Agriculture and Livestock Director

About ASLO Afghanistan Social and Legal Organization (ASLO) is a national, non-governmental, non-political, non-profit, and non-partisan organization officially registered with the Ministry of Economy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in 2013 (Registration Number: 2852).

Mission:
To create a peaceful and developed Afghanistan where every Afghan has access to education, health, justice, and income generation opportunities, and where women and children enjoy their full rights.

Vision:
Empowering individuals, families, communities, and institutions through humanitarian assistance, rights advocacy, research, capacity building, education, income generation, peace promotion, and access to justice.

Sectors of Work:

• Humanitarian aid
• Agriculture and livestock
• Women empowerment
• WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene)
• Health and nutrition
• Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
• Education
• Rural development and social protection
• Child protection
• Research, survey, project performance and evaluation
• Gender equality and women empowerment
• Food security
• Construction
• Emergency response, support to refugees, IDPs, and returnees
• Legal aid and access to justice

Purpose of the Position

The Agriculture and Livestock Director will lead agricultural and rural livelihood programs in ASLO, managing projects at the national office in Kabul, ensuring high-quality program design, donor coordination, and sustainable implementation in the agriculture sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage agriculture and livestock development programs and projects.
• Design, develop, and implement new programs in the agriculture sector.
• Coordinate with the Ministry of Agriculture, sector partners, and international donors.
• Promote sustainable agriculture and livestock practices.
• Monitor and evaluate field activities to ensure project effectiveness.
• Support Agriculture and Livestock  initiatives and livelihoods programs.
• Prepare high-quality proposals for donor funding and lead fundraising efforts.
• Develop and submit reports to donors in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with national and international donors (including EU, USAID, UN agencies, GIZ, FCDO, World Bank, UNICEF, UNFPA, and UN Women).
• Ensure smooth project coordination, team leadership, and capacity building of staff.
• Travel to provinces for project supervision and donor meetings as required.

• Master’s or PhD in Agriculture, Animal Science, or Rural Development.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in agriculture or livestock projects.
• Strong experience in project management, donor coordination, proposal writing, and fundraising.
• Prior experience with international donors and government agencies is highly desirable.
• Ability to design and launch new sector-specific programs.
• Commitment to work with ASLO for a minimum of 2 years.
• Ability to travel to provinces across Afghanistan.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent proposal writing and fundraising skills.
• Strong project management and coordination abilities.
• Leadership and team management experience.
• Ability to prepare high-quality donor reports.
• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in English, Dari, and/or Pashto (written and spoken).

Compliance and Ethical Standards

Candidates are required to adhere to the following ASLO policies:

1. Adherence to ASLO Policies and Procedures: Maintain a safe, fair, and efficient working environment.
2. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA): Zero tolerance policy applies.
3. Ethical Conduct and Integrity: Avoid conflicts of interest, maintain confidentiality, and follow anti-fraud and anti-corruption standards.
4. Commitment to Non-Discrimination and Diversity: Respect diversity and promote inclusivity.
5. Child Protection: Adhere to the Child Protection Policy to ensure safety and well-being of children.
6. Environmental and Social Safeguards: Minimize environmental impact and ensure sustainable practices.
7. Confidentiality and Data Protection: Maintain confidentiality of all ASLO data and information.

Additional Responsibilities

• Duties may include additional tasks within the scope of the role based on organizational needs.
• Must comply with ASLO Health and Safety policies.

Equal Opportunity

ASLO is an equal opportunity employer. Both women and men are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should submit:

• CV
• Cover Letter explaining motivation, relevant experience, and skills.

Submission Email: vacancy@aslo.org.af
Subject Line: Agriculture and Livestock Director –  ASLO-KBL-AGRI-01-MGR

Note: All candidates must attach copies of their academic certificates (from grade 12 / high school onwards), Master's or PhD certificates, and work experience certificates related to this sector with their CV when applying. Applications submitted without the required documents will not be considered for review or evaluation.