Agriculture Master Trainer

Brief Introduction of BEST

Basic Education and Employable Skill Training (BEST) is an Afghan non‑governmental organization established in April 2001. BEST has over two decades of experience implementing livelihood support, agricultural capacity building, vocational training, and community infrastructure projects across multiple provinces in Afghanistan

2. Objective

To provide technical expertise and training to farmers and field staff on modern agricultural techniques, crop management, irrigation water management, and sustainable farming practices, ensuring improved productivity and livelihood outcomes.

3. Key Responsibilities

Training Design and Delivery:

• Design and deliver irrigation‑aligned training programs for farmers (including men and women) on modern agricultural practices.
• Conduct practical, field‑based demonstrations on:
  • Irrigated agronomy and orchard management
  • Irrigation water scheduling and efficient water use
  • Integrated Pest Management (IPM) under irrigated systems
  • Basic user‑level irrigation upkeep
  • Climate‑resilient agricultural practices
• Develop training materials, manuals, and visual aids in local languages (Dari/Pashto).

Training of Trainers (ToT) and Coaching:

• Conduct Training of Trainers (ToT) for field facilitators and lead farmers.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to field staff and community facilitators.
• Support peer learning sessions among farmers to reinforce adoption of improved practices.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Monitor and evaluate the adoption of training practices by farmers.
• Conduct field visits to assess farmers' progress and provide on‑site guidance.
• Support post‑distribution monitoring of agricultural inputs in coordination with field staff.

Coordination and Reporting:

• Collaborate with project management, Community Mobilizers, and SME/Grants Officer to ensure training aligns with project objectives.
• Document training activities, prepare reports, and contribute to quarterly project progress reports.
• Perform any other task assigned by seniors/project management.
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What this role does NOT do:

• Does not engage in procurement of agricultural inputs (UNOPS responsibility)
• Does not handle cash or payments
• Does not manage CfW activities

4. Deliverables

• Training schedules and session plans
• Training materials, manuals, and demonstration kits (in local languages)
• Training attendance sheets (gender‑disaggregated)
• Pre‑ and post‑training assessment results
• Field visit reports and farmer performance records
• Monthly and quarterly training reports

5. Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in agriculture training, extension services, or farmer capacity building (experience with UN/INGO projects is an advantage).
• Demonstrated knowledge of modern farming techniques, irrigation, pest management, and crop productivity.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and communication skills.
• Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto; basic English is an advantage.
• Computer literacy for reporting and documentation (MS Office).
• Willingness to work full-time in field conditions.
• Local candidates from Baharak District are highly preferred.

6. Core Competencies

• Strong commitment to sustainable agriculture, farmer capacity building, and knowledge transfer.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in remote field conditions.
• Strong organizational, reporting, and training documentation skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and respect for local farming traditions.

Salary:

Competitive and according to BEST salary scale (commensurate with experience and qualifications).

How to Apply

Interested and qualified local candidates should submit:

• Updated CV (with photo)
• Cover letter
• Copy of Tazkira (ID)
• Relevant certificates and academic documents

Email subject line: “Agriculture Master Trainer – Baharak District”

Send applications to: Supervisor – Baharak District”

Send applications to: hr@best.org.af

Deadline: 15 April 2026 (COB)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. BEST is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from qualified local women and men from Baharak District.

Note: This position is subject to successful completion of reference checks and final approval by UNOPS.