CRS began direct operations in Afghanistan in early 2002. CRS maintains four main offices throughout the country: Kabul, Herat, Chaghcharan, and Bamiyan, with sub-offices in of all these provinces as well as Daikundi. The CRS strategic plan for Afghanistan focuses on poverty and risk reduction, human development, and emergency response in rural areas in western and central Afghanistan. CRS works to:
CRS launched a high-profile, multi-sectoral livelihoods and WASH early recovery response in July 2021 that will help households meet immediate needs following the recent drought through food security interventions and water source rehabilitation and development. Additionally, the project will focus on building the capacity and long-term livelihood resilience of participants through training events on simple, low-cost, low-risk, agriculture practices that are proven to yield quick and positive results in a single growing season. Lastly, the early recovery response features a hygiene promotion component that emphasizes behavior change related to water treatment and storage, as well as household hygiene practices. The WASH response will support communities through participatory approaches to implement small and community-driven infrastructure projects that rehabilitate water sources and facilitate access to safe drinking water. CRS is currently looking for a Project Officer (PO) with a project management background, preferably experienced in managing agriculture or WASH projects in the Central Highlands. The PO will be responsible to lead the day-to-day implementation of multiple projects in Ghor Province.
The Diversified Livelihoods Technical Advisor I will provide technical advice and support for assessment-informed program design, implementation, and learning to support off- and non-farm livelihoods programming components in line with CRS’ program quality principles and standards, donor guidelines, and industry best practices to Country Program (CP) teams to advance the delivery of high-quality programming to the poor and vulnerable.
The Technical Advisor’s role will include liaising with regional technical staff and CP teams to develop STAR-specific and CP-wide strategies; standards; approaches; and practical planning, implementation and learning tools to support vulnerable communities in Afghanistan, particularly refugee and displaced persons and host communities in peri-urban and urban areas. The Technical Advisor will support the Head and Deputy Head of Programs, Livelihoods Program Managers, and Chiefs of Party in representing the organization in various platforms and coordination mechanisms.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Chief of Party, STAR; Head of Programs; Deputy Head of Programs; Country Representative; MEAL staff; Livelihoods Program Managers; Livelihoods Senior Project Officers; Livelihoods Project Officers; Livelihoods Field Agents/Officers.
External: Project partners; other operational partners and colleague organizations; local government; UN agencies and relevant sector leads.
Required Languages – Fluency in English, Dari, and Pashto required.
Travel – The position can be based in Herat, with 50% travel to project sites across the country, as well as regional and international travel for training and workshops, as needed.
"CRS is committed to providing daily allowances for mahrams who accompany female staff on day trips to the field, and per diem and accommodation for mahrams who accompany female staff on work-related trips that require overnight staying."
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
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CRS began direct operations in Afghanistan in early 2002. CRS maintains four main offices throughout the country: Kabul, Herat, Chaghcharan, and Bamiyan, with sub-offices in of all these provinces as well as Daikundi. The CRS strategic plan for Afgha... Read More
