Map saffron traders, processors, saffron businesses, producer associations and other buyers in Herat, and collect information on prices, quality standards and buyer requirements. 

Deliver and support training on harvesting time, flower collection and handling, stigma separation, drying, grading, moisture management, storage and packaging, including FFS sessions on post-harvest and market orientation. 

Monitor post-harvest practices and product quality. 

Organize farmers into practical farmer groups or marketing clusters to improve aggregation, quality and negotiating capacity. 

Facilitate buyer meetings and market linkages, and share market information (prices, quality expectations and sales timing) with each group. 

Document buyer-contact records, farmer sales records and market-linkage reports. 

Facilitate the voluntary savings and reinvestment mechanism in farmer groups and coach groups on record keeping and collective decision-making. 

Contribute to the exit strategy for continued market access. 

Perform any other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor within the scope of the project.

Bachelor's degree in agribusiness, agricultural economics, value chain development, marketing, business development or a related field. 

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in post-harvest handling, aggregation, grading, packaging, storage, buyer linkage or market systems. 

Good facilitation and reporting skills. 

Fluency in Dari; Pashto is an advantage. 

Good written and spoken English. 

Experience with high-value crops, preferably saffron. 

Experience with farmer groups, cooperatives or savings groups. 

Cultural, gender, religious, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability. 

Good communication skills, including the ability to write concise and analytical reports in English. 

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. 

Flexibility and responsiveness to changes and unexpected demands. 

Ability to work with people from different backgrounds to deliver quality results within short timeframes. 

Client-oriented and open to feedback. 

Commitment to humanitarian principles, Do No Harm, Leave No One Behind and accountability to affected populations. 

ADWSO has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH), fraud, corruption and any form of child abuse. 

The selected candidate will be required to sign and comply with ADWSO's Code of Conduct and PSEA, safeguarding and anti-fraud policies, and to complete mandatory PSEA orientation. 

All staff in contact with communities must complete orientation on gender-sensitive facilitation, peaceful masculinities, social cohesion and Do No Harm before engaging with beneficiaries. 

Selection is subject to satisfactory reference checks, verification of qualifications and screening in line with UNDP anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing requirements.