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| Agriculturist | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Daikundi, |
| Categories | Management, Agriculture, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2023-02-19 | Close Date | 2023-02-22 |
| Vacancy No | 529 | Gender | Male |
| No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | 6 Months |
| Education | Bachelor degree in the relevant field | Experience | Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | As per OHW salary skill |
About Company
About Organization of Human Welfare (OHW): Background: Organization of Human Welfare (OHW) is a non-profit, non-governmental and non-political organization, the OHW was established in 2007 with the Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan under the registration number of 1014. Recognizing that OHW continues its transition seeking more appropriate paradigms of development to ensure that we remain a catalyst for change and contribute towards seeking an Afghanistan of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and sustainability.
Job Description
The Agriculturist as main resource person within organization is responsible for managing “food security for people in rural areas in Daikundi provincial are responsible for the staff capacity building beneficiaries technical training to the beneficiaries and stakeholders and we are expected to achieve the following objective:
- Providing support in facilitating the “Women economic empowerment and food security for women in rural areas and entrepreneurial service of their agriculture.
- Providing regular training to field staff and beneficiaries.
- Providing technical support as needed to the OHW staff in Daikundi and other provinces if required.
Key Responsibilities
The titled position will be mainly responsible in working on Agriculture training Sector, building technical capacity of community institutions and beneficiaries in agriculture sector, liaising with beneficiaries, planning of agriculture activities and entrepreneurial service of their agriculture and representation in agriculture sector. The main responsibilities of the titled position are:
- Technical implementation of Women economic empowerment and food security for women in rural areas in Daikundi according to the plan in the nature of OHW policies and regulations.
- Conducting regular training to the women farmers
- To provide technical support to the project team
- To coordinate the agriculture activities with communities and agriculture department in district and provincial level
- To work jointly with value chain and marketing officer and Nutrition officer to ensure Nutrition and entrepreneurial service are take plan in agriculture activities.
- To contribute in agriculture studies, researches and assessments
- To develop technical material and manual for project implementation
- To be responsible for quality of the project delivery through regular monitoring and supervision of the project site.
- To be responsible for establishing women entrepreneurial through participatory methods with CDCs/Local shoras
- To encourage local farmers in accepting modern agricultural methods and techniques by experimental practical activities
- To ensure agriculture institution established in the community and technical and managerial support provided
- Prepare written monthly report regarding agriculture training activities and its impact on poor farmer’s life.
- To ensure project documents recorded and maintained
- Developing best practice case studies, providing good pictures and clips from the project.
- Take initiative in respect to agricultural and food security related issues in the target areas (Unforeseen reduction/increase in yields, new diseases etc).
- To facilitate the coordination between community farmers and agriculture extension department.
- To develop the local farmers capacity through conducting trainings, workshops, seminars, demonstration plots establishment, supervision, given technical advises and defining modern techniques.
- To be proactive in providing information and agriculture assistance during the emergencies
- Any other task assigned by OHW project manager and senior team in relation of Agricultural training and activities.
Reporting Structure
The incumbent will report directly to OHW project manage at the provincial level
Job Requirement
- University degree from faculty of Agriculture on agronomy
- Understanding of development and relief issues and practices in crops and horticulture production and soil fertility.
- Knowledge of training and experiences of training in the same field 3-5 years
- Knowledge of research on agriculture experimental design and practices.
- Knowledge in gender equity, gender equality and perspective.
- 3-5 years working within the agriculture trainer sector
- Takes responsibility for own work and delegated project/processes (including some leadership).
- Be able to work in isolated areas with low facilities and travel by long walk between the target villages
- Effective member of team and role model; demonstrates creativity in seeking better ways to do things and shares with team, and promotes high standards.
- Anticipates problems and regularly provides solutions.
Computer skill specially on Ms Word, Ms. Excel and PowerPoint and internet
Submission Guideline
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nterested and qualified candidates should send their cover letter with updated CVs to OHW’s HR department – Vacancies@ohw.org.af
Applications should be received by OHW’s HR department on 22/2/2023 before 4:00 PM. And clearly, indicate the vacancy number and job title in their email subject line. Otherwise, their applications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.