ACBAR

Following the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China, where Afghan women representing various organizations and United Nations agencies participated, the idea of establishing a unified platform for cooperation and coordination among Afghan women emerged. Inspired by global women’s movements and the need for collective action, these participants formally established the Afghan Women’s Network in 1995. AWN serves as a national platform that brings together women’s organizations and individual members to strengthen collaboration, promote shared learning, and support institutional development. It provides a structured space for organizations to enhance their capacities and contribute to community-based initiatives.

AWN maintains an active presence in multiple provinces, including Kabul, Herat, Balkh, Kandahar, Bamyan, Paktia, Nangarhar, Badakhshan and Kunduz, while also engaging members across other regions of Afghanistan. As an umbrella network, AWN works in coordination with its members to implement initiatives focused on community well-being, access to services, and capacity strengthening. The network comprises over 5,000 individual members and more than 150 member organizations.

Objective of the Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to design and deliver a practical and interactive Safeguarding training that strengthens the knowledge and skills of HRDs and NGO staff on protection from harm, abuse, exploitation, and unsafe practices in the workplace and project implementation.

Specific Responsibilities

Training Preparation

The Trainer shall:

• Review project objectives and participant background
• Understand safeguarding principles and standards
• Coordinate with AWN project team
• Adapt content to Afghanistan context
• Ensure training is simple, practical, and participatory

Development of Training Materials

The Trainer shall develop:

• Training manual on Safeguarding
• Session plans
• PowerPoint presentations
• Case studies and real-life examples
• Handouts and guidelines
• Pre-test and post-test tools

The manual must include:

• Definition of safeguarding
• Types of abuse, exploitation, and harassment
• Reporting mechanisms
• Code of conduct
• Survivor-centered approach
• Prevention measures

Delivery of Training

The Trainer shall:

• Facilitate 2-day interactive training sessions
• Use participatory methods (group work, role play, discussion)
• Ensure safe and respectful learning environment
• Encourage active participation
• Explain reporting and response mechanisms clearly
• Use real-life examples and case studies

Participant Engagement

The Trainer shall:

• Ensure equal participation of all participants
• Create a safe space for discussion
• Support participants to understand safeguarding risks
• Encourage questions and reflection

Assessment and Evaluation

The Trainer shall:

• Conduct pre-test and post-test
• Measure knowledge improvement
• Collect participant feedback
• Document results

Reporting

The Trainer shall submit:

• Attendance sheet
• Training materials
• Pre-test and post-test results
• Participant feedback summary
• Final training report

Expected Deliverables

• Safeguarding Training Manual
• Training Plan and Session Schedule
• Training Materials (PPT, handouts, case studies)
• Pre/Post Test Tools
• Attendance Records

Required Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree is required for this role, while a master’s degree is preferred in fields such as Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Human Rights, Psychology, Information Technology, Management, or a related discipline.

Experience: The candidate should have a minimum of five years of training experience, including delivering professional trainings, developing training manuals, facilitating adult learning, and working with NGOs as well as women leaders.

Required Skills- The trainer must demonstrate strong facilitation, communication, training design, and presentation skills, along with effective time management, problem-solving abilities, and report writing skills.

Duration of Assignment- Multiple sessions over 4 weeks time - depending on Number of Session & Training Schedule.

Ethical and Professional Standards- Trainer shall maintain confidentiality, respect all participants, ensure fairness, avoid discrimination, uphold professional conduct, and follow safeguarding standards at all times.

Performance Evaluation: Trainer performance will be evaluated based on the quality of training delivery, participant satisfaction, the quality of training materials, timely submission of deliverables, and the achievement of learning outcomes.

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. · Please mention position title on the subject of email · Applications meeting the above requirement will be entertained only. · Only the short listed candidates will be notified. Contact Information Interested candidates, who meet the above-mentioned requirements, should submit an up-to-date Resume/CV, with a Letter of Interest, via email to the following e-mail address: vacancies@awn-af.org - Late applications won’t be considered.

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