JOB SUMMARY:
CARE International in Afghanistan is currently recruiting for a Senior Project Officer position, to be stationed in Paktya, for the FAO project aimed at supporting food security and livelihood interventions in the province. Reporting directly to the Field Supervisor, the Senior Project Officer will oversee the coordination and execution of the FAO project, focusing on agricultural and livestock initiatives, cash-for-work programs, and the construction of community assets. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that all project activities adhere to CARE and donor quality standards, while also meeting contractual obligations to the donors. Additionally, the Senior Project Officer will be tasked with coordinating and monitoring project operations carried out by CARE field staff within the designated areas of intervention.
1: Planning and Implementation
2. Key Expected Results:
3: Ensure adequate project monitoring, data collection, documentation
4: Other duties as assigned by PM and Supervisors
Safeguarding Responsibilities:
Safety and Security Responsibility:
We all have a responsibility to promote a safe and secure work environment, foster a safety and security culture, and ensure consistent application of, and compliance with, CARE Afghanistan safety and security policies and procedures
EDUCATION: University graduate in Business Agriculture Faculty
WORK EXPERIENCE: At least 5 years working experience in the same or similar working experience with national and/or International organizations.
SKILLS: Training, Facilitation, Report writting,
Management, Reporting, and Computer Office package Skills, Communication and Coordination
LANGUAGES: Very good in written and spoken Pashto/Dari and English languages.
TRAITS: Enthusiasm for the job, good understanding of Food Security, Livelihood Agriculture and Livestock
DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY:
Financial:
N/A
External: Partners, Stakeholder, government authorities and other related organizations.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Willingness to work in rough field conditions and tough security situations.
Safeguarding
CARE places human dignity at the center of its relief and development work. At the heart of CARE’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice is its engagement with marginalized communities, and vulnerable adults and children. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. CARE commits to the protection from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse and of vulnerable adults and children, involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. CARE takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse and child abuse involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel
CARE Afghanistan participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All CARE Afghanistan’s offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Afg.Vacancies@care.org
