Provincial Project Assistant ( Female )

Background of organization

Afghanistan National Horticulture Development Organization (ANHDO) is a national non-governmental, non-profit and non-political organization registered with the Ministry of Economy and established in April 2009. The development of ANHDO is part of the European Union (EU) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL) long term strategy for the development of horticulture sector in Afghanistan. Since then, ANHDO has developed into an important institution for horticulture development by comparing among other skilled and experienced Afghan professional organizations in the horticulture sector. ANHDO is operating in close coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL) based on separate Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Hence, ANHDO is a corner stone of the long-term strategy for the development of the horticulture sector in Afghanistan.

ANHDO is currently looking for a Provincial Project Assistant Female for its project "Promoting resilient and equitable recovery of agriculture and livelihoods in Afghan communities (PREVALE), Afghanistan”, which is funded by (FCDO).

Position Summary:

Provincial Project Assistants are the frontline implementers responsible for executing field-level activities across target districts as part of ANHDO’s scope under the FCDO PREVALE project. These assistants play a crucial role in the technical and market assessment processes by administering questionnaires, facilitating participatory rural appraisal sessions, and engaging directly with local communities. They ensure the accurate collection of data related to high‐value fruits and vegetables, agro-service gaps, and local agricultural practices. Working closely under the supervision of field coordinators, they document observations, record community feedback, and support logistical arrangements for cluster-based field visits. Their work is pivotal to building an evidence base that informs the development of training materials and sets the groundwork for sustainable interventions. Given the diverse cultural settings and challenging field conditions, Provincial Project Assistants must communicate effectively in local languages, demonstrate strong organizational skills, and operate with a high degree of reliability. They serve as the essential bridge between the central management team and local stakeholders, ensuring that every district’s unique context is captured and addressed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer and circulate structured questionnaires during field assessments in designated districts.
• Facilitate participatory rural appraisal (PRA) activities such as transect walks, social mapping, and focus group discussions.
• Collect, document, and securely archive qualitative and quantitative data from field visits.
• Ensure complete and timely field reporting and escalate issues promptly to the central office.
• Collaborate closely with regional and project coordinators to maintain consistency in data collection.
• Organize and support logistical arrangements for field visits, including transportation and local coordination.
• Liaise with community leaders and local extension officers to mobilize participation.
• Uphold security protocols and follow established guidelines for working in complex environments.
• Assist in data triangulation by cross-checking field information with secondary sources.
• Contribute to the preparation of draft reports summarizing field findings.
• Support capacity building by relaying community suggestions and feedback.
• Ensure that inclusivity targets (with special focus on women and marginalized groups) are met during data collection.
• Support the implementation of home-based fruit and vegetable processing and preservation activities for female beneficiaries.
• Assist in delivering trainings on fruit and vegetable processing techniques, including hygiene practices, safe food handling, packaging, and storage methods.
• Provide regular follow-up support to women beneficiaries engaged in home-based processing activities to ensure adoption of improved practices.
• Support the organization and delivery of household-level dairy processing trainings for women beneficiaries.
• Assist in promoting improved practices for milk handling, processing, hygiene, storage, and basic product preparation.
• Support distribution of processing inputs and small equipment to female beneficiaries when required.
• Provide feedback to technical specialists on challenges faced by women beneficiaries during implementation.

Work Conditions:

• Based in [Kabul/Main Office], with frequent travel to provincial project sites.
• May be required to work extended hours during peak implementation periods or reporting cycles.

Values and Ethics:

The provincial project assistant is expected to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability. They must promote an inclusive and respectful working environment and comply with all organizational and donor policies, including safeguarding and code of conduct requirements.

• Education: Minimum university graduate, Agriculture (Livestock, agricultural economics, agri-business) or other related fields relevant to sustainable livelihoods and community-based projects is an asset.
• Experience: Prior (at least 2-3 years) of field work or data collection, food and dairy processing training experience in rural or challenging settings is needed.
• Skills: Basic computer and data entry skills; excellent communication and interpersonal abilities; strong organizational aptitude.
• Languages: Fluency in local languages and basic proficiency in English.
• Other: Ability to work in diverse and sometimes volatile environments; cultural sensitivity and respect for local norms

Submission Guideline

Please submit a CV, a cover letter explaining how your qualifications and experience meet the requirements of the position, the contact information of 3 professional references.

Applications must include all requested documents and be sent to the following address: jobs@anhdo.org.af

Please clearly mention the vacancy number and job title in the subject line (a Provincial Project Assistant Female /ANHDO/26/012) Application without subject line will not be considered.

Note: Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.