Important Note: This position is contingent upon donor funding.

About CRS:

CRS began working with local partners in Afghanistan in 1998 and launched its own direct operations in 2002. CRS carries out development and emergency relief efforts in Afghanistan with a focus on rural livelihoods through diverse programs that promote food security, natural resource management, and access to quality primary school education for marginalized communities and emergency response as needs arrive. CRS currently maintains 5 main provincial offices in Kabul, Bamiyan, Ghor, Daikundi and Herat provinces, as well as sub-offices that support the direct implementation of program activities.

CRS is seeking qualified and well-experienced Field Assistants for a BHA-funded Fostering Resilience in Afghanistan through Multi-Sector Emergency Support (FRAMES II) project. FRAMES II is a complex humanitarian program that aims to support vulnerable households and communities to meet their basic needs and enhance the resilience of vulnerable populations through a multisectoral approach including livelihoods support, WASH, shelter and cash-for-food support. Under the supervision of the Senior Project Officer, as a Field Assistant, you will work closely with communities to identify needs and preferences, engage them throughout project activities, and monitor project activities. You will assist emergency programming field activities by working directly with community members in support of CRS’ work to serve the poor and vulnerable.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Support programming activities at the field level, including beneficiary identification and verification; cash, voucher, and in-kind distributions; post-distribution monitoring; trainings; SBC activities, etc. contributing to ensuring quality implementation.
• Contribute to ensuring accountability to project beneficiaries and local stakeholders
• Support the monitoring of project activities at the field level, per the MEAL plan through collection of data.
• Providing field-level oversight of protection and safeguarding risks associated with shelter programming, and escalating any concerns according to CRS Safeguarding Policy
• Support community mobilization efforts through communication and information sharing with project beneficiaries at the community level.
• Play a key role as community focal points for the implementation of FRAMES II project activities messaging.
• Support assessments by working with communities to ensure that their needs and preferences are reflected in project activities and decision making (e.g. specific topics for trainings; preferences about shelter structures; etc.)
• Assist in compiling data from households, villages and districts as requested

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum 1-2 years’ work or volunteer experience in supporting community development and mobilization with NGO and with and I/NGO would be a plus.
• Strong community facilitation/training skills required.
• Excellent communication skills and good judgment regarding problem-solving

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Observation and active listening skills
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with diverse groups
• Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented
• Good attitude and willingness to always learn
• Strong sensitivity and respect for local cultures, familiarity with cultures of different Afghan communities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working independently and within a team of national and international staff
• Experience in household-led shelter and food security programming a plus.
• Microsoft office 365 basic knowledge (Outlook 2016, Excel Online, Word Online, Microsoft Teams) a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

 Key Working Relationships:  

Internal:  Senior Project Officer, MEAL Project Officer, Senior Engineer, Shelter TA, Program Manager, SBC Officer

External: Project Participants, Community Members.

Required Languages – Fluent in Dari. Working knowledge of Pashto and English a plus

Travel – The position will be based in CRS Herat office, with up to 90% of anticipated travel to project communities, and the CRS sub-offices. The position may also require occasional travel to other CRS offices in Afghanistan for workshops and trainings. 

"CRS is committed to providing daily allowances for mahrams who accompany female staff on day trips to the field, and per diem and accommodation for mahrams who accompany female staff on work-related trips that require overnight staying."

Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

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.  

• Integrity  
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation 

• Builds Relationships  
• Develops Talent 
• Strategic Mindset 
• Accountability & Stewardship 

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

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., September 21^st, 2024), will not be given consideration. Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will be contacted for tests and interviews.