1. Assist with the development and implementation of economic resilience and livelihoods, including business recovery and development and skills training (TVET) components of the SRR division. Ensure implementation of business support, employment and skills development activities including the coordination with implementing partners, selection, and provision of support to project participants, and monitoring of activities to ensure achievements of targets.
2. Provide technical support and overseeing TVET, on the job training, business development and support field monitoring activities to ensure quality standards are met are in line with the relevant guidelines and project indicators.
3. Contribute to developing selection and technical assessment documents, business plans and other required documents related to the support skills development and job placements with participating businesses. Collect and share the required data from the participants and businesses and share with the skills training team lead in Kabul.
4. Ensure alignment to national priorities in the field of Economic growth, Private Sector development as per the Afghanistan National Peace & Development Framework (ANPDF) and priorities of the UN Frameworks such as Transitional Engagement Framework (TEF).
5. Provide technical support and oversight to field staff and support field monitoring of the activities to ensure quality standards are met are in line with the relevant guidelines, project indicators and benchmarks.
6. Contribute to reporting, including for visibility and communication purposes, on SME support, business, and skills development activities, provide inputs for monthly reports as well as for any other relevant documents / publications.
7. Contribute to the development of new business development activities, skills development (including TVET, apprenticeships and job placements) and employment projects in coordination with relevant colleagues and stakeholders.
8. Ensure adequate integration of cross-cutting issues such as protection, labour rights, gender and decent work in project assessments and implementation, in close coordination with relevant IOM units.
9. Maintain close coordination with relevant government departments and relevant stakeholders that are engaged in supporting businesses in that province.
10. Undertake regular duty travel to all target provinces.
11. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

IV. Competencies:

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example, and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
• Empowering others & building trust creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: work strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

Notes:

Appointment is subject to funding availability.