About Modern Agriculture Animal Husbandry Organization (MAAO):

Modern Agriculture Animal Husbandry Organization (MAAO) is a national, non-political, non-racial, non-profitable and non-governmental organization, based on human values.

MAAO is a national organization with international standards registered with Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Ministry of Economy, headquartered is in Mazar-e-Sharif, Balkh province.

MAAO operation will be in all part of Afghanistan to boost sustainable economic opportunities through enhancing the agriculture & Livestock productivity, Education, rural development, capacity development and Civil Society, focusing on women role.

MAAO has the ability to provide trainings and conducts researches in agriculture components, in agriculture education for capacity building, value chain in all relevant sectors, vocational trainings, handicrafts, Health and Nutrition, other relevant fields

Position Description:
The Foreman is responsible for overseeing and supervising daily construction activities on forestry and land rehabilitation sites, particularly stone masonry work, retaining walls, and other related infrastructure. The Foreman ensures that activities are carried out according to design, specifications, and safety standards while guiding skilled and unskilled laborers. The post holder ensure daily tasks are completed safely and according to plans set by engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

Site Supervision & Execution:

• Supervise the implementation of physical works, including stone masonry, terraces construction, trenching, and reforestation site preparation.
• Ensure that construction activities follow technical drawings, designs, and quality standards.
• Organize daily work schedules and allocate tasks to masons and laborers.
• Monitor the use and maintenance of tools, equipment, and materials on site.

Technical Oversight:

• Check alignment, level, and quality of stone masonry and terraces.
• Ensure proper stone selection, mixing ratios (if mortar is used), and structure stability.
• Assist in layout marking for trenching and terrace shaping according to site plans.

Workforce & Team Management:

• Supervise and provide on-site training to skilled and unskilled workers.
• Motivate laborers and ensure productivity targets are met.
• Maintain discipline, ensure safety, and resolve minor conflicts or misunderstandings on site.
• Ensure laborers follow health and safety protocols.
• Resolve minor conflicts on-site and maintain productivity.

Reporting & Coordination:

• Report daily progress to the Site Engineer and Project Manager.
• Identify material or tool shortages and communicate procurement needs.
• Support M&E (monitoring & evaluation) staff during site visits or data collection.

PSEA Declaration & Vetting Procedure:

• As an organization committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and accountability, we are dedicated to preventing sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) in all our operations. We expect all employees to maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or harassment.
• By applying for this position, you agree to adhere to our PSEA principles and report any concerns or incidents related to misconduct promptly to the designated focal point within the organization. Failure to comply with these standards may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
• As part of our commitment to safeguarding vulnerable individuals, we conduct a thorough vetting process for all candidates. This includes a specific inquiry into any past allegations, investigations, or disciplinary actions related to sexual misconduct.
• We will ask all references to confirm if the candidate has ever been subject to any such issues, left employment pending an investigation, or refused to cooperate with an investigation related to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA).

Protection Tasks

• Consider the protection needs of beneficiaries and ensure to mitigate harm to beneficiaries.
• Support beneficiaries with specific needs to access referral services and additional support.
• Ensure, “Do No Harm” strategies are practiced and the field teams are briefed and guidance provided properly.

Soft Skills

• Ability to cope well under pressure, work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines
• Sound organizational skills and ability to prioritize and deliver assignments in a timely manner often under severe time pressures
• Report writing and communication skills
• Deadline-Oriented
• Attention to details

Additional Job Responsibilities

• The duties and responsibilities set out above are not exhaustive, and the postholder may be required to carry out additional duties from time to time, subject to change with the evolution of the project progress and in accordance with project nature, MAAO, and donor requirements, which are reasonable in relation to their level of skills and experience. The post holder is required to carry out the tasks that are unforeseen issues and circumstances in relation to the project and should remain adaptable to perform responsibilities that may not be mentioned above as and when required.

Job Requirements:

Competence:

Passionate to work, teamwork oriented, problem-solving skills, excellent communication, interpretation and analytical skills, providing feedback, willingness to work in tough field conditions, meet tight deadlines, work under pressure, willingness to travel based on need and requirement, a self-oriented and good planner with professional communication and representation skills.

Core Competencies:

Highly motivated, effective communication skills, both verbally and written in group or individual.

Experience utilizing computers including word processing, spreadsheet and other software packages.

Be respectful, possess cultural and political awareness and sensitivity

Demonstrate flexibility, consistency and sound work ethics.

Integrity, loyalty and discretion on high standard.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or any other related field.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in construction/NRM field supervision or natural resource management projects.
• Proven skills in stone masonry, land terracing, and site management.
• Familiar with basic technical drawings and construction specifications.
• Knowledge of environmental rehabilitation techniques (an advantage).

• Ability to read drawings and interpret engineer instructions.

Language Skills

• Fluency in Dari/ Pashto or Uzbaki and English language skills (writing, speaking, reading and understanding)

Interested and qualified candidates can submit their CVs along with a cover letter to the HR Department of MAAO through the link address: https://www.maao.org.af/Jobs-Listing-Page-main/jobs.html 

Please note, while sending your C.V & Cover letter, please mention the vacancy number and position in the subject line, application received after the closing date and without subject line will not be taken in consideration. Local applicants from the same province are encouraged to apply and will be given priority.

Due to huge number of applications, only those applicants who meet the minimum qualification and requirements for the mentioned position will be contacted for the written test and interview.