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| Natural Resource Management Sr. Officer (NRM) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Bamian, |
| Categories | Program, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2024-12-01 | Close Date | 2024-12-07 |
| Vacancy No | NRM Senior officer -1101 | Gender | male female |
| No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | Till end of Dec 2024 with possibility of extension and probation period |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or Environment disciplines | Experience | A minimum of 4 years of professional experience in Agriculture Food security NRM etc. |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | As per Actionaid salary scale |
About Company
About ActionAid Afghanistan: ActionAid is a non-governmental & non-profit international organization working towards achieving a world without poverty and injustice in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. ActionAid started its activities in Afghanistan in 2002 and was registered in Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan as non-governmental international organization “INGO”. ActionAid-Afghanistan committed itself a long-term work with poor and excluded sections of the society through the Human Rights Based Development Approach, WASH, and livelihood programs in multiple provinces of Afghanistan.
Job Description
Role Summary: This position has the responsibility to assist the Project in overall management and output of the NRM through maintaining quality standards, reliability, validity, precision, timeliness, and integrity while performing.
This position will be responsible for the management of the natural resources program, involve the identification of key commodities, work with key stakeholders including Local authorities, CSOs and communities, provide technical support to local associations and local groups on NRM management considering local context of climate change adaptations; and the development of community based forestry and reforestation programs through village nursery and with a focus on developing opportunities for women, youth and vulnerable groups.
Responsibilities and Tasks
(Describe the major responsibilities, principal tasks, competencies, and end results for which the position is accountable. List the responsibilities in the order of importance and state the percentage of time the employee spends on each responsibility)
- Provide technical expertise and strategic guidance to NRM Program and support the Program Manager in the implementation of program activities as specified annually.
- Organize bi-annual training for the committees on the NRM policies advocacy and NRM conservation approaches and NRM for improved food and nutrition security.
- Enlist and organize coordination meetings with CBNRM committees where exist and setup where required and inform them on the project purpose and benefits.
- Assist in developing priority-based annual work plans.
- Develop and maintain effective communication and coordination with other civil society organizations and Government line departments.
- Recommend and facilitate the implementation of a range of effective community level initiatives to reduce direct physical impacts of disasters or any other events (landslides, high rainfall etc.) in climate vulnerable hotspots in the target area.
- Develop/identify sectoral opportunities for economic development in Gilgit-Baltistan (Fisheries, Forestry, Wildlife etc.)
- Identification of strategic locations / areas for specific interventions (e.g., areas for forestation/afforestation, agroforestry, water conservation methods etc.)
- Identify and establish link between biodiversity conservation/NRM with sustainable livelihood.
- Develop, implement, and document appropriate best-practices in community-based approaches to natural resource management.
- Facilitate technical assistance/support for stakeholders in all relevant areas as appropriate.
- Ensure reporting and documentation of interventions of the Natural Resource Management Section.
- Facilitate the Natural Resource Management related trainings, seminars, and workshops.
- Any other task assigned by the supervisor.
Job Requirement
Job Specification
Education & Training:
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or Environment disciplines
Experience:
- A minimum of 4 years of professional experience in Agriculture Food security NRM etc.
- Work experience preferably with INGOs or NGOs
- Belong to the local communities/districts.
- Fluency in English, Dari, and Pashto (speaking, reading, writing)
- Computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel)
Technical Skills (Examples: languages, planning, budgeting, word processing, advance written and verbal communication, presentation etc)
- Strong community mobilization skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Good reporting skills
- Willingness to travel to villages.
- Good knowledge of natural resources and policies
Submission Guideline
If you have the expertise to take on this exciting opportunity, please apply online by sending your CV and motivation cover letter to jobs.kabul@actionaid.org up to December 7, 2024. Please clearly indicate NRM Senior officer -1101 in the subject of your email, otherwise, your application will not be considered.
ActionAid Afghanistan welcomes applications from all sections of the community and promotes diversity. Although all applications will be considered on their individual merit, suitably qualified women candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short-listed applicants. Should you not have received feedback on your application within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. ActionAid Afghanistan will not consider unsolicited candidates from recruitment agencies. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.
ActionAid is an equal opportunity employer.
Women are highly encouraged to apply.