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| Project Manager | |||
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| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Balkh, Bamian, Daikundi, Helmand, Takhar, |
| Categories | Agriculture, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2024-01-10 | Close Date | 2024-01-16 |
| Vacancy No | 593 | Gender | Male |
| No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | 5 Months |
| Education | Bachelor degree in Management, or Relevant Field, Master is preferred | 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 Project Manager as main resource person within organization is responsible for managing “food security for people in rural areas in Daikundi, Balkh, Takhar, Helmand, Bamian, provinces 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 food security for 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 said provinces and other provinces if required.
Frequently travel in the mentioned provinces.
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 mentioned provinces according to the plan in the nature of OHW policies and regulations.
Conducting regular training to the 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 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 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
Interested and qualified candidates should send a cover letter with updated CVs to OHW’s HR department- Vacancies@ohw.org.af
Applications must be received by OHW’s HR department on or before 4:00 pm on the 16 January 2024 and clearly indicate vacancy number and jobtitle (Project Manager), V#593) in their email subject line. Applications received after the closing date and without proper subject will not be considered.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for written test and interview.