CALL FOR CVs – AGRONOMIST

Afghanistan Rehabilitation and Educational Program (AREP) was established in 1994 as an independent non-governmental, non-profit organization, AREP's learning experience as a
development organization comes from its working association with communities in different areas of Afghanistan. More importantly, the development and growth of the organization have
been through an evolutionary process, AREP registered with the Ministry of Economy and member of Education international, ACBER, ANCB and DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S (The International
Award for Young People).
AREP is working for women, youths, and children where disability is the top priority among the AREP three targeted groups in three  main  AREP  core  competencies/  technical  expertise, 
a):  EDUCATION  (Formal  and  Informal education, b): CAPACITY BUILDING, Vocational Education Skills Trainings, Awareness Initiatives (Civic Education, Human Rights, Anti-Corruptions,
Access to Justice, Peace Building & Conflict Resolution)  and  other  trainings for aforementioned target groups]  &  c): COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT providing them assistance in multi
cultural program, government and community dialog, peace building and Rehabilitation & Small Infrastructure) throughout Afghanistan.

Important Notice

This Call for CVs is issued for the purpose of identifying and collecting CVs of qualified candidates for a proposed UNDP-funded project. The position is subject to project approval and funding confirmation. Submission of a CV does not constitute an offer of employment or guarantee of recruitment.

Job Purpose

The Agronomist will provide technical agricultural support to project activities, particularly in agricultural livelihoods, sustainable production, climate-smart agriculture, agricultural value chains, and income-generating opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical agricultural advice to project staff and beneficiaries.
• Support assessment and identification of viable agricultural livelihood opportunities.
• Conduct or support agricultural needs and opportunity assessments.
• Provide guidance on improved and sustainable agricultural production practices.
• Promote appropriate climate-smart and resource-efficient agricultural practices.
• Support identification of suitable crops and production systems based on local conditions and market demand.
• Provide technical input to agricultural training and capacity-building activities.
• Support beneficiaries in improving productivity, quality, and profitability.
• Coordinate with agricultural extension services, relevant government departments, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to identification of agricultural value-chain opportunities.
• Coordinate with the Market Linkage Officer to facilitate market opportunities.
• Monitor agricultural activities and provide technical recommendations.
• Document achievements, challenges, lessons learned, and success stories.
• Perform other relevant duties assigned by the Project Manager.

Qualifications and Experience

•           Advanced university degree in agronomy, horticulture, agriculture, forestry, natural resource management, environmental science, or related field.
•            Minimum seven years of relevant experience in high-value crops, greenhouse production, nursery establishment, reforestation, and climate-resilient agriculture.
•             Strong experience in field training, demonstration sites, and technical supervision required.
•   Experience in dryland or western Afghanistan contexts preferred.

  Core Competencies

• Technical agricultural knowledge
• Field coordination
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Training and facilitation
• Teamwork
• Results orientation
• Professionalism

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their updated CV.

Important: This is a Call for CVs for a proposed UNDP-funded project and is intended to identify qualified candidates for potential recruitment. The position is subject to project approval and funding confirmation. Submission of a CV does not constitute an offer of employment or guarantee of recruitment.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted if the project is approved and the recruitment process proceeds.

AREP is committed to equal opportunity, safeguarding, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), child safeguarding, gender equality, and a respectful and inclusive working environment.

Application Deadline: Sep 3, 2026

Application Method: n.darwish@arep.org.af

Please clearly mention the Agronomist in the subject line of your application.