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Field Officer

Organization of Human Welfare (OHW)
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Position Title: Field Officer

2025-09-04    Herat     Full Time     1146

Job Location: Herat
Nationality: National
Category: Agriculture
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: As per OHW salary scale
Vacancy Number: 669
No. Of Jobs: 3
City: Herat
Organization: Organization of Human Welfare (OHW)
Years of Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
Contract Duration: 2 Months (extendable)
Gender: Male
Education:  High School or Bachelor degree in relevant field
Close date: 2025-09-04

About Organization of Human Welfare (OHW):

The Organization of Human Welfare (OHW) is a non-governmental organization and is a non-political, not-for-profit, and impartial organization with no bias towards a particular religion, ethnicity, or political belief. It has its own independent legal status and entity. OHW is operating since 2007 in the country with active membership with the national clusters and international donor agencies in Afghanistan including SWABAC, ACBAR, AICS, BAAG, AWN and most of the national and international Clusters operates based in Afghanistan.

Job Descriptions:

Key Responsibilities:

Distribution and Technical Training:

  • Coordinate and oversee the distribution of agricultural inputs (seeds, tools, fertilizers, etc.) to targeted beneficiaries in Herat.
  • Deliver technical training to the wheat seed and kitchen gardening  beneficiaries.
  • Ensure timely and accurate delivery of supplies to designated distribution points.
  • Maintain detailed records of distributions, including beneficiary lists, quantities delivered, and dates.

Beneficiary Engagement:

  • Selection of eligible beneficiaries trough door to door survey using KOBO toolbox and IDEA.
  • Communicate effectively with local farmers and community members to inform them about distribution schedules and procedures
  • Address any concerns or issues raised by beneficiaries regarding the distribution process.
  • Provide guidance and support to beneficiaries on the proper use of distributed inputs.

Logistics Management:

  • Collaborate with the logistics team to arrange transportation and storage of agricultural inputs.
  • Monitor inventory levels to ensure adequate stock for upcoming distributions.
  • Report any discrepancies or issues with inventory and distribution to the Project Manager.

Data Collection and Reporting:

  • Collect and compile data related to distribution activities, including feedback from beneficiaries.
  • Prepare regular reports on distribution progress, challenges, and outcomes for submission to the Project Manager.
  • Assist in the evaluation of distribution efficiency and effectiveness.

Compliance and Safety:

  • Ensure that all distribution activities comply with FAO policies and procedures, as well as local regulations.
  • Adhere to safety protocols to ensure the well-being of staff and beneficiaries during distribution activities.
  • Report any security concerns or incidents to the Project Manager immediately.

Community Relations:

  • Foster positive relationships with local authorities, community leaders, and other stakeholders.

Participate in community meetings and forums to promote the project and gather feedback.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

  • High school / Bachelore degree from agricuture faculty or in the relevant field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in agriculture or field distribution, logistics, or a related role, preferably within an international development or humanitarian context.
  • Additional training in practical field of Agriculture, or agriculture/horticulture is an advantage.
  • Other skills:
  • Strong organizational and coordination skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Proficiency in using basic computer applications (MS Office, data entry tools).
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Fluency in Pashto and/or Dari; basic knowledge of English is an advantage.
  • Having Familiarity with IDEA (Identification, Delivery, Empowerment, Application) and KOBO toolbox is a plus point.
  • Other: Willingness to travel within Herat and work in remote areas as required.
  • Note: We encourage local people to apply.

Submission Guidelines:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover letter with updated CVs to OHW’s HR department – Vacancies@ohw.org.af.
Applications should be received by OHW’s HR department on 04-Sep-2025 before 4:00 PM. And clearly, indicate the vacancy number and job title (Field Officer /669) in their email subject line. Otherwise, their applications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a Test/interview.

Submission Email:

Vacancies@ohw.org.af

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