Principle of Accounting Financial Management Trainer

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
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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
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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.