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 and well-experienced Project Officer (PO) to supervise the implementation of a complex early recover response that aims to meet critical needs and enhance the resilience of vulnerable populations through a combination of food security support, trainings on improved practices for agricultural and livestock productivity, and the rehabilitation of water sources alongside hygiene promotion. Under the supervision of the CRS Livelihoods Program Manager based in Lal, the PO will lead a team that includes technical staff who will manage the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) component of the project and a field team responsible for delivering high-quality learning events on selected agriculture practices and marketing techniques. The PO will be responsible for ensuring that programming activities are consistent with project implementation plans, and address program quality issues as they arise. The PO will also build relationships with beneficiary communities, work closely with Shuras, facilitate coordination with local government agencies, and support the Western Ghor Senior Project officer to monitor progress, prepare reports, and evaluate results. The PO will work closely with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Project Officer (PO) and MEAL Field Officer (FO) and be responsible for the timely collection and documentation of relevant project data and information for internal and external reporting purposes. The PO will take on a leadership role over the Livelihoods team and will closely monitor team dynamics and work to build the capacity of other staff.
Roles and Key Responsibilities
Support to Project Implementation
Support to Project Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)
Staff Supervision
Teamwork and Relationships
Supervisory Responsibilities: Field Officer (Engineer), Livelihoods Field Officer.
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Western Ghor SPO, Field Officers, Field Agents, Livelihood Program Manager, MEAL Project Officer, Heads of Office and Technical Advisors.
External: Project Participants, Community Leaders and other Community Members, Government Agencies, and other NGOs
Required Languages – Excellent English reading, writing and verbal skills; fluent Dari speaking and writing
Travel - The position will be based in Dulaina but may require occasional travel to other offices for workshops and trainings.
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.
CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
EOE/M/F/D/V - CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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 the protection, rights, and dignity of children and vulnerable adults and to safeguard them from abuse and exploitation as defined in CRS’ Safeguarding Policy.
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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
