Agriculture & livelihood Trainer (only females) (Re Announced)

Position Title: Agriculture & livelihood Trainer (only females) (Re Announced)

Activation Date: 17 March, 2025 Announced Date: 17 March, 2025 Expire Date: 20 March, 2025

• Job Location: Kabul
• Nationality: Afghan
• Category: Agriculture
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Salary: As Per ActionAid Salary Scale
• Vacancy Number: Agriculture & Livelihood Trainers Kabul -1135
• No. Of Jobs: 2
• City: Kabul
• Organization: ActionAid Afghanistan
• Years of Experience: At least 3 years of practical experience in agriculture or agricultural training.
• Contract Duration: Project base
• Gender: Male/Female
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field.
• Close date: 2025-03-20
  
  

About ActionAid Afghanistan

ActionAid is a non-governmental & non-profit international organization working towards achieving a world without poverty and injustice in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

ActionAid started its activities in Afghanistan in 2002 and was registered in Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan as non-governmental international organization “INGO”.

ActionAid-Afghanistan committed itself a long-term work with poor and excluded sections of the society through the Human Rights Based Development Approach, WASH, and livelihood programs in multiple provinces of Afghanistan.

Job Description

Tasks :

• Conduct training sessions on modern and traditional agricultural practices, such as crop production, pest management, irrigation techniques, soil fertility, and harvesting.
• Demonstrate the use of agricultural tools, machinery, and technologies.
• Provide practical workshops on organic farming, greenhouse farming, livestock management, and other relevant topics.
• Develop and adapt training materials and lesson plans based on project objectives and local agricultural needs.
• Include climate. Smart agriculture techniques and market. Oriented strategies in the curriculum. Regularly update materials to incorporate emerging agricultural trends and innovations.
• Conduct assessments of beneficiaries' current farming practices to identify gaps and tailor training accordingly.
• Provide on. Site technical assistance and mentorship to farmers during and after the training program.
• Guide participants on post. Training implementation and follow. Up activities.
• Maintain detailed records of attendance, training outcomes, and participants’ progress.
• Submit regular reports on training activities, including challenges, achievements, and recommendations.
• Conduct impact assessments to measure the effectiveness of the training sessions.
• Collaborate with local agricultural extension workers, NGOs, and government bodies to ensure alignment with regional agricultural strategies.
• Participating in community engagement activities to encourage participation in training programs.
• Organize field visits, demonstrations, and exhibitions to showcase best practices and successful outcomes.
  
  

Any related or important tasks and responsibilities as required, if assigned by the line manager.

Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of practical experience in agriculture or agricultural training.
• Experience working with rural communities and marginalized groups.
• Familiarity with local agricultural practices and challenges.
  
  

Technical Skills

• Strong technical knowledge of agricultural techniques, tools, and resources.
• Effective teaching and facilitation skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts.
• Proficiency in developing training materials and delivering engaging sessions.
• Basic computer skills for preparing reports and training documentation.
  
  

Submission Guideline

If you have the expertise to take on this exciting opportunity, please apply online by sending your CV and motivation cover letter to [email protected] up to March 20, 2025. Please clearly indicate Agriculture & Livelihood Trainers Kabul -1135 in the subject of your email, otherwise, your application will not be considered.

ActionAid Afghanistan welcomes applications from all sections of the community and promotes diversity. Although all applications will be considered on their individual merit, suitably qualified women candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short-listed applicants. Should you not have received feedback on your application within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. ActionAid Afghanistan will not consider unsolicited candidates from recruitment agencies. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time.

ActionAid is an equal opportunity employer.

Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Submission Email

[email protected]