Vacancy Announcement – National Experts

BEID Consulting Services (BCS) is pleased to announce three national-level technical positions under an upcoming project. We invite qualified and experienced professionals to apply.

Note:
All three positions share one unified application form.
When completing the form, please select the position you are applying for from the “Position Applied For” question.

1. Social Protection Specialist (National Expert)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all technical work for the Social Protection component.
• Assess private sector roles in social assistance delivery chains (outreach, monitoring, and evaluation) and financial services (microfinance, digital payments, cash transfers).
• Analyze opportunities related to job creation, skills development, and public works partnerships.

Required Experience

• Education: Master’s degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
• General Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience in social protection, safety nets, or livelihoods programs in Afghanistan.
• Specific Experience: Strong hands-on experience with social assistance delivery mechanisms (cash transfers, beneficiary registration, MIS). Familiarity with Afghanistan’s social protection landscape is essential.

2. Education & TVET Specialist (National Expert)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all technical work for the Education component.
• Map and assess private sector TVET models, skills development programs, and employer-led training initiatives aligned with labor market needs.
• Assess private sector involvement in ECD services and education infrastructure (WASH facilities, teaching and learning materials).

Required Experience

• Education: Master’s degree in Education, TVET, or a related field.
• General Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience within the education sector in Afghanistan.
• Specific Experience: Strong knowledge of TVET systems, skills development, and private education markets. Experience with Early Childhood Development (ECD) or community-based education programs is highly desirable.

3. Health Sector Specialist (National Expert)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all technical work for the Health component.
• Analyze private sector service delivery (especially Maternal and Child Health), social franchising, and contracting models (including logistics and diagnostics).
• Assess private sector capacity for training health workers—particularly female cadres—and explore public-private collaboration models.

Required Experience

• Education: Medical Degree (MD), a Master’s in Public Health (MPH), or Health Economics.
• General Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience in health systems strengthening or health service delivery in Afghanistan.
• Specific Experience: In-depth understanding of the Basic Package of Health Services (BPHS) and Afghanistan’s private health sector. Experience with maternal and child health service delivery is expected.

How to Apply

Please complete the single application form provided. Ensure you select the correct position inside the form.