Afghanistan Capacity Building Advisor

Average salary up to US$120,000/annum plus allowances based on relevant qualifications and work experiences 1. Organizational Context The goal of the MOWA Priority Program or MOWA NPP is to enable the government to implement its gender equality commitments. This goal will be attained by pursuing four objectives, namely: (a) develop the capacities of relevant government entities to mainstream the implementation of the National Action Plan for the Women of Afghanistan (NAPWA) in their policy making, planning, programming, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation processes; (b) institutionalize the development of knowledge and build technical resource bases to support the pursuit of gender equality goals by government and partners, (c) raise public awareness and appreciation of gender equality as a means to attain the vision of a progressive and peaceful Afghanistan; and (d) establish effective mechanisms to oversee the implementation of NAPWA across government. These goals and objectives have been framed around the principle that the “The implementation of strategy for gender equity is a shared responsibility among government entities at the national and sub-national levels.

The Civilian Technical Assistance Programme (CTAP) is an Afghan government led programme that aims to create stronger government institutions with more effective structures, efficient processes and skilled personnel. It assists Afghan government organizations to implement capacity development and performance improvement programmes by providing them with skilled international technical experts and capacity development Specialists.

On behalf of the Ministry, CTAP is now seeking to fill the position of Capacity Building Advisor to work in MoWA, under the management of the Human Resource Directorate. This position is open to international passport holders only: Afghan expatriates and nationals of regional countries are especially encouraged to apply.

1. Position 2.1 Natures and Scope of Assignment

This assignment involves supporting a government-led capacity development program within the MoWA Directorates. The assignment will be under the supervision of the Director of Human Resource. The successful candidate will provide technical advice, management support and technical inputs required to allow the Ministry of Women Affairs to achieve its objectives and strategies that it needs to implement its programs.

The successful applicant will be expected to work with and through his/her Afghan national counterpart, and to progressively transfer skills and responsibilities to them.

2.2 Duties and Responsibilities Capacity Building Adviser will develop CB plan and strategy for MoWA, Design and implement Training map at national and sub-national level, plus SWOT analysis and monitoring.

• Assist in the development of a Comprehensive Capacity Building plan and strategy for MoWA • Support the Capacity building Needs Assessment at national and sub-national level • Assist Designing of on the job and off the job specific trainings • Provide assistance in developing SWOT analysis • Development of all training programme curriculum, manuals and training materials. • Develop and deliver Training of Trainers courses for MoWA trainings and undertake follow-on skill development as needed. • Ensure systematic evaluation to obtain participants’ feedback on the training delivery, materials, quality of translation, etc. and discuss feedback points with the trainers and the Trainers to further improve training quality/management. • Provide assistance in Writing the evaluation reports • Assist in the design and implementation of a Monitoring and Evaluation system within the Department • The Advisor will perform other tasks not listed in this Job Description but are reasonably associated to the position

2.3 Deliverables The deliverables of Capacity Building Adviser is: • Capacity Building operational manual and detailed implementation plan for MoWA capacity building programs developed and implemented • Adequate structures and procedures created and strengthened that will enable the HR Department to develop and implement their programs and accelerate service delivery. • Coaching, mentoring and training strategy/program developed and implemented.

2.4 Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required The successful candidate should have the following skills, experience and qualifications: • Master degree is a plus, bachelor degree in the business administration, Public administration or other relevant subject area is considerable • At least 7 years of work related experience, preferably in the area of HR/Training (capacity building) • Demonstrated experience in capacity development • Good team worker, capable of working effectively in a very challenging environment • Previous experience in under-developed, insecure or post-conflict environments a plus • Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto a plus

Afghan expatriates and nationals of countries in Afghanistan’s region are especially preferred for this position.

Afghan expatriates who currently hold MCP Employment Contract are not eligible to apply for CTAP Positions.

How to apply:

Submission Guideline: Application should be completed online via www.ctapafghanistian.org Only short listed candidates whose background and experiences corresponds to the above criteria will be contacted for further consideration. CTAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.