Duty Station: Herat
Contract Type: Project-based / Service
Reporting To: Project Manager
Job Code: RAPO-BDT-HER-022
Grade: C3 (Technical / Training Level)
Salary Range: According to the project ’s salary scale
About RAPO
Rescue the Afghanistan People Organization (RAPO) is a non-governmental, non-profit, and non-political organization established in 2018 and officially registered with the Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan. RAPO works to support vulnerable communities through programs focused on women’s empowerment, livelihoods, humanitarian assistance, and community development. The organization is also recognized as a leading institution in digitalization, economic empowerment, and strengthening women-owned small businesses, aiming to improve women’s access to sustainable economic opportunities and modern markets. Through its activities across different provinces of Afghanistan, RAPO remains committed to promoting sustainable development, strengthening community resilience, and improving access to economic and social opportunities for vulnerable populations.
Job Objective
The Business Development Trainer is responsible for designing and delivering practical training programs in entrepreneurship, small business creation and management, enhancement of financial and economic skills, and empowering participants to generate sustainable income.
Key Responsibilities
The Business Development Trainer is responsible for implementing training programs in small business establishment and management, preparing and delivering Business Plan training, basic market analysis, income and expenditure management, and fundamental marketing and sales principles.
The trainer will also deliver practical training on methods of accessing loans from financial institutions, effective utilization of loans, and loan repayment management for participants.
The trainer is responsible for assessing training needs, applying appropriate training methodologies, and delivering simple, practical, and results-oriented training according to participants’ capacity levels.
The trainer is also required to prepare regular training reports, maintain participants’ records, and provide feedback to improve the quality of training programs.
Ensuring compliance with organizational policies, gender principles, inclusion, non-discrimination, and safeguarding policies (Safeguarding & PSEA) during all training sessions is a key responsibility of this position.
The trainer must work in close coordination with the project team at the Herat office and actively support the successful implementation of project objectives.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Management, Economic Development, or related fields
- At least 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in training, entrepreneurship, or business development
- Experience in training and facilitation in SMEs is highly preferred
- Strong skills in Business Plan development, market analysis, and basic financial management
- Knowledge of loan systems and debt management
- Excellent ability to deliver practical and easy-to-understand training
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Fluency in Dari and Pashto; English is an advantage
Application Instructions
Eligible candidates are requested to send their CV and Cover Letter to the following email address:
hr@rapo-af.org
Subject Line: Application for Business Development Trainer – RAPO-BDT-HER-003
Deadline Last date for submission of applications: 29/02/1405 (Hijri Shamsi) corresponding to 19/05/2026 (Gregorian calendar)
]]>Organization: Rescue the Afghanistan People Organization (RAPO)
Duty Station: Herat, Afghanistan
Contract Type: Project-based / Service
Reporting To: Deputy Director / Program Manager (as per project structure)
Job Code: RAPO-FIN-HER-021
Grade: C3 (Finance / Technical Level)
Salary Range: According to RAPO salary scale (Project / Donor funded)
About RAPO
Rescue the Afghanistan People Organization (RAPO) is a non-governmental, non-profit, and non-political organization established in 2018 and officially registered with the Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan. RAPO works to support vulnerable communities through programs focused on women’s empowerment, livelihoods, humanitarian assistance, and community development. The organization is also recognized as a leading institution in digitalization, economic empowerment, and strengthening women-owned small businesses, aiming to improve women’s access to sustainable economic opportunities and modern markets. Through its activities across different provinces of Afghanistan, RAPO remains committed to promoting sustainable development, strengthening community resilience, and improving access to economic and social opportunities for vulnerable populations.
Job Objective
The Finance Officer is responsible for managing, processing, recording, and reporting all financial transactions of the organization. The position ensures that all financial operations are carried out accurately, transparently, and in full compliance with RAPO financial policies, donor requirements, and internationally accepted accounting standards.
Key Responsibilities
The Finance Officer will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and processing all financial transactions, including preparation and verification of payment vouchers and supporting documentation in accordance with organizational and donor requirements.
He/She will review financial documents prior to payment processing to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with approved budgets.
The position includes maintaining cash books, ledger accounts, and ensuring timely and accurate bank reconciliations.
The Finance Officer will assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal management and donors.
He/She will monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure that spending remains within approved budget lines.
The role requires ensuring full compliance with RAPO financial policies, donor regulations, and audit requirements at all times.
The Finance Officer will actively support internal and external audit processes by providing required financial documents and clarifications.
Close coordination with program and procurement teams is required to ensure effective financial planning and smooth project implementation.
Ensuring financial transparency, accountability, and prevention of fraud or misuse of funds is a key responsibility of this position.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
- 2–4 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting, preferably within NGO/INGO sector
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards
- Experience in budget tracking and donor financial reporting
- Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Fluency in Dari and Pashto; English is an advantage
Application Instructions
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit their CV and Cover Letter to the following email address:
hr@rapo-af.org
Subject Line: Application for Finance Officer – RAPO-FIN-HER-004
Deadline
Last Date for Submission: 29/02/1405 (Hijri Shamsi) corresponding to 19/05/2026 (Gregorian Calendar)
RAPO is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
]]>Organization: Rescue the Afghanistan People Organization (RAPO)
Duty Station: Farah Province
Contract Type: Project-based / Service
Reporting To: Project Manager
Job Code: RAPO-CM-FRH-020
Grade: C2 (Field / Community Level)
Salary Range: According to RAPO salary scale (Project / Donor funded)
About RAPO
Rescue the Afghanistan People Organization (RAPO) is a non-governmental, non-profit, and non-political organization established in 2018 and officially registered with the Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan. RAPO works to support vulnerable communities through programs focused on women’s empowerment, livelihoods, humanitarian assistance, and community development. The organization is also recognized as a leading institution in digitalization, economic empowerment, and strengthening women-owned small businesses, aiming to improve women’s access to sustainable economic opportunities and modern markets. Through its activities across different provinces of Afghanistan, RAPO remains committed to promoting sustainable development, strengthening community resilience, and improving access to economic and social opportunities for vulnerable populations.
Job Objective
The Community Mobilizer is responsible for mobilizing, identifying, and supporting women entrepreneurs and small business owners within target communities. The position plays a key role in strengthening beneficiary participation in project activities, facilitating access to training and support services, and building effective communication between RAPO and target communities.
Key Responsibilities
The Community Mobilizer is responsible for identifying, registering, and mobilizing women entrepreneurs and small business owners according to project criteria.
She will conduct community awareness sessions and provide clear information regarding project objectives, beneficiary selection criteria, and available services.
The Community Mobilizer will actively participate in identifying economic needs, challenges faced by small businesses, and potential development opportunities within communities, and report findings to the project team.
The position requires maintaining strong relationships between RAPO, women entrepreneurs, small business owners, community leaders, and other stakeholders.
She will support beneficiaries in accessing business development training, capacity-building services, and other related project activities.
The Community Mobilizer is also responsible for preparing daily, weekly, and monthly field activity reports, maintaining beneficiary records, and submitting accurate information to relevant supervisors.
Ensuring compliance with gender principles, women’s economic empowerment, inclusion, non-discrimination, safeguarding policies (Safeguarding & PSEA), and confidentiality of beneficiary information is an essential responsibility of this position.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum high school diploma; Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Community Development, or related fields is preferred
1–3 years of relevant experience in community mobilization, social work, or economic development projects
Experience working with women entrepreneurs or SME-related projects is highly preferred
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to collect data and prepare accurate reports
Knowledge of gender principles and women’s economic empowerment
Ability to work effectively in field environments and within teams
Fluency in Dari and Pashto
Application Instructions
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit their CV and Cover Letter to the following email address:
hr@rapo-af.org
Subject Line: Application for Community Mobilizer – RAPO-CM-FRH-005
Deadline
Last Date for Submission: 29/02/1405 (Hijri Shamsi) corresponding to 19/05/2026 (Gregorian Calendar)
]]>Rescue the Afghanistan people organization, RAPO in short is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political founded in the year 2018 and is fully authorized and registered in the Ministry of Economy based upon the; Registration number (4493) and the Directorate of non-governmental organizations. All the activities in RAPO are legal and within and based upon the social needs and requirements.
Rapo is founded to reduce alleviate the above cited problems as much as possible. We work for the betterment of the Afghanistan people lives and it will be responsible for creating a prosperous and progressive foundation based on social justice, human dignity, and national unity, equality between all ethnic groups and tribes, and will- balanced development in all parts of the country.
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