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 Description: Short-Term Course Trainer

Position Objective

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

Duties & Responsibilities

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducting in-campus and online Entrepreneurship training through SPCE – Kabul Learning Centers, Afghanistan.
• Coordinating groups and supervising not more than 25 students.
• Responsible for the quality of training program/course modules (lessons shall be student-oriented with interactive teaching methods and modern teaching technologies).
• Training session hours in classrooms or online no more than 20-24 academic hours per week; total annual workload shall exceed 800 academic hours.
• Keeping records of participation and documentation flow both in paper and online (individual plans, examination registers, grade reports).
• Ensuring lessons are planned and delivered in a participative and interactive manner, responsive to student feedback.
• Ensuring the safety of equipment and furniture in classrooms.
• Performing extracurricular activities with students.
• Advising students on program curricula and career decisions.
• Preparing established records timely and monitoring document filling per approved nomenclature.
• Assisting in the application and registration process of Entrepreneurship Training candidates.
• Coordinating communications with the Project Coordinator and Student Service Officer.
• Ensuring safety regulations compliance in the entrepreneurship training room.
• Keeping a record of all available equipment and resources in the training room.
• Monitoring and controlling entrepreneurship program students’ progress with the SPCE Coordinator.
• Acting as tester and invigilator for the entrepreneurship program and other trainers’ subjects.
• Agreeing on the training schedule with SPCE Coordinator and Student Service Officer.
• Controlling and maintaining workable conditions for training room resources.
• Performing any other relevant tasks assigned by SPCE-UCA, Coordinator, or Student Service Officer.
• Carrying out responsibilities in a manner reflecting AKF (Afg)'s commitment to safeguarding staff, beneficiaries, and protecting children from harm.
• Reporting any suspicions or actual violations of the Safeguarding Policy and/or Child Safeguarding Policy.

Occasional Significant Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensuring timely reporting documentation (individual plans, transcripts, exam results, etc.).
• Developing training session materials and ensuring high attendance by addressing students’ needs.
• Observing classes quarterly.
• Performing any other relevant tasks assigned by SPCE-UCA, Coordinator, or Student Service Officer.

Job Requirements

Job Specification:

• Education: Bachelor’s in Business and Entrepreneurship or Economics with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in teaching and training business and entrepreneurship; a Master’s in Business Entrepreneurship or Economics is preferred.
• Language Proficiency: B2 level of English with strong email communication skills.
• Creativity: Ability to engage students through various teaching and learning styles for optimal development.
• Technical Skills: Skilled in online Learning Management Systems (LMS), capable of delivering online synchronous and asynchronous sessions.
• Communication Skills: Fluent speaker, capable of communicating through different virtual platforms and maintaining a strong online presence.

Required Core Competencies:

• Capable of teaching online and in-campus.
• Familiar with MOODLE and other synchronous platforms.
• Strong pedagogical skills for both online and in-campus settings.
• Computer literacy: Proficient in 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 07th May 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 card(s), etc.) are required at this stage.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
• Salary scale: Grade E based on NTA Salary scale.

Aga Khan Foundation Afghanistan recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal opportunity and safeguarding.

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Your details and information shared on this advertisement shall remain confidential.