Business Development Service Provider (BDSP) (Kabul Kapisa Khost Logar Paktia)

• Act as a desk officer for the SME component in two of the provinces where ACHRO is operating and implementing UNHCR CPM project. On a daily basis, liaise with the project beneficiaries to receive updates and reports from the provincial activities and to share/coordinate them with the project manager; Coordinate the delivery of up-to-date technical services provided by consultants to ensure best project implementation practices with the project management; Support SME and M&E components in planning and ensuring regular and accurate monitoring and evaluation of the program; Work to ensure that the program incorporates M&E results and lessons learnt from field operations to improve and to develop program implementation strategies, methodologies, and results; Conduct site visit for beneficiary selection step one and step two. Produce bimonthly reports for the SME component on the respective provinces  for which he/she will be assigned to; Arrange, facilitate, or conduct exposure visits for the targeted entrepreneurs domestically; Undertake any other assignment which falls under SME development component and livelihoods, as per guidance and direction of the project manager; Develop format with the consultation of team leader for monitoring/assessment of trainers’ performance; Conduct verification of certification and documentation process of SMEs with relevant department completed by the Provincial BDSPs; Develop, assist and facilitate SMEs to establish linkages with the different business entities (Medium and Large businesses) and relevant Enterprise Groups at Kabul and provincial level; Design and provide Business development training and establish market linkage process. Conduct focus group discussion (FGD) and identify most suitable SME for beneficiaries. The candidates are required to travel to the provinces as and when required.

Bachelor degree from an accredited university in related field, Extensive communication experience to undergraduate level or equivalent: 

Skills/Personal Requirements

• Excellent command on local languages plus English;
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail;
• Good in teaching delivery methods and familiarity
• possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• demonstrate sound work ethics