International Center for Afghan Women’s Economic Development (ICAWED) Terms of Reference Position Title: Trainer for Principle of Accounting/ Financial Management Closing Date: June 5, 2015 Duration: 3-4 months Executive Summary The International Center for Afghan Women’s Economic Development (ICAWED) at the American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) is seeking through innovative training, education and hand-onexperience in various emerging industries to bolster the role of women in business across the Afghan economy. Through career training and internships with emerging Afghan industries, ICAWED, intends to nurture talent and bolster small business initiatives. Background: In the spring of 2013, the International Center for Afghan Women’s Economic Development (the Women’s Center) on AUAF’s International Campus opened with the express purpose of enhancing women’s participation in the economy. At the same time, the Center has expanded its international ties and its outreach across the country through international and national women’s groups. In the fall 2014 the Center hired a new Director to focus on additional career training opportunities at the ICAWED on a year-round basis. The Women Center at AUAF affects broad changes in gender relations and creates sustainable development through a unique agenda of long-term training and mentorship. The aim would is to use knowledge and insight to establish pro-active mechanisms for the mainstreaming of gender issues across Afghanistan by engaging directly with men and women and also to empower women in private sector. The Women Center believes that its facilities, experience, environment, and its fine-tuned approach make the Center the best venue available in Afghanistan to facilitate this Afghan-led effort aimed at altering current gender dynamics. With the new 2014-2015 fiscal year, ICAWED would like to offer more robust programming to include business related courses in leadership and management; sensitivity training; business planning; branding and packaging; communication and public awareness strategies; and finance/accounting. Position General Summary The International Center for Afghan Women’s Economic Development (ICAWED) at the American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) is seeking applications to hire an Finance and Accounting trainer who will Ensure that the curriculum and content delivery in the courses is congruent and sequenced appropriately taking into consideration the grades and experience of the participants. Responsibilities: The trainer will be responsible for the principles of accounting/ financial management with main focus on: 1. Accounting & Financial Management Course Core Focus 2. Understanding and Analyzing Financial Statements 3. Capital Budgeting 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Management of Cash, Accounts receivables, Inventory Cost Analysis and Control Sources of finance and Cost of capital Performance budgeting, Value analysis, Financial convergence The courses should be delivered with the highest of standards suitable for the needs of the mid level employees and job seekers in the sector of financial management 9. The trainer must be able to develop a time-line activity chart for planning, conduct and post implementation for each course; explanation of rationale, curriculum and conducting methodology for each course; training program, continuous assessments and logistics arrangements required. 10. The trainer must be able to develop a time-line activity chart for planning, conduct and post implementation for each course; explanation of rationale, curriculum and conducting methodology for each course; training programme, continuous assessments and logistics arrangements required. 11. The trainer must submit the pre/post participant evaluation forms to measure the participants’ knowledge level. 12. Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as, meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrate respect for others; 13. Draft syllabus for the course of 40 hours in DARI language; 14. Books and materials are available at the AUAF’s library. The Women Center requires Trainers to explore most relevant books and recommend for participants. 15. Trainers must attend bio-weekly meeting with management of the Center to discuss the training progress and areas for improvement. 16. The Trainers should be available at least 3 hrs/week (for a total of 40 hours per cycle). The time and other details will be discussed later. 17. Any other task assigned by his/her supervisor. Qualifications     Masters degree in Finance , Accounting and with working experiences , or Bachelor degree in above mentioned fields with working experience, in Principle of Finance/Accounting related issues. Experience in working with government and international organizations, Well experienced in conducting gender related trainings, preferred the trainer has undergone a Training of Trainers (TOT) course, and has conducted TOTs workshops, and hence can develop TOT for Gender Mainstreaming and development; Appropriate written and oral communication skills, English and Dari/Pashtu; Timeline: The Trainer for Principle of Accounting/ Financial Management should be available for a period of 40 hours during the 3-4 months to complete the training. The contract tentatively will start from July 15, 2015 till November 15, 2015. Reporting: The trainer will report to Director of the Centre (and when requested to the management of AUAF) with support offered by the Program Coordinator. Payment: Trainer’s payment will be made upon submission of invoice and timesheet (calculating the total training hours). The payment will be made on monthly basis. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. To apply, please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to [email protected]. Please include “Trainer for Principle of Accounting/ Financial Management” in the subject line of the email.