Carpet Business Development Specialist

Position Title: Carpet Business Development Specialist

2026-02-28 Badakhshan Full Time 11

Job Location:	Badakhshan
Nationality:	Afghan
Category:	Business Development
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	As per organization salary scale
Vacancy Number:	HHWO-02-2026
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Faizabad

Organization:	Helping Hands for Women Organization - HHWO
Years of Experience:	2-3
Contract Duration:	Short term
Gender:	Male/Female
Education:	Bachelor’s degree in international trade, Development studies and / or Economic or a related field is required; a Master’s degree in these fields will be considered an advantage.
Close date:	2026-02-28

About Helping Hands for Women Organization - HHWO:

HHWO is a humanitarian and development non-profit, nongovernmental organization founded in 2014 with the slogan of “We are here to serve humanity” and operates around Afghanistan.

At HHWO, we envision to build a future in which all Afghans regardless of their gender, age, race, ethnicity, or religion, experience a life of dignity and comfort, free from hunger, poverty, ignorance, illiteracy, violence, and backwardness.

Our overall mission is to eliminate hunger, reduce poverty, provide and promote social civic services (health care, education, WASH…), promote gender equality/equity, provision of women and child empowerment assistance, and promote household and local sustainable economy via livelihoods interventions and design & Implementation of development programs.

Job Descriptions:

Conduct carpet center assessments, develop contextual training materials, deliver training, facilitate on-the-job learning, and ensure effective capacity building.

Tasks (Performance Requirements): The Carpet Business Development Specialist will perform the following activities.

Conduct comprehensive market research and carpet production/workshop assessments to identify opportunities, constraints, and growth potential for women-led carpet enterprises.
Develop and implement strategic business and operational plans to improve production efficiency, product quality, and market reach for female artisans.
Provide hands-on technical assistance and on-the-job mentoring to women carpet artisans, cooperatives, and small businesses on weaving techniques, finishing, and quality standards.
Design and deliver practical, needs-based training programs on weaving, finishing, quality assurance, and packaging tailored to women entrepreneurs.
Develop contextual training materials, manuals, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent, high-quality production practices.
Facilitate market linkages between women producers, suppliers, buyers, and relevant stakeholders to strengthen domestic and international market access.
Monitor production processes, product quality, compliance with industry standards, and market trends to enhance competitiveness and sustainability.
Provide guidance on business planning, financial literacy, and enterprise management to strengthen the performance and resilience of women-led carpet businesses.
Prepare progress reports, track performance indicators, document lessons learned

Deliverables Task as below

DELIVERABLES REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE MEANS OF VERIFICATION

Conduct market and feasibility assessments for carpet production and business opportunities Within four (4) days Market assessment report submitted

Develop training materials and manuals for carpet production and business development Within four (4) days Training materials, manuals, and SOPs submitted

Deliver capacity-building sessions for carpet producers and stakeholders Within four (4) days Training report, attendance sheets, and session notes

Prepare and submit a comprehensive final assignment report summarizing, Within three (3) days Final report submitted and approved

activities and recommendations

Job Requirements:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in international trade, Development studies and / or Economic or a related field is required; a Master’s degree in these fields will be considered an advantage.
Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in business development, market facilitation, or value chain support, preferably with a reputable INGO, UN agency, or development organization.

Skills and Competencies:

Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic computer operations.
Ability to work professionally in a team and independently, with honesty, proactivity, and cultural sensitivity.
Knowledge of market assessment, business planning, and enterprise development is an advantage.
Open to Afghan nationals with a commitment to supporting local businesses and community development.

Languages: Written and Spoken Fluency in English and Dari and/or Pashto, both.

Geography: Based in Kabul, if needed will be traveling to provinces

Submission Guidelines:

Interested candidates are requested to send their applications along with their Cover letter and CVs to the attention of the following address: hr.hhwo@gmail.com
Please write the Job title/Vacancy Number in the subject line of your email.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED