Program Implementation & Field Operations
- Lead the field-level implementation and day-to-day monitoring of all assigned livelihood and community development activities, ensuring alignment with approved work plans and project objectives.
- Conduct regular field visits to supervise activities, verify progress against targets, and provide on-site technical guidance and support to field staff, community mobilizers, and beneficiaries.
Technical Assessments & Activity Design
- Plan and execute detailed community needs assessments, market analyses, and beneficiary identification exercises to inform evidence-based program design and targeting.
- Based on assessment findings, provide technical input to design and adapt context-appropriate skills training modules, business development support, and income-generating activities (IGAs).
Capacity Building & Direct Support
- Organize, facilitate, and directly deliver training sessions for beneficiaries on topics such as vocational skills, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and cooperative development.
- Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and technical backstopping to beneficiary groups and individuals to ensure the successful establishment and management of their livelihood initiatives.
Partnership & Stakeholder Coordination
- Serve as the primary field-level liaison for local implementing partners, community-based organizations (CBOs), local authorities, and other stakeholders.
- Coordinate joint field activities, facilitate regular coordination meetings, and maintain strong collaborative relationships to ensure synergy, avoid duplication, and enhance overall project impact.
Mainstreaming Cross-Cutting Themes
- Proactively integrate principles of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) into all activities to ensure equitable participation and benefit for women, youth, and marginalized groups.
- Promote and train beneficiaries on climate-smart agricultural techniques, natural resource management, and other climate-resilient livelihood practices to enhance sustainability.
Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance
- Systematically collect, verify, and manage field data related to activity outputs, participant attendance, and initial outcomes using standardized tools and forms.
- Prepare and submit accurate and timely weekly, monthly, and quarterly activity progress reports to the Project Manager.
- Ensure all field activities are implemented in strict compliance with donor regulations and organizational policies regarding procurement, financial management, safeguarding, and code of conduct.
Documentation & Knowledge Management
- Document success stories, lessons learned, and best practices from field implementation for internal learning and external communication.
- Maintain well-organized and secure records of all project documents, including training materials, attendance sheets, assessment reports, and beneficiary lists.
Educational Qualifications
- Mandatory: Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Agriculture, Rural Development, Economics, Social Sciences, or a closely related field.
- Preferred: Master’s degree in a relevant discipline or additional certifications in livelihood programming, climate-smart agriculture, or gender mainstreaming.
2. Professional Experience
- Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in implementing community-based livelihood, food security, or economic recovery projects in a development or humanitarian context.
- Proven experience in conducting participatory rural appraisals (PRA), needs assessments, and beneficiary identification.
- Direct experience in facilitating skills training, forming savings groups, and supporting income-generating activities (IGAs).
- Demonstrated experience working with and through local partners, community structures, and government extension services.
- Previous work experience in Afghanistan, particularly in the eastern or southeastern regions, is a strong advantage.
3. Technical Competencies & Skills
- Livelihoods Expertise: Strong understanding of sustainable livelihood frameworks, value chain development, and market-based approaches in rural and fragile settings.
- Training & Facilitation: Excellent skills in designing and delivering participatory training for diverse groups, including low-literacy beneficiaries.
- Community Mobilization: Proven ability to engage, mobilize, and build trust with rural communities, respecting local customs and power dynamics.
- Cross-Cutting Themes: Practical knowledge of integrating Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) and Climate Resilience/Adaptation into livelihood activities.
- Monitoring & Data Management: Proficiency in using mobile data collection tools (e.g., Kobo Toolbox, ODK) and maintaining accurate field records and databases.
4. Language & Communication
- Fluency in Pashto and Dari (written and spoken) is mandatory.
- Professional proficiency in English is required for report writing and communication with management.
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and community liaison skills.
5. Personal Attributes
- High level of integrity, cultural sensitivity, and commitment to humanitarian principles.
- Proactive, resilient, and able to work independently with minimal supervision in challenging and remote environments.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, solution-oriented mindset.
- Valid motorcycle riding license and willingness to travel extensively to remote field locations.
Interested candidates should submit a Cover Letter and CV to [HR@accesspoint.af] by [18, Dec 2025]. Please include the Position Title and Project Reference (01003470) in the subject line (e.g., Application for Project Manager - Ref 01003470).
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Access Point Consulting and Auditing Services Company is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and diverse community members.
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