About Dutch Committee for Afghanistan (DCA)
About DCA
DCA has been working in Afghanistan since 1988, supporting herder and pastoralist communities to build sustainable livelihoods. DCA operates at the intersection of humanitarian response, development, and peacebuilding. DCA's Vision is" Empowered and resilient Afghan farmers and pastoralists, driving sustainable and climate-friendly food production for the People of Afghanistan. Our approach is community-driven and structured around four interlinked pillars:
- Livelihoods and food security
- Extension and training services
- Value chain development
- Institutional capacity strengthening
We mainstream gender equality and One Health approaches across all programs—acknowledging the interconnection between human, animal, and environmental health, especially in the context of emerging epidemics and zoonotic diseases.
Job Description
Job Purpose:
The Livestock Extension Worker supports livestock farmers by providing technical guidance, training, and field-level assistance to improve animal health, productivity, and climate-resilient livestock management practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide regular extension services to livestock farmers at the community level.
- Conduct farmer group training on improved livestock production practices.
- Support vaccination & Deworming campaigns and animal health awareness activities.
- Assist in distribution of livestock inputs (e.g., mineral blocks, fodder seed, medicines, churning Machine, Cheese Plate, Qroot box ).
- Collect field data and prepare monthly activity reports.
- Identify livestock diseases and report outbreaks to supervisors.
- Promote improved feeding, breeding, and hygiene practices.
- Support women and youth participation in livestock-related activities.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science, Animal Science.
- At least 3–5 years of experience in livestock extension or community-based projects.
- Basic knowledge of animal health and livestock production systems.
- Ability to work with rural communities and farmer groups.
Required Skills:
- Good communication and training skills.
- Ability to travel frequently to field locations.
- Basic reporting and documentation skills.
- Teamwork and problem-solving ability.
- Familiarity with local languages (Dari/Pashto).
Submission Guidelines
To apply for this vacancy, please visit the following link and fill out the application form.
