PIN is a Czech, non-governmental, non-profit organization founded on the ideals of humanism, freedom, equality, and solidarity. Human dignity and freedom are fundamental values and we believe that people anywhere in the world should have the right to make decisions about their own lives and share the rights expressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

People in Need’s Afghanistan country program started in November 2001, providing emergency food distribution in mountainous areas of the central highlands. 20 years later, the program has visibly grown and diversified but continues to promote PIN’s core values: envisioning a world where people are free to make decisions about their lives; a world where people are not restricted by an un-free society, poverty, lack of education or discrimination. Today, we work along the humanitarian and development spectrum, providing immediate aid and supporting the most vulnerable in Afghanistan to find long-term solutions to the challenges they face.

1. Background:

PIN Afghanistan’s three strategic objectives for the current planning period are (1) Agency-driven, transformative, humanitarian assistance; (2) Making markets work for crisis-affected and marginalized communities; and, (3) Harnessing decent, productive, and inclusive livelihoods. Under the current evolving context, the CP is focusing efforts under strategic priority 1 and in particular, supporting people to have (1) enough to eat, (2) a safe and secure living space that supports their health and well-being, (3) the basic items needed to stay safe and warm, and (4) access to education when the normal structures are no longer available to them.

PIN Afghanistan is seeking experienced Senior Agronomist to support EU-funded livelihoods consortium project in Ghazni and Zabul Provinces. The Senior Agronomist will be will be responsible for implementing the agriculture part of the project in line with PIN project management quality standards. The Senior Agronomist will implement projects in line with Core Humanitarian Standards and PIN policies and procedures, escalating risks and issues to the PM in good time. The selected agronomist will have strong technical understanding of guidance on crop production, soil management, pest control, irrigation, and climate-smart agriculture programming, and proven experience successfully delivering agricultural assistance projects in shock prone areas where access is sometimes a challenge.

The Senior Agronomist will be key resource in the implementation of a livelihoods project funded by EU aiming Empowering Vulnerable Communities in West, South and South-East Afghanistan for Climate Resilience and Economic Stability in Ghazni and Zabul. The main activities will differently types of technical trainings to the farmers and distribution of agricultural Kits, for the selected beneficiaries and the targeted communities.

Main Responsibilities:

The Senior Agronomist is responsible for, but not limited to, the following work areas and duties: 

• Provide technical support inputs and agricultural extension services to farmers for the production handling of high-value agricultural and horticultural commodities.
• Train farmers in new agriculture technology and horticulture techniques and methods to enhance productivity in the area.
• Training of the female beneficiaries on the poultry production and implementation of the poultry activity
• Support the development of agricultural technical standards training manuals and other implementation tools for the development of agriculture
• Conduct extensive field visits monitor the progress of activities document lessons learned and best practices and ensure collection and compilation of M&E data and information from the field and prepare progress report
• Review the guidelines for operational strategies and implementation of demonstration in coordination with the other project team members.
• Develop and update BoQs based on assessments, projects’ documentation and in-country guidelines
• Provide guidance to the project Agriculture Technical Officers regularly (input distribution, trainings, set up, maintenance, monitoring, reporting, etc.) and to ensure these plans are in line with project workplan.
• Review and update PIN Afghanistan technical manuals and SOPs relevant to the field of livelihoods and NRM.
• Participate in regular progress review meetings with the team to ensure the project is being implemented as per agreed work plans, SoPs and BoQs.
• Manage the Agriculture Technical Officers team ensuring contractual and project commitments are met on a timely manner and in line with donor and PIN guidelines.
• Ensure the reporting and information flow between provincial level and country office is done on a timely and quality manner.

• At least 5 - 7 years of progressive work experience in similar roles in the field.
• Bachelor Degree in Agriculture Horticulture Agronomy or Agriculture Extension
• Experience in agricultural marketing and business linkages; delivery of field level extension activities; organizing training and delivery; and training received in related subjects
• Experience in developing agriculture/horticulture-based training curricula agriculture
• Understanding on research and survey methodologies designing and implementing food security and nutrition survey value chain study and market assessments are required
• Demonstrated understanding of project management principles 
• Proven experience in developing BoQs and technical SOPs for agriculture projects in remote areas
• Proven capacities in carrying out capacity building activities for the staff
• Proficiency in Pashto and Dari
• Working knowledge of English preferred

Please submit CVs and Cover Letter outlining why you are interested in the position and how your
skills and experience match the skills, qualifications, and competencies required for this position.
Applicants who meet the qualifications and requirements for the mentioned position will be
selected on a rolling basis, with the last date for applications being 27.July. 2025, midnight.

Local Candidates will be given Priority. 

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Safeguarding Policy:

People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct, and committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need engages /is in contact with. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with the People in Need code of conduct and key policies (available at: https://www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp). People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.