Job Description:

Responsibilities are divided into two main categories: Directly responsible and Indirectly responsible. Direct responsibility include activities where the Livestock/Veterinary specialist is directly responsible for delivering. Indirect responsibility includes activities where a partner level staff is responsible for delivering, but the Livestock/Veterinary specialist is responsible for ensuring implementation by providing technical support and/or monitoring implementation.

Output: National and international policy makers and sub-national government have improved knowledge of eco-DRR and CRSA.

Build awareness among national and global policy makers and practitioners through participation in meetings, workshops and other fora at the national levels (Directly responsible)

Develop factsheets, articles, policy briefs, presentations and films based on data, analysis, lessons learned, and best practice (Directly responsible)

Film screening/presentations to raise awareness of Eco-DRR and CRSA among provincial government staff (Directly responsible)

Training workshops and exposure visits for district ANDMA, DAIL and NEPA staff to build capacity in Eco-DRR and CRSA service delivery (Indirectly reposible)

Provincial and district government staff accompany ARC staff for activity implementation as 'on the job training (Indirectly reposible)

Output: Men and women gain improved skills, resources, access to irrigation, and access to services for climate resilient sustainable agriculture and livestock.

Assessment to select main climate resilient livestock products (Directly responsible)

Participatory appraisals to identify political and technical challenges relating to livestock based livelihoods (Directly responsible)

Development of manuals and training materials (Directly responsible)

Training of trainers for project team (Directly responsible)

Support men and women to form producer groups (Indirectly reposible)

Distribution of livestock inputs to men and women (Indirectly reposible)

Training for men and women in climate resilient sustainable livestock production, followed by continuous support (Indirectly reposible)

Capacity building and equipment for para-vets (Directly responsible)

VFUs and ARC jointly deliver animal health trainings in target communities (Indirectly reposible)

Establishment of community fodder banks (Indirectly reposible)

Job Requirements:

Professional Skills, Competencies, Values and Attitudes

Afghanaid seeks an experienced, adaptable and creative programme leader with sound judgment, strong initiative and excellent skills in communication, interpersonal relations, decision-making, financial management, project design and reporting.

Afghanaid needs to attract an individual with international living experience, accustomed to living and travelling to sometimes-insecure environments. Women are especially encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will be ambitious, enthusiastic and set high professional standards for him/herself and others. Minimally, s/he will have the following education, work experience, skills and qualities:

Education & Professional Qualification

Essential:

At least a Graduate degree in Veterinary from a well-recognized University.

Work Experience and Knowledge

Essential:

Minimum 10 years of practical experience in Livestock extension.

A career path that reflects ambition, commitment and determination.

Leadership experience, including proven ability to positively influence others, facilitate participatory strategic processes, and develop the capacity of colleagues and team members.

High level of networking, negotiation and facilitation experience proven through managing partner and donor relations.

Advanced skills in developing and implementing value chain and/or microenterprise, microfinance, or livelihoods programs in developing countries, including with gender-sensitive, nutrition-sensitive and resilience frameworks,

Proposal development experience, including experience leading the technical aspects of complex, large proposal efforts;

Minimum of 2 years living and working overseas, including at least 2 year experience living and travelling in rudimentary and insecure environments; with a strong understanding of the cultural, security and operating environment of Afghanistan or a similar context.

Professional Skills, Competencies and Qualities

Essential:

Native fluency in written and spoken English language and demonstrated ability to both write and layout high quality documents and to confidently give clear, succinct presentations to diverse audiences

Personal integrity, initiative and drive to get things done and achieve results on time

Strong organisational and coordination skills, able to work with significant levels of initiative and autonomy, manage organisational and personal priorities and meet tight deadlines

Endurance, fitness, effective under pressure and willing to work beyond normal work hours; able to work and manage teams to tight deadlines.

An outgoing and engaging personality with a strong sense of humour, able to built trust, work collaboratively in teams and manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders, from donor agency heads to field-level project staff. A proven ability to persuade and positively influence others

Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and ability to enjoy living and work in diverse multi-cultural environment

Creativity, flexible and excellent problem solving skills with the ability to deal with difficult, often ambiguous and challenging situations

Proficiency in common computer software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Knowledge of personal strengths and weaknesses and a commitment to continual learning and improvement

Commitment to the vision and mission of Afghanaid