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| Horticulture Officer | |||
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| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Balkh, |
| Categories | Program, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2024-01-25 | Close Date | 2024-02-03 |
| Vacancy No | CARE-AF-0799 | Gender | male female |
| No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | March 31, 2025 |
| Education | University degree in Agriculture discipline, specialization in horticulture or related subjects. master’s degree in above discipline will be given preference. | Experience | Minimum 3 years of working experience in related field. |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | As per organization salary scale |
About Company
About CARE AFGHANISTAN: CARE is a non-governmental, non-political, non-profit, non-partisan and non-sectarian humanitarian organization, extending its relief and development assistance to those in need. CARE, as an International Confederation of 13 member organizations is one of the world's largest private humanitarian organizations working in more than 90 plus, countries committed to helping communities in the developing world achieve lasting victories over poverty.
Job Description
Summary of Key Functions:
The Horticulture Officer will work under the direct supervision of horticulture specialist and overall supervision of CBARD Project manager and is responsible for the training and technology transfer to the project Extension Agents and the beneficiary farmers in order to improve the capacity of the High value crops farmers to raise their incomes through effective delivery of the needed technical services. Detailed responsibilities of the Horticulture Officer are as under
- Assist and train farmers on best practices regarding the use, maintenance, and management of technologies on the cultivation of high value crops.
- Assess the farmers' current practices and provide guidance on how to address any issues that may limit productivity.
- Analyze the current situation of High Value Crops production in the province and recommend different varieties of high value crops for cultivation.
- Provide support to selected entrepreneurs on cultivation techniques of high value crops e.g. planting, managing, irrigation, fertilization, harvesting and storage of high value crops.
- Provide support to selected entrepreneurs on proper pests, diseases and insects management and use of various chemicals if required.
- Provide training to the farmers on the efficient and effective use of irrigation water and introduce them the most efficient irrigation systems.
- Advice high value crops farmers on better use of fertilizer, water and other resources required for cultivation of the crops.
- Conduct field surveys and collect data required for designing the project interventions with relevant teams to include the horticulture activities and consideration in both watershed and irrigation scheme investment.
- Advice and take active part with regards to beneficiary selection, site selection, land preparation and other activities for the plantation.
- Coordinate closely with suppliers of Farms Support package materials during the distribution phase of the project.
- Develop business case and modules for Marketing Training for business development.
- Maintain professional relationships with team members, promote a strong spirit amongst the team and provide oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their roles.
- Establish relationships with different stakeholders within and outside of the identified value chains to improve the operations of businesses and entrepreneurs.
Key relations:
Internal: Project manager, Project supervisor, livelihood officer, Program Quality Unit, project beneficiaries, government related departments, NGOs (local and national), forums, CARE internal departments.
External: Government relevant counterparts, Microfinance Associations, Private Sectors, Project’s Stakeholders, target communities and business institutions.
Duty Locations:
Balkh sub office with regular visits to targeted districts in Balkh.
Safeguarding Responsibilities:
- Uphold CARE’s Safeguarding Policy (https://www.care-international.org/resources/care-international-safeguarding-policy) and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
- Must read the Safeguarding Policy and either sign the Safeguarding Code of Conduct or sign a Code of Conduct that is consistent with or references this policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
Job Requirement
Core Competencies:
Excellent planning, conceptual, entrepreneur, organizing, analytical, networking and negotiation skills, Problem-solving, decision-making and delegation skills strong leadership, good verbal and written communication skills in English, Dari and Pashtu, capacity to adapt to a changing environment and working under tight deadlines.
Skills and Experience:
Excellent computer skills especially in Word and Excel.
Excellent interpersonal and communication, supervisory and coaching skill
Education:
University degree in Agriculture discipline, specialization in horticulture or related subjects.
master’s degree in above discipline will be given preference.
Work Experience:
Minimum 3 years of working experience in related field.
Languages Skills:
Safeguarding
CARE places human dignity at the center of its relief and development work. At the heart of CARE’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice is its engagement with marginalized communities, and vulnerable adults and children. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. CARE commits to the protection from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse and of vulnerable adults and children, involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. CARE takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse and child abuse involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel
CARE Afghanistan participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All CARE Afghanistan’s offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Fluency in written and spoken English, Dari and/or Pushto languages required.
Submission Guideline
- Please submit your completed CARE Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form) to afg.vacancies@care.org.
- Applications after the closing date (12:00 AM) and without CARE Application form will not be accepted.
- Please Indicate the position title, Vacancy Number in the Subject Line (Horticulture Officer CARE-AF-0799 Balkh) otherwise your application will not be considered.
- Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with and call for Interview.
- The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Background Check, Bridger check & Reference check and be compliant and sign up to Care Afghanistan’s Code of Conduct, PSHA (Prevention from Sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse) and other Care Afghanistan policies prior to a final offer being made.
- People with Physical Disabilities and Women are highly encourage to apply.
- CARE IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING POLICY (Available at: Safeguarding)
- CARE IS COMMITTED TO CODE OF CONDUCT (Available at: CARE Afg Code of Conduct (updated).pdf)