Afghanistan National Horticulture Development Organization (ANHDO) is a national non-governmental, non-profit and non-political organization registered with the Ministry of Economy and established in April 2009. The development of ANHDO is part of the European Union (EU) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL) long term strategy for the development of horticulture sector in Afghanistan. Since then, ANHDO has developed into an important institution for horticulture development by comparing among other skilled and experienced Afghan professional organizations in the horticulture sector. ANHDO is operating in close coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL) based on separate Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Hence, ANHDO is a corner stone of the long-term strategy for the development of the horticulture sector in Afghanistan.

 ANHDO is currently looking for      Community Mobilizers / Extension Facilitators for its project Agriculture Support Services for Farmers under the Water Emergency Relief Project (WERP) The project aims to improve agricultural production, productivity, and incomes of smallholder farmers in Takhar, Kunar, Laghman and Badakhshan provinces through sustainable, solar-powered irrigation schemes under the Water Emergency Relief Project (WERP) The project will support farmers by delivering capacity building and agricultural extension services, facilitating access to quality inputs, implementing cash-for-work activities for small-scale irrigation and on-farm infrastructure improvements, and strengthening market linkages. Key interventions include training on crop production, irrigation water management, soil fertility, integrated pest management (IPM), post-harvest handling, and value addition, alongside support for farmer organization and access to markets

• Mobilize farmers and organize community participation, with special focus on ensuring female engagement and inclusion
• Assist in planning and facilitating training sessions, input distribution, and other project activities
• Collect, compile, and report field data accurately and in a timely manner for monitoring and evaluation purposes
• Provide on-ground technical support and guidance to farmers during training and implementation of improved agricultural practices
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local communities, farmers, and stakeholders to enhance project outreach and impact

Job Summary:

The Community Mobilizer / Extension Facilitator is responsible for engaging and mobilizing farmers, with a focus on promoting female participation, to ensure effective implementation of agricultural programs. The role includes supporting training sessions, facilitating input distribution, collecting and reporting field data, and providing on-ground technical guidance to farmers. The position also involves building strong relationships with local communities and stakeholders to enhance project outreach, adoption of improved agricultural practices, and overall program impact.

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Extension, Rural Development, Social Sciences, or a related field

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in community mobilization, agricultural extension, or field facilitation.
• Experience working with farmers, especially in rural communities, and promoting female participation is highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and community engagement skills.
• Knowledge of agricultural practices, input distribution, and farmer training methodologies.
• Ability to collect, manage, and report field data accurately and timely.
• Ability to work in field conditions, liaise with diverse stakeholders, and support program implementation effectively.

Please submit a CV and a cover letter explaining how your qualifications and experience meet the requirements of the position.

Applications must include all requested documents and be sent to the following address: jobs@anhdo.org.af

Please clearly mention the vacancy number and job title in the subject line ( Community Mobilizers / Extension Facilitators  /ANHDO/25/024). Applications without a subject line will not be considered.

Note: Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.