Foreman – Terracing (Village Level)

About Modern Agriculture Animal Husbandry Organization (MAAO):

Modern Agriculture Animal Husbandry Organization (MAAO) is a national, non-political, non-racial, non-profitable and non-governmental organization, based on human values.

MAAO is a national organization with international standards registered with Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Ministry of Economy, headquartered is in Mazar-e-Sharif, Balkh province.

MAAO operation will be in all part of Afghanistan to boost sustainable economic opportunities through enhancing the agriculture & Livestock productivity, Education, rural development, capacity development and Civil Society, focusing on women role.

MAAO has the ability to provide trainings and conducts researches in agriculture components, in agriculture education for capacity building, value chain in all relevant sectors, vocational trainings, handicrafts, Health and Nutrition, other relevant fields

Position Description:
The Terracing Foreman (Village Level) is responsible for supervising the construction of terraces on hillside land in Pashtun Kot district. S/he will oversee daily labor activities, ensure quality of work, take daily attendance, and prepare weekly and daily reports as required. This is a village-level position with lighter responsibilities and lower salary compared to RMH Foremen. The foreman will work under the supervision of the Project Engineer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily construction of terraces on hillside land.
• Ensure that terraces are constructed according to technical specifications and designs.
• Organize and allocate tasks to unskilled laborers.
• Monitor the use and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Take daily attendance of workers and report to the Project Engineer.
• Prepare and submit daily and weekly progress reports as required.
• Ensure laborers follow health and safety protocols.
• Resolve minor conflicts on-site and report any issues to the Project Engineer.
• Ensure quality control of terrace alignment, leveling, and stone placement.

PSEA Declaration & Vetting Procedure:

• As an organization committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and accountability, we are dedicated to preventing sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) in all our operations. We expect all employees to maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or harassment.
• By applying for this position, you agree to adhere to our PSEA principles and report any concerns or incidents related to misconduct promptly to the designated focal point within the organization. Failure to comply with these standards may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
• As part of our commitment to safeguarding vulnerable individuals, we conduct a thorough vetting process for all candidates. This includes a specific inquiry into any past allegations, investigations, or disciplinary actions related to sexual misconduct.
• We will ask all references to confirm if the candidate has ever been subject to any such issues, left employment pending an investigation, or refused to cooperate with an investigation related to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA).

Protection Tasks

• Consider the protection needs of beneficiaries and ensure to mitigate harm to beneficiaries.
• Support beneficiaries with specific needs to access referral services and additional support.
• Ensure, “Do No Harm” strategies are practiced and the field teams are briefed and guidance provided properly.

Soft Skills

• Ability to cope well under pressure, work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines
• Sound organizational skills and ability to prioritize and deliver assignments in a timely manner often under severe time pressures
• Report writing and communication skills
• Deadline-Oriented
• Attention to details

Additional Job Responsibilities

• The duties and responsibilities set out above are not exhaustive, and the postholder may be required to carry out additional duties from time to time, subject to change with the evolution of the project progress and in accordance with project nature, MAAO, and donor requirements, which are reasonable in relation to their level of skills and experience. The post holder is required to carry out the tasks that are unforeseen issues and circumstances in relation to the project and should remain adaptable to perform responsibilities that may not be mentioned above as and when required.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

·         Diploma or relevant experience in agriculture, construction, natural resource management, or related field.

·         Minimum 1–2 years of experience in construction supervision, terracing, or NRM projects.

·         Familiar with basic terracing techniques and site management.

·         Knowledge of local terrain and agricultural practices (an advantage).

Competence:

Passionate to work, teamwork oriented, willingness to work in tough field conditions, meet tight deadlines, attention to detail.

Language Skills:

·         Fluency in Dari/Pashto.

Submission Guidelines:

·         Interested and qualified candidates can submit their CVs along with a cover letter to the HR Department of MAAO through the link address: https://maao.org.af/Jobs-Listing-Page-main/jobs.html

·         Please note, while sending your C.V & Cover letter, please mention the vacancy number and position in the subject line, application received after the closing date and without subject line will not be taken in consideration. Local applicants from the same province are encouraged to apply and will be given priority.

·         Due to huge number of applications, only those applicants who meet the minimum qualification and requirements for the mentioned position will be contacted for the written test and interview.