Agriculture Trainer

Created in 1993, Acted is an international non-governmental organization pursuing a dual mandate of emergency response and development interventions in 40 of some of the world’s most vulnerable countries affected by conflicts, disasters, or socio-economic hardship. With a team of 7,000 national staff and 400 international staff, Acted implements 500 projects a year to support more than 20 million beneficiaries, notably in hard-to-reach areas.

Acted goes to the last mile through programs and approaches that look beyond the immediate emergency towards opportunities for longer-term livelihood reconstruction and sustainable development. Guided by the motto “Think Local, Act Global” and its 3Zero –Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, and Zero Poverty – strategy, Acted puts local territories at the center and provides tailored support to local needs.

Acted Afghanistan:

Acted is working in 16 provinces in Afghanistan around the country. These provinces are affected by natural and man-made disasters. Acted provides relief and emergency assistance to vulnerable populations affected by displacements, conflicts, or natural disasters, in the fields of agriculture, shelter, wash, and food security.

Job Purpose:

The Agriculture & Livelihood Expert will support the implementation of agriculture-based and livelihood activities aimed at improving food security, income generation, and resilience of targeted communities under the WFP-funded project.

Detailed Responsibilities:

 Key Responsibilities

• Conduct needs assessments for agriculture and livelihood interventions
• Support planning and implementation of activities such as:
• Home gardening
• Kitchen gardening
• Small-scale agribusiness initiatives
• Income-generating activities (IGAs)
• Provide technical training to beneficiaries on improved agricultural practices and livelihood skills
• Support distribution and proper utilization of agriculture and livelihood kits
• Monitor field activities and ensure quality implementation
• Assist in beneficiary targeting, selection, and verification processes
• Coordinate with local authorities, community leaders, and stakeholders
• Conduct regular field visits and provide on-site technical guidance
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and project guidelines
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports
• Document success stories, lessons learned, and best practices 

Skills and Competencies

• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Ability to work in rural and remote areas
• Good reporting and documentation skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel)
• Fluency in Pashto and/or Dari; English is an asset
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Gender-sensitive approach in community engagement 

 Deliverables

• Training materials and reports
• Beneficiary verification records
• Field monitoring reports
• Monthly progress and activity reports
• Documentation of project outcomes 

 Code of Conduct

The staff must adhere to organizational policies, including safeguarding, protection, gender equality, and ethical standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Rural Development, Economics, or related field
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in agriculture and livelihood projects
• Experience with NGOs and donor-funded projects (preferably WFP) is an asset
• Strong understanding of local agriculture systems and livelihood practices
• Experience in community-based training and capacity building 

The candidates who fulfill the above-mentioned criteria can send their updated CVs to the  below email:

afghanistan.jobs@acted.org

Kindly mention the Vacancy number, position title and the province name you are applying for in the subject line OR your application may not be considered. (KBL_005 Agriculture Trainer) - ( Province Name )

Please do not send heavy-sized documents (i.e., Tazkira, Education documents, work certificates)

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the next stage of recruitment.

No CV will be considered after the closing date.

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Acted is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are free for all candidates, and no one should require any payment or compensation during the recruitment process.