Natural Resource Management Sr. Officer (NRM)

Date Posted: Dec 01, 2024

Job Detail

Location:

Bamian
Type:

Full Time/Permanent
Shift:

Rotating Days
Career Level:

Entry Level Staff
Positions:

1
Vacancy number:

NRM Senior officer -1101
Experience:

4 Year
Gender:

Any
Salary:

As per organization's salary scale Af
Degree:

Bachelors
Apply Before:

Dec 07, 2024

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Job Description

Role Summary: This position has the responsibility to assist the Project in overall management and output of the NRM through maintaining quality standards, reliability, validity, precision, timeliness, and integrity while performing.

This position will be responsible for the management of the natural resources program, involve the identification of key commodities, work with key stakeholders including Local authorities, CSOs and communities, provide technical support to local associations and local groups on NRM management considering local context of climate change adaptations; and the development of community based forestry and reforestation programs through village nursery and with a focus on developing opportunities for women, youth and vulnerable groups.

Responsibilities and Tasks

(Describe the major responsibilities, principal tasks, competencies, and end results for which the position is accountable. List the responsibilities in the order of importance and state the percentage of time the employee spends on each responsibility)

Provide technical expertise and strategic guidance to NRM Program and support the Program Manager in the implementation of program activities as specified annually.
Organize bi-annual training for the committees on the NRM policies advocacy and NRM conservation approaches and NRM for improved food and nutrition security.
Enlist and organize coordination meetings with CBNRM committees where exist and setup where required and inform them on the project purpose and benefits.

Assist in developing priority-based annual work plans.
Develop and maintain effective communication and coordination with other civil society organizations and Government line departments.
Recommend and facilitate the implementation of a range of effective community level initiatives to reduce direct physical impacts of disasters or any other events (landslides, high rainfall etc.) in climate vulnerable hotspots in the target area.
Develop/identify sectoral opportunities for economic development in Gilgit-Baltistan (Fisheries, Forestry, Wildlife etc.)
Identification of strategic locations / areas for specific interventions (e.g., areas for forestation/afforestation, agroforestry, water conservation methods etc.)
Identify and establish link between biodiversity conservation/NRM with sustainable livelihood.
Develop, implement, and document appropriate best-practices in community-based approaches to natural resource management.
Facilitate technical assistance/support for stakeholders in all relevant areas as appropriate.
Ensure reporting and documentation of interventions of the Natural Resource Management Section.
Facilitate the Natural Resource Management related trainings, seminars, and workshops.
Any other task assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

Job Specification

Education & Training:

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or Environment disciplines

Experience:

A minimum of 4 years of professional experience in Agriculture Food security NRM etc.
Work experience preferably with INGOs or NGOs
Belong to the local communities/districts.
Fluency in English, Dari, and Pashto (speaking, reading, writing)
Computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel)

Technical Skills (Examples: languages, planning, budgeting, word processing, advance written and verbal communication, presentation etc)

Strong community mobilization skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Good reporting skills
Willingness to travel to villages.
Good knowledge of natural resources and policies

Skills Required

COMMUNICATION

Submission Guideline:

If you have the expertise to take on this exciting opportunity, please apply online by sending your CV and motivation cover letter to jobs.kabul@actionaid.org up to December 7, 2024. Please clearly indicate NRM Senior officer -1101 in the subject of your email, otherwise, your application will not be considered.

ActionAid Afghanistan welcomes applications from all sections of the community and promotes diversity. Although all applications will be considered on their individual merit, suitably qualified women candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short-listed applicants. Should you not have received feedback on your application within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. ActionAid Afghanistan will not consider unsolicited candidates from recruitment agencies. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.

ActionAid is an equal opportunity employer.

Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Submission Email:

jobs.kabul@actionaid.org

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