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The Norwegian Afghanistan Committee (NAC) is a member-based solidarity organization that has been working in support and solidarity with the Afghan people for more than 35 years. NAC works in the following sectors: Education, Gender and Human Rights, Governance and Civil Society, Health, Food Security, Job Creation, Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation. NAC’s vision is that NAC shall contribute to an Afghanistan free of poverty where equality, democracy, human rights and respect serve as the bases for political action and development.

The Norwegian Afghanistan Committee (NAC) has a zero tolerance of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) both within the organization and of beneficiaries. Prevention of and protection from sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH) is the individual and collective responsibility of all NAC officers, management, staff, consultants, and volunteers, who are all required to familiarize themselves with, agree to, and act in accordance with NAC’s Ethical Guidelines and Commitment, NAC Child Protection Policy, and NAC PSEAH Policy, at all times – both during and outside working hours – and participate actively in introductory and refresher trainings. Any breaches of PSEAH clauses in NAC’s policies, guidelines, and/or commitments will lead to immediate termination and possible legal actions.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Specific tasks /responsibilities under food diversification/NRM:

• Responsible for conducting needs assessment, survey, and focus group discussion regarding NRM/Climate change requirements.
• Support and implement agricultural activities (train lead farmers, small holder farmers, community elders) on new and innovative climate smart agriculture/NRM Practices.
• Facilitate exchange visits for lead farmers and follow up extension services provided by lead farmers.
• Establish and train natural resource management committee according to approved standards and aligned with Ministry of agriculture, irrigation, and livestock strategy.
• Train Led Farmers and Follow Farmers on climate smart agriculture/NRM appropriate technologies for demonstration and replication.
• Organize and conduct environmental protection and climate change adaptation training for the NRM community’s members.
• Organize and conduct pasture- and rangelands and forest management training for the NRM community’s members.
• Conduct awareness campaigns on the impacts of climate change and climate change adaptation and tree planting campaigns to local communities.
• Provide practical field input in preparation of training manuals and training materials for relevant training of communities.
• Active participation in the regular meeting with other program and operation staff in case of any technical problem and take immediate action.
• Ensure integration of climate smart agriculture/NRM activities with other NAC sectoral activities.
• Keep and complete records of the training program and other supply support to target civil society groups/communities.
• Assist the M&E unit with collecting data from the field (base line, midline, and final evaluation).
• To carry out the role and responsibilities in a way that reflects commitment to NAC Safeguarding Policy.
• Provide appropriate and timely feedback, inputs, and suggestions/recommendation to supervisors on relevant stakeholders on matters concerning NRM activities.
• Coordination with DAIL other Governmental Agencies and NGOs to leverage support of NRM activities.
• Any other tasks assigned by regional program coordinator and head of regional office.

Reporting:

• Coordinate with line manager for completion of report and confirmation with line department in district and provincial level.
• Provide reports from trainings, workshops, practical sessions, and assessments conducted in communities.
• Assist regional program coordinator during the preparation of plans and reports.
• Submit technical reports and provide technical assistance to the M&E Unit in the preparation of reports.
• Document lesson learn and success story in coordination with M&E staff.
• Representing NAC in coordination meetings with government and non-government agencies.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Further duties may be required from the duty holder based on the nature of NAC projects. And this will be assigned based on the direct supervisor.

Note: Priority will be given to the local Community Candidates

Language requirements, if any:

• Be able to communicate in local languages
• Working level English (speaking and writing)

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree on Agriculture/NRM climate change

Work Experience:

• Four years of experience in climate smart agriculture/NRM activities.
• More than four years of demonstrated success in climate smart agriculture/NRM training.
• Excellent experience in coordinating programs at the provincial level.
• Complete experience with household surveys
• Good experience setting up group discussions to gather information.
• Excellent understanding of local cultural and religious context 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, promoting collaboration and teamwork.
• Integrity and accountability.
• Good communication
• Analytical skills
• Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.

Skills:

• MS Office Package
• Organizational Skills.
• Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Excellent knowledge of job-related softwares
• Self-confident while doing the job.

The subject must be included in the position title and vacancy (Regional NRM/Climate Change Trainer- 572025). Please note that applications without the position title and vacancy# will not be considered and will automatically be rejected.

Please make sure that your application/resume should be in your full name otherwise it will be rejected.

The NAC is an equal opportunity employer; women and persons with disabilities are therefore encouraged to apply.

The NAC offers: An encouraging and team-oriented working atmosphere • Significant career challenges that will test and enhance the skills of the incumbent • Interesting and worthwhile work in a growing organization • Competitive salary packages.

nac.jobs@nacaf.org

nac.jobs@nacaf.org