The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Key Responsibilities:

• • Apply and implement effective strategies for mobilizing target communities.

  • Establish and maintain positive relationships through regular engagement.

  • Conduct regular counselling and training sessions to enhance community capacity.

  • Focus on building skills and knowledge related to agro-based activities.

  • Actively participate in the collection of community mobilization data.

  • Ensure accuracy and reliability of collected data for informed decision-making.

  • Facilitate a broader understanding of agro-related activities within the target communities.

  • Conduct needs assessments to identify and address specific challenges and requirements.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

• • Conduct visits to households affected by resettlement, building strong relationships with stakeholders and line departments.

  • Foster a positive rapport with resettled households to enhance community engagement.

  • Collect reliable and accurate data from households and individuals.

  • Verify data provided by households and ensure its accuracy.

  • Deliver key messages to households, aiding their understanding of livelihood transition processes.

  • Actively participate in all community-related events associated with the project.

  • Maintain effective coordination with relevant governmental stakeholders, local leaders, and community representatives.

  • Facilitate smooth implementation of program activities through collaborative efforts.

Specific Duties:

• • Provide regular updates on the project work plan to the line manager.

  • Ensure timely and high-quality execution of project activities in the assigned area.

  • Follow up on and support sensitizations for beneficiaries or community members based on identified needs.

  • Attend regular community meetings in the assigned area to stay informed and connected.

  • Report any community information, problems, or issues to direct and indirect supervisors concerning assigned tasks.

  • Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to evolving project needs and requirements.

Other Duties:

• • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy or Agriculture Extension

• 1 - 2 years of progressive work experience in the similar roles in the field of social organization, food security, livelihoods, agricultural extension, value chain projects with INGO or Afghan NGOs.

• Experience in agricultural marketing and business linkages; delivery of field level extension activities; organizing trainings and delivery; and training received in related subjects

• Good spoken and written skill in English, Pashto and Dari Languages and possess good skills in report writing

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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