ACBAR

CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries. CRS’ relief and development work are accomplished through programs of emergency response, health, agriculture, education, and peacebuilding.

Background

CRS has been working on behalf of Afghan communities since 2002, with hundreds of experienced Afghan staff working in offices across the country. We provide emergency relief, inclusive education, improved agricultural techniques, and other life‐enriching services to tens of thousands of households. The country’s long conflict has left many families displaced and impoverished, but the war’s end in 2021 has opened the exciting possibility of reaching many previously inaccessible communities.

CRS is currently implementing programs in the provinces of Bamiyan, Daykundi, Ghor, Herat, and Kabul, and is exploring additional expansion. CRS maintains five main offices in the country as well as several sub-offices that support the direct implementation of program activities. With over 200 staff, the Country Program is growing to meet new needs throughout the country.

CRS has invested significantly in improved livelihoods in Afghanistan, with a focus on supporting agricultural livelihoods as well as developing and alternative livelihoods. CRS provides livelihood recovery and development support to vulnerable and shock-affected groups in Afghanistan, integrating disaster risk reduction and climate resilience elements to strengthen the resilience and sustainability of improvements to livelihoods.

Project Summary:

CRS is implementing a 36-month EU-funded project in three districts (Injil, Gozara, and Koshk Robat Sangi districts) of Herat province to support households and communities to improve their livelihoods and resilience sustainably. The project focuses on community-led solutions that will improve watershed and disaster risk management (DRM), increase farmers' access to the markets, farmers capacity building, Agricultural inputs distribution, and saving loan groups. Through this project, 20 vulnerable communities in the Herat province will have strengthened resilience to crises and disasters such as droughts, flooding, food security, and market shocks and will enhance their economic stability.

As a Team leader of Livelihood, you will facilitate the achievement of project objectives through coordinating and reporting on all project activities to advance CRS’s work serving the poor and vulnerable. You will coordinate and oversee the planning and implementation of field activities, including community planning, livelihood training, and facilitation of access to inputs and markets. Your coordination and relationship management skills will ensure that the project for which you are responsible applies best practices and constantly works towards improving the impact of its benefits to those we serve.

Under the supervision of the Senior Project Officer, the Field Officer will manage the team and direct the implementation of project activities. The Field Officer will conduct follow-up visits to provide additional guidance and support to households in project communities. 

With support from the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) project staff, the Field Officer will be responsible for the timely collection of project data and reporting. The Field Officer will also be responsible for managing relationships at the community level and promoting project accountability. Also, the Field officer will lead communication with all project stakeholders with the support of the SPO and liaison officer.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Support the coordination and monitoring of livelihood activities at the field level, ensuring implementation schedules are met as per the detailed activity plan.
• Quickly report and resolve any social issues related to project implementation that may arise in the community during the project implementation.
• Support high-quality livelihoods training for staff and project participants.
• Work closely with village Shuras and community leaders to organize training and project activities.
• Coordinate communication and facilitate information sharing among the project team and project beneficiaries at the community level to assist in strengthening the community interest, involvement, and support networks.
•  Liaise with various community stakeholders and mobilize them to ensure the full involvement of community leaders and community representatives in the overall implementation and improvement of project activities.
•  In coordination with the Technical Advisors and SPO, support capacity-building events for community members in each relevant group and staff.
• Coordinate, monitor, and report on project activities. Conduct monitoring visits to target communities. Identify challenges and offer ideas for potential solutions.
• Compiled data provided at the community level as per project requirements and contributed to the preparation of reports.
• Support the collection of regular monitoring data, including but not limited to training sessions, observation forms, attendance sheets, and activity tracking.
• Participate in project learning and reflection events.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with project teams, project participants, community leaders, and other project stakeholders when required. 

• High School diploma required. Bachelor’s degree a plus in agricultural, Bioengineering, Economy.
• 2 years of work or volunteer experience in community development and mobilization. Experience in Team management, relationship development, Livelihoods, DRM, and IGA with INGO would be a plus.
• Computer skills required (Microsoft Office package).
• Additional education may substitute for some experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong sensitivity and respect for local cultures
• Proven skills in facilitating community training, community mobilization, conducting needs assessments, data collection, and writing activity reports of project activities
• Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented
• Excellent communication and good judgment concerning problem-solving
• Strong sensitivity and respect for local cultures
• Professional manner in dealing with community members and co-workers.
• Strong listening and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel regularly to the field daily
• Having management and supervision skills
• Ability to establish and develop the relationship with the project relevant internal and external stack holders.
• Ability to develop plans and report and manage staff performance

Supervisory Responsibilities: Field Assistant

Key Working Relationships:  

Internal: Senior Project Officer, Program Manager, MEAL SPO, MEAL Field Officer, Operation team

External: Project Participants, Community Leaders/Shuras, community members, and other project stakeholders.

Required Languages – Fluent Dari (reading, writing, and verbal skills).  Working knowledge of English is required, and Pashto is a plus. 

Travel – The position will be based in Herat, with frequent travel to remote and rural project communities. The position may also require occasional travel to other CRS offices in Afghanistan for work, workshops, or training.

CRS is committed to providing daily allowances for mahram who accompany female staff on day trips to the field, and per diem and accommodation for mahram who accompany female staff on work-related trips that require overnight stays.

Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.  

• Integrity  
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation 

• Builds Relationships  
• Develops Talent 
• Strategic Mindset 
• Accountability & Stewardship 

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.  

CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. 

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Protection Acknowledgment: CRS prohibits all forms of abuse and exploitation towards children and vulnerable adults. As a professional candidate, you commit to adhering to the Agency’s policy on protection, rights and dignity of children and vulnerable adults and to safeguard them from abuse and exploitation as defined in CRS’ Safeguarding Policy

Applications comprise a one-page cover letter to explain your interest and suitability for the post and your CV. Please do not attach your education documents and work certificates unless requested.

Dear Applicants!

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Please note that applications received after the closing date (i.e., April 26^th, 2025), will not be given consideration. Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will be contacted for tests and interviews.

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