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| DRM and CSA Officer in Economic Empowerment Project | |||
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| Country | Afghanistan | Province | Kabul, |
| Categories | Agriculture, | Type | Full Time |
| Post Date | 2022-03-19 | Close Date | 2022-03-26 |
| Vacancy No | ORCD-001-2022 | Gender | Female |
| No Of Jobs | 1 | Contract Duration | One year |
| Education | The candidate must have degree in, Agriculture, Social science, Civil Engineering, Water Resources Management, or any relevant subject from a recognized university with good academic standing | Experience | Minimum 3years’ experience DRM and climate smart agriculture project |
| Organization | Opportunities for you | Salary | As per ORCD policy |
About Company
About ORCD: Organization for Research & Community Development (ORCD) is a Non-governmental, Non-political, Non-profitable and independent organization founded in 2010 by a group of community development and research specialist. The aim of the organization is to contribute to the development of Afghanistan as an integral part of the international community. It envisages accomplishing its aims by building local capacities, generating evidence in various disciplines, promoting evidence-based on best practices and implementing development projects aimed at community development at the grass root level. It is the only Afghan NGO having Special Consultative Status with the United Nations since 2015.
Job Description
Understanding the concept of DRM and Climate Smart Agriculture and enterprises from the Disaster and environmental and Natural risks mitigation points. The Position aims to support communities and enterprises through environment friendly investments (energy, water and resource efficiency) in the NRM , agribusiness and manufacturing sectors to promote safe and sustainable technologies and practices among community in vulnerable areas, and support the adoption of Climate Smart Agriculture Practices and basic operational safety norms to enterprises and communities.
The project is consisting of three outcomes:
a) Women, men and youth small-scale producers and service providers are economically empowered.
b) Climate smart food production systems and agriculture practices are in place benefitting rights holders
c) Jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities are created for young women and men
d) He/she will be able to achieve the above objective within the project timelines.
Specific responsibilities:
- Mobilize communities in line with project objectives, conduct surveys and need assessments at the target communities to identify eligible project participants
- Assess the effect of overall project implementation/facilitate establishment of knowledge and information sharing channel to communities and project participants
- Maintain good relationship with the communities, area representatives and stakeholders
- Provide technical inputs and support to projects related issues/activities/investments focusing on DRM and climate smart agriculture in the targeted district of Charasiab and Dehsabz in Kabul province
- Preparing/reviewing the technical reports/studies, action and activity plans, feasibility studies, proposed scope of works, preliminary designs, cost estimates, bidding documents and providing technical inputs to the relevant departments
- Supporting and leading conceptualization of DRM and Climate Smart Empowerment and supervise and support of physical and non-structural investments.
- Helping introduce innovative technical solutions and approaches to mitigate the Climate change affect and natural disasters at community level.
- Providing support to the community as expert in natural disaster affecting and CSA, through participation and development of community disaster recovery planning.
- Conduct dialog session with the key stakeholders in the targeted communities.
- Prepare venerability mapping in the targeted communities.
- Conduct need assessment for climate smart agriculture trainings and develop required training materials.
- Conduct and manage climate smart agriculture trainings to the targeted beneficiary.
- Conduct awareness session in the community for capacity building and awareness of them on DRM and prevention planning.
- Prepare DRM and climate smart agriculture activities reports and compile necessary case studies.
- Establish CDCs shura and DRM committees of male and female in the communities.
- Any other responsibilities delegating by line manager.
Job Requirement
- The candidate must have degree in, Agriculture, Social science, Civil Engineering, Water Resources Management, or any relevant subject from a recognized university with good academic standing.
- Minimum 3years’ experience DRM and climate smart agriculture project
- Experience with development projects related to CSA is an advantage.
- Strong knowledge of the stakeholders in the agricultural sector
- High level of demonstrated competency in developing and implementing effective strategies.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and local languages
- Sufficient data analysis and report writing skills.
- Strong organizational, survey, and oral presentation skills
- Proven ability to work in a team and intercultural environment, with minimal supervision
- Enthusiasm for, and commitment to development work
Submission Guideline
Qualified and interested afghan candidates should submit his/her cover letter and updated CV to the following email address: recruitment@orcd.org.af
The subject line of the email must be (DRM and CSA Officer in Economic Empowerment Project No: ORCD-001-2022).
Please don't attached heavy files & any other documents more than (1024 KB), otherwise your application will not be consider for shortlisting.
Only short listed candidates will be invited for an interview.
Head Office:
Human Resources Department
House # 2591, Street of Shams London Academy Girls School, Shaheed Square, Taimani Project Kabul, Afghanistan
Tel #: 0700031207