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Afghanaid is a British humanitarian and development NGO established in 1983. It is headquartered in Kabul and is currently working in four provinces: Badakhshan, Samangan, Ghor, 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.

Safeguarding Statement

Afghanaid is committed to preventing sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. We have a zero-tolerance approach towards any form of abuse, misconduct, fraud, corruption or any type of Afghanaid’s policy violations and ensure that all employees uphold the highest safeguarding standards. All roles at Afghanaid require strict adherence to our Code of Conduct and safeguarding Policy

• Plan, implement, and monitor Integrated Watershed Management (IWM) and Eco-DRR activities in alignment with project goals and community needs.
• Provide technical guidance on soil and water conservation, reforestation, erosion control, and climate the integration of ecosystem-based approaches into local disaster risk reduction planning and activities.
• Identify high-risk areas and design appropriate nature-based solutions such as flood control structures, slope stabilisation measures, and improved water management systems.
• Conduct regular field visits to provide practical training and technical support to farmers and community groups on sustainable land and water use.

• Build the capacity of community-based committees, watershed management committees, and other local structures in IWM and DRR.
• Organise community awareness sessions on disaster preparedness, risk mitigation, and climate change adaptation.
• Support baseline data collection and develop indicators to monitor the effectiveness of IWM and Eco-DRR interventions.
• Document best practices, success stories, and lessons learned from field activities-resilient agricultural practices.
• Facilitate.
• Seek technical advice from the Project Manager,Project Coordinator, in project activities and impart the knowledge and information to the target beneficiaries through training and demonstration on improved Forest Landscape Restoration.
• With the assistance of project manager/PC will develop quarterly and monthly work plan and budget plans, including monthly monitoring plan.
• Conduct mobilization meetings with target farmers, and promote sustainability through farmer’s participation and involvement in all Agricultural activities.
• He/she will conduct monthly visits to district programme site at 90 % time to field to observe and assess the performance of target beneficiaries’ and provide to them information and technical advice as required.
• He/she will closely work with relevant project field staff and target farmers to implement the project activities and will send monthly progress report against the agreed objectives and outcomes.

Any other duties as and when assigned by the line manager, MD and/or Directorate.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The position holder must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Development, or other relevant field, with extensive professional experience in Agriculture, Forest, and Livestock development

Work Experience

A minimum of 3 years working experience in international humanitarian relief and/or development, especially in the area of project management in Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation

Professional Skills, Competencies, Values, and Attitudes

Afghanaid 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 Competencies

Essential

• 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

Please create your portal account and submit your application by filling the Afghanaid standard job application form by no later than 17 July 2025. 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: https://afghanaid.odoo.com/jobs/detail/iwm-eco-drr-officer-26

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.

https://afghanaid.odoo.com/jobs/detail/iwm-eco-drr-officer-26