About Agha Khan Foundation

The Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan (AKF (Afg)) is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of international, private, non-denominational development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people in some of the poorest parts of the developing world. The Network’s organizations have individual mandates that range from the fields of health and education to architecture, rural development and promotion of private-sector enterprise and institutions that seek to empower communities and individuals, usually in disadvantaged circumstances, to improve living conditions and opportunities. The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a non-denominational international development agency established in 1967 by His Highness the Aga Khan. Its mission is to develop and promote creative solutions to problems that impede social development, primarily in Asia and East Africa. Created as a private, non-profit foundation under Swiss law, it has branches and independent affiliates in 19 countries. AKF seeks to provide sustainable solutions to long-term problems of poverty, hunger, illiteracy, and ill health. In Afghanistan, AKF works with rural communities in mountainous, remote or resource poor areas to improve quality of life in the areas of natural resource management, market development, governance, education, and health.

Job Summary

Position Objective
The University of Central Asia, Afghanistan (UCA), an affiliate of the Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan (AKF – Afg), is seeking a Short-Term Course Trainer. This full-time position is under the AWAKE project and will report directly to the Student Service Officer and SPCE, Kabul Program Coordinator. The trainer will work in harmony and close cooperation with all personnel of SPCE—UCA.

Duties & Responsibilities

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct in-campus and online Entrepreneurship training through SPCE-Kabul Learning Centers, Afghanistan.
• Coordinate groups and supervise up to 25 students.
• Ensure the quality of training programs/course modules with student-oriented lessons using interactive teaching methods and modern technologies.
• Maintain training session hours of 20-24 academic hours per week, with a total annual workload exceeding 800 academic hours.
• Keep accurate records of student participation and documentation flow in both paper and online formats (individual plans, examination registers, grade reports).
• Plan and deliver lessons in a highly participative and interactive manner, responsive to student feedback.
• Ensure the safety of equipment and furniture in classrooms.
• Engage in extracurricular activities with students.
• Advise students on program curricula and career decisions.
• Prepare established records timely and monitor documentation as per approved nomenclature by the Head of SPCE-Afghanistan.
• Assist in the application and registration process for Entrepreneurship Training candidates.
• Coordinate communications with the Project Coordinator and Student Service Officer.
• Ensure safety regulations are followed in the training venue.
• Maintain a record of available equipment and resources in the training room.
• Monitor and control the progress of entrepreneurship program students with the SPCE Coordinator.
• Act as a tester and invigilator for the entrepreneurship program and other trainers’ subjects.
• Agree on the training schedule with the SPCE Coordinator and Student Service Officer.
• Maintain workable conditions for training room resources.
• Perform any other relevant tasks assigned by SPCE-UCA, Coordinator, or Student Service Officer.
• Uphold AKF (Afg)'s commitment to safeguarding staff, beneficiaries, and protecting children from harm in accordance with the Safeguarding policy.
• Report any suspicions or violations of the Safeguarding Policy.

Occasional Significant Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure timely reporting documentation (individual plans, transcripts, exam results) and develop training session materials to maintain high attendance.
• Observe classes quarterly.
• Perform any other relevant tasks as assigned by SPCE-UCA, Coordinator, or Student Service Officer.

Job Requirements

Job Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in Business and Entrepreneurship or Economics, with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in teaching and training in business and entrepreneurship; a Master’s degree in Business Entrepreneurship or Economics is preferred.
• B2 level of English proficiency, with strong email communication skills.
• Creativity in engaging students through various teaching and learning styles for both online and in-campus training.
• Proficiency in online Learning Management Systems (LMS) capable of delivering synchronous and asynchronous sessions.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging through virtual platforms and maintaining a strong social presence in online training.

Required Core Competencies

• Ability to teach online and in-campus.
• Familiarity with MOODLE and other synchronous platforms.
• Strong pedagogical skills for both online and in-campus settings.
• Computer literacy: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, and email.

Submission Guidelines

Application
Interested applicants should submit their CV along with a cover letter to Jobs.afghanistan@akdn.org by 11th February 2025.

Important Notes:

• Please quote the Vacancy Number as the subject of the email when applying.
• No supporting documents (e.g., diplomas, recommendation letters, identification cards) are required at this stage.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
• Salary scale: Grade E based on NTA Salary scale.

The Aga Khan Foundation Afghanistan recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal opportunity and safeguarding of children, beneficiaries, partners, community members, and employees in accordance with AKF (Afg)’s safeguarding policy.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Your information shared in this advertisement will remain confidential. The Aga Khan Foundation Afghanistan (AKF- Afg) promotes a transparent and equitable recruitment process, reiterating that all services related to job applications, including processing, seminars, and training programs, are provided free of charge.

Our official job announcements are posted on the ACBAR website (acbar.org/jobs). After submission, you will receive an automatic confirmation acknowledging receipt of your application.

AKF (Afg) implements a range of procedures and vetting checks, including criminal records disclosures, to ensure that everyone associated with us is kept free from harm and abuse is prevented.

Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH) is the responsibility of everyone, and all selected individuals must comply with AKF (Afg)’s Safeguarding Policy at all times.

By submitting your cover letter and resume, you consent to AKF (Afg) keeping this information on file for recruitment and human resource management purposes.

We request all job seekers to report any instances of individuals or entities claiming to charge fees on behalf of AKF Afghanistan to AKFA.HR@akdn.org. Our commitment to ethical practices ensures that your career aspirations are supported without any financial burden during recruitment.