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Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

Community engagement & Coordination

Assist in sensitisation of local government structures, communities and traditional authorities on the targeting criteria and identification and registration of the beneficiaries for the delivery of agricultural, livestock and protection inputs.Organise for inception and community sensitisation meetingsConducting awareness raising and messaging for affected beneficiaries on the programRaise awareness on the use of community feedback mechanisms.Facilitating coordination with authorities for all activities (share information, assist as needed)

Timely assistance agriculture and Livestock activities:

Assist in beneficiary verification and beneficiary selectionAssist in pproviding advice on the use of new agricultural practices and inputs such as improved seeds, fertilizers, and pesticidesConducting on-site visits to farms and agribusinesses to diagnose and resolve issuesOrganizing and conducting workshops, meetings, and training sessions for farmers and rural communitiesAssisting farmers in planning and managing their crop productionCollecting and analysing data related to agricultural production, pricing, and other relevant factorsAssist FSL officer in delivering presentations on farming techniques, new technologies, and other relevant topicsImplementing agricultural development projects and programs in conjunction with various stakeholdersAssist in the distribution of agricultural inputsFacilitate and organise for farmer trainingsRecord the farmers quantity harvests in database recordAssist in selection of livestock keepers to participate in the projectAssist in distribution of restock small ruminants for identified households (According to FSAC livestock basket)Assist livestock officer with conduction and continuous monitoring of livestock production, status of coops and stables and livestock treatment processFacilitate group gatherings/meetings schedule/ organize group meetingAssist in training of project participants on livestock related topics

Timely assistance project cash distribution activities:

Assist in the registration of target families, ensuring that the data is collected and is recorded appropriatelyWork together with the FSL officer on the development of distribution plansAssist cash programme beneficiary selection, beneficiary verification and beneficiary registration with MEAL unitParticipate in Cash Voucher Assistance feasibility and Delivery mechanisms Assessments Participate in Markets Assessment and monthly price monitoringEnsure that proper community development practices and “Do No Harm” practices are incorporated and upheld throughout the implementation of the project.Conducting coordination meeting with community elders and line departments on cash distribution activities.Conduct regular meeting with local whole seller and retailers.Conduct market linkage between Community and localAssist hiring of the labours are in compliance with government rules and regulations

Timely assistance protection activities:

Observe parents and children with special needs and ensure they are well integrated into the activities; if needed, refer them to relevant services.Attend special information sessions planned for community members and parents.Report supply or material needs to the FSL officerSupport information dissemination on protection, parenting, service access,

Monitoring and Evaluation

In coordination with the FSL Officer and M&E assess participant knowledge/skills before and after the trainings are deliveredActively participate in relevant field assessments to identify the beneficiaries’ needs, ensuring assessment findings are documented and that all assessments include a specific analysis of children’s needConduct the implementation and monitoring of all activities, at field level, as laid out in the plan of actionTogether with the MEAL officer roll out routine post distribution monitoringWork with MEAL officer in collection of market monitoring dataParticipate during program assessments as may be determined by the project officerDocumentation of best practices for learning purposes and increase program visibility

Data collection and reporting

Regular field visit, monitor, document and report work progress to the FSL Project Manager on daily and weekly basis.Participate in preparation of project reports as per WVA and donor guidelineAdministrative tasks in relevant to project activitiesLogistical planning of distributions and other field activities (procurement, transport, cash advance etc.Provide the project coordinator  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 Faryab urban and rural interventions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education, training, license, registration, and/or

Certification

Bachelor in social science    Very good communication with communities and local authorities.Good computer skills, including thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internet

Required Professional Experience

At least 2 years of NGO’s working experiences in protection, agriculture, livestock or cash interventions Experience in documentation of project documents   Experience working with community leaders (Community Based Structures)

Required Language(s)

Fluency in English, Dari and/or Pashto, both written and spoken

Required travel and/or work environment accommodations

This position is based in Faryab with travel to district

Position’s physical requirements

Being in good health and physical conditions.

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

At least 2 years of experience in Food Security and Livelihood and Economic empowerment programming. Humanitarian context experience: Ability to work with minimal supervision: Experience in working with agriculture project Experience in working with animal husbandry project Experience in cash transfer /GIK projects an added advantage Ability to work as part of a field team Communication skills and knowledge of local communities  Good command of English (written and verbal). Able to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural context, stressful environments and with limited resources Proficient in local languages Cross cultural sensitivity, flexible views, emotional maturity and physical stamina. Demonstrable experience in child protection, child rights Interpersonal, management and conflict resolution skills.

Understanding of Child Protection and Gender issues.

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