SNaPP2-MAIL, Multi Location
Support to National Priority Program2 (SNaPP2) is a development project of MAIL funded IFAD with the goal to improve food security and economic status of poor rural households in three provinces; Balkh, Herat and Nangarhar. The project will reach at least 57,000 households consisting of 427,500 people in these provinces. The project has two specific objectives: (i) institutional development and capacity building of community organizations, public extension services and relevant private sector entities in the provinces; and (ii) sustained increased incomes of small farmers and herders fostered by improvements in productivity and output, infrastructure and market linkages. These objectives will be addressed through supporting institutions and services, fostering increased productivity and production, and where feasible, upgrading profitable agriculture/livestock value chains. General Directorate of extension is the main stakeholders of the program and will lead the implementation of tow sub components 1. Extension services and 2. Small-holder Institutional development and Capacity Building. G.D of extension will establish program management unit under overall supervision of G.D general director who will be responsible for the implementation of the relate activities in three provinces. Extension sub components will strengthen the extension directorate by: (i) establishing a women’s extension department in Kabul and a cadre of 12 female extension workers specializing in agriculture and livestock, in line with the Taksheel, across the six pilot districts; (ii) strengthening the male extension worker cadre at district level in agriculture and livestock; (iii) targeting young graduates from local agricultural faculties to be recruited as extension assistants, under the Taksheel, funded by the project in years 1-3 and by MAIL thereafter; and, (iv) adapting the curriculum, in collaboration with relevant MAIL directorates, using updated techniques. Small-holder Institutional development and Capacity Building will strengthen the female CDCs through an orientation and training program guaranteeing female CDCs’ direct control over financial resources, over some elements of project implementation and over female beneficiary selection.
Under direct supervision of national program director Sr. Communication and Coordination Specialist will be responsible for the oversight on KM, M&E and Coordination related activities of the projects funded by IFAD. He/she will lead these units and provide support to project manager in term of planning, reporting and decision making.
· Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business Administration, LLB, Communication or a related field;
· At least 7 years of relevant professional work experience.
· Proven coordination and management experience.
· Able to work effectively at all levels in an organization;
· Problem solving and root cause identification skills.
· Strong analytical and decision making abilities.
· Must be a team player and able to work with and through others.
· Ability to take direction and to focus on and follow through on priority activities and assignments.
· Ability to handle effectively multiple tasks without compromising the quality, team spirit and constructive working relationships with all colleagues.
· Excellent organizational skills detail-orientation and flexible work style.
· Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and/or sensitive information.
· Excellent English, Dari and Pashto communication skills required.
· Proficient in MS Office and internet applications
The interested candidates should submit their resume alone with a covering letter as follow conditions:
Post Date
Dec 30, 2019
Closing Date
Jan 08, 2020
Reference
44/MAIL/SNaPP-2
Number of Vacancies
1
Salary Range
As per NTA salary scale
Years of Experience
7 years
Probation Period
3 month
Contract Type
Short Term
Contract Duration
Not Specified
Contract Extensible
false
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree
Gender
Any
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