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About Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA)

SCA Background

The Swedish Committee for Afghanistan (SCA) has been working in Afghanistan since 1982, presently managing development Programs concerning Health, Education, Rural Livelihoods and Community Governance, with a total annual budget of roughly USD 40 million. The total number of staff is slightly over 7,386.During the last 10 years SCA has undertaken a change process moving from a primarily humanitarian service delivery approach towards more of a developmental role, putting increasing emphasis on capacity development, rights-based programming, and outcome orientation. The mission of SCA is to empower individuals, communities, and local organizations, primarily in rural areas and with particular focus on women, girls, boys and vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities, so that they may participate fully in society and influence their own development. SCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment based on their skills, abilities, and experience without regard to age (18-65 years), ethnicity, religion, marital status, gender, or physical disability.

Job Description

Scope of work:

SCA's rural development programme aims to improve rural livelihoods and resilience of target groups, including men, women, boys, girls, youth, and persons with disabilities. The programme covers emergency assistance, livelihoods, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), disaster risk reduction (DRR) and local governance.

SCA is seeking an agriculture officer for an anticipated World Food Programme (WFP). The project aims to protect and stabilize rural livelihoods and build resilience of people and communities in Afghanistan. The project seeks to maintain essential services in WASH and agricultural livelihoods, promote rural businesses and income-generating activities, and strengthen community engagement and participation to support community-led development, social cohesion, and peace. The agriculture officer will be responsible for supporting the planning, managing, and reporting of agricultural components for the RD project. The position holder will work closely with the deputy managers, field officers and target groups to design and implement agricultural interventions.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the field manager for planning and designing agriculture and food security activities (crop and livestock farming, income generating, irrigation, agricultural market development and promotion, etc.)
• Develop monthly and quarterly work and budget plans, including monthly monitoring plans, for agricultural components of the project.
• Participate in baseline surveys and needs assessments in order to generate appropriate livelihood data in determining community needs and gaps.
• Conduct technical assessments and surveys (agriculture, market, and livelihoods) to design and implement agricultural, including livestock, related activities.
• Facilitate the identification, targeting and selection of agriculture, livestock, and income generation target groups for livelihood interventions (inputs, materials, and trainings, etc.).
• Work closely with local stakeholders, committees, groups, and associations in targeting and selecting beneficiaries for different livelihood activities.
• Plan and organize trainings and demonstrations on improved farming and income generating activities (crop production, livestock raising and market/business skills) in coordination with field staff, service providers and/or field-level extension agents.
• Deliver group management skills to community-level committees and groups for the management and sustainability of agricultural and income generating groups.
• Develop field-level distribution plans and deliver livelihood inputs and materials, including technical demonstrations, to target groups.
• Conduct regular field-level monitoring visits and provide regular internal reporting using standard tools and formats.
• Take the lead in facilitating linkages between producers (farmers, agricultural and livestock groups, etc.) and market actors (input suppliers, processors, traders, buyers, etc.).
• Conduct capacity needs assessment of field/technical assistants and field mobilizers and design appropriate capacity building interventions.
• Facilitate and conduct on the job trainings/coaching to field technical assistants and mobilizers.
• Responsible for accountability and transparency in the implementation of approved budgets; ensuring that all expenditures are presented properly and timely.
• Analyze risks and take proactive role in developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies at local level.
• Establish and maintain good relationships and coordination with relevant local authorities in districts and provinces.

         Participate in other duties assigned by the line manager

Skills Required

• English Fluency
• Strong Communication skills

Submission Guideline:

• Interested qualified candidates should submit a full CV with a cover letter explaining their motivation in applying for the job and highlighting their relevant skills and experience.
• To apply online please send your application / CV and cover letter via following link:  https://scahris.odoo.com/jobs/announcements/detail/agriculture-officer-250 
• , clearly write the vacancy number and job title in the subject line. Otherwise, your application will not be considered.
• Academic certificates or references need not to be submitted at this time. These will be requested at the time of interview.
• Only short-listed candidates will be invited for written test and interview.
• Application and CV receive after closing date of vacancy announcement will not be considered

Females are highly encouraged to apply.

SCA is committed to ethical standards, a safe and inclusive work environment.  Our work is based on our values: Responsiveness, Equality, Impartiality, Social Justice, and Integrity.

Background and reference checks are part of the recruitment process and will be conducted for the successful candidate.

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