Trainer

About FMFB-A:

As a background, FMFB-A started its operation in 2004, and is part of the Aga Khan Agency for Microfinance (AKAM), which has financial institutions operating in different countries throughout the world. It is affiliated with the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of development agencies working in health, education, culture and rural economic development.

Project Overview:

The First MicroFinanceBank – Afghanistan (FMFB-A), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is launching a financial inclusion initiative aimed at supporting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), with a particular focus on women and youth entrepreneurs who face barriers to accessing traditional financing.

The initiative seeks to empower members of savings groups through Sharia-compliant microloans (e.g., Murabaha, Mudaraba) and matching grants, enabling them to establish or grow small businesses, enhance income, and improve livelihoods. FMFB-A will act as a financial service facilitator under this initiative, subject to finalization of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UNDP.

To support implementation, FMFB-A is seeking two qualified Trainers for its provincial offices in Badakhshan and Takhar provinces.

Job purpose:

The Trainer will be responsible for building awareness and delivering training to the targeted savings groups on Sharia-compliant financial services, including the processes and benefits of Murabaha financing and matching grants. Additionally, the trainer will support savings group members (including women-led and youth-led groups) to enhance their entrepreneurial skills, improve market linkages, and strengthen their capacity in areas such as product development, sales, and marketing.

Job Details:

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct capacity assessments of MSMEs regarding market linkages, product development, sales, marketing, and Sharia-compliant financing principles.
• Design tailored training materials based on assessment results and in alignment with FMFB-A and UNDP guidelines.
• Facilitate training sessions and awareness campaigns on Islamic financial principles (Murabaha, Mudaraba) and their distinction from conventional loans.
• Educate saving group members on eligibility criteria, disbursement procedures, and benefits of Islamic finance and matching grants.
• Provide technical advisory services to MSMEs to enhance business skills and market readiness.
• Deliver capacity-building training modules that include practical exercises, case studies, and group discussions in local languages.
• Collaborate with microfinance institutions and ensure alignment with regulatory frameworks.
• Provide one-on-one technical support to MSMEs, including assistance in accessing new and cross-border markets.
• Submit regular progress reports, training evaluations, and consultation summaries to the FMFB-A and UNDP PMU.
• Ensure that training activities are inclusive, participatory, and effectively reach the targeted beneficiaries.
• Perform other project-related duties as assigned by the line manager.

 Job Specification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Education, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant experience in training, preferably in financial services or microfinance.
• Strong understanding of Sharia-compliant finance and adult learning methodologies.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in English and local languages (Dari and/or Pashto); strong report writing and email communication skills.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office and Gmail.
• Ability and willingness to travel to remote field locations in Badakhshan and Takhar.
• Experience in conducting training needs assessments and developing content accordingly.
• Ability to coach and mentor participants and adapt to diverse learning needs.

Note:  This position is contingent upon the signing of a formal agreement between FMFB-A and UNDP and the availability of project funding. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted only after final confirmation of project launch.

Submission Guideline:

If you meet the above requirements, we are encouraging you to apply for this position. Please send us your CV along with a cover letter via email at (vacancies@fmfb.com.af).

Please make sure that your email includes the vacancy ID as the subject line.

Note that, only the candidates who are meeting the requirements of the position will be shortlisted.