Job Description:

JOB PURPOSE :

The Agriculture Extension Officer is responsible for the daily technical planning, implementation, supervision, monitoring, and reporting of Agriculture and Income Generation activities under the (DRA) Project, and for ensuring proper coordination with stakeholders. S/he will be responsible for timeously implementation and reporting of Agriculture and Income Generation activities in the respective targeting areas of the project. The Agriculture Extension Officer will liaise closely with FSL Technical Coordinator of WVA for technical backstopping support throughout the project period. The incumbent will be responsible for providing supervision to (2) Community Based Facilitators/CBFs. S/he performs under the leadership of (Project Manager) and guidance of Zonal Manager.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES:

Technical Support and Guidance

• Lead in Agriculture and Income Generation beneficiary selection, beneficiary verification and beneficiary registration with MEAL unit and project manager • Provide relevant technical guidance on Agriculture and Income Generation activities, including leading participatory community livelihoods assessments and supporting beneficiaries develop viable business plans for IGAs • Conduct capacity building training on good Agriculture practices on selected crops and vegetables • Provide on-job follow up and technical guidance to CBFs and beneficiaries • Contribute in procurement of project inputs (Seed, Saplings, Fertilizers, livestock. etc) and ensure they are adoptable to the context. • Engaging and building strong relationships with community members, analyzing data collected to identify Income generation opportunities, support targeted beneficiaries prepare simple business plans • Facilitate trainings /orientation on Savings for Transformation (S4T) and organise beneficiaries of business start-up capitals/grants to initiate viable Income Generation activities (IGAs) for self-reliance

• Coordinate closely with the project manager to ensure timely implementation of the project activities and get readiness for timely distribution of Agriculture and Income Generation inputs/grants for the target communities.

• Ensure that all processes and activities are in line with WVA endorsed SOPs and procedures.

• Ensure that proper community development practices and “Do No Harm” practices are incorporated and upheld throughout the implementation of the project.

• Support WVA HIRO in receiving and inputting the beneficiary data into the LMMS, issuing beneficiary ration cards, generating BDLs and reports. • Document field achievements, innovations, failures, and lessons learned to integrate into project activities and inform project strategy.

Stakeholder coordination •

Travel regularly to all project sites to ensure proper implementation and quality of project activities • Conducting coordination meeting with community elders and line departments on Agriculture and IGA activities. • Conduct regular meeting with local entrepreneurs. • Conduct market linkage between Community and local Provincial and zonal market. • Maintain excellent working relations with project stakeholder, partners and other contractors.

Data collection and reporting

Regular field visit, monitor, document and report work progress to FSL Project Manager on daily and weekly basis. And to FSL Coordinator to update the Report hub on monthly bases. • Participate in preparation of project reports as per WVA and donor guideline • Administrative tasks in relevant to project activities • Logistical planning of distributions and other field activities (procurement, transport, cash advance etc. • Provide the project manager and monitoring team with relevant information for project reports and surveys; • Compile data collected from assessment and surveys with close coordination of the MEAL department for reporting purposes; • Arrange all necessary logistics for activities of projects including workshops and trainings.

Other

• Adhere to WV Child and Adult Safeguarding policy and standards

• Adhere to WV accountability standards

• To be aware and prepared to implement WV Afghanistan Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs plan under the context of (Herat) urban and rural interventions

Job Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE:

At least years’ work experience in Agriculture

Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification

• Bachler Degree In Agriculture

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the relevant field is preferred

• Thorough knowledge of MS Office and Lotus Notes.

• Experience in maintaining databases and related information/knowledge management

• Financial/budget management

• Interpersonal sensitivity, flexible worldview, emotional maturity

• Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse contexts, psychologically stressful environments, and hardship conditions.

• Willing to travel as required

• Commitment to World Vision Core Values and Mission Statement

• Humanitarian context knowledge and experience.

• Experience in climate smart agriculture and DRR

• Experience in working with major donor agencies

• Familiarity with major donor funding requirements

• Knowledge of program monitoring and evaluation.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Ability to work as part of a field team.

• Very good communication with communities and local authorities.

• Ability to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in specific local cultural context

• Cross cultural sensitivity, flexible views, emotional maturity and physical stamina.

• Demonstrable experience in child protection, child rights

• Interpersonal, management and conflict resolution skills.

• Results oriented and good team-player

• Good computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), internet use and Lotus Notes.

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement

The position is based in (Herat) province with regular travel to districts

Submission Guideline:

The application closing date is 09-Feb-2025. Qualified applicants can apply for the position by filling in the online application form in WV Career portal. applicants can also attach their CV and cover letter in the online system. Please note that only the applications received through the online portal will be considered for this position.

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