Agriculture Assistant (Roster)

2026-07-23 Baghlan Full Time 5

Job Location:	Baghlan
Nationality:	National
Category:	Agriculture
Employment Type:	Full Time
Salary:	Based on Organization Salary Scale
Vacancy Number:	CARE_AF-1427_2026
No. Of Jobs:	1
City:	Baghlan-e- Jadid

Organization:	CARE AFGHANISTAN
Years of Experience:	Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in agricultural livelihoods, humanitarian, or rural development projects.
Contract Duration:	31- March-2027
Gender:	Male/Female
Education:	Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Agronomy,Agricultural Extension, Crop Science, or a related discipline.
Close date:	2026-07-23

About CARE AFGHANISTAN:

As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people in over a hundred countries. We do this by focusing on our mission and living the values that drive our organization. A career at CARE is an opportunity to be part of a movement that brings communities together to solve complex problems and foster lasting change throughout the world. We seek individuals who are passionate about humanitarian and development work, collaborate well with others, embrace learning and innovation, and deliver results.

CARE’s Work Culture (What It’s Like to Work at CARE?)

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Job Descriptions:

Job Summary

The Agriculture Assistant will support the implementation of climate-resilient agricultural livelihood activities to improve wheat production and household food security among returnee and vulnerable host communities in Baghlan-e-Jadid (Baghlan), Chardara and Dashti Archi (Kunduz). The position will assist in beneficiary targeting, distribution of agricultural inputs, farmer training, extension services, data collection, and reporting.

Mobilize and engage communities by coordinating with local authorities, MAIL, community leaders, and stakeholders to ensure transparent, accountable, and inclusive project implementation.
2. Support beneficiary identification, registration, verification, and database management in line with approved vulnerability criteria and CARE data protection standards.
3. Conduct baseline surveys, household and agricultural assessments, and support MEAL activities by collecting accurate field data for monitoring and evaluation.
4. Facilitate the formation and strengthening of farmer groups, promote community participation, and encourage the inclusion of women and vulnerable groups in agricultural activities.

5. Support the planning, supervision, and documentation of agricultural input distributions, ensuring compliance with accountability, safety, and donor requirements.
6. Deliver farmer training and field demonstrations on climate-smart agriculture, improved wheat production, integrated crop management, soil fertility, pest management, post-harvest practices, and environmental protection.
7. Monitor the utilization of agricultural inputs, adoption of improved farming practices, productivity, food security outcomes, and beneficiary satisfaction, while preparing regular reports and documenting lessons learned.
8. Coordinate closely with Agriculture Officers, Community Mobilizers, MEAL teams, and local stakeholders to ensure quality implementation, compliance with CARE and donor requirements, and support monitoring and coordination missions.

Any task assigned by project supervisor and FSL program coordinator as per capacity and availability of the staff.

Job Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Extension, Crop Science, or a related discipline.
2. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in agricultural livelihoods, humanitarian, or rural development projects.
3. Experience working with wheat production, climate-smart agriculture, and farmer field schools is preferred.

Above 5 years of relevant experience in agricultural livelihoods, humanitarian, or rural development projects.

1. Knowledge of wheat production systems.
2. Knowledge of climate-smart agriculture.
3. Agricultural extension and farmer training skills.
4. Experience in beneficiary targeting and community mobilization.
5. Data collection and reporting skills.
6. Familiarity with Kobo Collect or other digital data collection tools.
7. Strong understanding of gender-sensitive agricultural programming.
8. Knowledge of MAIL agricultural standards is desirable.

Submission Guidelines:

Please submit your completed CARE Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form) to afg.vacancies@care.org.
Applications after the closing date (12:00 AM) and without CARE Application form will not be accepted.
Please Indicate the position title, Vacancy Number in the Subject Line: Agriculture Assistant CARE-AF-1427 Baghlan) otherwise your application will not be considered.
Please note that there is no telephonic inquiry and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted with and call for Interview.
The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Background Check, Bridger check & Reference check and be compliant and sign up to Care Afghanistan’s Code of Conduct, PSHA (Prevention from Sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse) and other Care Afghanistan policies prior to a final offer being made.
CARE IS COMMITTED TO CHILD PROTECTION POLICY (Available at: http://bit.ly/CAREAFG_Child_Protection_Policy)

Equal Opportunity Statement

CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

MDS (Misconduct Disclosure Scheme)

CARE participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from the candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.