Job Summary:

CRS is seeking a qualified and well-experienced Field Officer (FO) in Lal district to oversee the day-to-day implementation of a complex 2-year program that aims to enhance the resilience of vulnerable populations through a combination of training on improved practices for agricultural and livestock productivity, activities to assist farmers in establishing beneficial market connections, and the rehabilitation of water sources alongside hygiene promotion.  Under the supervision of the Senior Project Officer for Western Ghor, the FO will supervise a team of four Field Agents (FAs) to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality learning events on best water storage, treatment, and hygiene practices as well as improved agricultural production and marketing techniques.  The FO will also build relationships with beneficiary communities, work closely with Community Development Committees (CDCs)/Shuras, and support the SPO to monitor progress.  Under guidance from the SPO and the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Project Officer (PO), the FO will assist in the collection and documentation of relevant project data and information for internal and external reporting purposes.  The FO will take on a leadership role over the field team in Lal and will closely monitor team dynamics and work to build the capacity of other staff.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

Support to Project Implementation

• Support FAs to quickly resolve any social issues related to project implementation that may arise in the community
• Ensure the timely completion of high-quality community training on selected agriculture and hygiene promotion techniques
• Identify challenges in the implementation of project activities with the field team and offer ideas for potential solutions
• Work closely with village Shuras and community leaders to organize training and project activities
• Introduce selected agricultural techniques to groups through training and assistance to select farms for demonstration plots
• Work closely with the SPO and MEAL staff to collect information for weekly and monthly reports, schedule field visits, and develop quarterly work plans
• Conduct monitoring visits to target villages a minimum of 4 times per week

Support for Project Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)  

• Support the collection of regular monitoring data including but not limited to farmer feedback sessions, observation forms, attendance sheets, and activity tracking
• Utilize multiple methods to collect quantitative and qualitative data
• Participate in project learning and reflection events

Staff Supervision

• Directly supervise and build the capacity of the FAs to develop and carry out work plans.
• Support professional development through individual coaching, reviewing staff performance management plans, and providing training as necessary.
• Provide technical assistance to field staff and beneficiaries.

Teamwork and Relationships

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with project participants, community leaders, and other community members
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with the project team and other CRS colleagues

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: Dawlatyar Field Agents, Ghor and Daikundi Livelihoods Program Manager (PM), Western Ghor SPO, MEAL Officer, Chaghcharan Head of Office (HoO), and Technical Advisors (TAs)

External: Project Participants, Community Leaders and other Community Members, Government Agencies, and other NGOs

Protection Acknowledgment: CRS prohibits all forms of abuse and exploitation of children and vulnerable adults. As a professional candidate, you commit to adhering to the Agency’s policy on the protection, rights, and dignity of children and vulnerable adults and to safeguard them from abuse and exploitation as defined in CRS’ Safeguarding Policy.

Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.