Forestry/NRM Specialist

Faradata Social Change and Women Empowerment Organization (FSCWEO) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization established on 20 July 2020 in Afghanistan. FSCWEO works to promote social change, empower women and youth, and support vulnerable communities through programs in education, health, WASH, livelihoods, human rights, and humanitarian assistance. With active offices in Kandahar, Herat, Helmand, Farah, Daikundi, Nangarhar and Nimruz, the organization aims to build an Afghanistan where all people—regardless of gender, ethnicity, or religion—live in dignity and equality

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement forestry and natural resource management plans and strategies.
• Conduct assessments of forest resources, biodiversity, land use, and environmental conditions.
• Provide technical guidance on sustainable forest management, watershed protection, and ecosystem restoration.
• Design and supervise afforestation, reforestation, and forest conservation activities.
• Support community-based natural resource management initiatives and strengthen local capacities.
• Monitor and evaluate forestry and environmental projects to ensure compliance with project objectives.
• Collect, analyze, and report environmental and forestry-related data.
• Coordinate with government agencies, communities, NGOs, and other stakeholders on forestry and NRM activities.
• Promote climate change adaptation, mitigation, and environmental sustainability practices.
• Ensure compliance with national forestry laws, environmental regulations, and donor requirements.
• Develop training materials and conduct capacity-building sessions for field staff and community members.
• Prepare technical reports, work plans, budgets, and project documentation.
• Support GIS mapping, resource inventories, and environmental monitoring where required.
• Identify environmental risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Contribute to proposal development, research, and resource mobilization related to forestry and natural resource management programs

Academic Qualifications:

·         Minimum bachelor's degree in delivering capacity-building workshops in forestry and facilitating multi-stakeholder training sessions.

Professional experience:

·         At least three years of experience in Agriculture, Rural Development, or a related discipline

with regular travel to the Project targeted Districts

Ø  Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and cover letter to( hr@fscweo.org) by 14 June 2026 Please mention the vacancy title, and Province name in the subject line of your email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.