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Horticulture Specialist

Capital Region Independent Development Authority (CRIDA), Multi Location

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Multi Location ()
Full Time
550

About Capital Region Independent Development Authority (CRIDA)

Job Summary

We seek someone who can show a demonstrated ability to learn new systems quickly; have the ability to be able to remain calm under pressure and deal with last minute schedules effectively and efficiently. You possess a ‘can do’ approach at all times, and an outgoing “people orientated” personality. You must also be a team player with excellent communication skills and a superior attention to detail.
Furthermore, we seek an organized and highly efficient Agronomist who is professional at the highest level, a multi-tasking expert who is calm, collected and a real team player.
Proven agricultural experience at intermediate level in a similar environment is essential. Advanced MS Office skills are also essential. Excellent organization, communication and people skills are also pre-requisites.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, design and establish fruit and non fruit nurseries
• Ability to assess and analyze the environmental factors affecting viability and extension of horticultural projects
• Plan, design and establish orchards, vineyard, vegetable and ornamental plants projects
• Design, establish and manage vegetable green houses
• Plan and design intercropping and organic farming systems
• Maintain communication with the ministry of agriculture, livestock and irrigation
• Closely work with national and international agencies working in agricultural field
• Take active role to develop policies and draft strategies for the department
• Work with the department team to identify the priorities and take role for their performance
• Ability to prepare different project documents such as ToR and RFP for relevant project.
• Assist to prepare agricultural development plan and business strategy for Barikab
• Prepare the reports over the progress of the projects in which he/she is responsible

Job Requirements

• At least bachelor degree in horticulture from a recognized university or a professional agricultural certificate from a professional school. Higher degree in the relevant field will be an advantage;
• Have deep knowledge and skills of horticultural Science;
• Have appropriate knowledge and skills about soil, water and plant relationship
• Three years working experience with government or private agencies or institutions working in the horticulture and horticulture development program, particularly related to the above duties and responsibilities
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently
• Good knowledge and skills in computer software particularly Microsoft office
• Familiarity with AutoCAD program will be an asset.
• Fluency in Dari and Pashto is required. Knowledge of English will be an asset.

Submission Guideline

To apply for the above position, please email your application, together with a CV before 20th October, 2011

Administrative Manager
Dehsabz City Development Authority (DCDA)
House #4, Street #6, 10th Precinct
Qala-e- Fathullah Khan
Kabul, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Email: jobs@dcda.gov.af

DCDA will not be able to respond to inquiries about application status and will only contact short-listed candidates.


Functional Area

Agriculture

Countries

Post Date

Oct 11, 2011

Closing Date

Oct 19, 2011

Reference

DCDA140

Number of Vacancies

1

Salary Range

As per NTA salary scale

Years of Experience

10 years

Probation Period

1 month

Contract Type

Short Term

Contract Duration

Not Specified

Contract Extensible

false

Gender

Male