OCHR is a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization implementing relief, stabilization, and development programs across Afghanistan. OCHR’s primary advocacy and existence is based on reducing the suffering of Afghanistan’s most vulnerable groups and providing the tools and resources needed to increase their self-sufficiency, focusing on addressing the needs of communities emerging from conflict or natural disaster. OCHR collaborates with a wide range of partners and donors, local organizations, and many others to deliver sustainable services aligned with SDGs and UN triple nexus i.e. to interlink humanitarian, development, and peace.

OCHR program planning and theory of change mainly focus to achieve A-SDGs i.e. its institutional setup and policy documents is founded to recognize and interlink sustainable development and relevant ongoing processes.

Since its establishment, throughout the years OCHR has developed an integrated strategic approach, which addresses the needs of vulnerable people living both in humanitarian and development settings. OCHR's key programmatic and strategic priorities in Afghanistan are;

• Education.
• Health.
• Food Security through agricultural development and livestock.
• Water Sanitation and Hygiene-WASH.
• Peace, justice and social development through public awareness and human rights, promoting right-based approaches.
• Clean energy and environment.

OCHR differ widely in its program planning and strategies—contributing in long-term interventions concerning humanitarian response and sustainable development, and specifically focuses on the ultra-poor communities of Afghanistan enabling them to develop sustainable livelihood through microfinance and re-integration into society.

The Food Security Officer (National Staff) will assist the Project Manager in managing and implementing food security project activities in Faryab Province. The position is field-based and fully dedicated (100%) to the project.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide technical support and guidance on food security interventions
• Participate in assessments, beneficiary selection, verification, and finalization processes
• Support project execution in line with approved work plans, budgets, and donor requirements
• Conduct regular field monitoring visits to ensure quality and compliance with standards
• Assist in preparing project reports, documentation, and activity updates
• Coordinate with field teams, community representatives, and relevant stakeholders
• Ensure accountability, beneficiary feedback, and proper documentation throughout the project cycle

• University degree in agriculture, food security, rural development, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in food security or livelihood projects
• Experience working with NGOs and humanitarian projects is preferred
• Good understanding of food security assessments and implementation modalities
• Strong coordination, communication, and reporting skills
• Ability to work effectively in field-based and emergency contexts
• Willingness to be fully dedicated to the project for the contract duration

Interested applicants should submit their CVs by the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a written test and interview.

The subject line of the email must read Food Security Officer – Faryab Based OCHR/001/2026

Applications that do not follow the submission guideline may be disqualified.