Created in 1993, ACTED is an international non-governmental organization pursuing a dual mandate of emergency response and development interventions in 40 of some of the world’s most vulnerable countries affected by conflicts, disasters or socio-economic hardship. With a team of 7,000 national staff and 400 international staff, ACTED implements 500 projects a year to support more than 20 million beneficiaries, notably in hard-to-reach areas. ACTED goes to the last mile through programs and approaches that look beyond the immediate emergency towards opportunities for longer term livelihood reconstruction and sustainable development. Guided by the motto “Think Local, Act Global” and its 3Zero –Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, and Zero Poverty – strategy, ACTED puts local territories at the center and provides a tailored support to local needs.

Job Summary

• Organization: Acted
• Province: Kunar, Nangarhar
• Job Number: 2 Positons
• Gender: Female
• Degree: Bachelor’s degree
• Experience: Minimum 2–3 years

• Closing Date: 2026-06-25

   

The Agriculture Trainer will have responsibilities that include:

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and support the implementation of agriculture and livelihood activities, including home gardening, small-scale agribusiness, and income-generation initiatives.
• Provide technical training and guidance to beneficiaries on improved agricultural and livelihood practices.
• Support the distribution and effective use of project inputs and livelihood kits.
• Monitor field activities to ensure quality implementation and achievement of project objectives.
• Assist in beneficiary identification, verification, and selection processes.
• Coordinate with local authorities, community representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct regular field visits and prepare activity and progress reports.

Required Skills

• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in rural and remote communities.
• Good reporting and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto; English is an advantage.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Compliance:

• Adhere to organizational policies, including safeguarding, protection, gender equality, and ethical standards.

Job Requirment

• A university degree (Bachelor degree) in Agriculture, Rural Development, Economics, or another relevant field is required.
• Proven experience of at least two to three years in implementing agriculture, food security, or livelihood-related programs.
• Previous involvement with national or international NGOs, particularly within donor-supported projects, will beconsidered an advantage. Experience working on WFP-funded initiatives is highly desirable.
• Sound knowledge of local farming systems, agricultural production methods, and livelihood opportunities within rural communities.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver training, support community development activities, and strengthen the skills and capacities of beneficiaries.

Submission Guideline

Qualified candidates who meet the required criteria are invited to submit their updated CV to:

Email: afghanistan.jobs@acted.org

• When applying, please include the vacancy number, position title, and province name in the email subject line. Applications without the required subject format may not be reviewed.
• Example: KBL_005 – Agriculture Trainer – [Province Name]
• To ensure successful delivery of your application, please avoid sending large attachments such as Tazkira copies, educational certificates, or other supporting documents at this stage.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the next phase of the recruitment process.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Country

Afghanistan

City

Kunar

Submission Email

afghanistan.jobs@acted.org