Job Description
Job Summary
Important Notice
This Call for CVs is issued for the purpose of identifying and collecting CVs of qualified candidates for a proposed UNDP-funded project. The position is subject to project approval and funding confirmation. Submission of a CV does not constitute an offer of employment or guarantee of recruitment.
Job Purpose
The Agronomist will provide technical agricultural support to project activities, particularly in agricultural livelihoods, sustainable production, climate-smart agriculture, agricultural value chains, and income-generating opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical agricultural advice to project staff and beneficiaries.
- Support assessment and identification of viable agricultural livelihood opportunities.
- Conduct or support agricultural needs and opportunity assessments.
- Provide guidance on improved and sustainable agricultural production practices.
- Promote appropriate climate-smart and resource-efficient agricultural practices.
- Support identification of suitable crops and production systems based on local conditions and market demand.
- Provide technical input to agricultural training and capacity-building activities.
- Support beneficiaries in improving productivity, quality, and profitability.
- Coordinate with agricultural extension services, relevant government departments, and other stakeholders.
- Contribute to identification of agricultural value-chain opportunities.
- Coordinate with the Market Linkage Officer to facilitate market opportunities.
- Monitor agricultural activities and provide technical recommendations.
- Document achievements, challenges, lessons learned, and success stories.
- Perform other relevant duties assigned by the Project Manager.
Job Requirements
Qualifications and Experience
- Advanced university degree in agronomy, horticulture, agriculture, forestry, natural resource management, environmental science, or related field.
- Minimum seven years of relevant experience in high-value crops, greenhouse production, nursery establishment, reforestation, and climate-resilient agriculture.
- Strong experience in field training, demonstration sites, and technical supervision required.
- Experience in dryland or western Afghanistan contexts preferred.
Core Competencies
- Technical agricultural knowledge
- Field coordination
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Training and facilitation
- Teamwork
- Results orientation
- Professionalism
External application
How to apply
Follow the organization’s instructions below. Fursaat does not collect an application for this ACBAR vacancy.
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their updated CV.
Important: This is a Call for CVs for a proposed UNDP-funded project and is intended to identify qualified candidates for potential recruitment. The position is subject to project approval and funding confirmation. Submission of a CV does not constitute an offer of employment or guarantee of recruitment.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted if the project is approved and the recruitment process proceeds.
AREP is committed to equal opportunity, safeguarding, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), child safeguarding, gender equality, and a respectful and inclusive working environment.
Application Deadline: Sep 3, 2026
Application Method: n.darwish@arep.org.af
Please clearly mention the Agronomist in the subject line of your application.
