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., February 10^th, 2026), will not be given consideration. Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will be contacted for tests and interviews.

Provide strategic and technical leadership to design, implement, and scale interventions that restore landscapes, strengthen climate resilience, and reduce disaster risk. Integrate natural resource management (NRM) with market systems development (MSD) approaches to support resilient livelihoods and inclusive local economic development. Champion climate-smart agriculture, nature-based solutions, and carbon-positive practices, ensuring interventions are evidence-based and context-appropriate. Lead the scaling of proven solutions, foster a culture of learning and innovation, and strengthen technical collaboration with local authorities, research institutions, academia, and the private sector to deliver sustainable, market-linked climate and resilience outcomes.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) and watershed restoration planning, supporting watershed-level assessments that align land, water, and ecosystem management with agricultural production, disaster risk reduction, and livelihood priorities.
• Provide technical leadership on watershed restoration interventions, including soil and water conservation, groundwater recharge, and nature-based solutions, ensuring upstream–downstream linkages, climate risk considerations, and community-led governance are embedded in design and implementation.
• Develop and implement an NRM–MSD integration framework for CRS Afghanistan, ensuring productive landscapes are linked to value chains and market opportunities.
• Champion the scaling of successful interventions, including assessment of scalability using recognized frameworks (e.g., CRS SCALE).
• Establish rapid feedback loops and learning mechanisms with field teams and partners to test, adapt, and refine interventions.
• Organize and facilitate peer learning events and technical roundtables with other projects, local authorities, and research partners.
• Foster technical collaboration and partnerships with local authorities, research institutions, academia, and the private sector to drive innovation and stakeholder engagement.
• Advise on mainstreaming DRM and climate resilience across all interventions.
• Provide CP-level technical advisory support for all CRS projects integrating NRM.
• Lead operational research, cost-benefit analysis, and evidence generation for scalability and donor reporting.
• Produce policy briefs for government and donors on climate resilience, NRM–MSD integration, and innovation pilots.
• Lead innovation pilots (e.g., digital tools for watershed monitoring), ensuring robust documentation and analysis of results.
• Engage private sector for input supply and service delivery linked to NRM interventions.
• Collaborate closely with the Senior Technical Advisor – Inclusive Market Systems & Livelihoods to ensure integrated approaches and joint deliverables.

Key Deliverables

• NRM–MSD Integration Framework, developed in close collaboration with the Inclusive Market Systems Advisor.
• Joint policy briefs and evidence summaries for donors and government on climate resilience, cost-benefit analysis, and innovation pilots.
• Innovation pilots (e.g., digital watershed monitoring, nature-based solutions) designed, implemented, and evaluated for scalability, with shared learning and results.
• Peer learning events and technical roundtables organized with key stakeholders.
• Capacity building plan and training modules for CRS and partner staff, developed and delivered collaboratively.
• Technical guidelines for climate-smart agriculture, carbon sequestration, and nature-based solutions.
• Formalized technical collaboration agreements with local authorities, research institutions, academia, and the private sector.

• Master’s degree in environmental science, water governance, climate change, or related fields.
• 7+ years of experience in NRM, water resource management, climate resilience, and DRR programming.
• Experience integrating NRM with MSD strategies and scaling interventions.
• Proven track record in evidence generation, learning, and policy engagement.
• Experience with World Bank and major donor-funded projects.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The Technical Advisor will champion inclusive, market-led approaches that integrate gender, youth, and marginalized groups, and utilize digital platforms for market access and learning. The role requires strong commercial acumen, conflict sensitivity, and adaptive management skills, with a commitment to locally-led development and sustainability. Deliverables must be SMART, with clear inclusion outcomes and mechanisms for regular learning and feedback.

Knowledge

• Advanced understanding of climate resilience, NRM, DRR, and landscape restoration.
• Knowledge of scaling frameworks, adaptive learning, and innovation in humanitarian and development contexts.
• Familiarity with different (including bilateral) donors' requirements for private sector engagement, job creation, compliance, and reporting standards.
• Strong grasp of Afghanistan’s environmental and socio-economic challenges.

Skills

• Technical expertise in NRM, Water Resource Management, DRM, Climate-Smart Agriculture, and Nature-Based Solutions.
• Analytical skills for evidence generation, cost-benefit analysis, and policy engagement.
• Excellent facilitation, training, and capacity-building skills.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Partnership-building and stakeholder engagement skills.

Abilities

• Ability to design and implement integrated NRM–MSD frameworks.
• Ability to lead innovation pilots and scale successful interventions.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and sectors, especially with the MSD Advisor.
• Ability to synthesize learning and adapt approaches for greater impact.
• Ability to travel and work in challenging, remote environments.

Supervisory Responsibilities: May supervise Community Mobilization Officers and field facilitators

Key Working Relationships:  

• Internal: Project Manager/Director, Inclusive Market Systems Advisor, MEAL Officer, field teams
• External: Ministry and Department level technical engagement in Agriculture, Water, Disaster Management, Environment and Rural Development, local technical authorities, research institutions, academia, private sector actors, donors

Required Languages – English (required); Dari and/or Pashto (preferred).

Travel

• Must be willing and able to travel up to 50% to rural areas.
• Ability to work in rugged terrain and remote communities.

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 stays.

CRS Core Competencies:

• Integrity: Consistently acts in line with CRS values and mission.
• Accountability & Stewardship: Takes responsibility for actions and outcomes; manages resources efficiently.
• Service: Demonstrates a commitment to serving others and the greater good.
• Excellence: Strives for the highest quality in work and results.
• Collaboration: Works effectively across teams, departments, and with external partners.
• Leadership: Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward achieving shared goals.
• Learning: Champions continuous improvement, adaptation, and knowledge sharing.

We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

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., February 10^th, 2026), will not be given consideration. Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will be contacted for tests and interviews.