About the Company

Basic Education and Employable Skill Training (BEST) is an Afghan non-governmental organization established in April 2001. BEST has more than two decades of experience implementing livelihood support, agricultural development, vocational training, and community-based projects across Afghanistan.

Job Summary

Project Background:

The Water Emergency Relief Project (WERP), also known as NOORAB, is a World Bank-funded initiative implemented by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) in Afghanistan. The project aims to improve access to safe drinking water and irrigation services in emergency-affected and rural areas by installing solar-powered irrigation systems. It seeks to deliver measurable improvements in agricultural productivity, household income, and long-term sustainability for farming communities.

Under this framework, Basic Education and Employable Skill Training (BEST) has signed a Grant Support Agreement with UNOPS (Grant No. 23886-001/2026/001) to implement the WERP/NOORAB Farmer Support Organization. BEST is executing the project in joint venture with its partner organization Management and Development (OMD), which is responsible for providing implementation support. Together, BEST and OMD will deliver capacity-building trainings and orientation sessions to beneficiary farmers in the irrigation command areas. These sessions focus on the effective utilization of the UNOPS-installed solar-powered irrigation systems, improved agricultural practices, water management, and livelihood enhancement.

Job Requirements

Job Description

The Admin/Finance Officer – Field Officer will ensure effective financial management, administrative support, compliance with donor regulations, and smooth field-level operations.

1. Objective

To ensure efficient financial, administrative, and operational support for field activities by maintaining accurate financial records, supporting documentation processes, and ensuring compliance with organizational and donor requirements.

2. Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Maintain accurate financial records for field activities.
• Prepare payment vouchers and supporting documentation.
• Assist in budget tracking and expenditure monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with UNOPS financial guidelines.
• Support cash flow planning for field operations.

Administrative Support

• Manage field office administrative activities.
• Maintain proper filing and documentation systems.
• Support logistics and coordination for field teams.
• Assist in procurement documentation and vendor coordination (as per organizational policy).
• Maintain asset and inventory records.

Reporting and Compliance

• Prepare monthly financial and administrative reports.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Ensure adherence to organizational and donor policies.
• Maintain transparency in all financial transactions.

Coordination

• Coordinate with Project Manager, Finance Manager, and field staff.
• Liaise with suppliers and service providers.
• Support smooth implementation of field operations.

3. Deliverables

• Monthly financial reports
• Cashbook and ledger records
• Administrative and procurement documentation
• Asset and inventory registers
• Audit support documentation
• Field office operational reports

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in finance and administration roles, preferably in NGO/INGO projects.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial reporting systems.
• Experience with donor-funded projects is an advantage.
• Strong computer skills (MS Excel and accounting tools).
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto; English is an advantage.