M&E Livelihood Officer

Location: Bamyan, Parwan, Ghor, Daykundi, Central Highlands Zone, Central Zone, Maidan Wardak

Country: Afghanistan

Functional areas: Business Economics, Business Development, Agriculture

Vacancies: 5

Education: Bachelor

Work type: Full Time

Contract: Project Based

Gender: Female

2100 USD / Monthly

Probation period: Three Months

Extendable: Yes

Deadline: 2026-10-08

Full job details, requirements and the application form are available on the original listing page on Jobs.af.

• Required Qualifications and Experience
• At least a bachelor’s degree in economics, Business Administration, Development Studies, Agricultural Economics, Rural Development, or a related field.
• A master’s degree in a relevant field will be considered an advantage.
• Minimum 3/7 years of relevant experience in livelihoods, economic development, women’s economic empowerment, enterprise development, MSME support, saving groups, financial inclusion, or related programme
• Previous experience with NGOs, UN agencies, international organizations, or donor-funded projects is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with communities, women’s groups, Savings Groups, entrepreneurs, and MSMEs.
• Practical experience in field monitoring, beneficiary assessment, data collection, and reporting.
• Knowledge of local markets, value chains, and livelihood opportunities in the Central Region (CR) is highly desirable.
• Ability and willingness to undertake frequent travel to remote and rural project locations.

• Skills and competencies:
• Strong understanding of livelihood and enterprise development.
• Good knowledge of women’s economic empowerment and financial inclusion.
• Good understanding of savings groups and community-based financial mechanisms.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and present field-level information.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Fluency in English and relevant local languages, particularly Pashto and Dari depending on the assigned area.

• Institutional arrangement

The M&E and Livelihood Officer will report to and work under the direct supervision of Technical Associate Livelihoods, with overall guidance and supervision provided by the Area Manager. The Officer will work closely with the project technical team, implementing partners, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure effective implementation, monitoring, and coordination of project activities.

• Field requirement

The position is primarily field-oriented and requires frequent travel to project communities, including remote and hard-to-reach areas. The M&E and Livelihood Officer is expected to maintain regular contact with beneficiaries and ensure that project implementation remains responsive to local needs, market conditions, and operational realities.

• Working Conditions
• Based full-time in the assigned province within the region.
• Preference will be given to candidates originally from the targeted region.
• Frequent travel within the project area together with a Mahram will be required.
• Must adhere to the organization’s policies and procedures.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit the following online using jobs.af

Cover letter indicating suitability for the position

Updated CV (maximum two pages; CVs exceeding two pages will not be considered and will be disqualified)

Copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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