Trainer for blendid/Hybrid workshops for educational NGOs staff (Program Management in Education ) (2024)

Civil society has long been a key factor in addressing a full range of issues in the social, cultural, religious, humanitarian, and political life of Afghanistan. With the focus on the transition to Afghan leadership, civil society, particularly local and national non-governmental organizations (NGOs), have the potential to play an important and complementary role in Afghanistan in the delivery of the government’s priority programs, in supporting improved governance, in connecting the wider Afghan population to the state, and in advocating for the vulnerable and excluded.

NGOs in Afghanistan face challenges, including financial and capacity gaps and a public trust deficit, in their endeavors to play such a role effectively. The government, the international community, and civil society have been considering methods by which to support NGOs to address these challenges and realize their potential, dating back to discussions at the Conference on Enabling Environment for Effective Private Sector Contribution to Development in Afghanistan in June 2007. One of the outcomes of these considerations was the formation of a working group, with representation from international and national NGOs, key national NGO networks, and civil society professionals, to establish an organization that will enable NGOs to address these challenges.

The Afghanistan Institute for Civil Society (AICS) objectives are:

1. To raise the credibility of the civil society sector by certifying local NGOs using locally defined and internationally recognized standards.
2. To systemize capacity-building efforts by coordinating initiatives using measurable performance indicators.
3. To strengthen the role of civil society in Afghanistan’s development through policy dialogue and active engagement with the government, donors, and the broader development sector.
4. To provide a channel for resources for civil society by strengthening philanthropic and corporate social responsibility efforts.

• Work closely with the AICS program team for designing, scheduling, and delivering the workshop programs.
• Identify and assess the workshops needs of NGO partner leaders and team members and analyze and share the findings with the program team.
• Conduct pre and post-tests to identify and measure changes in the capacity of NGOs staff.
• Adjust workshop materials, reference materials, and handouts based on the broad content for the participants.
• Prepare and submit relevant reports as required.
• Analyze manuals and handouts, reference materials, identify gaps, and recommend changes or additions.
• Identify and implement effective and purposeful workshop methods and tools to promote optimum learning.
• Ensure adequate preparations prior to the delivery of workshop sessions.
• Extend support to develop an integrated workshop calendar for multiple batches and ensure adherence to workshops timelines.
• Ensure sharing pre-workshop assignments and pre-reading materials in line with the workshops schedule.
• Ensure a high level of engagement and participation of founders, leaders, and other team members of partner NGOs in, workshops, and other events.
• Ensure collaboration within internal functions and teams to exchange knowledge and resources and deliver workshops effectively.
• Keep abreast of the trends and developments, best practices in the organizational development space for grassroot NGOs and integrate in workshops.

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Development studies, and Business Administration. master’s degree in relevant fields is preferred.

• At least 3 years in working with non-profit organizations;

• Fluently speaking and understanding Dari, Pashto and English

• At least 5 years’ experience in designing, content development and delivering training and workshops.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience working with civil society organizations.
• Willingness to learn and explore new experiences.
• Ability to use personal initiative and creativity to solve problems.
• Having knowledge of the English language
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Ability to work in stressful and challenging environments.
• Detail oriented
• Team player

Qualified interested national candidates are kindly requested to submit their application (cover letter & updated CV) no later than 7July2024to theemail (Jobs@aicsafg.org)

Please mention the vacancy number and job title in the subject line of your email(AICS2024-06-003Program management in education )