Veterinary Technician

Organization for Research and Community Development (ORCD) is a national Afghan NGO registered in 2011. It has delivered more than 119 projects worth over USD 69 million across 31 provinces in health, nutrition, WASH, food security, agriculture, livelihoods, protection, and climate resilience. ORCD employs around 1,800 staff, at least 30% of them women, and is an implementing partner for nine UN agencies.

We are inviting CVs for the position of Veterinary Technician to support the livestock and livelihoods activities of a rural development program in Badakhshan and Kunar. The role will deliver practical animal health services that protect and strengthen household livestock assets. The technician will provide basic veterinary care, support vaccination and deworming activities, and advise livestock-owning households on animal health, feeding, and husbandry. The role will work closely with the livelihoods team to integrate livestock support into wider income-generation activities and to reach women livestock keepers in a culturally appropriate way. The technician will also support training of community members on basic animal health practices and keep simple records of services delivered. Field mobility, hands-on technical skill, and the ability to work directly with rural households in remote areas will be central to this position.

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in veterinary science
• Minimum 3 years of experience in livestock support and animal health services
• Practical field experience in basic veterinary care, vaccination, and household-level animal health advice
• Experience working with rural livestock-keeping communities in Afghanistan is an advantage
• Experience supporting women livestock keepers is an advantage
• Ability to travel to remote sites and work under field conditions
• Local language skills suited to Badakhshan and Kunar

We require multiple CVs for this position. Only candidates who meet more than 95% of the stated requirements should apply through this link: https://forms.gle/pq7DXu1W3p9q844N6

Your CV must contain all of the following:

• Full name
• Physical address
• Email address
• Education
• Experience (month and year, and a job description for every position)
• Languages
• References (at least two)

Use this template for your CV: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16xM-b1PeKOD6N5j4yVy9M70RHp_OpNHR/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110577270346576244457&rtpof=true&sd=true  In the recognition of their efforts, applicants sending their CV in this format might be prioritized if they meet the qualifications.