About DAI/AVCP

Afghanistan Value Chains Program (AVCP), a USAID-funded program implemented by DAI Global, LLC (DAI), supports the expansion of sustainable agriculture-led economic growth across Afghanistan. AVCP achieves this goal through the support of anchor firms in the livestock and crops value chains. AVCP partners with and supports anchor firms through a market systems development approach, implemented through ‘Deal Notes’ which are co-designed agreements that respond to critical constraints while driving project outcomes. In implementing Deal Notes, AVCP works almost exclusively with agribusinesses and key value chain stakeholders to increase sales, investment, and productivity, among other key indicators. The growth of the anchor firms promotes the efficiency, profitability, and strengthening of the value chains with a direct and positive impact on rural economies, households, and livelihoods. The AVCP focuses its interventions on key value chain leverage points, such as input suppliers or traders linked to large wholesalers, processors, and farmer associations. In doing so, AVCP will accomplish the following fundamental sub-purposes:

Sub-Purpose 1: Increased Productivity and Stability of Value Chains

Sub-Purpose 2: Improved Commercial Viability and Operational Efficiency of Agribusinesses

Sub-Purpose 3: Engage Afghan Women in Agriculture

Sub-Purpose 4: Climate Change Mitigation and Resiliency Strengthened.

Job Summary

The Portfolio Assistant is responsible for performing management business support functions including the preparation of routine reports, reviewing and monitoring compliance of all information, and acting as the first point of contact for tenants, vendors and clients. The Portfolio Assistant will handle incoming telephone calls and emails, assess their nature, and direct them to the appropriate area for resolution. The Portfolio Assistant will also support reporting and programming performance and assist in other related areas as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Portfolio Assistant will be responsible for the following detailed tasks, but not limited to:

• Direct contact with different value chains actors (Anchor Firms) in the field.
• Collect supportive documents from anchor firms (Anchor Firm DN’s contribution and supportive documents) and share with senior management.
• Support the Senior Regional Portfolio Managers in their daily activities.
• Contact with anchor firms for inviting them for any event held in the region.
• Supports regional activities for tracking and reporting of progress.
• Supports the Program team with drafting, processing, and recording the Program and Support paperwork.
• Monitors activities portfolio and informs Senior Reginal Portfolio Manager of needed adjustments.
• Provide enhancement to all portfolio management process and gather all required value chains field information.
• Keep the original and other important document copies of the anchor firms in the office record.
• Help all field clients of the Program and coordinate the field activities with them for better implementation of the program.
• Monitor all accounts for tracking cash and settlements for all funds.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Senior Regional Portfolio Managers.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Management, or a closely related field with at least 4 years of relevant experience in agribusiness/business development programming.
• Fluency in English, Pashto, and Dari.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with agribusinesses and rural communities.
• Strong organization and interpersonal skills required.
• Familiarity with the cultural substrata of the Western Region, particularly the rural communities across the Region, is preferred.

Submission Guideline

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter, with the position name and the job location as Portfolio Assistant - Herat in the subject line, by email to (HR_AVCP@dai.com). To apply for any AVCP vacancies, please make sure you put the title and the Job Location on the subject of your email, or your application will be disregarded by the system. Please note that applications received after the closing date and without Subject line will not be given considerations. Only shortlisted candidates whose applications responds to the above criteria will be contacted for test/interview. In submitting your application, you understand that additional requests for information and/or participating in a screening interview to narrow candidate pools for short listing do not constitute a job offer or guarantee of employment.

Functional Area

Veterinary

Countries

Afghanistan

Provinces

Herat

Submission Email

HR_AVCP@dai.com

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