Ministry Of Agriculture Irrigation and Livestock, Multi Location
The Project consists of the following parts:
Part A: On-Farm Water Management
1. Carrying out social mobilization for the establishment of Irrigation Associations (IAs) in the Project Areas, including, inter alia, the provision of: (a) training to communities in organization and management of IAs; (b) facilitation services for communities to develop the IAs’ internal legal rules and regulations (by-laws); (c) assistance to IAs in order for them to be registered under the Water Law (1388); and (d) technical training to IAs regarding water distribution, maintenance of irrigation infrastructure, irrigation methods, water-saving techniques, crop-water requirements, and good agronomic practices.
2. (a) Carrying out rehabilitation works to small irrigation schemes or tertiary canals (watercourses) covering approximately 40,000 hectares in total in the Project Areas, including, inter alia: (a) rehabilitation of existing intakes, (b) canal lining; (c) construction of control structures and outlets; (d) construction of, culverts, laundry basins and cattle troughs; and
(b) Improving design standards and strengthening the private sector’s capacity for contract management and construction techniques.
3. Establishing easily accessible pilot irrigation demonstration sites in the Project Areas to showcase improved water management practices/technology and agronomic water saving techniques/measures, as well as proper farm planning and layout for an efficient use of irrigation water.
Part B: Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building of MAIL
Developing the institutional capacity of MAIL to plan, design, implement and monitor irrigation programs, including, inter alia: (a) construction and/or renovation of office buildings, one each in Kabul, Jalalabad, Baghlan, Mazar-e-Sharif and Herat, respectively for MAIL and Project staff; (b) strengthening of MAIL’s Directorate of Irrigation at national, provincial and district levels; (c) strengthening the legal framework for the irrigation sector, (d) developing a national irrigation program, (e) undertaking of technical training in the irrigation sector including study tours transferring on-farm water management know-how; and (f) developing a database covering irrigation systems throughout the country.
Part C: Project Management, Coordination, Monitoring & Evaluation
Strengthening the institutional capacity of MAIL for Project implementation, policy development, and technical innovation, monitoring and evaluation, by establishing and maintaining a Project Implementation Unit comprised of a Kabul-based core team, five (5) Project Area Teams and internationally recruited experts.
Part D: Support for Productivity Enhancement
1. Establishing easily accessible pilot irrigation demonstration sites in the Project Area to showcase improved water management practices/technology and agronomic water saving techniques/measures, improved agronomic and social management practices, as well as proper farm planning and layout for an efficient use of irrigation water.
2. Promoting land leveling and high-efficiency irrigation technologies in the Project Area.
3. Establishing Information Centers for farmers at the provincial and district level in the Project Area.
The responsibilities of the Farmers Call Center Operator would include but not limited to the followings:
Answer to Customers (farmers) Calls i.e. should be able to answer to customer queries, provide information regarding Agricultural (Livestock, Irrigation, Plant Protection) products and services as well as any other general Agricultural information according to customer needs.
In case a farmer problem is not solved during the call conversation, agent must create Trouble Ticket System (TTS) to be escalated to concern person and/or department/section.
Handle customer inquiries both telephonically and by email.
Research required information using available resources.
Manage and resolve customer complaints.
Enter new customer information into system.
Update existing customer information.
Identify and escalate priority issues.
Route calls to appropriate resource and Agricultural Experts.
Follow up Farmers calls where necessary.
Document all call information according to standard operating procedures.
Complete call logs.
Call reporting to the FCC Management.
Other relevant activities assigned by supervisor/ project from time to time.
Minimum Bachelor degree in the field of agriculture.
Minimum of 3 year experience in the field of agriculture extension
Excellent IT skill
Ability to work as part of a team.
Excellent communication skills in English, Dari and Pashto.
Knowledge of MS Office.
Flexibility in shifts (Except Female Candidates)
Interested Afghans with the required qualifications and experience should submit their CV's with covering letter explaining how you meet the required competencies electronically through submission e-mail or should submit their applications in writing (clearly indicating on the sealed envelope the Reference No of the position) to: Human Resources Department, On-Farm Water Management Project, MAIL, Pamir Building 7th floor.
Kindly make sure to write the reference number of the position in the subject line of your emails, otherwise your CVs may not be considered for the further process.
The Subject line should be ( MAIL/OFWMP/102 )
Note: The necessity for ensuring the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity remain the paramount considerations in the employment of personnel. In the interests of open and fair competition and a merit based selection process applicants are advised that lobbying for a position , whether by the applicant or by any person acting on his or her behalf, shall result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate from further consideration. And to ensure fairness and transparency, selection will be made on a competitive basis through a selection panel.
Post Date
May 07, 2017
Closing Date
May 25, 2017
Reference
MAIL/OFWMP/102
Number of Vacancies
10
Salary Range
As per NTA salary scale
Years of Experience
3 years
Probation Period
3 month
Contract Type
Service Contract
Contract Duration
Not Specified
Contract Extensible
false
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree
Gender
Any
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