The Agricultural Development Fund (ADF) will act as a second-tier wholesale lending institution that will lend to intermediaries in the agricultural value chain, who will then on-lend to small commercial farmers, defined as farmers with 1-30 hectares. ADF is capitalized by a $100 million grant provided by the United States Government to the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to increase lending to the agriculture sector to create a more competitive agriculture sector through expanded agricultural production and increased incomes for agricultural households. ADF will lend directly and indirectly to banks, non-bank financial institutions, credit unions, microfinance institutions and non-financial intermediaries such as private farmer associations, farm stores, agricultural depots, food processors, agribusinesses and other market participants and informal providers of finance that support the development of agricultural value chains in Afghanistan and can enhance the supply of agricultural Islamic financing to end-Agribusiness  at the farm level.

• Research and write reports and other correspondence to facilitate communication.
• Work alongside other departments to aid in communication.
• Keep a contacts list with relevant people from different governmental and non-governmental entities.
• Foster positive relationships with other professionals and officials of various organizations.
• Provide mailing services such as pick up and drop of official documents to various entities.
• Performs clerical duties including typing, filing, and completion of simple forms.
• Operates office machines including copiers, scanners, phone and voicemail systems, personal computers, and other standard office equipment.
• Answers phones, directs calls to appropriate individuals, and prepares messages.
• Copies, sorts, and files records related to office activities, business transactions, and other matters.
• Prepares letters, memos, forms, and reports according to written or verbal instructions.
• Sorts incoming mail and delivers to appropriate department or individual; processes outgoing mail.
• Maintains filing systems either manually or electronically.
• Manages calendars and schedules appointments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the line supervisor.

• Skilled Worker 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

All interested qualified applicants/candidates are encouraged to send their CVs and Cover Letter indicating the position title and vacancy number (ADF- 256) in the subject line before the closing date to the below email address.