Local applicants whose qualifications meet the requirement of this position are strongly recommended to apply.

CRS began direct operations in Afghanistan in early 2002. CRS maintains four main offices throughout the country: Kabul, Herat, Chaghcharan, and Bamiyan, with sub-offices in all these provinces as well as Daikundi. The CRS strategic plan for Afghanistan focuses on poverty and risk reduction, human development, and emergency response in rural areas in western and central Afghanistan. CRS works to support:

• People, especially girls and women from marginalized communities, gain basic education.
• Poor rural and peri-urban households to have increased livelihood security.
• Vulnerable communities to survive shocks without long-term negative impact on their livelihoods.

Project Summary:

CRS has launched AHF funded project (Lifesaving MPCA for Vulnerable Communities in Ashtarlay) to address the needs of drought affected households in Ashtarlay district, Daikundi Province. This project will support immediate household needs and food during upcoming winter months. The project will also focus on food security to enable households coping with the crisis.

Under the supervision of the Field Officer, the field assistance (3 male/ 3 female) will be responsible for direct implementation of project activities. The Field Agent will support food security and livelihood input distributions and provide awareness message for the affected people. Additionally, under the guidance of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) staff, Field Agents will lead on data collection and support with data entry as needed.  Field Agent will need to work closely with external and internal stakeholders including local government departments, communities, CRS Project Officers, Field Officers, CRS Administrative support, and CRS CVA Program Manager.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality community and/or market assessments.
• Conduct community - household registration
• Support emergency assistance activities including beneficiary orientation, implementation of distributions, and coordination with community members. 
• Work closely with village Shuras and community leaders to organize project activities.
• Conduct frequent monitoring visits in target villages.
• Record relevant information from monitoring activities – exit interviews and post-distribution monitoring.
• Utilize multiple methods to collect quantitative and qualitative data.
• Participate in project learning and reflection events.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with project participants, community leaders, and other community members.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with the project team and other CRS colleagues.

• Afghan national with a high school degree
• Minimum of 1 years Emergency- cash work experience with CRS or INGOs

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong sensitivity and respect for local cultures
• Proven skills in facilitating community trainings, community mobilization, conducting needs assessments, data collection, and writing activity reports of project activities.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented
• Excellent communication and good judgment with regards to problem solving
• Strong sensitivity and respect for local cultures
• Professional manner in dealing with community members and co-workers.
• Strong listening and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to be based in Ashtarlay, Daikundi and work in field locations, as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Key Working Relationships:  

Internal:  CVA PM, MEAL Officer, Field Officer, Head of Program, HoO, HRD TA and operation staff

External: Project Participants, Community Leaders, and other Community Members.

Required Languages – Fluent Dari (reading, writing, and verbal skills).

Travel – Willingness to travel to remote communities at least 5 days a week in Ashtarlay and other districts of Daikundi. And possible travel to Bamiyan, Ghor, Herat and Daikundi provinces

CRS is committed to providing daily allowances for mahram who accompany female staff on day trips to the field, and per diem and accommodation for mahram who accompany female staff on work-related trips that require overnight stays.

Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.  

• Integrity  
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation 

• Builds Relationships  
• Develops Talent 
• Strategic Mindset 
• Accountability & Stewardship 

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.  

CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. 

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Protection Acknowledgment: CRS prohibits all forms of abuse and exploitation towards children and vulnerable adults. As a professional candidate, you commit to adhering to the Agency’s policy on protection, rights and dignity of children and vulnerable adults and to safeguard them from abuse and exploitation as defined in CRS’ Safeguarding Policy

The process of submitting a CV/Application has been changed to the online system. Therefore, interested candidates are encouraged to apply using the link provided below. Applications sent to any other email address or location will not be considered. Please ensure to rename your application file according to your name entered on the first page of the application forms.

Interested candidates can submit their applications by clicking on this link.

Please note that applications received after the closing date (i.e., November 06^th, 2024), will not be given consideration. Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the above criteria will be contacted for tests and interviews.