DCA has been working in Afghanistan since 1988, supporting herder and pastoralist communities to build sustainable livelihoods. DCA operates at the intersection of humanitarian response, development, and peacebuilding. DCA's Vision is" Empowered and resilient Afghan farmers and pastoralists, driving sustainable and climate-friendly food production for the People of Afghanistan." In 2024 alone, DCA reached more than 3.95 million Afghans through livestock-focused interventions across 30 provinces. Our approach is community-driven and structured around four interlinked pillars:

• Livelihoods and food security
• Extension and training services
• Value chain development
• Institutional capacity strengthening

We mainstream gender equality and One Health approaches across all programs—acknowledging the interconnection between human, animal, and environmental health, especially in the context of emerging epidemics and zoonotic diseases.

General Position Summary

The Agronomic Extension Worker is responsible for the promotion and maintenance of cereal crop production and processing and other agriculture related activities at the targeted districts of Kandahar province, take part on surveys to identify and select the eligible beneficiaries considering the developed criteria for selection, enhancing the capacity of the targeted beneficiaries by organizing technical agricultural training and sharing other innovative ideas to improve the agricultural practice of the targeted farmers. Have experience working with the community, specifically the farmers, for conducting meetings and discussions, and willing to travel regularly to all targeted districts. Coordinate and assist the project manager and other team members for the successful and efficient completion of the project, and maintain coordination with relevant stakeholders to meet program needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure close communication and coordination with the project team and other stakeholders to identify and target accessible villages for starting crop production activities.
• Survey to identify and select the beneficiaries, considering the criteria for selection of eligible beneficiaries.
• Conduct meetings, establish, and maintain strong working relationships with targeted communities, including local leaders, community-based committees, and farmer groups.
• Design and develop training manuals and presentations to conduct theoretical and practical training for the targeted farmers, covering aspects starting from cultivation up to seed production, and other postharvest practices. 
• Support the team in other agriculture-related activities to ensure proper implementation and optimal outcomes.
• Innovatively introduce new farming methods to be used by the farmers/farmer groups in the targeted areas. 
• Coordinate activities with local extension workers and share innovative knowledge and best practices with the targeted farmers to enhance productivity in the crops.
• Act as a main contact point between the project and the farmers to strengthen the linkages between targeted farmers and the project team.
• Conduct regular supervision of the crops and be responsible for day-to-day activities with the targeted beneficiaries.
• Organize joint field visits and update the line manager on daily accomplishments on time.
• Facilitate the targeted farmers to be organized in groups and link them with seed grower companies, input suppliers, processors, or markets.
• Prepare and submit on time the written weekly, monthly, and other required, progressive reports of the achievements.
• Any other tasks assigned by the line manager.

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture (Agronomy or Plant Science).
• At least seven years of experience in a similar field or as an agronomist with knowledge and skill in crop production.
• Previous experience of working with NGOs in the targeted area is an advantage.  
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with farmers as an extension worker in a remote area.
• Good communication skills in English and fluency in Pashto and Dari.
• Proven experience in crop production, promotion, and market-based programming. 
• Previous experience in designing technical materials and conducting capacity-building training in crop production.
• Willing to stay in field locations and travel to coverage areas of the project.
• Highly qualified for extension and work with the community.
• High quality of reporting skills.

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