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.
CRS is seeking a qualified Field Assistant (FA) in Adraskan district-Herat Province to implement day-to-day program activities that aims to enhance the resilience of vulnerable populations through a combination of trainings on improved practices for agricultural and livestock productivity, activities to assist farmers in establishing beneficial market connections, and the rehabilitation of water sources alongside hygiene promotion. He will be based in Herat Office and under the supervision of a Project Officer (PO), the FA will be expected to deliver of high-quality learning events on best water storage, treatment, and hygiene practices as well as improved agricultural production and marketing techniques. The FA will also establish and maintain relationships with beneficiary communities, work closely with Community Development Committees (CDCs)/Shuras, and support the FO to monitor project progress. Under guidance from the FO and the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Project Officer (PO), the FA will collect and document relevant project data and information for internal and external reporting purposes.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
Support to Project Implementation
Support to Project Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)
Teamwork and Relationships
Develop and maintain positive relationships with the project team and other CRS colleagues
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Adraskan Field Assistant, Herat Livelihoods Program Manager (PM), SPO, MEAL Officer,
External: Project Participants, Community Leaders and other Community Members, Government Agencies, and other INGOs
Required Languages – Fluent Dari speaking and writing
Travel – The position will be based in Herat with frequent travel to Adraskan district project communities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
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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EOE/M/F/D/V - CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Please note that applications received after the closing date (i.e., December 3rd 2022), will not be given consideration. Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will be contacted for tests and interviews.
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
