CARE is a non-governmental, non-political, non-profit, non-partisan and non-sectarian humanitarian organization, extending its relief and development assistance to those in need. CARE, as an International Confederation of 13 member organizations is one of the world's largest private humanitarian organizations working in more than 90 plus, countries committed to helping communities in the developing world achieve lasting victories over poverty.

Job Summary

The Afghanistan Integrated Youth Activity's Senior Environmental Officer is responsible for ensuring project compliance with the approved Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (EMMP), USAID environmental policies, and Afghan environmental rules and regulations.

S/he will be responsible for conducting site visits and assessments, advising stakeholders and beneficiaries on environmental mitigation practices and environmental protection best practices, monitoring implementation, and annual EMMP reporting.

The Inclusive Development Advisor will be required to travel frequently to the project's targeted provinces, safety and security permitting.
 

Job Responsibilities:

Review and become familiar with the AIYA Environmental Mitigation & Monitoring Plan, Afghanistan PERSUAP, Climate Strategy, and Initial Environmental Examination (IEE). Conduct training for consortium members (particularly monitoring, evaluation and learning personnel) on environmental compliance, monitoring and reporting.

Visit AIYA activity locations to monitor implementation of activities specified in the EMMP. 

Provide training to project stakeholders and beneficiaries, if required, on USAID environmental standards and best practices.

Gather documentation as stated in the EMMP from project stakeholders and beneficiaries.

Prepare an annual Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Report (EMMR) for submission to USAID, summarizing the effectiveness of mitigation measures, issues encountered, resolutions, and lessons learned. As appropriate, attachments such as site photos, verification of local inspections, product warranties, etc. will also be included.

Suggest updates to the EMMP, as required.

Miscellaneous

1. Project reporting (Quarterly & Annual Reports)
2. General administrative activities
3. Any other tasks of a similar nature, requested by the Chief of Party.

Responsibilities on Safety and Security, Gender and Inclusion and Safeguarding and Child Protection:
CARE personnel are expected to adhere to Safety & Security responsibilities, emphasizing team and individual accountability to maintain a safe environment. This includes readiness, compliance, and active engagement to mitigate risks through awareness, reporting, and policy enforcement. 
Gender equality and inclusion are fundamental at CARE, promoting equal rights and challenging discriminatory norms to achieve social justice. We foster an inclusive workplace respecting diverse gender identities, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences through dialogue, training, and diversity initiatives. All CARE staff must uphold ethical standards, following codes of conduct to prevent abuse, including sexual harassment, exploitation, and neglect. Regular monitoring ensures accountability to uphold these principles and support our mission of social justice and poverty alleviation.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Uphold CARE’s Safeguarding Policy (https://www.care-international.org/resources/care-international-safeguarding-policy) and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
• Must read the Safeguarding Policy and either sign the Safeguarding Code of Conduct or sign a Code of Conduct that is consistent with or references this policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Safety and Security Responsibility:

We all have a responsibility to promote a safe and secure work environment, foster a safety and security culture, and ensure consistent application of, and compliance with, CARE Afghanistan safety and security policies and procedures.

Education:

Required, Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, natural resource management, climate change, or a related field

Desired, Master's degree in environmental science, natural resource management, climate change, or a related field

Experience:
Required, • At least five years of experience in environmental compliance, consulting, assessment and/or reporting
• Extensive travel experience throughout Afghanistan
• Strong analytical and report writing skills
• Ability to manage a complex workload, with limited supervision
• Motivation, flexibility and capacity to work under pressure to short deadlines, and strong sense of personal initiative.
• Fluency in English, Dari and Pashto languages – reading, writing, listening and speaking.
• Computer literacy with MS Office products

Desired, • Experience in agriculture and/or education sectors and/or projects.
• Experience working with USAID-funded programs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including presentation skills in local and English languages.

Safeguarding

CARE places human dignity at the center of its relief and development work. At the heart of CARE’s efforts to impact poverty and social justice is its engagement with marginalized communities, and vulnerable adults and children. Vulnerable adults and children are particularly at risk of sexual exploitation and abuse. CARE commits to the protection from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse and of vulnerable adults and children, involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE has a zero tolerance toward sexual exploitation and abuse and child abuse. CARE takes seriously all concerns and complaints about sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse and child abuse involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel

CARE Afghanistan  participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All CARE Afghanistan’s offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

• Please submit your completed CARE Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form) to afg.vacancies@care.org.
• Applications after the closing date (12:00 AM) and without CARE Application form will not be accepted.
• Please Indicate the position title, Vacancy Number in the Subject Line (Senior Environmental Officer CARE-AF-1114 Kabul) otherwise your application will not be considered.
• Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with and call for Interview.
• The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Background Check, Bridger check & Reference check and be compliant and sign up to Care Afghanistan’s Code of Conduct, PSHA (Prevention from Sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse) and other Care Afghanistan policies prior to a final offer being made.
• People with Physical Disabilities and Women are highly encourage to apply.
• CARE IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING POLICY (Available at: Safeguarding)
• CARE IS COMMITTED TO CODE OF CONDUCT (Available at: CARE Afg Code of Conduct (updated).pdf)