners, to identify funding opportunities.
• Monitor funding pipelines to identify potential gaps, ensure continuity of programs, and support strategic funding transitions.
• Assist the Go/No-Go process for new funding opportunities, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities
• Coordinate resources with internal teams and external partners to maximize technical and financial support.
• Contribute to strategic positioning of ASMO with donors to increase visibility and funding likelihood.

2. Grants Management and Donor Reporting

• Prepare and coordinate high-quality monthly, quarterly, annual, and end-of-project reports, including situational reports, newsletters, and other donor-required documentation.
• Ensure timely reporting in accordance with donor agreements, ASMO policies, & international standards.
• Monitor program progress against objectives, indicators, and non-financial grant requirements
• Support donor communications, site visits, and program updates.
• Facilitate grant start-up & close-out meetings and contribute to the quarterly Grant Health Tracker
• Maintain accurate records of funding agreements, budgets, and donor deliverables.

3. Quality Assurance, Compliance, and Information Management

• Ensure all proposals, reports, and documents meet ASMO, donor, and international standards (SPHERE, CHS, Red Cross Code of Conduct).
• Maintain and improve internal grant management tools, trackers, and databases for efficient monitoring, reporting, and audit readiness.
• Promote organizational understanding and consistent use of ASMO processes across all relevant teams.
• Conduct internal compliance checks and ensure audit readiness for all donor-funded projects.
• Ensure program designs, reporting, monitoring align with int’l humanitarian/public health standards

4. Partnership Development and External Relations

• Build and sustain strong relationships with donors, government entities, and strategic partners.
• Identify potential local and international partners for consortiums/collaborative grant opportunities.
• Support capacity building of the team/ partners in proposal development, donor compliance, and reporting.
• Represent ASMO externally in donor meetings & strategic engagements, as guided by the Executive Director
• Ensure all partnerships and collaborations align with ASMO’s principles, ethical standards, and organizational strategies.

5. Medical and Public Health Accountability

• Apply medical and public health expertise to guide program design, proposal development, and reporting.
• Ensure integration of family planning, nutrition, WASH, & social marketing in all program activities
• Promote community engagement and accountability, including awareness sessions on feedback mechanisms, distribution of CFM cards, and field visits.
• Actively participate in AAP (Accountability to Affected Populations) and safeguarding trainings and incorporate learnings into program implementation.
• Collaborate with donors, international NGOs, UN agencies to implement innovative & lifesaving initiatives
• Contribute to the expansion of ASMO’s mission, improving health outcomes and access to essential health products and services in Afghanistan.
• Support professional growth in business development, grant management, and strategic program leadership through hands-on leadership in high-impact programs.

Qualifications and Core Competencies Requirements 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Public Health, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, International Development, International Relations or related field from a well-recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in Public Health, International Development, Health Policy, or related field is highly preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in business development, grant acquisition, and donor management in humanitarian or development programs.
• Proven experience working with international NGOs, UN agencies, or multi-stakeholder projects in Afghanistan.
• Strong track record in business development, proposal writing, donor engagement, and multi-department coordination.
• Familiarity with institutional donor requirements (FCDO (UK), BMZ/KfW (Germany), GAC (Canada), BHA (USA), SDC (Switzerland), Sida (Sweden), ECHO (European Union), DFAT (Australia), JICA (Japan), NORAD (Norway), and UN agencies (UNICEF, UNFPA, WHO, WFP, UNDP, IOM).
• Experience in project design, logical frameworks, budgeting, and monitoring systems.
• Awareness of humanitarian, medical, and ethical standards (SPHERE, CHS, Red Cross Code of Conduct).

Technical Skills

• Excellent knowledge of grant management, proposal development, donor reporting, and compliance.
• Proficiency in MS Office, grant tracking systems, and reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of Health, Family Planning, Nutrition, WASH, and social marketing program design.

Soft Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Dari and/or Pashto is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and coordination skills.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Culturally sensitive, resilient, and flexible in challenging environments.
• Commitment to ethical standards, accountability, and high-quality results.

Travel and Work Environment

• Up to 10% travel to program and field sites across Afghanistan as required.
• Ability to operate effectively in resource-constrained, remote, and high-pressure environments.
• Willingness to participate in medical programs compliance training as required.

Analytical Skills:

• High attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and strong bussiness development skills.

Communication Skills:

• Excellent communication in English and fluency in Dari/Pashto.

Personal Attributes:

• Integrity, confidentiality, reliability, teamwork, and time management.

Interested candidates should submit their resume along with a cover letter to the Human Resource Department of the Afghan Social Marketing Organization (ASMO).
The subject line must be (ASMO-BDM-01-26 - Name of the Applicant) otherwise the application will NOT be considered. 
No resume will be taken under consideration without having the vacancy number and applicant name in the subject line of the email.
Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered
Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply

hr@asmo.org.af