Project Officer

AFH is an International NGO that provides aid and assistance to people affected by disasters and extreme poverty. Our vision is a world of crises-resilient communities. Our mission is to mobilise and respond to emergencies and critical needs through humanitarian, development and peace-building action, helping affected communities survive, recover and build a better future.

Position Summary:

He/ She shall be responsible for overall field implementation, coordination and monitoring of the FAO project activities.

Organizational Setting:

AFH is implementing community outreach activities following structured learning process based on the Farmer Field School (FFS) approach to encourage collective problem solving, demand-led and locally appropriate responses that blend traditional and improved scientifically proven adaptation options.

Reporting Line:

The incumbent will work under the overall supervision of Programme Coordinator and shall be based at district Bahawalpur, Punjab. The direct supervisor or as assigned, will be responsible for all day-to-day supervision, technical guidance and the performance evaluation.

Technical Focus:

The incumbent will provide relevant technical assistance for efficient implementation of the Livestock Team to develop animal health, feed, fodder crop and AIl data collection network and help in analyzing the data to prepare recommendations for farmers.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Assist to develop animal health, feed, fodder crop and data collection network and help in analyzing the data to prepare recommendations for farmers;
• Directly supervise and guide dairy stakeholders and private sector for dairy development activities related to animal feeding, dairy husbandry, breeding and genetic improvement, and overall management of dairy farms.
• Design and develop training modules tailored to Livestock Farmer Field Schools LFFS on local livestock farming practices, including animal health, nutrition, breeding, and waste management.
• Prepare extension material and other technical themes as needed to LFFS.
• Conduct regular assessments of livestock practices and LFFS in the field to identify challenges and opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate with local IP, agricultural organizations, extension workers, and community leaders to promote the LFFS initiative and encourage participation.
• Provide training and supervision for field staff in extension work, especially on animal feeding, fodder crops, rearing of calves and heifers, animal health, cattle housing and genetic potential base of dairy cows.
• Synthesize lessons learned and best practices gained during the program implementation in collaboration with the program team and feed those into the discussions with other stakeholders.
• Report on the progress of work/program and signal in advance problems that may hamper such progress.
• Ensure the implementation of the Project activities according to the work plan.

Qualification and Experience:

• Master Degree in any relevant field including Social Sciences, Project Management and Animal health
• Mandatory knowledge and understanding of FFS programming;
• At least 1 year experience working on livestock management projects preferably with UN agencies.
• Previous experience of working in South Punjab districts on FFS approach, livestock management is preferred.
• Experience in the provision of administrative and logistical support and organization of workshops
• Experience in research, analysis, and report writing;
• Experience in working with government officials and non-governmental organizations;
• Demonstrated experience in working in complex working environments;
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages (MS Word, Excel, Access etc.) and experience in handling web-based applications

Skills and Abilities:

• Good understanding of community participation and the integration of DRR in recovery and development projects.
• Knowledge of PSEA, Protection & GBV, Gender & Inclusiveness in recovery context.
• Knowledge of low cost structural mitigation activities.
• Ability to communicate in local languages.
• Diplomacy, tact and administrative skills in order to work with people at managerial and occasionally, senior government levels.

We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so for the best chance of success please apply today – we would love to hear from you.

Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Action For Humanity also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures. Please only apply if you are okay with all of the above.

Apply By:

Please send your cover letter and CV to: recruitment.pk@actionforhumanity.org by 23rd September, 2025 before 23:59.