Call for CVs (Conditional on Project Award): Livelihoods Officer

Plan and lead community engagement in all target communities before beneficiary selection, informing communities about objectives, selection criteria, entitlements, responsibilities, timelines, feedback channels and the free-of-charge nature of assistance. 

Work with community leaders, shuras and Community Development Councils to promote transparency, inclusion and social cohesion. 

Lead transparent, vulnerability-based selection of 325 farmers (98 returnees, 32 IDPs, 195 vulnerable host-community households; at least 30% women and 10% persons with disabilities), with only one beneficiary per household. 

Verify land access (approximately 1,000 m² per farmer), irrigation water availability and absence of land disputes. 

Ensure every selected beneficiary signs a participation agreement and that verification records are complete for UNDP approval. 

Support FFS scheduling, input distribution, technical follow-up and farmer group formation in coordination with the Agronomist and Market Linkage Officer. 

Organize women-only consultations and family (mahram) support sessions in line with the Gender Action Plan. 

Coordinate day-to-day field work of the Field Assistants / Community Mobilizers. 

Facilitate land, water and access dialogues where conflict risks are identified. 

Ensure accurate beneficiary data for the Master Beneficiary Database, including deduplication and disaggregation. 

Contribute to monthly and quarterly reports, GRM follow-up and case studies. 

Perform any other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor within the scope of the project. 

Bachelor's degree in agriculture, rural development, development studies, social sciences or a related field. 

Minimum 5 years of relevant field experience in livelihoods, agriculture, community engagement and implementation support. 

Strong knowledge of the Herat context. 

Fluency in Dari. 

Good written and spoken English. 

Knowledge of Pashto. 

Experience with returnee and IDP programming and community-based targeting. 

Experience with UN-funded livelihood projects. 

Cultural, gender, religious, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability. 

Good communication skills, including the ability to write concise and analytical reports in English. 

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. 

Flexibility and responsiveness to changes and unexpected demands. 

Ability to work with people from different backgrounds to deliver quality results within short timeframes. 

Client-oriented and open to feedback. 

Commitment to humanitarian principles, Do No Harm, Leave No One Behind and accountability to affected populations. 

ADWSO has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH), fraud, corruption and any form of child abuse. 

The selected candidate will be required to sign and comply with ADWSO's Code of Conduct and PSEA, safeguarding and anti-fraud policies, and to complete mandatory PSEA orientation. 

All staff in contact with communities must complete orientation on gender-sensitive facilitation, peaceful masculinities, social cohesion and Do No Harm before engaging with beneficiaries. 

Selection is subject to satisfactory reference checks, verification of qualifications and screening in line with UNDP anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing requirements. 

Apply only through the online application form: https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/single/ngAc0x85  

Each application form is for one position only. To apply for more than one position, submit a separate form for each position. 

Complete every section accurately, and upload your updated CV and your highest degree/certificate. Experience letters are recommended. 

Applications by email, hard copy or any other channel will not be accepted. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to sign their CV in UNDP's format and provide copies of their identification documents. 

ADWSO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process. 

Qualified female candidates and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.