Agriculture Master Trainer

Basic Education and Employable Skill Training (BEST) is an Afghan non-governmental organization established in April 2001. BEST has over two decades of experience implementing livelihood support, agricultural capacity building, vocational training, and community infrastructure projects across multiple provinces of Afghanistan.

The Agriculture Master Trainer will be responsible for designing and delivering high-quality agricultural training to farmers, demonstrating best agricultural practices, and supporting the adoption of improved farming methods linked to irrigated agriculture and climate-smart farming.

2. Objective

To provide technical expertise and training to farmers and field staff on modern agricultural techniques, crop management, irrigation water management, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and sustainable farming practices, ensuring improved productivity and livelihood outcomes.

3. Key Responsibilities

Training Design and Delivery

• Design and deliver irrigation-aligned training programs for farmers,  men, on modern agricultural practices.
• Conduct practical, field-based demonstrations on:
• Irrigated agronomy and crop production.
• Orchard establishment and management.
• Irrigation water scheduling and efficient water use.
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM) under irrigated systems.
• Basic user-level irrigation operation and maintenance.
• Climate-resilient agricultural practices.
• Develop training manuals, visual aids, and demonstration materials in Dari and Pashto.

Training of Trainers (ToT) and Coaching

• Conduct Training of Trainers (ToT) for field facilitators and lead farmers.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to field staff and community facilitators.
• Support peer-learning sessions among farmers to reinforce the adoption of improved agricultural practices.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Monitor and evaluate farmers' adoption of recommended agricultural practices.
• Conduct regular field visits to assess progress and provide technical guidance.
• Support post-distribution monitoring of agricultural inputs in coordination with project staff.

Coordination and Reporting

• Coordinate with project management, Community Mobilizers, and the SME/Grants Officer to ensure training activities align with project objectives.
• Prepare training schedules, attendance records, assessment reports, and monthly progress reports.
• Contribute to quarterly project reports.
• Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors or project management.

4. Deliverables

• Training schedules and session plans.
• Training materials, manuals, and demonstration kits in local languages.
• Gender-disaggregated training attendance sheets.
• Pre- and post-training assessment reports.
• Field visit reports and farmer performance records.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, Agricultural Extension, or a related field.
• Minimum (1-3) years of experience in agricultural training, extension services, or farmer capacity building.
• Demonstrated knowledge of modern farming techniques, irrigation management, pest management, and crop productivity.
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, presentation, and communication skills.
• Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto; basic English is an advantage.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to work full-time in remote field conditions.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents:

• Updated CV (with recent photo)
• Cover Letter
• Copy of Tazkira (National ID)
• Copies of academic certificates and relevant training certificates

Email Subject Line:

Agriculture Master Trainer – Province Name-Vacancy Number

Send applications to:

hr@best.org.af

Application Deadline: 15 August 2026 (Close of Business)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

BEST is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages qualified women and men from Kunar, Laghman, Takhar, and Ghor Provinces to apply.