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.
Under the supervision of the WASH Project Officer, the WASH Field Officer will implement day-to-day project activities related to the WASH sector. Responsibilities will include working directly with local governments and community members, coordinating various project activities such as cash-for-work, WASH trainings and other events in support of CRS’ work to serve the poor and vulnerable. The WASH Field Officer will rely on community relations skills to ensure communities contribute to and benefit from the project. Additionally, the Field Officer will work to sustain project impact through engagement with the community and encouragement of best practices as related to the continued management and operation of newly constructed and improved water sources.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
Required Languages – Fluent Dari (reading, writing, and verbal skills). Working knowledge of English and Pashto a plus.
Travel - The position will be based in Bamiyan or Yakawlang with frequent travel to remote and rural project communities. The position may also require occasional travel to other CRS offices in Afghanistan for workshops or trainings.
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: WASH Project Officer, peer Field Officers, WASH Technical Advisor, Senior Project Officer, Program Manager, Support staff, Head of Office, Security Focal Points.
External: PRRD representatives, Community leaders/Shuras, WMC members, local foremen, project participants, community members.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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.
Protection Acknowledgment: CRS prohibits all forms of abuse and exploitation towards children and vulnerable adults. As a professional candidate, you commit to adhering to the Agency’s policy on protection, rights and dignity of children and vulnerable adults and to safeguard them from abuse and exploitation as defined in CRS’ Safeguarding Policy.
We welcome as a part of our staff people who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
Protection Policy:
I understand the Agency’s commitment to protect the rights and dignity of children and vulnerable adults and to safeguard them from abuse and exploitation as defined in CRS’ Protection Policy.
CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employerv
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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
