Afghan Peace Builders Humanitarian Organization APBHO has emerged as a non-governmental, non-political, not-for-profit organization in April 2019 with its long experience as a team (Youth Council) advocating for the rights of communities especially children and women affected by conflicts, and humanitarian crisis in fragile settings.

Most of APBHO’s peacebuilding efforts focus on community-based conflict resolution and environmental peace-building on grass-root level.  APBHO aims to shift repressive gender norms and equip citizens with the skills to resolve any type of differences and conflicts non-violently.

Afghan Peace Builders Humanitarian Organization (APBHO) strategically implements sustainable economic empowerment/asset creation, time-critical emergency responses with various commodities including Food and Non-Food Items, research, advocacy, and promotion of peace projects with a cross-cutting focus on youth and women.

Background:

The Afghanistan Peace Builders Humanitarian Organization (APBHO) is implementing the Enhancing Environmental Sustainability and Disaster Resilience in Sar-e-Pul Province through Tree Planting and Gravity-Fed Watershed Management project, aimed to enhance environmental sustainability and disaster resilience in Sar-e-Pul Province through pistachio saplings planting, soil erosion control, and gravity-fed watershed management.

To ensure the successful implementation of the agriculture and forestation components, APBHO seeks to hire an experienced and dedicated Technical Supervisor/Trainer (Agriculture Specialist).

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and specialized expertise and guidance in agriculture, specifically in pistachio tree planting, agroforestry, and sustainable land management practices.
• Supervise and coordinate field activities related to soil erosion control, water retention, and watershed management.
• Conduct training sessions for community members on tree planting techniques, pest control, and sustainable agricultural practices.
• Collaborate with local stakeholders and community leaders to ensure effective project implementation and community engagement.
• Monitor project activities, evaluate progress, and provide regular reports to project management.
• Support the establishment and capacity building of community-based committees involved in project activities.
• Familiarize oneself thoroughly with APBHO's policies, including Child Protection and Child Safeguarding Policy, accountability, Anti-fraud and anti-corruption policy, Diversity, Code of Conduct, Data protection, Safeguarding, and PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) policies.
• Collaborate with project teams, partners, and beneficiaries to ensure effective communication and coordination of activities.
•  Stay updated with the latest agricultural techniques, technologies, and trends, and incorporate them into training materials and sessions.

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field; a Master's degree is desirable.

- A minimum of 3 years of experience in agricultural extension, technical training, and capacity building, preferably in rural or community development projects.

• Strong knowledge of agroforestation, agriculture, livelihood, value chain development, and marketing strategies.
• Proven experience in conducting training sessions, preferably using IEC materials.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in diverse cultural settings.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English, Pashto, Dari, and Uzbaki languages.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with the agricultural context and challenges in Afghanistan is a plus.

Interested and qualified applicants should send their CV/Resume and a letter of interest to jobs@apbho.org with the position's vacancy number (APBHO-SRP-2024-001) in the subject line and no later than March 30, 2024. 11:59 pm.

Download link to the application  form: https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1cpj7nD-_ctd2gKw8fAPrkUH1ILbIjkcC ; we would not be able to receive hard copies of CVs / Applications. We kindly encourage you to apply online.

Please write on the subject of your Email the Vacancy Number (APBHO-SRP-2024-001) also avoid sending an attachment of big size (above 2 MB) if you want your application/CV to be considered. Applications with insufficient, incomplete, and inconsistent information to make a determination will not be considered.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to a large number of applications, only those short-listed for written test and interview will be contacted.