Agronomist

[Basrah,Iraq ]

Under the supervision of the program manager at Mercy Hands, the Agronomist will conduct his/her work according to the framework of the program and project implementation requirements.

We are looking for an agronomist to investigate and implement solutions for the project participants. In this role, you will examine, research, and solve problems related to crop management, output, and quality. You will also develop tailored agronomic approaches and oversee interventions on behalf of MH.

 

• Qualifications & Preferred Skills:

 

The Agronomist will be under direct supervision of the program manager.

 

• Developing better planting, cultivation, and harvesting techniques, improving crop yield, and solving problems for the participants.

 

• Researching and promoting agricultural strategies to counter the effects of changes in soil, climate, weather, and pest damage.

 

• Visiting fields to collect seed, plant, and soil samples.

 

• Testing samples for nutritional deficiencies, diseases, or other changes.

 

• Assisting with the plant sourcing, testing, and selection.

 

• Generating reports and presenting findings to management, participants, or other interested parties.

 

• Conducting training on products and techniques through educational presentations.

 

• Managing teams of scientists while conducting field visits or laboratory work.

 

• Developing planting and irrigation schedules, budgets, and timelines.

 

Reporting

 

• Daily contact with program manager regarding team activities and accomplishments.
• Submission of periodic reports to team leader on accomplished tasks and recommendations.
• Reporting the monthly/ weekly plan to team leader.

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture
• Excellent English, and Arabic. (written and spoken)
• Proficiency in reporting skills.
• Experience developing and maintaining an accurate filing system and online database.
• Has initiative, flexibility, and team work spirit.
• Experience working in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Communication skills with Humanitarian Agencies, Authorities and Community Leaders.
• Ability to positively represent MH and the project in meetings, conferences and workshops.

 

Please send your relevant diplomas, at least 3 reference persons, CV with a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position in English and your earliest possible start date to [email protected] and [email protected] with the subject line: Application – Agronomist – FFA Basrah.