Minimum Requirements

Advance degree (Master’s) or University degree (Bachelor’s) in social/natural science, business administration/management, agriculture economics, programme/projects development and implementation or the equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
For Advance degree at least five (5) years of professional experience involving program/project management and implementation, business management, economic analysis, sustainable enterprise policies, financial and non-financial business development;
For University degree at least seven (7) of professional experience involving program/project management and implementation, business management, economic analysis, sustainable enterprise policies, financial and non-financial business development;
Working knowledge (level C) of English and local languages (Pashto and/or Dari).
National of Afghanistan.

FAO Core Competencies

Technical/Functional Skills

Ability to effectively coordinate an extensive, multi-stakeholder project with results-based management;
Good written communication skills, including in emergency settings;
Demonstrated initiative and ability to deliver results within deadlines;
Experience organizing stakeholder meetings or workshops at national and provincial level;
Experience in mobilization of community based organizations (COBs) or enterprise development is preferred;
Working experience in complex programme management;
Good knowledge of corporate information systems;
Previous work experience with UN is an advantage;
Excellent data visualization skills;
Excellent data reading and data reporting skills.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with other staff/colleagues from different cultural backgrounds as well as with line departments, counterparts, and other stakeholders at the province level;
Previous experience working with international organizations, including INGOs, bilateral or multilateral agencies, and UN agencies is desirable;
Experience of work under emergency conditions is preferred;
Proficient in Microsoft Office package.