Project Officer – Agriculture/Livestock
(Shangla and Chitral)

Relevant Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or a relevant field.
• Relevant professional experience in agriculture, livestock, food security, rural livelihoods, or community development.
• Experience in farmer mobilization, community training, field-level project implementation, and stakeholder coordination.
• Knowledge of climate-smart agriculture, sustainable livestock management, and inclusive programming will be an advantage.
• Strong reporting, communication, data collection, and documentation skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively within project communities in Shangla District.
• Commitment to gender equality, disability inclusion, safeguarding, and humanitarian principles.

 Job Description:

The Project Officer – Agriculture/Livestock will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and technical supervision of agriculture and livestock interventions under the project. The role will focus on improving food security, livelihood diversification, and climate resilience for people with and without disabilities and their communities in Shangla districts/Chitral.

• Lead the planning and implementation of agriculture and livestock-related activities as per the approved work plan.
• Provide technical support to beneficiary households in improved crop production, kitchen gardening, livestock management, and fodder production.
• Facilitate the formation and capacity building of farmer groups, women farmer associations, and persons with disabilities (PWD) farmer clusters.
• Support the introduction and promotion of climate-smart agriculture and resilient livestock practices (e.g., drought-tolerant crops, improved breeds, and fodder preservation).
• Ensure that agricultural and livestock inputs (seeds, tools, vaccines, feed, etc.) are distributed transparently and reach eligible beneficiaries.
• Support demonstration plots, veterinary camps, and awareness sessions on animal health, nutrition, and farm management.
• Organize and conduct training sessions, field days, and exposure visits for farmers and livestock owners.
• Build the technical capacity of community members, especially women and Person with disabilities, on income-generating activities linked to agriculture and livestock.
• Facilitate coordination between farmers and government line departments (Agriculture, Livestock, and Extension).
• Promote inclusive participation ensuring equal opportunities for men, women, and persons with disabilities.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders, including local agriculture/livestock departments, NGOs, and private sector actors.
• Support the Project Coordinator and MEAL team in monitoring progress and evaluating project outcomes.
• Prepare technical reports, field visit summaries, and documentation of success stories.
• Provide inputs for donor and management reports related to agriculture and livestock components.
• Collect, verify, and report data related to agricultural and livestock activities according to project indicators.
• Work closely with the MEAL Officer to monitor the impact of interventions on food security and livelihoods.
• Identify lessons learned and best practices and share them for replication and scaling.
• Additional role assigns by the NIDA Management
• Promote awareness of project objectives, selection criteria, and accountability mechanisms among communities.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, protection and do-no-harm principles in all field interactions.
• Considering cultural sensitivities and constraints during data collection, male Project Officer will collect data from male beneficiaries, while female Project Officers will collect data from female beneficiaries, particularly in communities where gender-specific interaction is culturally required or preferred.
• Support the functioning of the Feedback and Complaint Response Mechanism (FCRM) by collecting and forwarding community feedback.
• Prepare procurement requests for agricultural and livestock inputs in coordination with the Admin & Logistics team.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and distribution of project materials and supplies.

B. Capacity Building and Community Mobilization

C. Coordination and Technical Support

D. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning

. Accountability and Safeguarding

E. Logistics and Resource Management

Maintain accurate records of beneficiaries, input deliveries, and technical support provided.