Rural Rehabilitation Association for Afghanistan (RRAA) is a non-profit, non-governmental, and non-political NGO established in 1990. The head office of the organization is located in Kabul, Afghanistan, and delivers humanitarian services in the sectors of Livelihood, Good Governance, WASH, and Emergency through its four regional offices in Mazar, Herat, Jalalabad, and the central zone in a decentralized manner In 1990 NPO was officially recognized as non-profit, non-political and non-governmental organization and registered with Pakistan authorities as an independent NGO. At this stage the position of Norwegian Embassy also changed from supervisory to an advisory role including provision of capacity building at individual and organizational levels. Beside continuation of financial support from Norwegian embassy NPO was able to raise fund from other international organizations like UNHCR, NRC/NCA and CWS. In 1993 the organization decided to shift parts of its activities inside Afghanistan by establishing four regional offices in the north, south, east and west of the country, while the head office of the organization was in Pakistan. In order to take active part in rehabilitation and reconstruction of the country the organization was involved in implementation of projects and program in health, agriculture, income generation, construction or rehabilitation of roads, construction and rehabilitation of irrigation structures and provision of safe and clean drinking water.

Job Summary

• Training the farmers in new agriculture technology and agronomy techniques and methods to improve productivity in the area. The training includes land preparation, irrigation-related trainings, training on seed cultivation, chemical and organic (manure) fertilizer application trainings, and integrated pest management.
• Design training manuals presentations and Materials required for the trainings.
• Provide technical support inputs and agricultural extension services to farmers and farmers groups and the production handling of high-value agricultural and agronomy commodities.
• Collecting data on the trainings and impacts of the training in the targeted area.

The Agriculture Trainer ( 4 Vacancies ) will have responsibilities that include:

• Ensure close communication and coordination with project team district authorities and community elders through regular visits participation in meetings organizing joint field visits and submission of reports.
• Responsible for administrative tasks related to training.
• Support farmers through field visits and trainings.
• Provide recommendations to farmers on improving soil fertility irrigated agronomic measures such as raised-bed furrow irrigation fertilizers application rates and methods and water saving for increasing crop production.
• Any other duties assigned by the project manager

Job Requirment

• Minimum of 2-3 years of working in international/national NGOs in a similar position
• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture and/ Horticulture
• Excellent command of local languages.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in wheat cultivation & vegetable cultivation techniques, including organic and sustainable practices.
• Previous experience in conducting training sessions and capacity-building activities related to agriculture.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively deliver training content and engage with diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with local climatic conditions, gardening challenges, and suitable vegetable varieties for the target location.
• availability to travel to the training locations

Submission Guideline

• Interested candidates should consider the following:
• Send their CVs and cover letters no later than July 25, 2024.
• Please put the announcement number [RRAA-ERO-Ag Trainer-165-2024)and position title in the subject box of your email.
• Please do not attach and send your education and work experience documents at this stage.
• Please send your application from your personal and active email address
• Please make sure your contact number/s in your CV is updated and working.
• Please note that:
• Only eligible and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Late applications will not be considered.

• Applications with no clear subject line, as mentioned above, will not be considered.

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Country

Afghanistan

City

Nangarhar

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