Business/Marketing Skills Assistant

Job Summary Position Summary The Business/Marketing Skills Trainer will be responsible for designing, organizing, and delivering business development, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, marketing, and market linkage training to project beneficiaries, including women, youth, returnees, IDPs, self-help groups (SHGs), cooperatives, and small business owners. The trainer will support beneficiaries in developing sustainable businesses, improving marketing skills, increasing access to markets, and strengthening income-generating opportunities across the Southeast Region. Key Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Training Delivery and Facilitation ü Conduct training sessions on business development, entrepreneurship, and marketing skills. ü Deliver participatory and practical training using adult-learning methodologies. ü Develop training schedules and work plans in coordination with project staff. ü Ensure quality and effectiveness of all training activities. ü Conduct refresher and follow-up training sessions when required. 2. Business Development Training ü Train beneficiaries on: Business planning Business startup and management Entrepreneurship development Customer service Business growth strategies Record keeping and bookkeeping Costing and pricing Business risk management ü Support participants in preparing business plans and business improvement plans. 3. Marketing Skills Development ü Deliver training on: Basic marketing concepts Market research and analysis Product promotion and advertising Branding and packaging Customer relationship management Sales techniques and negotiation skills Digital and social media marketing (where applicable) ü Help beneficiaries identify target markets and marketing opportunities. 4. Financial Literacy and Financial Management ü Conduct financial literacy training covering: Household budgeting Savings and investment Financial planning Loan management Cash flow management Business financial records ü Promote financial inclusion through savings groups and community-based financial initiatives. 5. Market Linkages and Business Networking ü Support beneficiaries in accessing local and regional markets. ü Facilitate business-to-business meetings and networking opportunities. ü Identify potential buyers, traders, wholesalers, and service providers. ü Assist beneficiaries in improving product quality to meet market demands. ü Promote market-oriented business practices. 6. Women's Economic Empowerment ü Encourage women's participation in business and entrepreneurship activities. ü Deliver gender-sensitive training programs. ü Support women-owned enterprises and women's self-help groups. ü Build women's confidence, leadership, and decision-making skills related to business activities. 7. Monitoring and Reporting ü Conduct pre- and post-training assessments. ü Monitor participant progress and training outcomes. ü Maintain training attendance records and documentation. ü Prepare training reports, activity reports, and success stories. ü Provide recommendations for improving future training programs. 8. Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement ü Coordinate training activities with project teams and local stakeholders. ü Work closely with community leaders, cooperatives, SHGs, and government departments. ü Participate in coordination meetings and project review sessions. ü Support awareness campaigns and business promotion events. Job Requirements Educational Qualifications: ü Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration Professional Experience ü Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in business development, entrepreneurship training, marketing, financial literacy, or livelihood programming. ü Proven experience in designing and conducting business and marketing skills training. ü Experience working with NGOs, INGOs, or donor-funded projects is preferred. ü Experience working with women entrepreneurs, youth groups, cooperatives, and vulnerable communities. ü Experience in facilitating market linkages and business development services. ü Familiarity with the socio-economic context of the Southeast Region. Required Skills and Competencies ü Strong training and facilitation skills. ü Excellent knowledge of business development and entrepreneurship. ü Strong understanding of marketing principles and market systems. ü Experience in financial literacy and small business management. ü Ability to prepare training materials and manuals. ü Excellent communication and presentation skills. ü Strong report-writing and documentation skills. ü Ability to work independently and in multicultural environments. Language Requirements ü Fluency in Pashto and Dari (required). ü Good command of English (written and spoken). Computer Skills ü Microsoft Word ü Microsoft Excel ü Microsoft PowerPoint ü Microsoft Outlook ü Internet and email communication