Agriculture officer

Afghanaid

Samangan
Permanent
Full-time

4 days ago

About Afghanaid:Afghanaid is a British humanitarian and development NGO established in 1983. It is headquartered in Kabul and is currently working in five provinces: Badakhshan, Samangan, Ghor, Herat and Daykundi. We also work through partners in nine others: Herat, Faryab, Jawzjan, Sar-i-Pul, Balkh, Bamyan, Takhar, Khost and Paktia. For 4 decades, Afghanaid has developed its thematic expertise and the capacity of its staff in correspondence with the evolving needs of the country, international best practice, and opportunities for innovation. Our work supports four pillars of sustainable development: providing basic services; strengthening sustainable livelihoods and food security; adapting to climate change and reducing disaster risk, and emergency humanitarian assistance. Three guiding principles are mainstreamed in all our work to ensure its contribution to sustainable development: gender and inclusion, good governance and community development, and conflict mitigation and peacebuilding.Job Description:Job profileUnder the supervision of the provincial Team Leader (Coordinator), the Agriculture officer will implement the project at the community level. She/he will closely work with field staff and project beneficiaries in Ghor and Herat province. Impart regular visits to farmer's and livestock owners in the field, provide technical agriculture and livestock management training to project farmers, and livestock owners, distribution agriculture and livestock inputs to strengthen the livestock based livelihoods of food insecure farming families affected by recent drought. She/he will also provide support to the provincial Team Leader (Coordinator) and project Manager in compiling monthly and quarterly Progress Reports.Responsibilities:Under the direct technical supervision of provincial Team Leader (Coordinator), you will be accomplishing the following key responsibilities:

With the support of the Provincial Team Leader (Coordinator) and Project Manager, the Agriculture Officer will develop daily and monthly work plans.
He/she will spend approximately 90% of their time in the field, conducting regular visits to district program sites to observe and assess the performance of target beneficiaries, providing them with technical advice and relevant information as needed.
He/she will work closely with relevant project field staff, target farmers, and livestock owners to implement project activities, and will submit a monthly progress report aligned with the agreed objectives and outcomes.
Responsible for the distribution of wheat seed, animal feed, vegetable seeds, and nursery tools to the targeted beneficiaries.
Ensure the integration of cross-cutting themes-including data protection, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), adherence to BoQs, digital CBPP, community mapping, and documentation of lessons learned-throughout project implementation to ensure quality, accountability, safe practices, participatory planning, and continuous learning and improvement.
Organize mobilization meetings with target farmers to promote sustainability through active participation and engagement in all agricultural activities.
Conduct regular field visits to assess technical issues in farming, identify root causes, and provide practical solutions to farmers and commercial growers to ensure high crop quality, reduced crop damage, and increased production.
Provide guidance and recommendations to farmers or landowners on optimal land use, promoting plant growth, and addressing or preventing issues such as soil erosion.
Conduct research and experiments to develop new or improved field crop varieties, focusing on aspects such as yield, quality, disease resistance, nutritional value, and adaptability to specific soils or climates.
Develop and introduce new methods or products for managing weeds, crop diseases, and pests; identify and classify pest species, including locusts.
Document and share case studies, success stories, and field visit reports as required.
Engage with the community to introduce new agricultural methodologies, crop varieties, and techniques.
Deliver training sessions on agricultural techniques and livestock management to project farmers and livestock owners.
Establish strong relationship with project stakeholders at the district level.
To ensure constant relations and support to all project stakeholders
Assist Project Manager and provincial Team Leader (Coordinator) to facilitate visit of donor and TPM missions to the project areas, and ensure that they are briefed properly

Job Requirements:Education & Professional QualificationThe position holder must possess a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture with extensive professional experience in Agriculture, Forest and Livestock development.Work Experience

3-year experience of working in INGO development programme
Possess at least a BSc degree in agriculture.
At least 3 years of working experience.
Evidence of a highly developed computer literacy
Knowledge of Dari and Pashtu language will be an added value.
Committed and honest in his/her work
Ability to provide technical supervision, motivate and train project livestock owners and farmers.

Professional Skills, Competencies, Values, and AttitudesAfghanaid seeks dependable professionals with strong initiative, judgement and adaptability as well as excellent skills in communication, presentation, facilitation, interpersonal relations, decision-making, conflict management, and reporting.Specifically, the holder of this position should also demonstrate the following:Key Skills and CompetenciesEssential

Fluency in written and spoken in English, Dari, and Pashto.
A clear and firm commitment to the rights, equality, role, and empowerment of women, minorities, and persons with special needs.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to persuasively present ideas.
Proficiency in office software applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Personal integrity with initiative and drive to get things done and achieve results in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
Strong organisational and coordination skills, and the ability to work with significant levels of autonomy, manage personal priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Business oriented mentality, with a commitment to build Afghanaid's agility and grow its reputation.
Flexibility and dynamism with the ability to deal with difficult, often ambiguous, and challenging situations and creatively solve problems.
Resilience to live, travel and work in isolated and possibly insecure locations.
Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Commitment to the vision and mission of Afghanaid.

Desirable

Experience and strong understanding of the security situation and the operating environment in Afghanistan (or a similar conflict-affected context)
Previous project management experience

Submission Guideline:Please create your portal account and submit your application by filling the Afghanaid standard job application form by no later than 21st April 2026. Your covering letter and CV should be in PDF format. Your covering letter should be no more than 1 standard A4 page in length and explain how you meet the essential and desirable position requirements and why you feel you would be a suitable candidate for this role. Your CV should be no more than 4 pages and include 3 professional references including your current employer. Afghanaid has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.Afghanaid is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.We invite qualified candidates to apply for the position through the Afghanaid HR portal. Please click on the link below to complete your application.Link for the Afghanaid HR portal:Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every application. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the deadline, then you have not been successful for shortlisting.Note: Priority will be given to candidates from the local area. Local candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position.Please create your portal account and submit your application by filling the Afghanaid standard job application form by no later than 21st April 2026. Your covering letter and CV should be in PDF format. Your covering letter should be no more than 1 standard A4 page in length and explain how you meet the essential and desirable position requirements and why you feel you would be a suitable candidate for this role. Your CV should be no more than 4 pages and include 3 professional references including your current employer. Afghanaid has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.Afghanaid is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.We invite qualified candidates to apply for the position through the Afghanaid HR portal. Please click on the link below to complete your application.Link for the Afghanaid HR portal:Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every application. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the deadline, then you have not been successful for shortlisting.Note: Priority will be given to candidates from the local area. Local candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position.Submission Email:Dykundi (https://afghanaid.odoo.com/jobs/detail/agriculture-officer-56) Samangan (https://afghanaid.odoo.com/jobs/detail/agriculture-officer-57)Similar Jobs

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