Project officer

Community World Service Asia is a non-governmental organization which implements humanitarian and development activities in Asia. The Regional Director heads the program in Asia. In line with our strategic plan, the project is seeking Project Officer to implement an integrated program enhancing the resilience of vulnerable communities in Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan. The project focuses on Food Security, Livelihoods, DRR and WASH.

Key Responsibilities:    

●        Lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of cash assistance and cash-for-work activities for eligible returnee disaster vulnerable households, ensuring delivery aligns with approved plans, budgets, timelines, and organizational standards.

●       Oversee needs assessments and PPs selection processes in Shahr-e-Buzurg and Yaftal Payen districts, ensuring they are transparent, inclusive, and consistent with established eligibility criteria based on disaster vulnerability.

●       Understanding regarding anticipatory action responses

●       Ensure PPs lists and program records are accurate, securely maintained, and handled in accordance with data-protection and confidentiality requirements.

●       Coordinate with relevant government departments, district authorities, community elders, and the CWSA program team to plan and facilitate timely, safe, and transparent cash disbursements.

●       Ensure distribution arrangements are accessible and that barriers affecting PPs ability to receive assistance are identified and addressed.

●       Supervise project field staff, assign responsibilities, monitor performance, and provide guidance to ensure activities are completed on time and to the required standard.

●       Monitor cash distributions and cash-for-work activities, review progress and records, and promptly address or escalate discrepancies, complaints, risks, and other irregularities with project manager.

●       Ensure PPs receive clear information about eligibility, entitlements, distribution arrangements, feedback and complaints channels, and the flexible use of cash assistance to meet household needs.

●       Maintain oversight of financial and activity documentation to support accurate reporting, accountability, and audit requirements.

●       Coordinate with the Cash and Voucher Working Group (CVWG), relevant clusters, district authorities, CDCs, and sectoral departments to promote alignment and avoid duplication.

●       Prepare and submit timely monthly, interim, quarterly, and final reports, documenting progress, results, challenges, and recommendations.

●       Use monitoring findings, beneficiary feedback, and coordination updates to adapt implementation and improve program quality.

●       Mobilize and engage community members, farmers, and relevant local stakeholders in project activities.

●       Conduct community meetings and awareness sessions related to agriculture, food security, and livelihood activities

●       Support communities and households in establishing and maintaining kitchen gardens.

●       Provide technical guidance on vegetable production, seed selection, nursery preparation, planting, irrigation, composting, and pest management in Shinwar, Rodat, Behsud, Qarghayee, Aingar, Mihterlam.

●       Organize and facilitate farmer training sessions on agricultural production and food processing.

●       Conduct regular monitoring visits to project sites and Project Participants households.

●       Collect relevant agricultural and beneficiary data and maintain proper records.

●       BBA or Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or Engineering and project management, or a related field (master’s degree is an asset).

·        Minimum of 8 years’ experience in implementing cash and voucher assistance (PROJECT) or cash livelihood, Anticipatory Action (AA) and DRR in humanitarian or development contexts. agriculture-based livelihood projects, particularly in kitchen gardening

·        Strong knowledge of food processing and post-harvest storage preservation and processing.

·        Experience in conducting food processing/ kitchen gardening training sessions and developing agricultural training materials.

·        Strong report writing skills and analyse training outcomes.

●       Experience working with vulnerable populations, including returnees, women, and marginalized groups such as persons with disabilities and emergency context.

●       Strong understanding of cash-based programming, DRR, emergencies, AA, PPs targeting, and disbursement processes.

●       Familiarity with coordination mechanisms such as the Cash and Voucher Working Group (CVWG) and Food Security Cluster is an advantage, sectorial and line department.

●       Experience in monitoring, verification, and reporting of cash assistance, cash-for-working activities, including compiling progress and accountability reports.

●       Sound knowledge of the local context and challenges related to access, mobility, and cash delivery mechanisms.

●       Fluency in Pashto and/or Dari; proficiency in English (spoken and written) is required.

●       Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

●       Strong knowledge of the project implementation and work plan development.

●       Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Please apply on the link below:

https://forms.gle/JrhPJ3ftB1cGLRzT7