Position Title: Agriculture Economist
Activation Date: 31 December, 2025 Announced Date: 31 December, 2025 Expire Date: 05 January, 2026
- City: Provincial capitals with regular travel to associated districts
- Organization: ADWSO
- Years of Experience: 4 years of experience in relevant field
- Contract Duration: 12 Months
- Gender: Male/Female
- Education: Bachelor Degree
- Close date: 2026-01-05
About ADWSO:
Afghanistan Development and Welfare Services Organization (ADWSO) is a national non-governmental organization established in 2008 and operating across Afghanistan. ADWSO works to improve the livelihoods and well-being of vulnerable communities through interventions in livelihood support, agriculture, vocational training, child protection, capacity building, and women’s empowerment.
Job Description:
- Conduct agricultural value chain and market assessments for targeted crops
- Identify high-value crops and viable market opportunities at local, regional, and national levels
- Support design and facilitation of market linkage interventions and contract farming models
- Advise on pricing, cost-benefit analysis, and farmer profitability
- Support formation of farmer groups/clusters for collective marketing
- Facilitate linkages with off-takers, agro-processors, and financial institutions
- Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on economic outcomes
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Agricultural Economics
- Minimum 4 years of experience in value chain development and/or market linkages
- Strong analytical and market assessment skills
- Experience with farmer aggregation and agribusiness models
- Ability to translate economic analysis into practical recommendations
Submission Guideline:
Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter by email to:
vacancy@adwso.org (by the closing date)
Please include the vacancy reference number, position title, and duty station in the email subject line.
Important Notice
Only candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience will have their CVs included in a proposal to be submitted for funding. Submission of an application does not constitute a contractual commitment. Engagement is subject to grant approval.
Safeguarding Statement
ADWSO applies zero tolerance toward all forms of abuse, exploitation, and violence, including discrimination against persons with disabilities, child abuse, and sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA). Background checks will be conducted for all selected candidates.
Submission Email:
vacancy@adwso.org
