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 Livelihoods Officer will support the implementation of livelihood, employment, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment activities aimed at improving access to sustainable income-generating and employment opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support implementation of livelihood activities in Herat and Farah.
- Conduct and support livelihood needs and opportunity assessments.
- Support identification and selection of eligible beneficiaries according to approved criteria.
- Facilitate livelihood, employment, entrepreneurship, and skills development activities.
- Support beneficiaries in identifying suitable livelihood and employment opportunities.
- Coordinate with training providers, employers, businesses, and other stakeholders.
- Provide follow-up support and mentoring to beneficiaries where required.
- Coordinate closely with the Skills Mapping and Job Matching/MIS Officer.
- Support market linkage activities and connect beneficiaries with relevant market actors.
- Collect and document beneficiary and activity information.
- Monitor livelihood activities and report progress and challenges to the Project Manager.
- Contribute to project reports, success stories, case studies, and lessons learned.
- Ensure activities comply with AREP and UNDP requirements.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Project Manager.
Job Requirements
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, rural development, development studies, social sciences, or related fields.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant field experience in livelihoods, agriculture, community engagement, and implementation support.
- Strong knowledge of Herat context is required.
- Good English and fluency in Dari required.
Core Competencies
- Community engagement
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Coordination and networking
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Results orientation
External application
How to apply
Follow the organization’s instructions below. Fursaat does not collect an application for this ACBAR vacancy.
Application Instructions
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 Livelihoods Officer in the subject line of your application.


