Bakhter Development Network (BDN) was established and registered in 2001 with the Ministry of Economics in Afghanistan as an Afghan, non-political, non-profit, and non-governmental organization. BDN operates in line with its constitution in three sectors: education, health, and agriculture and livestock. With its current focus on public health and nutrition services, BDN's mission is to assist communities in the achievement of their own development goals, while its vision is a world of enabled communities working toward a brighter future.

Currently, BDN is involved in implementing different health projects across multiple provinces of Afghanistan, such as BPHS-EPHS projects in Balkh, Maidan Wardak, and Kapisa provinces, as well as other vertical projects like CBNI, TSFP, PHNS, FSAC, PHC-WHO, GC7, and RMNCAH/SRH and PSS services in provinces such as Balkh, Badakhshan, Faryab, Sar-e-Pol, Jawzjan, Samangan, Takhar, Kapisa, and Maidan Wardak.

BDN, in more than 20 years of its operation, has made impressive contributions in promoting access to quality healthcare and has developed a reputable track record in the effective implementation of numerous projects within the country. BDN adheres to the policy of equal employment opportunities, and its hiring process is based on evaluation by knowledge, skill, work experience, and ability, without regard to age, sex, race, religion, ethnicity, or physical status.

The Agraiulatre Trainer will be responsible for delivering practical and technical training sessions to beneficiary households receiving vegetable kits. The trainer will build the capacity of participants in improved home gardening practices to enhance household food security, dietary diversity, and income generation.

• Develop training materials, modules, and demonstration plans tailored to local climatic and soil conditions
• Conduct training sessions on vegetable cultivation, nursery preparation, composting, irrigation management, pest and disease control, and post-harvest handling
• Support beneficiaries in establishing and maintaining home gardens using distributed vegetable kits
• Conduct follow-up visits to assess adoption of skills, identify challenges, and provide technical guidance
• Coordinate closely with the Project Manager and Field Team to plan and schedule training activities
• Liaise with the provincial Department of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (DAIL) for technical alignment
• Maintain attendance records, training reports, and beneficiary feedback from all sessions

•    Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture. 
•    At least 3 years of experience in related filed. 
•    Good Communication skills
•    Fluent in local lanaguage, with a working knowledge of English
•    Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
•    Ability to create a supportive working relationship with all project teams
•    Ability to work under pressure
•    Ability to work on Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word. 

We welcome prospective applicants to submit their resumes and a formal letter of application delineating their credentials and enthusiasm for the role via the provided link until the close of business on September 18, 2025. Please note that applicants may submit only one application for their chosen position.

https://forms.gle/McDgmWgXXaiVMRHV7

BDN has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the BDN, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. BDN also adheres to strict child-safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credentials and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.