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.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• 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, 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.
• 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 female 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

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

Interested candidates should consider the following:

1. Send their CVs and cover letters no later than October 27, 2024.
2. Please put the announcement number (RRAA-ERO-AT-190-2024) and position title (Agriculture Trainer) in the subject box of your email.
3. Please do not attach and send your education and work experience documents at this stage.
4. Please send your application from your personal and active email address
5. Please make sure your contact number/s in your CV is updated and working.

Please note that:

1. Only eligible and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
2. Late applications will not be considered.
3. Applications with no clear subject line, as mentioned above, will not be considered.