ACBAR

Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance (CHA) is a non-governmental, non-profitable, and non-political Afghan NGO, working since 1987 mainly in agriculture, health, education, and infrastructure sectors in more vulnerable areas of the country. CHA is working through the implementation of Emergency, rehabilitation, and development projects for emergency aid for war, famine, and natural disaster-affected families in the field, to assist with the rehabilitation of rural and urban life, and to work with communities for sustainable development in Afghanistan.

Core Commitments and Expectations from Candidates:

CHA is dedicated to creating an environment where all staff members are committed to our core values and principles. We believe that our employees play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and excellence of our organization. Therefore, we have outlined the following core commitments and expectations that all candidates must adhere to:

1. Adherence to CHA's Policies and Procedures: All candidates must adhere to CHA's policies and procedures, these guidelines are designed to ensure a safe, fair, and efficient working environment. Compliance with these policies is fundamental to maintaining the standards and quality of our operation
2. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA): CHA has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, sexual harassment and abuse. All candidates, employees, associates, and partners must comply with the PSEA policy.
3. Ethical Conduct and Integrity: Candidates are expected to maintain high standards of ethical conduct and integrity in all their professional dealings. This includes avoiding conflicts of interest, maintaining confidentiality, and adhering to anti-fraud and anti-corruption guidelines​​.
4. Commitment to Non-Discrimination and Diversity: CHA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. Candidates must respect and promote diversity and non-discrimination based on race, gender, age, or any other protected characteristic​​.
5. Child Protection: Candidates must adhere to the Child Protection Policy, ensuring the safety and well-being of children in all CHA activities.
6. Environmental and Social Safeguards: Candidate must follow CHA's Environmental and Social Safeguard Policy to minimize environmental impact and ensure sustainable practices in all projects and operations​​.
7. Confidentiality and Data Protection: Candidates are required to maintain the confidentiality of all CHA data and information.

All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. To ensure compliance, candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. These checks will include the verification of academic credentials and employment history. Selected candidates may also be required to provide additional information to facilitate these checks.

By joining CHA, candidates commit to these core values and contribute to our mission of providing humanitarian assistance with the highest level of integrity and professionalism. We look forward to welcoming dedicated individuals who share our commitment to making a positive impact.

• Conduct assessments and surveys to identify agricultural challenges and opportunities in target districts.
• Provide technical support to farmers on crop production, soil management, and irrigation practices.
• Support the implementation of agriculture development projects in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Train farmers and community groups on improved agricultural techniques and climate-smart practices.
• Monitor pest and disease outbreaks and provide integrated pest management advice.
• Collect and analyze agricultural data and prepare timely field reports.
• Build capacity of local extension workers and lead farmers through on-the-job training.
• Coordinate with provincial and district agriculture departments and relevant government institutions.
• Provide regular feedback to project management on field progress and challenges.
• Assist in the distribution and tracking of agricultural inputs (seeds, fertilizers, tools, etc.).
• Facilitate community mobilization and participation in agriculture-related activities.
• Ensure integration of gender and social inclusion in all agricultural interventions.
• Conduct awareness campaigns on sustainable natural resource management.
• Assist in establishing and supporting farmer cooperatives and producer groups.
• Supervise field staff and ensure quality implementation of project activities.
• Prepare success stories, case studies, and visual documentation of field achievements.
• Represent the organization in agriculture-related provincial coordination forums.
• Ensure compliance with project donor requirements and reporting guidelines.
• Support emergency agriculture response (e.g., seed distribution, drought mitigation).
• Identify market linkages and support farmers in accessing local and regional markets.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor in line with the project objectives.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus).
2. Formal training or certification in:

• Crop production
• Integrated pest management (IPM)
• Soil and water management
• Climate-smart agriculture (preferred)

3. Minimum 4–5 years of relevant field experience in agricultural development projects.
4. Experience working with:

• Rural communities
• Farmer groups or cooperatives
• Government agriculture departments

5. Familiarity with national agricultural policies and strategies of Afghanistan.
6. Understanding of local farming systems, seasons, and agro-ecological conditions in Sar-e-Pul and surrounding regions.
7. Knowledge of livelihoods, resilience, or food security programs (desirable for NGO projects).

Key Skills

1. Strong technical knowledge of agronomic practices, crop cycles, and irrigation systems.
2. Excellent training and facilitation skills for working with farmers and community groups.
3. Effective communication skills (oral and written) in English and local languages.
4. Good report writing skills, including ability to write field reports, case studies, and success stories.
5. Strong interpersonal and community mobilization skills.
6. Competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with data collection tools is an asset.
7. Good organizational and time management abilities to handle multiple field assignments.
8. Problem-solving and critical thinking skills, especially in remote and resource-limited settings.
9. Cultural sensitivity and understanding of the local context, tribal structures, and social norms.

Interested and qualified candidates should send us their information using the link below.

https://manage.cha-net.org/jobs/682484c6299225045847b362

for more information please contact to this number: 0729128577

Please use the above link in the Submission Guideline section