About CARD-F

Job Summary

The Greenhouse Officer will constantly liaise with provincial/Project Manager and CARD-F Implementation Coordinator and is responsible for the training and technology transfer to the project Extension Agents and the beneficiary farmers in order to increase the greenhouse entrepreneurs’ incomes through the effective delivery of the needed technical services. Detailed responsibilities of the Marketing Officer are as under:

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist and train farmers on best practices regarding the use of greenhouse technology and doing agriculture under the controlled environment in order to improve the quality and quantity of their production;

Assess the farmers' current practices and provide guidance on how to address any issues that may limit productivity;

Train project Extension Agents on best production techniques, horticulture management, use of crop calendar and the greenhouse off-season production;

Analyse the current situation of vegetable production in the province and recommend different vegetable varieties to be grown in the greenhouses;

Provide support to selected entrepreneurs on greenhouse design, manufacturing, installation, maintenance and the overall greenhouse management;

Provide training to greenhouse entrepreneurs in relation to off-season vegetable plantation, harvest, post-harvest handling, disease control and the overall management of the greenhouse and controlled environment;

Design and develop the irrigation system of the greenhouses and contribute in proper maintenance of the irrigation system;

Establish and provide regular extension services to all greenhouse entrepreneurs and conduct FFS;

Coordinate closely with suppliers of greenhouse materials during the construction phase of the project;

Deliver agricultural extension services to project beneficiaries during the project implementation period;

Advice greenhouse entrepreneurs on better use of fertilizer, water and other resources required for cultivation under the controlled environment;

Ensure that greenhouse fabrication is done in accordance with the approved standards considering the quality assurance and quality control functions;

Advice and take active part with regards to beneficiary selection, site selection, land preparation and other activities;

Advice the entrepreneurs in relation to nutrition/firtigation including type of fertilizer (compost) and their application techniques;

Report on weekly and monthly basis to the Project Manager and the Implementation Coordinator of CARD-F; and

Undertake other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the role and level of this job as may be requested by the Project Manager or Implementation Coordinator.

Job Requirements

Required Education degree:

University degree in agriculture discipline i.e. in horticulture or related subjects. Post-graduate degree holders will be preferred.
Experience:

Minimum 4 years of working experience in related field. The candidate must have hands on experience with respect to greenhouse establishment, greenhouse development, off-season vegetable production, farmers training and the provision of extension services.

Have experience in implementing Agriculture and Rural Development projects.

Familiarity with conduct of production level analysis, market analysis, and vegetable marketing also desirable.
Skills:

Candidate must have competencies in communicating in English and local languages;

Well-developed reporting skills – both narrative and financial reporting;

Ability to provide technical supervision motivates, train and develop project staff.

Submission Guideline

Please read the submission steps in order to have a successful application.
By Electronic submission:
 Ideally, you should apply electronically by completing the CARD-F Employment Application Form plus your CV and a one-page cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the position to Email address given below.
You can download the Employment Application Form from (http://cardf.gov.af/index.php?opti )
 Please specify only and only vacancy number “CARD-F/AFG/TKR/67/15” in the subject line of your Email
 DO NOT attach any other documents and certificates only Application Form, Your CV and Cover letter

By Hard Copy:
Alternatively, you may submit a hard copy of Employment Application Form, your CV and a one-page covering letter in an envelope marked “Confidential”. Please note clearly on the envelope the VA number and position for which you are applying for. The envelope should be addressed to:
Masoodullah Ghyasi
HR Officer
CARD-F Office, Evergreen Building, Ministry of Agriculture Irrigation and Livestock, Kart-e-Sakhi Square, Jamal Meena, Kabul, Afghanistan.

PLEASE NOTE:
1. Candidates from Takhar province will be given preference:
2. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
3. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Functional Area

Agriculture

Countries

Submission Email

jobs@cardf.gov.af

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