| Job Location: | Kabul |
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| Nationality: | National |
| Category: | Other Natural Resources Management |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Salary: | According to DACAAR PS - Salary Scale |
| Vacancy Number: | PS-18/2025 |
| No. Of Jobs: | 1 |
| City: | Kabul Main Office with travel to DACAAR Field Offices |
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| Organization: | DACAAR |
| Years of Experience: | Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in NRM programming, preferably with an international NGO or development agency, proven experience in designing and implementing integrated natural resource management projects. Demonstrated expertise in climate-resil |
| Contract Duration: | Permanent |
| Gender: | Male/Female |
| Education: | Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, and master's in Agriculture will preferred, NRM, and environmental science. Additional certifications in climate change adaptation, environmental impact assessment, or sustainable agriculture |
| Close date: | 2025-10-01 |
DACAAR is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization that supports sustainable development in Afghanistan through promoting the ability of local communities to decide upon and manage their own development process. The organisation employs around 900 staff (National & International). Core thematic areas are: Water, Sanitation & Hygiene; Natural Resource Management; Small Scale Enterprise Development; Women’s Economic Opportunities.
DACAAR is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting a diverse workforce. We warmly invite applications from all segments of society. Each candidate will be assessed based solely on their individual merits. We particularly encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply
Position Description:
The NRM Specialist plays a critical technical role in ensuring that DACAAR’s natural resource management initiatives are effectively aligned with national policies, sectoral strategies, and organizational policies/strategies and goals. This includes ensuring the implementation of sustainable, climate-resilient practices in agriculture, livestock, poultry, and broader land-use systems while maximizing programmatic impact through integration across thematic areas.
Responsibilities:
Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, and master's in Agriculture will preferred, NRM, and environmental science. Additional certifications in climate change adaptation, environmental impact assessment, or sustainable agriculture
Experience: Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in NRM programming, preferably with an international NGO or development agency, proven experience in designing and implementing integrated natural resource management projects. Demonstrated expertise in climate-resilient agriculture, watershed management, rangeland rehabilitation, and/or sustainable livestock systems poultry management.
Other qualifications’ an advantage:
Strong understanding of natural resource governance, climate adaptation, and rural livelihoods.
Knowledge of environmental policies and regulatory frameworks in Afghanistan (or similar contexts).
Familiarity with participatory and community-based NRM approaches
Communication & Coordination:
Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
Strong facilitation, training, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Ability to represent the organization in external forums.
Languages: Oral & Written fluency in English, Pashto and Dari is required.
Employment benefits:
Procedure for submission of applications:
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an updated DACAAR Job Application Form along with introduction letter and CV online to jobs@dacaar.org or a Hard copy to HR Department in DACAAR main office Kabul.
Important Note:
DACAAR Commitment to Safeguarding:
DACAAR is dedicated to preventing any form of inappropriate behaviour in the workplace, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. We also prioritize the well-being of children, young people, adults, and beneficiaries with whom we interact. All staff members are expected to uphold this commitment as outlined in our code of conduct.
We emphasize the importance of recruiting individuals who align with and exemplify our values.
The person in this role will receive the necessary training and is responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's safeguarding policies. All job offers will be contingent upon satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which may include criminal background and terrorism finance checks.
DACAAR is also a participant in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In accordance with this Scheme, we will seek information from previous employers of job applicants regarding any findings related to sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment during their tenure, as well as any ongoing investigations at the time of their departure. By submitting an application, candidates acknowledge their understanding of these recruitment processes.
Kabul Office Address:
DACAAR, Main Office, Paikob-e-Naswar, Wazirabad, Kabul, Afghanistan
Postal address: Central P.O. Box 208, Kabul, Afghanistan
Phone: (+93) 0202230752/ (+93) 0202230753
E-mail: jobs@dacaar.org
Web site: www.dacaar.org
