Rural Rehabilitation Association for Afghanistan (RRAA) established in 1990 and registered with the Ministry of Economy of Afghanistan under registration number 50 as a non-profit, non-governmental, and non-political organization based in Kabul, Afghanistan. RRAA is a member of ACBAR and AHF/OCHA and delivers humanitarian and development services through four regional offices in the North, Central, East, and West. RRAA operates in the sectors of Rural livelihoods, local Governance, WASH, Humanitarian Emergency Response.

Job Summary:

The Extension Worker/Agriculturist will play a key role in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of agricultural and livelihood support activities under the DRA project. The position focuses on improving agricultural productivity, food security, and income generation for targeted beneficiaries. The Agriculturist will provide technical guidance, facilitate farmer groups, support beneficiary selection, and ensure effective implementation of recommended agricultural practices.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Conduct baseline surveys, beneficiary identification, and verification for agricultural and livelihood interventions.
•  Support the distribution of agricultural inputs.
• Facilitate and deliver technical training sessions for targeted beneficiaries and farm groups.
• Conducted the field day on seed sowing techniques for the farmers in the targeted district of Nangarhar province.
• Monitor field-level implementation of agricultural activities and ensure adherence to recommended practices.
• Prepare and submit regular field reports, progress updates, and activity documentation as required by the project.
• Coordinate closely with project staff, community leaders, and local stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of activities.
• Ensure compliance with project guidelines, donor requirements, and organizational policies.
• Distribution and account for all inputs delivered to all farmers in your operational area.
• Training the farmers in new agricultural technology and agronomy techniques and methods to improve productivity in the area. The training includes land preparation, irrigation-related training, seed cultivation training, training on the application of chemical and organic (manure) fertilizers, and integrated pest management.
• Design training manuals, presentations, and Materials required for the training.
• Collecting data on the training and its impact on the targeted area.
• Responsible for administrative tasks related to training.
• Support farmers through field visits and trainings.
• Provide recommendations to farmers on improving soil fertility, irrigated agronomic measures, such as raised-bed furrow irrigation fertilizers application rates and methods, and water saving for increasing crop production.
• Any other duties assigned by the project manager.

1. Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field; a master's degree is preferred.
2. Minimum of 2-3 years of working in international/national NGOs in a similar position
3. Practical experience in farm field schools, seed distribution, crop production, and community-based agricultural interventions.
4. Extensive knowledge and experience in wheat and maize cultivation & vegetable cultivation techniques, including organic and sustainable practices.
5.  Strong facilitation, communication, and reporting skills.
6.  Ability to work in rural and field-based environments.
7.  Proficiency in local languages; basic English reporting skills preferred
8. Previous experience in conducting training sessions and capacity-building activities related to agriculture.
9. Familiarity with local climatic conditions, gardening challenges, and suitable vegetable varieties for the target location.
10. Availability to travel to the training locations

Interested candidates should consider the following:

• Send their CVs and cover letters no later than 02 March 2026.
• Please put the job title (Extension Worker/Agriculturist) in the subject line of your email.
• Please do not attach and send your education and work experience documents at this stage.

Please note that:

• Only eligible and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Late applications will not be considered.
• Applications with no clear subject line, as mentioned above, will not be considered.