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| Field Officer (Food Security & Nutrition)-Couple | |||
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| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Daikundi, |
| Categories | Program, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2024-11-03 | Close Date | 2024-11-09 |
| Vacancy No | CRS/DKN/25/04 | Gender | male female |
| No Of Jobs | 4 | Contract Duration | 10 months with three months trial periods |
| Education | High school diploma required. Training in health or nutrition with strong experience in community development will be considered. | Experience | 2 years of work or volunteer experience in community development and mobilization. Experience in the field of nutrition or public health, and for an NGO would be a plus. • Experience with community mobilization and engagement; demonstrated ability to wo |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | As per CRS salary scale |
About Company
About CRS: CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries. CRS’ relief and development work are accomplished through programs of emergency response, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding. Background CRS has been working on behalf of Afghan families since 2002, with hundreds of experienced Afghan staff working in offices across the country. We provide emergency relief, basic needs and services, improved livelihoods, and other life‐enriching services to tens of thousands of households. CRS is currently implementing programs in the provinces of Bamiyan, Daikundi, Ghor, Herat, and Kabul, and is exploring additional expansion. CRS maintains five (5) main offices in the country as well as several sub-offices that support the direct implementation of program activities. With over 200 staff, the Country Program is growing to meet new needs throughout the country. Over the last several years, natural shocks and stresses as well as economic instability have contributed to widespread food insecurity, with over a third of Afghanistan’s population facing high levels of acute food insecurity. As of 2023, over 3 million children suffer from severe or moderate acute malnutrition, with close to one million pregnant and lactating women suffering from acute malnutrition. To respond to these critical needs, CRS is expanding its food and nutrition security programming to better meet the needs of vulnerable households
Job Description
You will assist project implementation by working directly with community members and local stakeholders, coordinating various project activities and events in support of CRS’ work to serve the poor and vulnerable. You will implement field activities grounded in social and behavior change and strong referral pathways. Your service and community relations skills ensure that communities feed into and benefit from the project that consistently applies best practices and continuously works towards improving its impact.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
- Support the coordination and monitoring of project activities at the field level, ensuring implementation schedules are met as per the detailed activity plan, and that adherence to systems for quality project implementation are strengthened.
- Support field implementation of integrated food security models that include peer education as a behavior change communication strategy; cash and voucher assistance designed to achieve food security and nutrition outcomes; and strengthened referrals.
- Lead trainings, discussion, and awareness sessions with community members and groups.
- Coordinate communication and facilitate information sharing among the project team, implementing partners, and project participants at the community level to strengthen community interest, involvement and support networks.
- In coordination with the project team, support capacity building efforts for community members.
- Compile data provided at the community level as per project requirements and contribute to the preparation of reports.
Job Requirement
- High school diploma required. Training in health or nutrition with strong experience in community development will be considered.
- 2 years of work or volunteer experience in community development and mobilization. Experience in the field of nutrition or public health, and for an NGO would be a plus.
- Experience with community mobilization and engagement; demonstrated ability to work within communities while being sensitive to gender and local customs.
- Strong communication skills.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment
- Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members
- Strong analytical, facilitation and coordination skills.
- Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
- Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Nutrition, or a related field a plus.
- Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Key Working Relationships:
- Internal: Food Security & Nutrition Senior Project Officer, Nutrition Technical Advisor, Head of Programming, Cash project team, FRAMES II project team, Social and Behavior Change Senior Project Officer.
- External: Peer organizations, community leaders and community members
Required Languages – Fluency in Dari required. Proficiency in English highly desirable.
Travel – This position will be based in Daikundi. Up to 80% travel to field sites and to CRS offices in Herat, Bamiyan, Ghor, and Kabul is anticipated.
CRS is committed to providing daily allowances for mahram who accompany female staff on day trips to the field, and per diem and accommodation for mahram who accompany female staff on work-related trips that require overnight stays.
Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. 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.
- Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
- Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
- Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
- Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
- Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.
Agency Leadership Competencies:
- Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
- Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
- Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Protection Acknowledgment: CRS prohibits all forms of abuse and exploitation towards children and vulnerable adults. As a professional candidate, you commit to adhering to the Agency’s policy on protection, rights and dignity of children and vulnerable adults and to safeguard them from abuse and exploitation as defined in CRS’ Safeguarding Policy
Submission Guideline
Applications comprise a one-page cover letter to explain your interest and suitability for the post and your CV. Please do not attach your education documents and work certificates unless requested.
Dear Applicants!
The process of submitting a CV/Application has been changed to the online system. Therefore, interested candidates are encouraged to apply using the link provided below. Applications sent to any other email address or location will not be considered. Please ensure to rename your application file according to your name entered on the first page of the application forms.
Interested candidates can submit their applications by clicking on this link.
Please note that applications received after the closing date (i.e., November 09th, 2024), will not be given consideration. Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will be contacted for tests and interviews.