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Kandahar Refugee Organization (KRO) is a national level, non-political, non-profitable, non-governmental organization working for humanitarian and rehabilitation roots in Afghanistan. Further, KRO is an Afghan organization that is committed to the development of the local economy and building local capacity for sustainable development. Thus, we have an established specialized network in many provinces of the country in order to design, implement related activities in the field of food security, research, capacity building, disaster management, and placement.

The greenhouse engineer/specialist is responsible for providing technical leadership and oversight for the planning, installation, operation, and sustainability of greenhouse interventions under the project. The role ensures that greenhouse packages are technically sound, climate-appropriate, productive, and aligned with project objectives, while safeguarding quality, functionality, and value for donor investment.

Main Responsibilities:

Technical Design and Supervision

• Conduct comprehensive site assessments to determine the technical suitability for greenhouse installation, including analysis of agro-climatic conditions, soil characteristics, water availability, drainage, and environmental exposure.
• Customize and adapt greenhouse designs and layouts in line with local climatic conditions, crop requirements, and approved project specifications to ensure durability, efficiency, and resilience.
• Provide continuous technical supervision and quality control during greenhouse construction and installation, ensuring full compliance with approved designs, engineering standards, safety regulations, and donor requirements.
• Verify the quality of materials, workmanship, and structural integrity to minimize technical risks and ensure long-term functionality.

Implementation and Quality Assurance

• Ensure correct installation, calibration, and operation of greenhouse structures, irrigation and fertigation systems, ventilation mechanisms, and all associated production inputs.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, construction, and operational risks in a timely manner, proposing corrective actions and technical solutions as needed.
• Monitor greenhouse performance against technical benchmarks and production targets, and provide recommendations to improve productivity, resource efficiency, and climate resilience.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in protected agriculture and environmentally sustainable production methods.

Capacity Building and Technical Support

• Provide hands-on technical guidance, mentoring, and on-the-job coaching to beneficiaries on greenhouse management, maintenance, and good agricultural practices (GAP).
• Support beneficiaries in crop selection, planting calendars, integrated pest and disease management, irrigation scheduling, and climate control to maximize yields and reduce losses.
• Design, develop, and deliver practical training sessions, demonstrations, and user-friendly technical guidelines for beneficiaries and relevant project staff.
• Strengthen beneficiary technical capacity to independently operate and maintain greenhouse systems beyond the project lifecycle.

Coordination and Reporting

• Coordinate closely with project teams, suppliers, contractors, and relevant stakeholders to ensure timely, efficient, and technically sound implementation of greenhouse activities.
• Coordinate closely with the community, BSC, appeal committees, beneficiaries and local authorities for the smooth project implementation.
• Provide regular technical inputs to project planning, procurement, and implementation processes as required.
• Prepare and contribute to technical reports, progress updates, lessons learned, and donor documentation in line with reporting requirements.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) activities by providing technical data, analysis, and inputs related to greenhouse performance and outcomes.

Inclusion Statement:

• KRO maintains a stringent zero-tolerance policy towards any behavior that contradicts its objectives, encompassing sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Moreover, KRO is committed to upholding comprehensive child safeguarding principles. Consequently, all prospective candidates will be held accountable to these high standards and principles, necessitating thorough reference and background checks. These checks will involve verifying academic credentials and employment history. Additionally, selected candidates may be requested to furnish supplementary information to facilitate the background check process.

Job Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering, Horticulture, Agronomy, Greenhouse Technology, or a closely related field.
• Postgraduate degree or specialized professional training in greenhouse systems, protected agriculture, or climate-smart agriculture is a strong advantage.
• At least 3 years of experience in community mobilization, women’s empowerment, or humanitarian projects.
• Fluency in Pashto and Dari is required; working knowledge of English is an asset for reporting and coordination.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to engage with women in conservative and rural settings.
• Good facilitation and group mobilization skills.
• Ability to maintain neutrality, respect cultural sensitivities, and promote inclusivity.
• Willingness to travel to remote areas and work under challenging conditions.
• Knowledge of accountability and feedback mechanisms is an advantage.

The intersted applicants can submit thier application by clicking the apply option below.

https://kro-af.org/job/Greenhouse%20Engineer%20/132